The bridal trousseau, the jewelry, the intricate mehendi on hands and feettheres no reason why a woman wouldnt look her best on her wedding day. The preparations start months ahead, whether it is shopping for the trousseau or finalizing on the right make-up artist. So those tying the knot this year, heres a guide that will help you with the same.
Make-up
When it comes to make-up artists, Ambika Pillai is a sought after name in Delhi. The artist has her studio in different parts of the city and is herself available at the South Delhi branch (on appointment only). Ambika runs a tight schedule during the wedding season and you may have to make your booking months in advance. She is known to give you the perfect bridal blush. The make-up artist charges around Rs. 18,000 for bridal make-up. If thats beyond your budget then you can also book senior make-up artists at her studio instead of her. They are available for approximately Rs. 10,000. Services of junior make-up artists can be hired for around Rs. 5,000.
Shalini Vashisht is another well known celebrity make-up artist, who can make you look like a million bucks on your wedding day. Her studio is at Naraina in Delhi and thats where the services are given. The make-up artist would do your make-up according to your wedding dress and would ensure that the cosmetic products she uses are of high quality. The expert needs two hours for dressing you up and charges approximately Rs. 18,000 for her services. Alternatively, you can book her assistants who charge between Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 10,000 for bridal make-up.
Pre-bridal services + Make-up
Those looking for pre-bridal services with make-up can contact Simmi Ghai who is another well known artist in Delhi. Her studio, by the name of Xpressions has branches at various parts in Delhi. The pre-bridal packages start at Rs. 5,000 and include basic services like facial, waxing, body scrub etc. If you want more services then you can opt for advanced packages that go up to Rs. 20,000, depending on the number of services and on the products used.
The bridal make-up packages range between Rs. 6,500 and Rs. 20,000. The expert recommends make-up package with MAC products (Rs. 9,500) or the Diamond Mineral Make-up priced at Rs. 20,000. The latter is quite popular these days as it uses air compressed make-up with crystal glitters and diamond dust and lasts for 10-16 hours.
For pre-bridal and bridal packages you can also contact Looks Salon which has a number of branches across Delhi. The pre-bridal package offered by the salon includes services like body polishing, pedicure, manicure, hair treatment, facial, bleach, waxing etc. With make-up, the package costs up to approximately Rs. 17,000. For those who have a morning wedding and so need to get ready before 10 AM, there are extra charges involved.
Lakme Beauty Salons also offers pre-bridal packages and bridal packages. The pre-bridal packages start at Rs. 3,500 while the bridal make-up costs around Rs. 4,500. The former includes a range of services like full waxing, glow pack, threading, facial etc. If you wish to add more services then you can request for the same. They also have a combined pre-bridal and bridal package called Bridal Aura which is priced at Rs. 7,500. The salon recommends the Bridal Golden Glow package and the Bridal Platinum Glow package from its range. If you wish to use MAC products then there is an additional charge for that.
MetroMelas Tips
Some of the make-up artists and salons charge extra if you wish to get your make-up done before or after their salon timings.
The bridal make-up packages include make-up, hair-do, saree drape and nail paint at most of the places.
Sagan or Ring Ceremony make-up charges are separate.
The pre-bridal packages can be customized to suit your requirement.
It is best to make your booking well in advance.
So look your best on this day and have a happy married life ahead!
Make-up
When it comes to make-up artists, Ambika Pillai is a sought after name in Delhi. The artist has her studio in different parts of the city and is herself available at the South Delhi branch (on appointment only). Ambika runs a tight schedule during the wedding season and you may have to make your booking months in advance. She is known to give you the perfect bridal blush. The make-up artist charges around Rs. 18,000 for bridal make-up. If thats beyond your budget then you can also book senior make-up artists at her studio instead of her. They are available for approximately Rs. 10,000. Services of junior make-up artists can be hired for around Rs. 5,000.
Shalini Vashisht is another well known celebrity make-up artist, who can make you look like a million bucks on your wedding day. Her studio is at Naraina in Delhi and thats where the services are given. The make-up artist would do your make-up according to your wedding dress and would ensure that the cosmetic products she uses are of high quality. The expert needs two hours for dressing you up and charges approximately Rs. 18,000 for her services. Alternatively, you can book her assistants who charge between Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 10,000 for bridal make-up.
Pre-bridal services + Make-up
Those looking for pre-bridal services with make-up can contact Simmi Ghai who is another well known artist in Delhi. Her studio, by the name of Xpressions has branches at various parts in Delhi. The pre-bridal packages start at Rs. 5,000 and include basic services like facial, waxing, body scrub etc. If you want more services then you can opt for advanced packages that go up to Rs. 20,000, depending on the number of services and on the products used.
The bridal make-up packages range between Rs. 6,500 and Rs. 20,000. The expert recommends make-up package with MAC products (Rs. 9,500) or the Diamond Mineral Make-up priced at Rs. 20,000. The latter is quite popular these days as it uses air compressed make-up with crystal glitters and diamond dust and lasts for 10-16 hours.
For pre-bridal and bridal packages you can also contact Looks Salon which has a number of branches across Delhi. The pre-bridal package offered by the salon includes services like body polishing, pedicure, manicure, hair treatment, facial, bleach, waxing etc. With make-up, the package costs up to approximately Rs. 17,000. For those who have a morning wedding and so need to get ready before 10 AM, there are extra charges involved.
Lakme Beauty Salons also offers pre-bridal packages and bridal packages. The pre-bridal packages start at Rs. 3,500 while the bridal make-up costs around Rs. 4,500. The former includes a range of services like full waxing, glow pack, threading, facial etc. If you wish to add more services then you can request for the same. They also have a combined pre-bridal and bridal package called Bridal Aura which is priced at Rs. 7,500. The salon recommends the Bridal Golden Glow package and the Bridal Platinum Glow package from its range. If you wish to use MAC products then there is an additional charge for that.
MetroMelas Tips
Some of the make-up artists and salons charge extra if you wish to get your make-up done before or after their salon timings.
The bridal make-up packages include make-up, hair-do, saree drape and nail paint at most of the places.
Sagan or Ring Ceremony make-up charges are separate.
The pre-bridal packages can be customized to suit your requirement.
It is best to make your booking well in advance.
So look your best on this day and have a happy married life ahead!
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