I still remember my very first job as a bridal makeup artist — it was for a beautiful bride on her wedding day, right at her home. It was my first real-world experience after completing intensive training under several reputed makeup artists. That night, I was filled with excitement and nerves, but when I finished her makeup and saw the joy on her face, I knew I had done exactly what she envisioned. She thanked me warmly, and her smile made it all worthwhile.
My journey began with a three-year professional training program in London, where I studied everything about makeup artistry — both theoretical and practical. We learned not just how to apply products, but also the science behind them: how much to use, how each formula reacts to different skin tones, and how to enhance natural beauty with the right techniques. From understanding various skin types to mastering color theory, my training covered it all.
Today, working in the fashion & shop industry allows me to combine creativity with skill, helping clients feel their most confident and radiant selves. And that very first bridal makeover? It’s still one of the most special moments in my career.
The training I went through was very intense and took place at multiple centers — including a six-month program at the Bangalore branch. That experience really shaped my skills and gave me hands-on exposure to the world of professional makeup. By the way, if you’re passionate about beauty and fashion, Bangalore is home to some of the best and most experienced makeup artists. It’s a great place to get trained under true professionals who can help you build a solid foundation in this industry.
When I got my first job as I told you above of wedding makeup artist for an Indian bride’s wedding in London. I was happy. Because after finishing the training it was my first outdoor job. At first, the bride when she came to consult with me about what type of bridal makeup she wanted. She didn’t believe in me. Because I was fresher and just got out of school and applying to many reputed salons and artists for an assistant job. But when the bride, her name was Neha, saw my degree, she came to believe me a little but was very hesitant to hire me. At that time, I also needed a job and life to sustain. I tried to convince her that my job would be hundred percent satisfactory as you wanted. She believed in me because I was from India also and she was too, and we were from the same city too, Bangalore. In the end, after discussing everything, Neha finalized me as her bridal makeup artist. It was home makeup.
When I reached her home, it was all decorated in lights with different colors. A chauffeur came to pick me up and dropped me at the venue. It was a lavish wedding as I was seeing the wedding decoration. I went with my friend who assisted me in the makeup of the bride. She was very fair, though already looking beautiful she. I suggested her for going minimal and she agreed to me. She had long hairs, broad face and big eyes like a Barbie doll. 50 minutes I took in the whole makeup and when she saw herself in the mirror, she only said “wow” and nothing else. She hugged me because she was so satisfied that she recommended me to her other friends who were also going to marry in the coming time. She told me to stay and invited me at the same time in the wedding. At the end when the wedding got over, she gave me my check of 300 dollars. When she asked me about my future plans, I told her about opening a beauty parlor. When she heard this, she offered me the money to open the parlor in partnership. When I asked her why she was doing, she simply said that she was very satisfied with my honesty, my dedication towards my job and how I treated the client. Rather than opening my parlor in London, I opened in Bangalore because I wanted to live in my home city. Neha every year visited me and now we have become good friends that often hang out. I also listed myself on Shaadidukaan.com as a bridal makeup artist, bought its golden package. In one week, I often get two inquiries of makeup job that give me good money. It is an online wedding market in India.