I have seen many pictures, videos and reviews online of asian bridal make up artists in the UK. I had seen zara bridal ads, but tbh they did not really appeal to me and the make up looked too heavy. After getting nowhere in finding someone for a trial I was booked an appointment with Zara Bridal in Bradford.
The lady who did my makeup made me feel at ease. She was very pretty and I was able to speak to her openly about my marriage and issues I had with my skin.
However…If the artist is good enough she will listen to what you want. She will explain what she is applying and why it needs to be applied. She will speak to you about how you like your eyeshadow done.
A trial is a consultation on how you want your makeup done on the day. Zara bridal provided me with none of this.
It is not about opening a photo album and choosing the look you want..it is about the artist making you look good with the tones and colours that suit you.
My trial was as if I was put on trial! The base makeup had been caked on my face and the colour blending was atrocious. You could also clearly see the difference between the colour of my neck to my face. The eyeliner was really not smooth either.
This is the look many of the brides in Bradford prefer. Thats fair enough. My point is if that is not what you are after..surely you can go to an artist to create a look that suits you..not one that suits the artist. I showed the lady who did my trial a picture of what I preferred. That was acknowledged but it was never referred to again. A true artist looks at an image over and over again to create an exact image of what has been seen.
If you are looking for a truly typical Asian bridal look then Zara Bridal is for you. If it is a more natural look that you are after..then I am really unsure if Bradford has anything else decent to offer.
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I saw some really nice pics from a Birmingham-based makeup artist who posted on here the other day.. I hate the drag queen look a lot of muas do for bridals but her photos were lovely..
I can't remember her name but she mentioned her IG in one of the eye makeup threads in Fashion & Beauty if you have a look..
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^ I think she was called Sadia?
I must agree though, there are very limited MUAs in the UK who don't actually plaster on makeup. In fact, it's been a growing trend to see wedding guests turn up wearing masks too shudder
So, aside from the cost factor, I really don't blame brides wanting to do their own makeup on their wedding.
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Thanks for the replies :)
I'm married now..and I did end up doing my own make up..after 2 more disastrous trials. I will be posting reviews later on these.
I'm happy I chose to take control on this occassion. I am fairly artistic and I spent a lot of time in the make up counters in selfridges and debenhams (they have a points card so it was better to buy all my items from them!)
My best buy was wonderglo by charlottetillbury. Its available from Selfridges. I wear it without foundation and it give the skin a glow.
i personally think asian makeup 'artists' are charging an arm and a leg for bridal makeup. The whole process of applying make up on the day of my nikah was relaxed, and I took far longer applying the base and contouring the face compared with the ladies I had booked trials with.
I'm glad I spent my money elsewhere.
If anyone can recommend makeup artists that can blend and provide a proper consultation for their client please post links of their work.
It was really difficult for me to find someone. I would love to help the next lady that is in the same position as myself.