FAQ & policies

Bridal dates are usually reserved six to twelve months ahead, and peak season weekends go first. Party and event bookings need two to four weeks. If your date is sooner than that, message me anyway — cancellations do happen.

Yes — a personalised trial is part of the bridal process. We test the base, the eye, the lashes and the hair, photograph it under flash, then adjust anything that is not right. Nothing is left to guesswork on the wedding day.

Bring your dupatta or a similar colour, and any jewellery you plan to wear.

Send an enquiry through the booking form, WhatsApp or email. I confirm availability within 48 hours, we have a consultation call, and a 50% retainer locks the date in.

A date is only held once the retainer has cleared — verbal holds are not possible in peak season.

Absolutely, and it is the most common request. Nikah, mehndi, baraat, walima and reception can all be booked together, with a distinct look for each. Multi-function bookings are scheduled as a block so nothing clashes.

A 50% non-refundable retainer secures your booking. The remaining balance is due on or before the event date.

e-Transfer, Cash and Zelle. Payment details are sent once your date is confirmed.

Yes — every rate is published on the pricing page and appears on your contract exactly as listed. The only variable is travel beyond a 20 km radius, which is quoted before you commit.

Where time allows, yes — lashes, dupatta draping, a touch-up kit or an extra guest can usually be added. Anything that changes the schedule significantly needs notice, so tell me in advance if you can.

Budget two and a half to three hours for a full bridal look including hair and draping. Each additional guest is roughly 45 minutes for makeup, or 75 minutes with hair. I build the timeline backwards from your ready-by time and share it with you.

That is the whole point of the prep. Skin is cleansed, treated and primed for its actual type, the base is layered and set properly, and everything is checked under flash before you leave the chair. Brides regularly report their makeup lasting past 2 am with no touch-ups.

Arrive with clean, moisturised skin and dry hair unless we agreed otherwise. Do any threading, waxing or facials at least 48 hours before — never the day of. Wear a button-down or something that does not pull over your head.

Tell me before your appointment and I will adjust the kit and patch test where needed. Please disclose everything in advance — I cannot be held liable for a reaction to a condition that was not shared with me.

Yes. Everything is on location — your home, hotel suite or venue getting-ready room, across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Not within a 20 km radius of my New Jersey base. Beyond that a travel fee may apply, and it is always quoted in writing before you book.

Worldwide, with flights and accommodation quoted transparently up front. Destination bookings need the longest lead time, so start the conversation early.

A table or counter near a window if possible, a power outlet, and a chair without arms. That is genuinely all — I bring lighting, a chair riser and everything else.

Always. I use natural, chemical-free henna paste — never black henna, which can cause serious reactions. Aftercare instructions come with every session to get the deepest stain.

Yes — clip-ins, tapes, tikkas, pins and fresh flowers are all fitted as part of the styling. Bring them to your trial so we can plan the structure around them.

A full set is $200 and should be applied a few days before the event, not on the morning. Strip lashes are included with every makeup service as standard.

None at all. Classes run for complete beginners, for working artists sharpening a specific skill, and for people who simply want to do their own makeup well.

Over Zoom, one to one. Your link is emailed a few hours before the session. You work on your own face live while I guide you, and written notes follow afterwards. Apply here.

Bring whatever you own, however small. Kit building is part of the professional course, and I will give you an honest shopping list rather than a wish list.