An integral part of the Indian wedding ceremony for the bride is wearing the traditional bridal attire, donning a mehndi for men, the choli for women, and finally matching every aspect of the wedding attire accordingly on the face, hair, skin, and clothing. Even simple Indian wedding make up still reflects a bride's style, grace, beauty, and personality. To be precise, India has been famous for its gorgeous and fascinating bridal make ups ever since the time period of the 19th century. Brides in India have a lot of choices when it comes to choose their bridal make up. Here are some of the most popular Indian bridal make up brands that have been popular since many years:
It is not surprising why Hollywood stars and models flocked to India to get the right makeup for their big day. Many of them were earlier caught red-handed in India having very disastrous results on their faces! Some of these models and Hollywood celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Lindsay Lohan had tried Vogue Magazine India and Style UK cover sets and returned home with very pale skin due to heavy chemicals they used during the photo shoot. Their agent was apparently not aware of the harmful chemicals used in the make up making. To avoid such disasters, agencies such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Armani Exchange, Neiman Marcus, and FAB Cup London, are learning lessons from Indian weddings.
Indian brides opt for a little amount of dupatta, which helps in hiding unwanted hairs after the make up, along with some bright colors for a more radiant look. Dupatta can be bought either from the market or from cosmetic stores in different cities. A large number of Indian makeup artists have created a niche for themselves by creating special collections just for wedding purposes. They use different shades and types of draping materials for preparing models for weddings. They create different shades such as:
The most popular draping material to prepare models for a wedding day is the Indian ojas rajani. It is a natural mineral made of copper and tin. The artist will first wet the base and then put the rajani on the model's hair. Afterward, the artist will apply a finishing powder all over the model's face and blend it using a cotton swab.
The next thing to keep in mind is that traditional makeup should be avoided at all costs. Indian artists are now well versed with airbrush systems, which help in creating the perfect looks without putting in much effort. All you have to do is prepare your face according to Indian wedding norms and prepare your eyebrows according to the shape of your face. Next, put on your traditional makeup and let the airbrush do the rest of the work. When you have applied your makeup and blended it well, you can go ahead and flaunt your new look. You can even go for colored lenses if you wish to add a unique touch to your look.
This makeup will also work wonders on brides who have heavy lacquer or chipped eyes. You will have an absolutely flawless and natural looking face when the artist applies eyeliner on your upper lids. Then he will outline your eyelids with eyeliner strokes that resemble the shape of your eyes. You can even go in for mascara to enhance your stunning looks on your wedding day.
