Weddings are a special moment for family and friends to witness a new beginning of their relation starting a new life with their loved one.
According to Asiana Wedding Magazine, the UK British Asian wedding industry is worth more than £3 billion a year, with the average Asian couple spending more than £50,000 on their wedding. A traditional Indian wedding usually lasts a week, with three pre-ritual ceremonies before the main wedding, often followed by a reception. For the brides, it is important for them to look and feel good on their wedding day. Traditionally, Asian bridal makeup is heavy; therefore, having the right makeup artist to create the perfect look is crucial.
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The world is a scary place right now with COVID-19 spreading globally and taking lives everyday. The beauty industry has been hit hard due to falling profits and jobs being at risk; however, there are brands that are finding ways to contribute during this pandemic. From creating face masks for hospital workers to creating hand wash, brands have been enforcing kindness to help others around the world.
Here are some of the beauty brands making a difference during this tough time. With summer on it's way and many people yearning for some sun and fun in their lives, many of us need the necessities to look and feel good.
Summer is the time to have fun with friends and be adventurous; however, makeup melting, smudy mascara and sticky glosses are not beneficial among that. Here are the 5 makeup essentials required to ensure your summer is less of a sticky mess: Ever wondered if you’re doing your makeup to a professional standard? Do you want to enhance your knowledge of makeup products, skills and tools?
Wonder no more. Industry expert Stephen Manton has your need to know beauty tips. Stephen is a professional freelance makeup artist at The Central School of Makeup in Birmingham. He’s worked for prestigious makeup brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, MAC and Makeup Forever. He’s a well experienced man who knows all the tricks of the trade to make your face as flawless as possible. Mehndi, or more commonly known as Henna is a body art mostly worn in Muslim, Hindu and Sikh faiths as a decoration to their skin for special events or occasions. It is a temporary design which lasts 2-3 weeks but you can make it last longer with certain oils and following after care instructions. It is drawn onto the area with a paste to stain the top layer of your hand or foot with intricate designs.
Historically, Henna was used by Arabs in the deserts of India to soothe their bodies down as it has cooling properties. Once the paste was applied to the skin, they would soak their palms and their feet to get an air conditioning effect. They would feel it’s cooling effect on their bodies for as long as they were stained with the decoration. I spoke to Arooj Tahir, a new flatmate of mine who has been brought up in a Muslim family in Peterborough and also knows how to do henna. I asked Arooj some questions about this hobby of hers, what got her into it and its cultural significance. |
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