The palette also makes for a great Bridesmaid gift, especially since it’s only $29!

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Singhar by Ayesha
www.singhar.com
SingharBeauty@aol.com

Who are you?
My name is a Ayesha Khan and I am a Stylist.

What do you do?
I mainly do makeup along with hair and styling for brides, models and anyone who is in need of a makeover.

Where are you based?
I am based in New York.

When and How did you get started in the South Asian wedding industry?
Being a model myself, I started doing makeup for fashion shows and photo shoots since I was 18 years old. One thing lead to another and people started asking me to do their wedding makeup. Every time I would attend a South Asian wedding, I would see a pretty bride with beautiful clothes and jewelry but not appropriate makeup. This inspired me more to become a makeup artist.

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Why do you do what you do?
I have always been passionate about fashion. Makeup is a big part of it. When people meet you, they look at your face first. It makes me happy knowing that I can be a part of someone’s special day and I made them look their best.

Do you work exclusively on South Asian weddings?
No, I do other weddings besides South Asian.

Describe some of your inspirations.
I am inspired by colors. Every aspect of our lives is defined by a color. There are happy colors and there are colors that define other moods. Being a painter, you can liven up something by adding or subtracting colors.

What are some mistakes you see most South Asian brides (and families) make?
Families are very stressed and paranoid throughout the whole wedding planning time. Whatever vendor they choose, they should trust them and not be skeptical about their work. Trust is a very important thing. If you choose a makeup artist, trust their abilities, otherwise don’t book them.

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Do you only cater to certain budgets only?
I cater to all budgets depending on the requirement of the client.

Tell us about your strongest area.
My strongest area is that I can create a different look for each of my client. I have never repeated the same look twice. Each person requires a different look with colors according to their skin type, their complexion and facial features.

Tell us about your weakest area.
My weakest area is being friendly and acknowledging my client’s needs. Sometimes it gets into a frenzy and clients just think they should get what they want whether it looks good on them or not.

How would you describe your working style?
Being organized is super necessary and scheduling everything on time.

What’s your number one wedding tip?
Don’t stress and plan ahead.

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