Make-Up and Hair in GTA

HUMEIRA · Jun 29th, 2006, 12:54 PM

http://www.angellshairgallery.com/

http://www.shirleybeautyconcept.com/

www.capucci.com

http://www.completebeautyconcept.com/

http://www.shahnazspa.com/

http://www.xpressions-ra.com/ I really like their work ...

http://www.thetouchofdimple.com/

Humeira

Afshi · Jul 10th, 2006, 10:12 AM

i got my hair and makeup done by xpressions for my brother's mehndi...good job, but were tardy and charged extra for unnessary things....
we were supposed to start at 5.30...we had even signed a contract for that time...so we show up at her place at 5.30 exact, and only amber is there, not the other girl ( forgot her name)...and she has just started on this other bride's hair and makup and dupaatta...so me and my bhabhi are siting tghere waiting untilthle other girl comes, while amber is doing this dulhan..by the time the other girl comes its 6-somthing, and she starts doing my bhabhis hair...my bhabhi wants girls swept to the side with a flower...and they said they charnge an extra 20 bucks for doing curls (on top of the 110 they usually charge for hair and makeup)....so this dulhan is finally done, then amber does mymakeup...shes good..and fast......well we were finally ready at 7.30 and ended up being a little late to the mehndi..but hey, i dint look good...to this day, my aunt cant stop raving about how good i looked..lol....

my other cousin also does bridal makeup...her name is hina...she works for vasanti...if anyone is interested, pm me....

Mehnaz · Jul 10th, 2006, 10:15 AM

Is your cousin Hina Malik?

Afshi · Jul 10th, 2006, 11:14 AM

^yup! how do u know her?

Mehnaz · Jul 10th, 2006, 11:49 AM

lol, she did my make up and my sister's make up for her mendhi.

She did a good job too.

Afshi · Jul 10th, 2006, 11:51 AM

cool..small world eh? that six degrees of separation thingy is so true for us pakis here in the GTA...

Muzna · Jul 10th, 2006, 11:59 AM

okay.....looking at the beautiful work that Shirley has done makes me wanna get dressed up just to have a photo shoot done.

someone wanna plan a make-up, hair and photo shoot party?

Afshi · Jul 10th, 2006, 12:11 PM

lol..i would love that..i so need some tips! im hopeless with makeup..my sister and i did that...had a makeover party..but half the girls didnt bring their own makeup, but overall it was fun...

Muzna · Jul 11th, 2006, 09:02 AM

let's talk over lunch tomorrow.

Afshi · Jul 11th, 2006, 09:04 AM

yup cant wait!

syani1 · Jul 11th, 2006, 10:09 PM

Humeira, you once posted a link for Racquel Lacson, a makeup artist in Canada. I went to her website, and really liked her work. Have you ever had her personally do your makeup, and is it as good as the website? I'm interested in contacting her for my wedding next year (I'm finding it impossible to find a makeup artist who knows how to do the right kind of bridal makeup here in NY) and am probably going to consider contacting her soon. Any feedback would be really appreciated. Thanks.

HUMEIRA · Jul 13th, 2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by syani1

Humeira, you once posted a link for Racquel Lacson, a makeup artist in Canada. I went to her website, and really liked her work. Have you ever had her personally do your makeup, and is it as good as the website? I'm interested in contacting her for my wedding next year (I'm finding it impossible to find a makeup artist who knows how to do the right kind of bridal makeup here in NY) and am probably going to consider contacting her soon. Any feedback would be really appreciated. Thanks.

Hi there,

sorry for this late reply ..no I've never got make-up done from her but I know she is good she has bridal make up for my freinds and trust me she is terrific..just like you see her work in the pics give her a call talk to her..she's very freindly. I 've talked her few times because I am also egtting married next year BUT in San Francsico and i've been thinking to hire her..still debating ..very expensive and I know she travels for weddings you wont regret. it's worth it..her work is amazing..and she is very professional.You'll love her work.

humeira
pm me if you need any help

syani1 · Jul 13th, 2006, 03:47 PM

Humeira, thank you very much for the info babe! My wedding is going to be in Boston, Mass.... so yeah, facing almost the situation as yourself in regards to finding a makeup artist who does the style of makeup pakistani brides require. Good luck with getting things together long-distance! It must be such a strain!

Furqan · Jul 13th, 2006, 05:52 PM

I know someone personaly whos a professional make up artist and does all that makeup stuff... i am not sure bout hair..her name is Seher 416 621 1098 from etob/miss

HUMEIRA · Jul 14th, 2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Furqan

I know someone personaly whos a professional make up artist and does all that makeup stuff... i am not sure bout hair..her name is Seher 416 621 1098 from etob/miss

Does she any website? or any thing ?

Afshi · Jul 14th, 2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzna

okay.....looking at the beautiful work that Shirley has done makes me wanna get dressed up just to have a photo shoot done.

someone wanna plan a make-up, hair and photo shoot party?

talked to my cousin, she's interested.....lets talk more in details soon!

bhenjee · Nov 1st, 2006, 07:38 AM

hello ladies! im very new here... looking for a bridal makeup artist in mississauga/toronto
i cant pm none of you since they wont lemme .. i dont hav enuff posts as of now..
so.. i went around to all the places you all recommended.. i really liked racquel lacson.. however not very impressed with her dupatta setting..
xpressions and shirley seem to be really good too
if anyone of you hav anythin else to say..that'd be great
also, who's a good photographer down here for desi bridal ceremonies?
i once saw this distant relative's daughter's weddin pictures.. not only were they fab, they were all digitall printed into a binder.. loved em
however, dont remember where they got it done from...

Muzna · Nov 1st, 2006, 01:23 PM

Afshi,

Where is xpressions located?
And how much did they charge you for what?

Afshi · Nov 1st, 2006, 02:32 PM

actually i went to one of the girls' home to do it (it was in rexdale)..but they said they usually come to your home (but i had all these guests at home and it was too many pple there..i wanted to get ready in calm place...)
well i wanted to do my hair and makeup....that was i think around $110....they then charged me an extra $15-20 for a "hair extension" for my paranda (which i could have bought myself for like 10 bucks at the flea market)....my bhabhi also paid $110 for her hair and makeup..then they charged her extra $20 just for curls...which i thought was a stupid extra charge....that was her hairstyle that she wanted - curls...they didnt even use hot rollers...just a normal curling iron...they also charged her an extra $5-10 for a flower for her hair....
they did a good job (we got rave reviews..lol...)...but too expensive and tardy...i only paid that much because it was my brother;s mehndi..how many time would i have to look good in my life?

Muzna · Nov 2nd, 2006, 11:40 AM

I hear you.
I have a couple of occassions coming up that I need some help with.
Actually I just want to splurge and pamper myself.....

I will call Hinna tonight and maybe have a trial.

Thanks for the details.