Make-Up Artists in Dallas..HELP!!

mehreen03 · Feb 28th, 2008, 01:21 AM

does anybody know any good make-up artists in dallas area?

somegroovychick · Feb 28th, 2008, 07:37 AM

ooh, i think chanda_kh could help you here... lady??

chanda_kh · Feb 28th, 2008, 02:46 PM

http://www.aboutfaceartistry.com/About.htm
http://www.vivemakeup.com/

they are both wonderful!! i didnt find any good desi ones..i am still looking for a good desi bridal hairstylist...since they d know better about the dupatta setting etc...

mehreen03 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 02:19 AM

thank you! i like the first one better but it seems so expensive! over $500! its ok about the hairstylist, we know a family friend who does wonderful bridal hairstyling, so really i'm only looking for a make-up artist. it would be good to find one that knows more about the paki style because i don't want something too light but not something too fake-looking either. do you think their (the first website's) 'basic application' would be enough for a desi bride? or would i have to go for the bridal package?

chanda_kh · Mar 2nd, 2008, 03:38 AM

you can get their prom package...its like $65....and it doesnt look light...plus you can take a picture of what you want from a magazine or something..and do a trial with them...
http://www.aboutfaceartistry.com/Portfolio.htm

i found a couple more

http://www.absoluteradiance.com/gallery.html

this ones in Lewisville
http://picasaweb.google.com/paperdollsmakeup/Bridals

mehreen03 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:01 PM

thank you for the help. i guess i'm looking for a more desi type artist. because i got my nikkah make-up done from MAC here, but everyone was like you don't have any make-up on, you are a bride you should have had more makeup. so i guess for the actual wedding i don't wanna go too light again. i think that prom package would work, no? it doesn't seem too light but not too heavy. man i really liked the bridal package but theres no way i can afford that

l do you have experience or know anyone who has had experience from the places you have posted?

also, are you from the dallas area too?

again, thank you for your help!

Ask99 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:05 PM

Try Mac's artists at Galleria Mall.The do a much better job as far as I have seen.

Ask99 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:06 PM

ooops sorry just read u didnt have a good experience with Mac...was it from the galleria??

mehreen03 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:12 PM

no it wasn't from the galleria mall. from the willow bend mall. but i don't think it was the artist that was bad, i think they just didn't know how heavy to go. because i personally loved the make-up but everyone else told me it wasn't enough (even my mom).

Sara516 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:15 PM

Wow, usually mac makeup artists have really heavy makeup, at least hte ones here do.... Or maybe they do it differently on their clients than on themselves?

Ask99 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:21 PM

What colors did you go for.Like what was the color of your outfi verus your makeup.The pics I have seen in the websites mentioned above are all too light.The eyes are not played up like our own Pakistani makeup artists do.I know the lady at Zulfain Salon in irving used to do a good job.
One thing I can suggest is maybe look up makeup artists in the Desi Yellow Pages or maybe ask recommendations from maybe that Radia Salam Namaste people. And aanother suggestion is in Houston there is Ayesha's Beauty Salon...ask for a recommendation from her as she owns 5 salons and also provides classes ...surely she my remember someone really good in Dallas.

mehreen03 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:34 PM

my dress color was tea pink and maroon, and the eye makeup was pink, gold and a little hint of purple as a shadow. but yeah, the eye makeup and especially the foundation/base was really light. my wedding dress will most probably be white or some light shade.

thats a good idea about desi yellowpages, and the radio people. i'm gonna try that. thank you.

Fatso · Mar 2nd, 2008, 11:30 PM

don't they have Sila studio in Dallas ?

chanda_kh · Mar 3rd, 2008, 08:41 PM

hey mehreen..yeah i live in fort worth...and yeah...the prom makeup is pretty heavy...remember to take a photo of what you want...have them do a trial on you...you can tell them exactly what you want..
i am surprised...most of the gori women i know end up putting a lot of makeup...haha..

and Sila is in Austin...she can travel to dallas area..only if you pay for her trip...

chanda_kh · Mar 3rd, 2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ask99

ooops sorry just read u didnt have a good experience with Mac...was it from the galleria??

hey! i didnt know you lived in the DFW area!!

chanda_kh · Mar 3rd, 2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mehreen03

thank you! i like the first one better but it seems so expensive! over $500! its ok about the hairstylist, we know a family friend who does wonderful bridal hairstyling, so really i'm only looking for a make-up artist. it would be good to find one that knows more about the paki style because i don't want something too light but not something too fake-looking either. do you think their (the first website's) 'basic application' would be enough for a desi bride? or would i have to go for the bridal package?

oh nice!! i am looking for a hairstylist....does your friend have a salon??

mehreen03 · Mar 5th, 2008, 02:17 AM

unfortunately she doesn't have a salon. she only does them on special requests, in a little parlor area she set up in her basement before she had kids, but nowadays she is busy with her children, (she used to work for Tony & Guy so she has lots of experience desi & american).

sounds great about the prom make-up then!! and i guess thats why they have trials, to see if you are satisfied. i'll check it out. do you know anybody with experience at any of these places?

same · Oct 30th, 2008, 08:10 AM

I will be attending my sister walima in dallas area, and i m goin to wear sari, so i want to know phone #s of good makeup artist in dallas area. mehreen03, chanda_kh, ask99 or anyone else plz tell me good makeup artist and hairstyle in dallas. thanks

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jewel · Nov 3rd, 2008, 05:27 PM

im not from dallas...but my sis-in-law had her reception in a lil town in illinois and a white make-up artist did her makeup...my sis-in-law took a couple of desi bride pics wid her to show the artist what type of eye make-up she wanted...she did an amazing job...and from wat i remember it was really cheap...u dont hafta say its bridal makeup...jus show her the pics and tell her this is what u want...hope that helps!