Wedding Tips – Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist: Sofia Shakir

Holiday tips and announcement

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As the UK moves from crisp autumn days into the colder winter months, your skin can become drier, tighter, and harder to prep for makeup. As a hair and makeup artist, I always remind clients that great makeup starts with well-hydrated skin — and winter is when your routine matters most. This quick guide sharesContinue reading “Fall-Winter Skincare Tips”

Bridal Kit Essentials for Every Bride

What’s in a Bridal Kit? An Expert Hair & Makeup Artist’s Guide for 2025 Brides Every bride dreams of looking her most radiant on the big day. But did you know that your bridal kit can play a huge role in keeping you confident, fresh, and flawless from “I do” until the last dance? AsContinue reading “Bridal Kit Essentials for Every Bride”

Wedding Guide For DIY Bride Planners

Planning Your Own Wedding? Start Here. Being your own wedding planner can feel overwhelming but with a little organization and self-love, it’s absolutely doable. Here are a few quick tips to keep things smooth and stress-free: Simple DIY Bride Tips Pro Tip: Your bridal look matters — it sets the tone for the day.Book aContinue reading “Wedding Guide For DIY Bride Planners”

A guide for Bridal Trials

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Planning your dream wedding in 2025? With so many exciting trends and personal touches shaping modern celebrations, it’s more important than ever to make sure your hair and makeup are just as flawless and unforgettable. That’s where your bridal trial comes in — a crucial (and fun!) step in your beauty journey. Think of itContinue reading “A guide for Bridal Trials”

How to Choose the Perfect Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist for Your 2025 Wedding

Hey soon-to-be-brides, You’re in the right place! 💍✨As a bride, you deserve to feel confident, radiant, and completely yourself on your big day—and it all starts with choosing the right hair and makeup artist. In this guide, we’re diving into exactly what bridal beauty is all about. Whether you’re dreaming of soft glam, natural elegance,Continue reading “How to Choose the Perfect Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist for Your 2025 Wedding”

Bridal Skincare Guide

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Part of your wedding preparations are getting your skin on tip-top condition not only on the big day but also day-to-day appearance glow up. You may have certain skin conditions you want to improve before your wedding, while your Makeup artist can help you reduce the flaws on the day, and make sure you hadContinue reading “Bridal Skincare Guide”

Glow on your Mehndi Night

A Mehndi event is a fun and colorful pre-wedding celebration where henna is applied to the bride and guests. It’s a joyful gathering with music, dance, and blessings.

Be an inspired Bride

Are you into creating vision boards for your wedding? Don’t forget to include your Hair and Makeup inspirations for your special day. What inspires your vision board creation process?

2025 Bridal Glow-Up Tips

Hello, lovely brides-to-be of 2025! As a makeup artist specialising in bridal beauty, I’m thrilled to share some glow-up tips with you. Read below for tips to achieve that coveted bridal radiance, ensuring your natural and comfortable beautiful look on your special day.