Chandni Kumar, 13 Sep 2020
Source: Aarushi Makeup Artist; Makeup by Parul Garg, Gurgaon
Even though we have certain relaxations under Unlock 4.0 due to the Coronavirus outbreak in India there are still certain restrictions such as avoiding large gathering, wearing masks and sanitising hands-on a regular basis. Though we are hoping to see an increase in the number of wedding guests from 50 to 100 post-September 21 many couples are having a sweet and simple intimate wedding with their loved ones around.
As many couples postponed and even cancelled their wedding because of this global pandemic many wedding vendors have been affected due to the same. But as they say 'Don't Lose Hope' and that's why we spoke to leading bridal makeup artists who are providing their services to brides-to-be and shed some light on how they are dealing with Coronavirus situation, concerns of brides for their upcoming wedding, a checklist of the safety precautions they are ensuring for their brides and a few tips and suggestions who are planning to get married soon in 2020-2021. 💄😷
First on the list is a renowned celebrity makeup artist Bianca Louzado who is based in Mumbai and travels worldwide for bridal makeup and hairstyling. Having worked in feature films, fashion shoots, destination weddings, etc. she is known for her signature look that is described as fresh & flawless makeup look. From Aditi Rao Hydari to Malaika Arora and Sachin Tendulkar to Priyanka Chopra, Bianca Louzado makes everyone look amazing with her makeup & hairstyling skills and knowledge.
Concerns of Brides For Their Intimate Wedding
Now coming on to the Coronavirus outbreak in India, Bianca Louzado has revealed the concerns of the brides-to-be for their intimate wedding such as:
Though many couples are having an intimate wedding some have postponed or cancelled their wedding for which the makeup artist says, "Ideally, the norm is if a wedding has been cancelled by a client the advance amount will be non-refundable, however, due to the current situation we will be refunding 90% and retaining 10% since we blocked our dates for the client and are not taking up any inquiries for the same date."
Safety Precautions Taken By The Makeup Artist
Tips For Brides Who Are Getting Married Soon
With years of experience, Parul Garg is one of the best makeup artists in Delhi NCR who specialises in airbrush makeup. With her makeup skills and knowledge, she transforms her brides-to-be into a princess and makes them look like a million bucks for their wedding day. Talking about the global pandemic she said, "It’s time we learn to live with Coronavirus outbreak in India because we can’t remain in lockdown forever! Take all safety precautions and start living your life! If you are getting married during this crisis, we are there for you!"
Safety Precautions Taken By The Makeup Artist
Encouraging and boosting the confidence of her brides who are having an intimate wedding this is how Parul Garg Makeup Artist is taking all the safety precautions, which are as follows:
Remember this lockdown wedding where the bride's makeup artist ensured to follow all the safety precautions for the intimate wedding? Well, Gomit Chopra was the makeup artist behind it and made our bride Megha look stunning for her at-home wedding. To avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus Gomit said, "Doing hair and makeup professionally involves face-to-face and one-on-one contact with the bride. I did a makeup assignment for a wedding with 35 guests. The family provided protective personal equipment (PPE) for me and my team so that we can maintain hygiene rules plus working without assistants."
Concerns of Brides For Their Intimate Wedding
While many couples are either postponing or cancelling their big day or finding creative ways to get married while ensuring social distancing and other restrictions there are many brides out there who have concerns about:
How is The Makeup Artist Helping The Brides-To-Be During Pandemic?
Well, if a bride postpones her wedding due to the Coronavirus, I would allow a date change without penalty. If I couldn’t accommodate the client’s new wedding date, I would refund her in full. In these extreme circumstances, every makeup artist will have to make their own decisions about what is "The right thing to do." In the wedding example, it’s important to remember the couple is also losing a lot of money. Also, nothing is more important than everyone’s health. I, as a makeup artist, stand by my commitment to provide services and want to assure that advances received by us will be utilised towards the provision of services against bookings made by the client.
Safety Precautions Taken By The Makeup Artist
With the supplementary online safety certifications and things to further our education surrounding sanitisation in a post-pandemic world we are following these safety precautions for our lockdown brides:
Tips For Brides Who Are Getting Married Soon
Based in Delhi, Simmi Chhabra is a renowned makeup artist who enhances the beauty of her bride through her makeup skills and knowledge. Understanding the importance of the wedding day she expertise in bridal makeup, party makeup, makeup for a fashion photoshoot, theatre and TV photoshoot, etc. Talking about the Coronavirus outbreak Simmi Chhabra Makeup Artistry said, "COVID-19 has affected the whole world but one of the most affected people would be the ones who were about to get married, especially in India where weddings are supposed to be a grand affair. Keeping in mind the safety guidelines, as a makeup artist, whose main work is only to touch people’s faces, one should stick to all the guidelines that have been given by the health ministry."
Safety Precautions Taken By The Makeup Artist
First of all talking about the concerns of brides she said, "The brides who are getting married do have concerns about their safety and hygiene. However, now there’s a new normal wherein makeup artists have learned to do makeup more cautiously. Necessity is the mother of invention and the makeup industry is also trying to think differently to stay afloat. I have been using 70% isopropyl alcohol swabs and spray for cleaning the brushes, makeup palettes, wearing PPE kit, mask, gloves and shield."
Tips For Brides Who Are Getting Married Soon
Based in Chandigarh Paveena Kh Rathour is a renowned makeup artist who puts her heart and soul in making her brides look flawless for the wedding day. Be it the dewy makeup or smokey eyes - Paveena Kh Rathour can make you look like a million bucks for your nuptial ceremonies. Talking to her about the ongoing global pandemic she said, "It's the globally hit situation. Whatever’s cancelled is being refunded. And for the ones postponed I’m waiting for the future date to come so I can block my dates accordingly."
Concerns of Brides For Their Intimate Wedding
Safety Precautions Taken By The Makeup Artist
Tips For Brides Who Are Getting Married Soon
Having expertise in bridal makeup, party makeup and editorial makeup - Makeup By Inshiya Charania is a popular bridal makeup artist from Gujarat who loves her passion for makeup. Sharing her thoughts on the pandemic she said, "Coronavirus has emerged as a huge human crisis, it’s unprecedented so we learn new things every day regarding the virus and the precautions to be taken. The beauty industry just like any other industry is going through a challenging time due to the virus. Going by the need of the hour, rigorous sanitisation and disinfection are performed."
Challenges You Faced As a Makeup Artists Due To COVID-19?
Honestly, we are used to working in a very comfortable environment. But as we all know that everything has been changed in the recent past and as a makeup artist wearing PPE kit for 2-3 hours at a stretch becomes a big challenge.
Concerns of Brides For Their Intimate Wedding
Safety Precautions Taken By The Makeup Artist
Even though we are not in the lockdown situation we are ensuring the following steps so that our bride and our team is safe all the time:
Tips For Brides Who Are Getting Married Soon
Being a girl I know how much it must have hurt to postpone her wedding due to the pandemic. I can only assure them that there is light at the end of every tunnel and we all shall come out of this crisis stronger than ever.
Working since 2004, Simran Takkar is a renowned makeup artist in Indian who is also the founder and creative director of 'Ablaze by Simran'. "We all are going through a pandemic that has drastically altered our way of living. There is a lot of tension in the air as all of us are caged in our houses with no way out until the COVID-19 outbreak is cured. As a way to cope with the infinite boredom, I am teaching free online makeup on Instagram because it allows me to expand my brand globally. It is also a way to send gratitude to my clients as they have been my support system through my journey as a makeup artist," said Simran Takkar.
Concerns of Brides For Their Intimate Wedding
Talking about the concerns of the brides Simran Takkar revealed, "My brides have been extremely stressed due to the outbreak. They are struggling with planning their wedding again as it involves more than 2 people. Most weddings have been cancelled and the latter has been postponed. The tension levels are at its peak at this time as dealing with wedding problems is not easy. Families and friends are refraining from seeing each other and are staying safe in their houses."
"We have to calm down and just go with the flow. Taking stress is not at all the solution. The most common question I received has been related to the return of the deposits and as always my answer has been yes. Also, I have been simply returning the paid deposit for every wedding that has been cancelled. Due to the uncertainty of the future, I am trying my best to help out and just continuing to be hopeful for a brighter and happier future," said the makeup artist.
Safety Precautions Taken By The Makeup Artist
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Tips For Brides Who Are Getting Married Soon
Having over 14 years of experience in the industry, Aarushi Oswal is a well-known entrepreneur and makeup artist who is based in Ludhiana. Travelling globally to make her brides look ultra-glamorous Aarushi Makeup Artist can make you look like a million dollars with her makeup technique and skills. Sharing her thoughts on the ongoing pandemic she said, "We are adjusting all the advance payments of our clients for there future weddings. We are standing with our clients during these tough times as we completely understand that some might postpone or cancel their weddings."
While the budget for the wedding industry is on the loop she added, "Most of the brides-to-be are asking for discounts and since most of the weddings are on a smaller scale we are supportive of them during this time. Besides, brides are only going to trustworthy makeup artists because they feel they will be safe while giving the service. Also, since intimate weddings are taking place during the day time brides are asking for subtle makeup as compared to extra glam makeup these days."
Safety Precautions Taken By The Makeup Artist
As far as the safety measures are concerned Aarushi Makeup Artist is ensuring to follow all the precautions while working such as:
Tips For Brides Who Are Getting Married Soon
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