I had the best experience was Shanji from start to finish! When she says bespoke she means it, from me having to reschedule not once but twice, she was so kind and accommodating! She did my makeup so clean, modern and made me feel so beautiful. She also did my hair, and literally helped me get all my jewelry, dupputta pinned everything...it felt so nice to feel so put together from start to finish and I walked out feeling and looking amazing. My makeup stayed on the entire day, she is a true artist. Worth every dollar!!! Book her if you are lucky enough to thank you!! read more

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I had the absolute pleasure of working with Shanji for both my Nikkah and Mehndi, and she was nothing short of amazing. Her talent speaks for itself. She also made sure each look was unique to the event while still feeling true to me. Beyond her incredible skill, what made her truly special was her warmth, calm energy, and professionalism. She was such a great listener and made sure I felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. She genuinely kept me grounded during the chaos of wedding prep and set the tone for my celebrations in the best possible way. Shanji went above and beyond for me in every sense. She cared deeply about how I felt, stayed attentive to every little detail, and made me feel so beautiful from the inside out. If you want someone who can not only make you look stunning but also make your wedding days feel peaceful and joyful, I cannot recommend Shanji enough. She is truly exceptional. read more

Shanji is complete magic when it comes to her skill as a HMUA. Two of my closest family friends recommended her for my bridal hair and makeup. I had the opportunity to see her work at my friend's wedding and within 5 minutes of meeting her I knew that I wanted her to be my HMUA for my wedding - I was so confident with her abilities that I opted not to do a HMU trial prior to my wedding! She is incredibly professional while also being personable; her vibes are impeccable -- calming and warm all at the same time. Leading up to my wedding I spoke to her a few times and shared my vision with her. She was open to everything and also provided her professional guidance when I wasn't sure what to do hair/makeup/jewelry wise. She draped my sari/dupatta and jewelry beautifully. I couldn't be happier with SD Artistry Pro; she did phenomenal work and I would highly recommend her without hesitation to any future bride! Thank you so much Shanji!!! read more

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OMG. I am so grateful and glad I booked Shanji . She was amazing since day one that I booked her and felt I would be in good hands. The day of the wedding came and wow she made me feel so comfortable and that outcome was amazing. I looked great in every picture from my make up to hair do. I received so Kanu compliments . I can truly Say i felt like a queen read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Aside from my husband, choosing Shanji was the best decision I made on my wedding! She is an incredibly detailed, talented, and wonderful artist who made my experience amazing from start to finish. To start, Shanji was very communicative (which is hard to find with any vendor during the busiest wedding season of the century). She was quick to reply and answer my questions. Upon booking she sent me a detailed PDF outlining exactly what I should expect through the process and giving me tips on how to prepare for my big day. I loved that!! Ahead of the event we had a FaceTime meeting where she asked me all the necessary questions about what I wanted, examples of my ideal look, and how my hair and skin function. From other brides I've spoken to no one else does this! She demonstrated the unique attention to detail she gives to every bride by gaining a thorough understanding ahead of time. I already felt like I was in great hands. On the day of my events Shanji continued her effective and great communication by keeping me updated on her ETA and reminding me what to prepare. For an anxious bride on a day where everything feels chaotic this was the calm I needed! Shanji took her time with my looks, perfecting each detail. The best part was how comfortable she makes you feel. I was alone with shanji about to leave for a very special day in my life and I felt like I was with a stand-in sister who reminded me to be excited and wished me all the good prayers before I departed. My hair and makeup were better than I had imagined them to be and they stayed the entire night, withstanding sweat, and tears and 106 degree weather. I have genuinely never felt more beautiful in my life! I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Shanji on such a special moment. Thank you for all the hard work and heart you put into your work Shanji, your brides love you! read more

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Shanji is an amazing bridal makeup artist! Her service and attention to detail was immaculate. She made my wife live out her dream as a fairytale princess on our wedding day! I highly recommend Shanji to everyone in SoCal! Her personality and vibe will help turn your dreams into a reality with grace and professionalism. read more

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I had the best experience with SD Artistry Pro. I booked her for my wedding event. She was very professional and communicated very well from the beginning. We had a FaceTime consultation to go over what look I wanted. She asked me important questions to make sure she could provide the best service possible. The actual session went pretty smoothly. She did my skin prep, makeup, hair, outfit and jewelry setting. She made me look and feel the prettiest on my special day. Everyone at my wedding complimented me on my makeup. I didn't have to touch up or reapply my lipstick even after eating. It stayed nicely throughout the entire event. (The picture is actually taken after the event). I would highly recommend this service! read more

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Shanji is amazing!!! Let me tell you..not a smear, smudge, or crease! We began my makeup at 10am, my reception was 4pm- 11pm and I didn't even have to re-apply my lipstick, not once all day! All I had to do was send her inspo pics and she knew exactly what I wanted and did it even better! I was super anxious that morning, what bride isn't. She turned on spa music to help my nerves, you can tell this isn't her first rodeo. She went above and beyond, I couldn't ask for anything more from a HMUA. Extremely happy bride! read more

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Shanji is amazing and a true expert in her craft. She did my bridal and mehndi makeup/hair and did an amazing job. My makeup lasted all day (10+ hours). I'm still getting compliments on my looks 2 months later! What I loved most about working with Shanji is that she really tries her best to accomplish her bride's vision. I was so worried about my makeup being too heavy on my wedding day that I sent Shanji tons of inspiration photos beforehand and also booked a trial. Shanji noted down the specific aspects of my look that I wanted so that the process on my wedding day was seamless. She never made me feel bad about my requests and instead provided helpful suggestions and feedback. She is very professional, listens well, and had great communication during the entire process. She also provided a calming, soothing presence on my chaotic wedding day. Overall, Shanji went above and beyond and I would highly recommend her! read more

Shanjida was absolutely amazing. I got traditional pakistani bridal/baraat make up done from her for my Nikkah/Rukhsati day. The make up looked amazing and stayed on beautifully all day. I was so happy to have her as my MUA. She created a beautiful look and was so kind and accommodating on my big day. read more

Shanji is a magician with her makeup brushes. I wanted to look like the best version of myself and she listened to my needs. She made me look so fabulous that I never imagined I could look like that. I felt so confident. I'm self conscious about my nose but she contoured it and gave me the cutest straight nose with button tip. The makeup was full coverage but felt very light weight. Loved my hair, old Hollywood glam waves for my first look and beautiful updo with loose curls peaking out. I loved my makeup look so much I broke a cardinal rule and slept in my makeup just so I could wake up and see the beautiful artistry she created and appreciate my inner and outer beauty before I washed it all off. read more

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If you are looking for a south asian bridal make up artist to make you feel and look like a queen - SD Artistry should be your first stop. I live in SF but was getting married back home in Orange County. Consult: I sent Shanji pictures of the looks that I wanted to accomplish and we talked about my skin and she was great to recommend ways to enhance my look and where to get floral for my hair. As I got my outfits from India she came with new ideas and great tips about zip placement and jewelry pieces to consider. Scheduling: Being a COVID bride Shanji was super flexible with my multiple date and venue changes. She worked with me every step of the way. Day of: I had Shanji do my Sangeet and Wedding day looks, she was on time and fully prepared with face mask and shield. I could not have been more happier with the result because she delivered to the T. I also love that she only does bridal so it is full focus on just me. The attention to detail is what makes Shanji a great HMUA! Thank you so much Shanji! p.s. my future sister-in-law just booked her for their wedding - so book SD Artistry soon! :) read more

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If I could give Shanji 10 stars I would because that's how incredible my experience was with her!! To start off, Shanji first did my hair and makeup for my pre-wedding photoshoot. What I absolutely loved about that experience was not just that she is extremely talented but also that she is extremely approachable, incredibly detailed and wonderful to work with! These qualities are so important to make you feel calm on your wedding day. We discussed my vision for my wedding day as well but about a week prior to the wedding, we again went over my outfits, jewelry and she asked me to send her inspiration photos of my vision. She suggested her ideas as well and what would compliment my outfit and jewelry which I appreciated a lot! The day of the wedding, she was prompt and professional and arrived right on time. There was a lot of chaos around me as can be expected on your wedding day but she helped me stay as calm as possible! My hair and makeup was truly well beyond my imagination and I cannot thank her enough!! I then had to quickly change for my reception and Shanji re-did my entire hair with extensions and makeup. I did not feel rushed and again she made me feel and look very elegant and beautiful! My makeup lasted the entire time even with a lot of dancing and sweating! I HIGHLY recommend her! The one thing I do regret is the fact that I was not able to book her for my Sangeet because she was already pre-booked that day. So I would suggest future brides to not think twice and book her quickly! read more

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Shanji is a queen at hair and makeup! She is amazing at what she does and I'm so grateful she was my bridal hair and makeup artist. She really treats makeup and hair as an art and you can see that in the finished looks of her brides. I fell in love with her work when I found her on Instagram and knew right away I wanted her as my wedding makeup artist! She is very professional and provided me with service details and scheduled a consultation right after I contacted her. She's also very responsive - any questions or concerns I had she would answer immediately, which is so helpful for any bride planning a wedding! She even referred me to the henna artist I ended up having at my mehndi. I was amazed at Shanji's skill and confidence - I chose to do just the consultation (she also offers a full trial if you wish) where she goes over your skin type, what kind of bridal look you want, and tests out foundation, lipstick and lashes. That's all she needed to know what kind of makeup and tools she would need on the day of my event. She gave me exactly the look I wanted on both my mehndi and wedding day and I never felt more beautiful! The makeup did not budge all day! I also don't usually wear falsies, so I was happy that Shanji was able to apply them so seamlessly - they were so comfortable on my eyelids! And as she did my makeup, I felt so relaxed and pampered. I also chose to do jasmine flowers and extensions for my looks, and they stayed in place without needing any touchups. She even provided a little kit of touchup essentials just in case! I had a church ceremony followed by a glam reception, so I wanted an elegant look to go with my white dress and a more glam look to go with the sari I would change into. Shanji made sure my makeup and hair fit with both - all I had to do was replace my lip color during the reception with the lip paint she gave me to match my sari. I was so happy with my entire wedding look and felt like a queen all day! Thank you, Shanji! read more

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Shanji is such a talented makeup artist. She did my bridal hair, makeup, and jewelry setting for my engagement and my wedding and both times she was so amazing. She is so detail oriented and attentive and amazing at listening to what I wanted out of my looks and executing perfectly. Also, my wedding hair and makeup didn't budge at all and I cried so much all day so cry proof vetted! Thank you shanji again for making my big day so special read more

Shanji is amazing! I got my hair and makeup done by her for all three of my events. For each events she came up with different looks and I absolutely loved it. I showed her my outfits and jewelry, and Let her do her magic. As I would start my makeup really early morning she made me feel so comfortable. My makeup also stayed in tact all day. She's so talented and I would a hundred percent recommend her for your big day. read more

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Shanji hands down is one of the best artists! She takes her time and is so detailed. My makeup and hair was flawless for my wedding. Every guests complimented me! I booked her a year in advance and we messaged back and forth discussing my hair and makeup. Every question and concern I had she assured me that everything would turn out great, and it did! My main challenge and concern was my hair. It's SUPER straight and my curls never last. During the trial my hair fell flat in a few hours, but on the actual wedding day my hair stayed curled the ENTIRE night! Book her, you won't regret it! read more

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Shanji did my hair and makeup for 3 of the events for my wedding here in Phoenix, AZ and she was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! My husband, our families and everyone else LOVED the way I looked on our big day! She was on top of it all before the wedding and during the wedding. She made me feel very relaxed (I even fell asleep while she was doing my makeup and she just quietly worked, didn't bother waking me up). We were behind schedule on all events as Indian weddings typically are but Shanji worked around that and still finished and had me ready by the given time. She is a DELIGHT - ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL WONDERFUL PERSON/MAKEUP ARTIST/PROFESSIONAL - you name it. Hire Shanji for your wedding, you won't be disappointment as she delivers the highest quality of customer satisfaction and worth every penny ! read more

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Shanji is the most talented makeup artist and hair stylist I've ever had. She did two events for me and they both went off perfectly. Shanji has the ability to know exactly what you want. I let her take point and she ran with it. Everyone loved my makeup and hair. I felt like such a princess. Plus she makes wedding prep such a nice experience by putting on soothing music and making sure that you are relaxed. Another thing I liked about Shanji is that she rents out hair extensions so you don't have to buy them. It made all the difference in my wedding budget. read more

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Shanji did my nikkah makeup and I must say she is very professional and knows what she is doing. She is very knowledgeable and ran me through the entire process. She answered every question I had before we started. What I appreciated most about her is that she was very quick to reply to any emails/ text messages and discussed everything upfront. About two weeks before my event, she scheduled a FaceTime consultation with me, discussing my expectation for the big day and how I should prep my skin. She further attended to any concerns I had regarding skin, hair, and look. Her professionalism, fast communication, and keeping on top of everything while I was super overwhelmed by the wedding chaos made me feel that my nikkah was as important to her as it was to me. On the day of my nikkah, she made me look beautiful and worked through every request I made. I would recommend her to any friend who is looking for a great MUA to make their day even more special. read more

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Shanji did an absolute amazing job with my hair and makeup for my wedding! She was so professional and so so sweet! She really takes her time! I was so happy I choose her for my wedding. She did my Nikkah, mehndi and shaadi looks and each look was so unique to each other. I recommend her 100%. read more

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Shanji took care of my wedding weekend glam all the way in Rome, Italy! As a Chinese bride having a desi, Chinese, AND western wedding, I needed someone who could understand all the nuances and needs for so many things. I searched far and wide before I found her and I'm so glad I did. We did a trial before heading to Italy to get to know each other more and work out all our looks (I had 5 different ones!) and she made me feel so comfortable and beautiful even then. She planned meticulously with me for every look and understood my vision, and was detailed with me down to my outfit colors and jewelry. The results were beautiful for all of the events, even through the stress of having major look changes on a short time crunch in a foreign country! She helped me with extensions, lashes, my sari, jewelry, even jasmine flowers, I received so many compliments all weekend and it's all thanks to her work. Thank you Shanji! read more

Shanji was incredible!! She is so professional to work work, you can tell she is really passionate about her craft. She was a very calming presence on my wedding day. She showed up on time, was very patient and thorough with her work--we didn't feel rushed at all, played calming music and I think she could tell I'm not much of a talker because she remained quiet and focused the entire session lol. Her work lasted all day and night and I have never felt more beautiful, you can just see how happy I am in these photos! She took the time to discuss my vision during our consultation and checked in throughout getting me ready to make sure everything was perfect. Although I didn't have a trial session with her, I never felt like I needed one. Her work exquisite and she uses high quality products Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a bridal artist! read more

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I recently booked services for my wedding and reception and let me say Shanji is amazing! Unfortunately due to COVID I never had the opportunity to do a full trial with her. However Shanji took the time to meet with me via FaceTime to discuss what I was looking for. In addition she had such wonderful raving reviews that I trusted in the end it would all work out. And let's just say all her reviews were so right! She made me look and feel so gorgeous. Even before I met her, through all my messages with her, she was professional and welcoming. I highly recommend using Shanji, you will be so happy that you did! read more

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Shanji was incredible to work with from start to finish. She is utmost professional and talented. I booked SD artistry for multiple wedding and pre wedding events of mine. After booking We started off with a virtual consultation to review what colors I'm wearing with jewelry and what kind of styles I'm interested in. She took those ideas and made them come to life better than I ever imagined! She will take your requests and comfort level with makeup into consideration in the looks. She is prompt and professional and will deliver beyond your expectations. After picking my husband choosing Shanji as my hmua was the next best decision I made! read more

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I had Shanji do my engagement hair and makeup. She was very prompt in responding to my emails. She is professional and friendly. She did a base trial of my hair and makeup to give me a rough idea the day before. On the day of my engagement, she showed up exactly on time which was at 6:30 AM and worked meticulously to give me an amazing look. She also made sure I was ready before my requested "get ready by" time. I received a lot of compliments for my look. Will definitely recommend her for Indian bridal hair and makeup. Exceeded my expectations! read more

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I can't tell you what a wonderful artist Shanji is! I had such an amazing experience with my hair and makeup this past Saturday as well as Sunday for my wedding. I absolutely recommend Shanji for hair and makeup services for your big day! Despite family commitment and zero to very little sleep she was on time, and very thorough with her work on me. She took her time and effort and made me feel so princess like on both of my wedding events. I cant express the amount of gratitude and love I have for the way you did my makeup! Absolutely Gorgeous read more

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Shanji was very professional from the beginning with booking and responding. I loved her makeup. She listens to you and provides suggestions too. This was Indian wedding and I booked her for ceremony and reception. She helped me draping saree and my lehenga. Loved her . I wish she would also provide non-bridal makeup for any future events. Thank you Shanji for making me look pretty on ceremony and reception read more

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First and foremost shanji is a ROCKSTAR person! Covid made us push back the wedding 3 times. I reached out to her 1 week before my wedding (3rd attempt lol) and by the grace of god was able to book her. From our initial phone call she was perfect! We brainstormed both looks for about 30 mins, whilst the whole time reassuring me that everything's going to be okay we exchanged visions of what we thought would suit me best and boy did she deliver! She took my vision of how I wanted to look and blew it out of the park! 10/10 would recommend to all my friends and family. She really understood lighting and dimensions, made me look perfect for my pictures which really is the most important factor of a wedding! Love you forever shanji read more

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I am deeply deeply thankful to Shanji! I didn't have a trial but she made sure to keep the conversation going from the minute I booked her. I booked her 6 months in advance and from then on, she constantly kept in touching asking me to send inspo and what kind of look I was going for. I was anxious that I didn't do a makeup trial but from her work i saw on Instagram, I knew I was in good hands. She came to my house with the tightest schedule possible (completely my fault!). She managed to do my hair, my makeup, wrap my saree, and drape the saree over my head in 3 hours!!!! In the middle of this, I had a crisis and started crying. She was so sweet about keeping me calm and got me back on track. I will forever remember how she made me feel that day. It was a tough day but she managed to get my mood back up and make me look and feel beautiful! Note, I am not used to wearing so much makeup but I noticed in pictures, it looked incredible ! People were constantly telling me how much they loved my makeup with the fishtail braid. Shanji you are such a sweetheart and I can't wait to recommend you to more people!! Thank you so much for all your efforts and kindness. read more

Shanji was so great to work with! She took the time to have a consultation phone call before meeting to ask details about what kind of look I wanted, skin type, etc. she went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. My makeup and hair lasted all day from 7am through the evening, and I never even needed a touch up. I highly recommend SD artistry pro for your bridal hair and makeup needs! read more

Shanji did an amazing job at my wedding events! She helped bring both my visions to life. She is very detailed orientated and made me feel very comfortable during the process (I even fell asleep during the make up application). For my Holud, I wanted a more traditional Bangali bride look and Shanji pulled it off flawlessly - from doing the hair and make up in the style I envisioned, to even putting on my sari "ek pech". She also did nailed my Walima look - I wanted a more subtle modern bride look and she delivered perfectly! Everyone complimented me on my hair and make up for both my events and I highly recommend Shanji to anyone who is looking for a make up artist for their wedding. read more

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Shanji is amazing!! I reached out to her for my wedding makeup. She is very through in understanding what her clients needs are prior to their big day and I followed her advice for my skincare as well (a few months before my wedding, my skin was breaking out). Love her skill and her ability to understand what the client wants and I'm so grateful that she's very easy to communicate with. I received so many compliments for my makeup!! If you're looking for a makeup artist, look no further!! read more

Where do I begin? Shanji is the most sweetest and kindest person EVER. She was such delight to work with. She made me feel so comfortable and confidence in myself while she did my makeup and hair. She was also so mindful of the time to make sure I am not late to anything. She was so fun to work with and her care for the bride is outstanding. She made me feel so beautiful. She's also the greatest hype woman for the bride, she not only cared about making me look beautiful she also made sure I was doing well emotionally. If you need you need to get dolled up for special events , ESPECIALLY your wedding, Shanji is your person . Here is my photos as reference! read more

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I got my anniversary (bridal) makeup done by her and I was really happy with the outcome of it. She made my dream come true. I love how we went over what kind of makeup looks I would like to go for and she made my imagination come into a visualization. I would HIGHLY recommend any bride to book her; you won't regret this at all!! read more

Shanji is so talented and focused in her work! She worked 4 hours on my bridal look with so much attention to detail. My look ended up being exactly what I envisioned and I got so many compliments, nothing moved or changed all night. The photos look great too, everything looked flawless even 10 hours later! read more

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Shanji did my makeup and hairstyle for my reception and she did an amazing job!!! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for an elegant and glamorous look!! I'm my opinion she is the best makeup artist in the business! Check out my photos to understand what I am raving about!! read more

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Shanji truly is an artist! I absolutely loved and was in awe for what she did for me for my three wedding events. I was very scared to trust someone on my big day but she really listened to what I wanted and what I was comfortable with and made my wishes come true. Not only that, when I wasnt totally comfortable with a look or style, all she said was trust me. I took a chance and she did not steer me wrong! She truly knows her craft and what I loved most was how she did not make me look like a completely different person. She accentuated my features and made me look glamorous. Furthermore she is just the sweetest and most respectful person. I truly appreciate her demeanor , respect, and ability to listen to her brides and their families! Thank you Shanji !! read more

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Shanji did a beautiful job on my hair and makeup for my wedding and reception! She was so prompt and professional, even with my early early start time and was so wonderful to work with! I had limited time between my morning wedding ceremony and my reception and she was efficient yet meticulous in changing out my hair and makeup for the evening. I would definitely recommend her for your wedding or other events! read more

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Shanji had done my hair/sari draping/ dupatta placement for my impromptu wedding and I couldn't have been happier! Since my wedding date was decided fairly quickly I didn't have enough time to grow my hair out for the traditional bridal bun with jasmine flowers (South Indian style) that I had always wanted. I showed Shanji the look I was going for through pictures and she absolutely nailed the look during my trial. (Honestly it was even better than my inspo pictures- which got me even more excited for my big day!) I was so amazed on how she transformed my short hair to a full on bridal bun. The best part was my hair looked even better than the trial on the day of my wedding. Shanji has such a great eye for detail and meticulously styled each piece of my hair to look amazing and to last all day and night. I received so many compliments! Not to mention Shanji also draped my saree and dupatta- both of which were picture perfect. Working with Shanji the day of my wedding has been an absolute blessing, not only did she make me look and feel like a true bride but was so accommodating to work with that I didn't feel any of the wedding stress. She was so professional, easy going, and kind which made dolling up that much more enjoyable. I definitely recommend Shanji for all your bridal needs! You won't be disappointed ! read more

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