Makeup & Styling Studio

Convenience: Urban Company sends a suitable makeup artist to your home with everything they need to get you ready

Express Service: Book upto 3 hours in advance and get dressed for your special event at home

Basic or detailed hairstyling

Find photos of makeup and hairstyles you like for reference - to share with your party MUA so that they can easily understand your preferences. However, do trust them to know what style will suit your skin type and face shape as well, plus complement your outfit.

Find a button down shirt or top to wear (and put your blouse on beforehand) so that you don’t ruin your makeup and hair when you’re changing.

If you’re having your saree or dupatta draped, do find reference photos of the draping style you want as well.

You should also prepare a mini touch-up kit with pins, blotting paper, lipstick, moisturiser, foundation and concealer to touch-up at the venue if you need to.

If you have a favourite lipstick or any other makeup product you love, carry it along so that the MUA can use it on you.

If you’re getting ready at the venue, ensure your packed your outfit, jewellery, footwear and button down shirt before you leave the house.

Talk about your preferences with your makeup artist - show her photographs of what you like.

If the makeup does not meet your expectations, go ahead and ask the makeup artist to either tone it down or make it bolder.

Feel free to tell your MUA what you don’t want. For example, you may not want eyelash extensions or a dramatic winged liner - just tell the artist it’s not something you like. She will respect your wishes.

Ensure the base matches your skin tone.

Check that the colour of your face, neck and back are the same. If not, remind the MUA to apply foundation on all exposed skin.

Check if blemishes, acne marks and pimples are covered to your satisfaction. However, do understand that it’s not possible to completely cover them without making it look unnatural.

Finally, you can ensure your kajal stays on for longer by using a cotton bud to dry your waterline before applying kajal. And ensure primer is applied on your face and over the eyelids before the makeup goes on to help it last longer.

Click a photo and check how the makeup is looking on camera - in both natural and artificial lighting.

For sari draping, do the same thing and move around to check that the pleats don’t open and that it’s easy to sit and stand without opening up the sari.