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Originally Posted by raatkirani2005

I think you should get a trial run from Raheela. When I lived in Brooklyn, I used to go to her for threading and the like. Often times on Friday and Saturday evenings, she'd be making up brides right there in her salon. She obviously does more desi style makeup, but I never saw her make a bride look bad, and I never saw her do a clown face on anyone. To me, they looked balanced and finished, not washed out. But then again, I like slightly heavier makeup for weddings (especially on the eyes), and I'm not keen on the natural look when you're wearing such an heavy, colorful jora and jewelry. In real life in your room as you're getting ready, the makeup may look and feel heavy, but with all the lights on you, especially from the videographer's spotlights, the more substantial makeup looks better. Desi style makeup has come a long way, and the more talented artists don't do white cakey kabuki faces anymore.

Also, when you go to Raheela's salon, she has a bunch of photos up of all the brides she's done. Some are better than others. Tell her which ones you like and why you like them, and she'll get an idea of what you prefer.

It really depends on what kind of makeup you like and what you want for your wedding. I know some people like more subtle stuff, but truth be told, it doesn't always translate well in the professional pictures. Definitely get a trial done, set your dupatta around your head, put on the jewelry, and take some photos and see if you like it or not.

My fiance's sister visited her salon and was happy with the make up Raheela does. My bhabhi had her walima make up done from there 5 years ago. The comments online mostly have been about lack of attention to brides (since she's doing like 5 at a time) and the rude staff. Being a hijabi, there's also a lack of privacy since anyone can walk in whenever. I've also read the salon is dirty and not keen on hygiene.

Do you have any feedback on those comments?

I MAY be taking a trip to NY before the wedding/walima iA so I will try to get in a trial. BK is just far from LI. I think ideally I'd like to get ready in LI especially since make up never lasts on my face.

draaama.