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Any big, fat Indian wedding is incomplete without a colourful mehndi ceremony. Fancy braids, floral jewellery, breezy outfits, and gorgeous makeup looks—this ceremony is all about having fun and playing up the bright colours, especially for the bride. Brides-to-be put in a lot of effort in trying to find the ideal inspiration for their mehndi ceremony makeup and the rest. From creating Pinterest boards to getting advice from a gazillion people, everything seems like it could come in handy at this time.
Today’s mehndi ceremonies aren’t confined to the signature green colour; brides have been getting experimental with their mehndi ceremony makeup and outfit. Indian bridal makeup for mehndi is all about hues of pinks, yellows, oranges, and every bright colour you can spot on the palette. But not every bride is the same; some like to keep it minimal with natural makeup for mehndi ceremonies, with a glow-y base and neutral shades.
Whether you’re a bright-coloured girl or a minimal bride, these 9 tips for Indian bridal makeup for mehndi are sure to come in handy for all.
- Cleanse, tone, and moisturise—bridal makeup or not—skin prep is the most important step in achieving any makeup look for any and every occasion. To get a fresh look, cleanse well with a non-stripping cleanser, and follow it up with the rest of your skincare.
Tip: Keep your skincare minimal with a toner and moisturiser to avoid adding too many layers, which could make your makeup look cakey.
- No skimping on primer: The best tip for long-lasting mehndi makeup is to prime your skin well. Wedding ceremonies can last for hours, so it is essential to use a primer that will keep your makeup intact amidst the constant eating, dancing, and everything in between.
- Underpainting: Celebrity Makeup Artist Namrata Soni loves this makeup technique, especially to achieve a pretty daytime mehndi ceremony makeup look. Here’s how she did it for her beautiful Mehndi bride: “After prepping your skin, make sure you do something called underpainting. I love using a cream blush for this; here I’m using the Simply Nam Velvet Cream Blush in my favourite shade, Sister From Another Mister.”
- Go the dewy way. Dewy makeup looks great both on and off the camera. Whether you’re going for natural makeup for a mehndi ceremony or something with bright tones, a dewy base will add that extra oomph that your mehndi ceremony makeup needs. If you want to ace the dewy makeup look, add a face oil or hydrating serum to your skin prep, especially if you have dry skin. This will help you get that lit-from-within glow you love!
- Contoured to perfection: Want your face to look more shapely? Contouring is your answer to it. A well-chiselled face can be achieved with precise contouring on the right areas of your face, like the nose, cheekbones, forehead and jawline. If you’re all about that snatched look, then this is one of the key steps to achieving it.
- Let your eyes talk. Well-done eye makeup can make or break your look. Ideally, we would suggest sticking to the colour of your outfit for your eyeshadow. Here’s what Namrata Soni did for her bride’s natural makeup for the mehndi ceremony: “After the skin work is done, I move on to the eyes. Starting with the Simply Nam Illuminating Cream Eyeshadow, followed by curling the lashes, adding one coat of omascara, and then adding the cluster lashes for the perfect flutter. Fill in the brows where needed, and then continue with the perfect black eyeliner. I’m using the Simply Nam Ultimate Kajal in the shade Black, making sure I get a sharp, defined line.”
- Highlighter for the win: Go the extra mile to achieve that dewy mMehndiceremony makeup look with a touch of highlighter on the high points of your face. Here’s how Namrata Soni completes her bride’s look with the Simply Nam Cosmic Glow Highlighter: “Enhance the blush, and for that signature Namglow,w use the Cosmic Glow highlighter in the shade Moon Glow.”
- Make your pout pop. Depending on the look you’re opting for for your mehndi ceremony makeup, pick a lip shade to complement it. Make it pop with a bright colour or keep it subtle like Namrata Soni did with her bride, using the Simply Nam Hydrating Lip Butter in the shade Rani.
- Spritz and set: The most important step in getting the perfect mehndi ceremony makeup look is to set it using a fixing spray. Keep your makeup in place for longer hours without it smudging or budging. If you have oily skin, we recommend using a mattifying setting spray to help you dodge that unnecessary shine and get a long-lasting mehndi makeup look.
Tip: Use your makeup setting spray after you’ve applied your base makeup products to keep them in place while you work on the rest of your makeup. This will ensure that your face remains hydrated, and it will help keep your makeup intact throughout the ceremony.
Now that you’ve got all the tips to ace your Indian bridal makeup for mehndi, all that’s left to do is enjoy yourself to the fullest. But not before you make a note of these do’s and don’ts:
- Do: Use real flowers for your hairdo. This adds a freshness to your mehndi ceremony makeup, which will match perfectly with the vibe of this vibrant occasion.
- Don’t go overboard with flowers. While adding fresh flowers to your look is a great touch, try not to add too many, as that may overshadow your ensemble.
- Do: Opt for bohemian braids. Just like most Bollywood celebs, make your hair the least of your concerns on your special day by opting for pretty braided hairstyles to complement your look.
- Don’t follow trends blindly. Social media is filled with a million new trends every day. For brides-to-be, navigating through these trends can seem overwhelming. It’s best to stick to what you love and, most importantly, feel comfortable with.
That’s about it! And don’t forget to enjoy!
