Behind the Scenes: My Makeup Life & Academy
Come along for a day in my life as a makeup artist in Mumbai—from on-location bridal bookings across the city to hands-on training sessions at my academy. See exactly what goes into creating a signature look.
Day 11 of my makeup mini vlog. This was a busy day with a bridal booking in Sewri. I show you the behind the scenes of creating her signature look, including the beautiful rose bun hairstyle.
Welcome to Day 3 of my mini vlog. I had a special visitor at my academy, Ruhina, for whom I created a soft, subtle glam look. It was a fun day of shooting and creating content.
Even teachers have to keep learning. This mini vlog is from a one-day makeup masterclass I attended in Mumbra with a celebrity makeup artist. It's important to always stay updated with the latest trends.
A mini vlog showing where I shop for the goody bags I give to my students. I went to Khushi Beauty Center to pick up all the essential products to help my new students start their makeup journey.
Welcome to my mini vlog as a makeup artist. This video documents my journey to Malad Malwani for a party makeup booking, showing the real struggle with Mumbai traffic that every artist knows well.
In this mini vlog, I share a day where I had a Walima bride booking. It's a reminder that no matter what's going on in life, you should always love your work. My student Alveera assisted me on this booking.
This mini vlog takes you to a booking in Vidyavihar Kohinoor City. My client wanted a soft, subtle look for her daughter's aqiqah, and my student Samira came along to assist and get real-world experience.
About Behind the Scenes: My Academy & Vlogs
When you join my academy, you aren't stuck in a room with just theory. I take my students with me on actual bridal bookings—from Sewri to Malad—so you see exactly how I handle Mumbai traffic, watery eyes, and the high-pressure environment of a wedding morning. You learn how to adapt and create magic in real-world conditions, not just in a studio.
Being a makeup artist in Mumbai is about more than just blending foundation. It is about patience, dealing with unexpected delays, and the hustle of moving between locations. In these vlogs, I show the reality of my work: the early starts, the travel across the city, and the meticulous process of setting up for brides.
My approach is centered on education. Whether I am teaching the basics at my Dongri studio or demonstrating a high-glam technique, my goal is to give you the skills to handle any client. We cover everything from the importance of CTM (Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing) and why I insist on facial hair removal for a flawless base, to using the right professional brands.
Learning with me means you get to see my signature styles—like the soft, subtle looks I create for nikah ceremonies or the bold glam I do for reception parties—up close. I believe that real-world experience is the only way to grow. By assisting me on actual bookings, my students learn how to manage client expectations, build their own portfolios, and eventually, how to start their own practice. If you are serious about a career in makeup, you need to understand the sweat and heart that goes into it. Come join a batch at my academy and let's get to work.
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I'm Iqra—Mumbai ki makeup wali. For me, it's all about hard work, honesty, and the joy of creating a look that makes a bride feel like 'I am enough'. I don't just do makeup; I train the next generation of artists by bringing them along for the real deal.
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