Commercial & Celebrity Makeup and Hair
Available across India
I do makeup and hair for ad shoots, fashion campaigns, and celebrity events, covering everything from clean commercial looks to bold editorial styles, and I handle men's grooming too.
Pricing Guide
Red Carpet & Gala Event Makeover
Service Scope
- Time & Location: 2.5 to 3 hours of dedicated styling time at your venue or residence within Mumbai limits (Bandra, Andheri, Juhu).
- Consultation: Pre-event color palette selection based on your outfit and venue lighting conditions.
Technical Execution
- Camera-Ready Finish: Application of specialized layering techniques to prevent flashback and white cast in professional flash photography.
- Complex Hair Styling: Execution of technical styles like Hollywood vintage waves, 90s retro puffs, or finger waves using necessary padding.
- Lashes: Inclusion and application of high-end reusable mink or faux-mink eyelashes tailored to eye shape.
Premium Add-ons
- Draping Assistance: Professional help with pinning dupattas, pleating sarees, or securing gowns with fashion tape.
- Body Finishing: Application of transfer-proof body shimmer and highlighter for a seamless glow on exposed skin.
- Touch-up Kit: Complimentary sample of lip color and blotting paper to maintain the look throughout the event.
Commercial Campaign & E-Commerce Shoot
Operational Details
- Shift Duration: Up to 8 hours of on-set presence for continuous monitoring and adjustments.
- Variations: Execution of 4 to 6 look changes (e.g., lip color shifts, hair texture changes) suitable for catalogs or hero shots.
- Capacity: Covers comprehensive styling for 1 Lead Model.
Technical Specifications
- 4K Video Base: Usage of high-definition silicone foundations specifically designed to withstand studio strobe lighting and 4K resolution.
- Dynamic Styling: Commercial hair techniques including sleek ponytails, messy buns, and blowouts using hot tools.
- Monitor Checks: Continuous tethered screen monitoring to adjust powder and skin texture based on lighting shifts.
Support & Hygiene
- Team: Includes one junior assistant to manage body makeup and rapid hair changes.
- Body Polishing: Full glazing of collarbones, arms, and legs to ensure skin tone matches the face.
- Sanitation: Strict usage of spatulas and palettes to ensure zero cross-contamination.
Editorial & Avant-Garde Concept
Creative Scope
- Pre-Production: Collaboration on mood boards and visual direction to finalize the concept before the shoot.
- The Look: Execution of one highly detailed creative concept such as the Wet Look, Graphic Liner, or Pearl Embellished skin.
Artistic Materials
- Special Effects: Usage of alcohol-activated paints, high-gloss face lacquers, and theatrical grade pigments.
- Embellishments: Application of skin-safe adhesives for sticking pearls, stones, or other non-traditional materials.
- Hair Sculpture: Use of wire, heavy-hold gels, and structural products to create anti-gravity or wet-sleek hair shapes.
On-Set Integration
- Lighting Adaptation: Real-time texture adjustments (gloss vs matte) in coordination with the photographer's camera angles.
- Safe Removal: Assistance with the removal of heavy adhesives and stubborn pigments post-shoot to protect skin integrity.
About Commercial & Celebrity Makeup and Hair
About My Approach
I’m Deepti Soste, and makeup is my tool to bring ideas to life. I work on everything from ad campaigns and e-commerce shoots to red carpet looks and influencer content. I’m Mumbai-based but I never mind hopping on a flight for the right project.
What I Do
- For fashion brands and catalogues, I focus on clean commercial makeup that's all about showing off the clothes or accessories, not hiding them. My soft glam makeup for editorial shoots is something clients keep coming back for.
- If you need something bold, I’ve done edgy makeup looks for ad campaigns, like smokey eyes for Freakins India, and structured hairstyles for luxury eyewear launches.
- I handle men’s grooming too, making sure male models look sharp and polished for shoots.
Celebrity & Content Projects
- I help influencers and celebrities get camera-ready for photoshoots, events, and digital content. From vintage-inspired hair for GQ Best Dressed to creative bubble braids for YouTube shoots, I dig into the theme and vibe to make it work.
- Camera-ready celebrity hair styling is a fun part of my job, whether it’s a sleek knot bun or something wild and character-driven.
My Style Range
I’m not stuck in one look. Some days it’s fresh, “no-makeup makeup”, other days it’s all graphic liners and wet-look skin. I love experimenting, but I always listen to the brief first. Collaboration matters to me, and I work closely with the whole creative team every time.
Meet your Expert
Deepti Soste
6 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Deepti Soste. Mumbai’s home, but my makeup kit’s always ready to go wherever the gig is. I don’t do much self-hype – I just love making faces pop, whether it’s a bride glowing on her big day or a wild editorial shoot. Worked with cool folks like Kalki Fashion and celebs too, but for me, it’s about teaming up and making something fresh. If you want soft glam or want to go wild, I’m game.
My Work
Makeup & Hairstyling for All Occasions - I do bridal, editorials, ad campaigns, and fashion shoots. You get the full deal – makeup and hair.
Flexible Styles - Soft glam bridal makeup, edgy high-fashion editorial makeup, or experimental hair styling – I can switch it up.
How I Work - You want a sleek knot bun, beachy waves, or a 90s retro puff? I’ll make it happen, no drama.
Travel Ready - Based in Mumbai, but I’ll travel anywhere for the right project.
