Special Occasion Makeup & Hair
Available across Mumbai
I do both makeup and hair for special events and photoshoots, matching your look to your outfit and occasion, and I travel to your location in or outside Mumbai.
Pricing Guide
Signature Party Makeup & Hairstyling
Service Snapshot
- Artist: Makeup by Riya Matta; Hair by a senior team stylist
- Location: At client's venue (Home or Hotel)
- Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Skin Prep & Makeup
- Prep: Extensive CTM routine using luxury brands (Charlotte Tilbury or Embryolisse) for signature glass skin finish
- Base: HD application using Dior, NARS, or Bobbi Brown suitable for flash photography
- Eyes: Includes soft glam or smokey eyes with premium reusable lashes
- Finish: Sweat resistant setting spray application
Hair & Draping
- Styling: Heat styling including open waves, textured ponies, or mess free updos
- Extensions: Application included (extensions provided by client)
- Draping: Professional saree or heavy dupatta draping with rust proof pins
Hygiene
- Standards: Medical grade protocols with sanitized brushes and disposable mascara wands
Men's Red Carpet Grooming
Service Snapshot
- Goal: A natural, groomed appearance specifically for photography
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Location: On location service
Face & Skin
- Correction: Invisible coverage for dark circles, blemishes, or razor burn using sheer tints
- Finish: Mattifying powder application to prevent oily shine in photos
- Grooming: Subtle brow taming and lip hydration
Hair & Beard
- Hair: Professional blow dry and high hold product application (wax or clay)
- Beard: Taming stray hairs and filling patchiness for a defined jawline
- Note: Service is for styling only; does not include cutting, trimming, or shaving
About Special Occasion Makeup & Hair
I love helping people feel like the best version of themselves, especially when it’s a big day. Whether you’re heading to a red carpet, celebrating something huge, or just want to look amazing for a photoshoot, I’m here to make sure your look matches your vibe.
What I Do
- I’ve worked on everything from awards nights to magazine shoots, so I know how to create camera-ready makeup and hair that lasts.
- If you want a sunkissed party look or something bold for a festive event, I’ll match your style to your outfit and the occasion. Indian festive hair styling is something I really enjoy.
- For photoshoots, I’m all about minimal glam - think glowy skin, fresh finish, and looks that pop on camera.
Finding Your Style
- We’ll chat about what you want, and I’ll suggest styles that suit you. No cookie-cutter stuff.
- Signature glam (red lips, smokey eyes), effortless minimal, peachy sunkissed, or modern colorful - I’ve got you.
- I also do male grooming and fresh looks for mature skin.
Makeup & Hair, Together
- I team up with pro hair stylists for soft waves, chic updos, sleek ponytails, or classic straight styles. Whatever fits your mood.
How It Works
- I’m based in Mumbai but travel anywhere. I’ll come to your place - home, hotel, studio - so you can relax and get ready without stress.
Meet your Expert
Riya Matta
134 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Riya Matta. Mumbai’s home, but honestly, my makeup kit’s seen more airports than my suitcase! Backstage at fashion shows – Abu Jani, Sandeep Khosla, the energy’s wild, everyone’s buzzing. Ad shoots, models, directors, celebs – it’s a madhouse, but I love it. First brush stroke to last photo, that’s my jam. I get to meet all sorts of people, and really, I’m just here doing what makes me happy.
My Work
Makeup & Hair for All Occasions - I do makeup and hair for celebs, brides, ads, editorial shoots. Mumbai-based, but I travel wherever work calls.
Signature Glow and Glass Skin - Love creating luminous skin - think glass skin makeup or peachy, fresh looks for campaigns.
Leading Big Teams - For big shoots or fashion shows, I head the makeup and hair team, making sure everything clicks.
Bridal Makeup Specialist - Brides by Riya is my bridal portfolio - I make sure you look stunning with luminous bridal makeup.