--- title: "Mehendi Artist in Mumbai | Aaliya Afreen's Daily Hustle" description: "Experience the real side of a professional mehendi artist in Mumbai. From bridal designs to guest mehendi, explore Aaliya Afreen’s work, travel, and authentic style." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mehendiby_aaliyaafreen/mehendi-artistry/a-day-in-my-life-the-mumbai-hustle last_updated: 2025-09-28 --- # A Look Inside My Mumbai Mehendi Life Tribe Verified · Serving clients across Mumbai for 3+ years By [Aaliya Afreen](https://mytribe.in/mehendiby_aaliyaafreen) · Travels to client locations across Mumbai · ₹500 per person (estimate) Part of [Mehendi Artistry](https://mytribe.in/mehendiby_aaliyaafreen/mehendi-artistry). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mehendiby_aaliyaafreen/mehendi-artistry/gallery) Being a mehendi artist in Mumbai is more than just applying design—it is about the travel, the long hours, and the energy of the hustle. Here is a glimpse into what my days actually look like. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A fun vlog showing the "Peak Memoni content" that happens during client appointments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13126766-cc38-445e-9076-40d298f9d031) - [Video: A special vlog where the henna artist becomes the client! I got my mehendi done by my favorite artist, Nazia didi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3d3845e-1822-4f35-add3-9bd1eb1742a2) - [Video: A random mini-vlog showing my travels for a client who was heading to Ajmer Sharif.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7518fe0-abc5-4168-a794-2c8b4540ec8c) - [Video: A vlog of a day where I went from teaching my mehendi class to an order for one of my own students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72005c2e-5cc8-402d-85c1-2d45cdd3df54) - [Video: A fun reel about "girl math" which is applying henna without any occasion, just because!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4df774e-c5da-4c63-a912-f1251746412e) - [Video: A video celebrating three years of this amazing journey, showing the richness of community and family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87b17d03-a4a1-4a36-a142-ce2737da09cd) - [Video: A mini-vlog as a Memon mehendi artist, showing the daily hustle and how I handle different client demands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7109fc0-d38a-4db9-b02b-e16a22f30183) - [Video: An Eid recap vlog, showing how the demand for mehendi artists is just like for goats in Deonar during the season!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d6ede77-0dcc-4b42-ae08-75a38f2332a2) - [Video: A vlog from an order at Burj Ashraf for clients who were visiting Mumbai on vacation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ed11a00-dc75-4432-814d-2c79a6a4b627) - [Video: A mehendi order vlog where I created a personalized design and a back-hand mandala as per the client's wishes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dffd5e67-2df4-4436-a4a2-2c46c9b0a6dc) - [Video: A vlog about taking orders during the Mumbai rains, and the joy of applying mehendi for kids.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa4fa092-67ea-4b64-8990-a4fe49786cd6) - [Video: My hobby? I can play with henna paste for hours! A satisfying video of me mixing my homemade henna.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2f54d18-a1e4-4ce0-a531-bf4105664b23) - [Video: A vlog showing a busy schedule, from a morning order to my evening classes and then another late-night appointment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67e7c798-12a4-4243-a0be-6a9c4f08fd48) - [Video: A motivational video about being young and growing a business, showing the hustle and success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc493329-ed03-43d8-b2ca-add09871a2c2) - [Video: A fun reel showing the only agenda is to create beautiful mehendi and keep the hustle going.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1721786-2c48-48c0-83c8-9e50b0dc5596) - [Video: A vlog about the struggles of being a science student and a mehendi artist, especially when exams require no stains on fingers!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b69a7f9e-66bc-439e-b078-f737f812740e) - [Video: A mini-vlog of my first order after Eid, where I used instant henna for the first time on a client.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/472a4d87-c34e-4491-a1de-9eac4766a654) - [Video: A short Ramadan series vlog, showing the hustle of back-to-back orders during the festive season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa820ad0-1f6e-4122-82ef-9a94437f9093) - [Video: A funny video about trying to get good content in a chaotic family while applying foot mehendi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd3acd5c-b4c0-40f6-82ed-ee8e0e7cff53) - [Video: A video featuring a review from my best client, showing the strong bond I build with the people I work for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/109c6934-0a26-4133-b18f-e05d8db3031d) - [Video: A fun trending reel about a boy applying mehendi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e6a4493-deca-47c9-9a24-e9a6304d3564) - [Video: A POV video showing that my gallery is full of mehendi pictures, travel vlogs, and family moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/511afadd-7cbd-46db-b239-b3806c4e2a0a) - [Video: A relatable reel about how priorities matter, and I'll always find time for loved ones, even during an order.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edb72d70-125c-4b76-a689-b228c57ca2d8) - [Video: A video celebrating women's power, showing me giving trainings and judging competitions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13987b36-111e-49b2-ac72-b426ee68aa12) - [Video: A clip from Nausheen didi's YouTube vlog where she talks about my mehendi and the amazing stain.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ae2d713-e5db-4b50-8b48-335276f70682) - [Video: "Get Ready With Us" video for an event where I was invited to be a judge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5402134-a729-4c59-ae7e-554579c4d1c7) - [Video: A relatable reel about focusing on being financially strong while others my age are getting married.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2376e731-b01f-4952-865e-c1ce372c5c53) - [Video: A behind-the-scenes video showing the struggle to get the perfect shot for my social media.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c997d85-5295-4dc5-b302-e9f8bca99cd9) - [Video: A motivational reel for all the haters, showing my journey and success through my art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec6f25cc-56dd-4c23-a91f-7c1eedced10b) ## About A Day in My Life: The Mumbai Hustle You see the finished design, but the real story is in the travel between Bhendi Bazar and the rest of Mumbai. I am honest about the back pain and long hours because that is the life of a dedicated mehendi artist. My work is about more than just the stain; it is about the connection we build while I am sitting there, cone in hand, during the rush of your event. Life as a mehendi artist in Mumbai is a constant blur of travel, early starts, and late nights. I do not just apply mehendi; I live it. Whether I am navigating the rains to reach a bridal booking in South Mumbai or teaching a batch of students, my days are packed. This is not a corporate setup—it is me, my homemade organic cones, and a community of clients who have become family. When you book me, you are getting the same energy I put into my vlogs. I believe in total transparency. If I am stuck in traffic, you will know. If a design needs time to perfect, I will tell you. Being a Memon artist in Mumbai, I have built my reputation on trust and the promise of that deep maroon stain. My clients do not just want a service; they want someone who understands the stress of wedding planning and brings a bit of calm—and a lot of creativity—to the table. From teaching offline classes in South Mumbai to traveling for bridal sessions, my goal is to keep learning and sharing. If you are looking for someone who treats your hands with the same care she puts into her own, let’s chat. ## About Aaliya Afreen I am Aaliya, and for me, mehendi isn't just work—it's a chaotic, beautiful, and creative obsession. I love taking my clients along on the journey, showing you the real, unfiltered side of the Mumbai mehendi hustle. 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