Sushmitha Suresh

About

Being a Bharatanatyam dancer myself, I get how stage makeup for a live performance is totally different from regular makeup. Under those harsh lights, your face has to speak, sweat-proof and all, even if you’re two hours into a recital. I want every dancer to feel confident their abhinaya (expressions) actually reach the last bench.

What You Get

• Full-face, durable application designed for Indian classical dance - especially Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi
• Traditional hair styling, including braids, the classic bun, and fixing up gajra and ornaments so they don’t go flying mid-spin
• My base is in Bengaluru (Malleswaram), but I work in Chennai too

When I’m Most Needed

• Arangetram and Rangapravesam prep - I know what this day means, I’ve lived it
• Classical dance photo shoots or video shoots - flawless, sweat proof performance makeup that looks natural and sharp in high-res cameras
• Solo recitals and small groups - if you want personalized attention, this is my jam

My Style & Approach

• Dramatic eye makeup for dancers - bold wings, super symmetrical, stays put through tears and sweat
• Contoured, highlighted base so your features pop from stage, but don’t cake up
• Defined, classical lips - no shortcuts, no smudges
• I keep things chill in the greenroom, because I know the nerves before an Arangetram are real

What I Don’t Do

I don’t take bookings for school annual days or large group gigs. My heart’s in one-on-one work where every detail matters.

Why It Matters

For me, makeup is part of the story you’re telling. It’s not just paint, it’s energy, tradition, and a bit of magic for that spotlight moment.