🚨 In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik chats with Salomi Rinita Diamond, a top bridal makeup artist who's worked with over 1000 brides and high-profile celebrities like Mega Akash, Manjima Mohan, Kalidas Jayram, Tarini Kalingarayar, Ritu Varma, and more! 💄✨ How did Diamond Artistry begin? Hear about Salomi’s journey from starting her own bridal makeup team to building an empire trusted by celebrities.💍 Bridal Makeup Expectations Over Time – What’s changed in how brides and grooms approach their big day’s look? Salomi breaks down the transformation from 2015 to 2025.🌟 The Green Room Is Sacred – Why does Salomi refuse to let too many people into the bride’s prep space? It’s a delicate balance between the sacred and the stressful!💰 Payment Delays in Bridal Makeup – Let’s talk reality: Salomi shares her experiences with payment issues in the wedding industry and why having transparency is crucial for any makeup artist.👑 Celebrity Clients vs Regular Brides – What’s the difference in how celebrities and regular brides approach their wedding looks? Salomi reveals how she customizes the look for each client.🚨 3 Tips Every Bride Needs to Know – Salomi’s top bridal beauty tips, from hydration to flawless makeup that lasts all day.💥 Why Salomi Doesn’t Do Trial Makeup – Get the inside scoop on why Salomi doesn’t offer bridal trials and what that means for the bride’s final look.💎 Expectations vs Reality in Celebrity Weddings – Salomi shares what celebrity clients truly expect from their makeup artist and how she balances their high standards.🔥 Work-Life Balance as a Makeup Artist – Salomi spills the tea on how she manages to stay on top of her game while balancing life as a makeup artist and entrepreneur.👑 Teamwork and Leadership – Discover how Salomi keeps her team motivated, her secrets to retaining talented MUAs, and how teamwork makes Diamond Artistry shine.🌿 The Importance of Using the Right Makeup Products – Salomi discusses her go-to products for both luxury and drugstore makeup brands and how to pick the best for your bridal clients.📈 Building a Bridal Makeup Business – From structuring your pricing to managing your brand, Salomi shares actionable business insights for makeup artists looking to grow in this competitive field.Whether you’re a budding makeup artist or a bride-to-be, this episode is packed with knowledge that will help you level up your craft and make informed decisions! Timecodes (00:00) Highlights (01:49) Introduction
(02:29) Story of Diamond Artistry
(04:54) Bride’s & Groom's Expectations in 2025
(07:48) Are Makeup Trails Necessary ?
(12:27) Lighting's importance for Makeup
(14:45) Rule to follow while getting a Bride Ready
(16:38) Ideal time to get a bride ready
(19:04) Makeup Artists are Disrespected?
(22:18) Working as a team in Makeup
(25:05) Team management for Makeup Artists
(26:53) Payment issues and Delays in Makeup Industry
(35:34) Pricing Strategy for Makeup Artists
(40:36) Should a MUA stay for entire event?
(42:56) How to get Celebrity Clients ?
(44:56) Celebrities expectation from a makeup artist
(54:50) Achieving similar look on brides and celebrities
(55:57) 3 do’s and don’ts for a bride
(59:58) What if Salomi is a bride?
(01:02:36) Makeup products that Professionals Love
(01:04:19) Drugstore vs Luxury Makeup Brands
(01:06:53) Work-life balance as a Makeup Artist
(01:10:28) Becoming a better MUA every year
(01:11:55) Do this if you are starting as MUA in 2025
(01:15:23) Highs & Lows for MUAs
(01:18:35) Upgrading as MUA
(01:21:06) Salomi's Worksop Abroad
(01:21:59) End of podcast