Welcome to Shahena Beauty!
The blog with everything from bridal hair, makeup and henna to wedding vibes! From being in the industry for over 16 years, here’s my two cents on everything wedding and beyond!
Setting Your Bridal Base: Face Sprays, Powders & Colour Correctors for South Asian Weddings
A bridal makeup artist shares the best setting sprays, finishing powders and colour correctors for flawless, long-lasting South Asian wedding makeup.
20 Winter Nail Ideas That Look Expensive (Amazon Edit)
Heyy guys… Winter is here! You know nothing John Snow…(iykyk) But… Winter is honestly my favourite season for nails. Cosy jumpers, fairy lights, hot chocolate in hand, everything just looks a little more special with a gorgeous manicure to match. I have spent way too long scrolling Amazon for the prettiest winter nail ideas out…
Eye Drama: Eyeshadow Palettes & False Lashes for South Asian Bridal Makeup
Eyes are everything. I’m going to say it again…eyes are genuinely everything. Your bridal look could be absolutely flawless, your skin could be glowing, your lips could be perfectly sculpted, but if your eyes aren’t absolutely stunning, the whole look falls flat. These are the bridal eyeshadow palettes I reach for again and again, on…
Bold Bridal Eyes: Eyeliners, Brows & Mascaras for South Asian Weddings
Your eyes are the focal point of your bridal makeup. Full stop. Even if every other part of your makeup is flawless, if your eyes aren’t bold, dramatic, and absolutely gorgeous, the whole look falls flat. These are the bridal eye makeup looks and techniques that hold up from the aisle to the last dance….
Face Sculpting & Glow: Blush, Bronze, Contour & Highlight for South Asian Bridal Makeup
So here’s something I learned very early in my career doing South Asian bridal makeup: the traditional makeup rules don’t always apply to our skin tones. Getting South Asian bridal makeup contour right was one of the biggest lessons of my career. I’d watch tutorials from makeup artists with pale skin, apply a contour shade…
High-End Brand Recommendations: The Ultimate Base Primer, Foundation and Concealer Guide for Luxury South Asian Bridal Makeup
After 16 years of doing South Asian bridal makeup, the base is everything. And I don’t just mean the makeup product (though that’s absolutely crucial). What I actually mean is that you need to build a proper base. Your skincare routine, your primer, your foundation shade selection, and your concealer strategy all work together to…
