Do you do makeup for mehndi, haldi and reception as well as the wedding?

Yes. Many brides book us for two or more functions. Tell us the dates and outfits at the consultation and we will plan a look for each and quote for the whole set.

Can you set the dupatta and do saree draping?

Yes. We drape sarees and set dupattas for brides and for family members, and we pin the dupatta so it stays in place through the ceremony.

Do you match makeup to darker and brown skin tones?

Yes. Choosing the right base for brown and deeper skin is a large part of Asian bridal makeup. We test foundation shades at your trial in daylight, so there is no grey cast in photos.

Can you do the whole family on the wedding morning?

Often, yes. Tell us how many people need makeup, hair or draping and the time you need to be ready, and we will plan the timings and the number of artists needed.

Do you use airbrush or HD makeup for Asian brides?

We offer both. HD makeup suits most brides and lasts through long ceremonies. We decide the best option with you at the trial.

Asian & Indian Bridal Makeup in Northampton

Asian & Indian Bridal At A Glance

Asian & Indian Bridal at Lavish Looks, 49 Landcross Dr, Northampton NN3 3LN (Abington Vale, near Weston Favell):priced individually at consultation. 4 treatments are on this menu, all by appointment at our unisex salon. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sun Closed. Book online or call +44 7355 805558.

An Asian wedding is rarely one day. There may be a mehndi, a haldi, the wedding itself and a reception, each with a different outfit and a different look. We plan your makeup, hair and draping across all of them, so every look suits the outfit and the photos, and you are not repeating the same face four times.

Our bridal work covers makeup, hair styling, saree draping, dupatta setting and jewellery placement for the bride, and packages for mothers, sisters and bridesmaids. Every booking is quoted individually after a consultation, because the number of events and people changes the price more than anything else.

Planning Looks For Every Function

For a mehndi, most brides want something softer and fresher, with bright colours that work with a yellow or green outfit. The wedding usually calls for the fullest look: stronger eyes, a defined lip and makeup built to hold for many hours under lights. The reception is often more glamorous again, sometimes with a change of hair.

We plan these together at your trial, so the looks feel different but all clearly you.

Saree Draping And Dupatta Setting

A well-draped saree makes a big difference in photos and is far easier to move in. We drape in the style you prefer, pleat neatly and pin securely so it stays in place all day. For lehengas, we set the dupatta on the head and shoulder with pins that hold without pulling on your hair.

Draping is also available for mothers, sisters and guests, and can be booked on its own or with makeup.

Hair, Jewellery And Accessories

Bridal hair is planned around your jewellery. A heavy maang tikka or matha patti needs a hairstyle that supports it, and a long plait with flowers needs extensions or padding placed in advance. Bring your jewellery to your trial so we can try it all together.

Your Trial

We recommend a trial for every Asian bride. It is where we choose your base shade, test how the makeup photographs and try the hair with your jewellery. Book it two to three months before the wedding, and bring photos of every outfit.

Often Booked With This

This is part of our Bridal & Occasion menu. See that page for every related treatment and price.

Asian & Indian Bridal — Prices

Prices last updated November 2026. Prices are our standard rates — your therapist will always confirm the exact cost at booking. See the full Ladies' menu for every service in the studio.

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