Creating a bridal look

Creating a bridal look

As with fashion, decor and music, makeup and hair is an element of an Indian wedding that is constantly evolving. Trends change and the colorful shadows and tight curls that were once popular aren’t the looks that brides are opting for today. Yet in today’s world of contour and sparkly cut-creases it can be difficult to sort through the noise and decide on the looks you want for your pre-wedding events, wedding and reception. Working with a hair and makeup artist to plan your perfect looks should be seamless and exciting. Months of pre-planning your outfits and jewelry should come...

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Thank you Drishti Magazine!

Thank you Drishti Magazine!

Thank you to Drishti Magazine for featuring me in their magazine AND now for asking me to write a regular makeup column! It’s an honour to recognized as a pioneer in the makeup industry and now to be given a column to share makeup advice and tips! http://drishtimagazine.com/kim-basran/ I absolutely love my profession and when you love what you do, it never feels like work! Please enjoy the article and as always, if you have any questions about booking us for bridal or non-bridal appointments, please call us at...

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Skin Concerns, Contouring, and More!

Skin Concerns, Contouring, and More!

Being a makeup artist for the last 17 years, there are some questions I always get asked. One is regarding skin. Now, while some people are blessed with great skin, many of us have pressing concerns. These range from minor imperfections to redness, acne, scars and more. The reason I initially entered the beauty industry is that I have always been passionate about makeup and bringing out each woman’s inner beauty. My mission is to make women feel confident and look their best for any special event in their lives. Using my experience along with specialized products, I am able to...

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Curious about Contouring?

Curious about Contouring?

  Definition: Contouring is the art of using dark and light foundations creams and powders to shade and highlight the face and body to bring out and/or hide features.   “Makeup artists are like modern day sculptors when using highlighting and contouring techniques.” – Kim Basran     Makeup highlighting and contouring is something I learned over 15 years ago when I attended Blanche MacDonald for their Certified Makeup Artistry Program.  This was a technique at that time that was being used by professional makeup artists in films, editorial photography and high...

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Inspiring Brides

Inspiring Brides

  For this blog, I am going to start off with an email that my client Kamal sent me after her wedding. “When I started looking for a hair/makeup artist for my wedding, I wanted someone who could enhance her client’s beauty without overdoing it. I was looking for someone who was confident, knew what they were doing and had the credentials to back them up. Kim Basran not only met all of my criteria, she surpassed them. Kim went above and beyond! She doesn’t just do your makeup, she takes care of your entire look from head to toe and makes sure your hair, makeup, outfit,...

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Confident Bride

Confident Bride

I am so happy to write about Kam Dhak, a bride that hired me as her makeup artist this past summer. When Kam contacted me, she was interviewing different makeup artists and was overwhelmed at how to choose the right artist. She asked if she could have a trial makeup application done as she did not wear any makeup and really needed to have a trial done so she could feel confident with whom she was going to hire as her makeup artist. At the trial, Kam asked for less makeup and minimal colors numerous times. She had brought a family member with her to the trial who encouraged her to “listen...

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