Established in early 2007, SD Artistry Pro takes pride in being Southern California's bespoke bridal makeup artist and hairstylist. Each bridal look is curated with consideration to bridal outfit, jewelry, cultural or personal preference. It is not makeup, rather an art. Each bride at SD Artistry Pro receives on-going consultation via text until the day of the event to plan and execute her vision.
If needed, consultation is given every step to ensure the bride has someone to provide professional and creative insights to help her obtain the right bridal trousseau. We are committed to giving our brides the most luxe experience on the day of. Each of our brides receives the utmost attention from us on her big day, allowing us to ensure no rush in the execution, making it a true ARTISTRY process.
If needed, consultation is given every step to ensure the bride has someone to provide professional and creative insights to help her obtain the right bridal trousseau. We are committed to giving our brides the most luxe experience on the day of. Each of our brides receives the utmost attention from us on her big day, allowing us to ensure no rush in the execution, making it a true ARTISTRY process.
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I aspire to be a highly skilled and versatile artist so I can serve our diverse South Asian Community. A quintessential South Asian Bride does not include just those from the mainstream cultures but also from the diaspora within our South Asian Community. I find joy in doing research and learning about the jewelry, draping, and dressing requirements of the many beautiful cultures of my brides.
A passion project three years in the making, we are finally happy to introduce to the world our luxurious yet affordable line of multi-use 3D mink lashes. Just as luxurious as other name brands, each lash is hand-made with the finest mink hair that feels lightweight yet provides the three-dimensional luxe look.
Reviews (20)
Samina H.
Jan 10, 2022
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Shanji truly is an artist! I absolutely loved and was in awe for what she did for me for my three wedding events. I was very scared to trust someone on my big day but she really listened to what I wanted and what I was comfortable with and made my wishes come true. Not only that, when I wasnt totally comfortable with a look or style, all she said was trust me. I took a chance and she did not steer me wrong! She truly knows her craft and what I loved most was how she did not make me look like a completely different person. She accentuated my features and made me look glamorous. Furthermore she is
Sindhura R.
Dec 22, 2021
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I found Shanji via Google 4 months before my Aug 2021 San Diego wedding and SUPER grateful I was able to find such as quality HMUA in such a short amount of time. Shanji did all my wedding looks. She is polite, professional, nice to chat with, and very experienced when it comes to South Asian bridal looks.
She was very responsive and helpful with ideas when I'd text inspo pics the months leading up to the wedding. During the consult we discussed what I was envisioning and she helped me figure out what would look best on me.
During the wedding events, she was on time (if not early), organized
She was very responsive and helpful with ideas when I'd text inspo pics the months leading up to the wedding. During the consult we discussed what I was envisioning and she helped me figure out what would look best on me.
During the wedding events, she was on time (if not early), organized
Naila F.
Nov 15, 2021
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Israa K.
Oct 27, 2021
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Shanji was incredible!! She is so professional to work work, you can tell she is really passionate about her craft. She was a very calming presence on my wedding day. She showed up on time, was very patient and thorough with her work--we didn't feel rushed at all, played calming music and I think she could tell I'm not much of a talker because she remained quiet and focused the entire session lol.
Her work lasted all day and night and I have never felt more beautiful, you can just see how happy I am in these photos! She took the time to discuss my vision during our consultation and
Her work lasted all day and night and I have never felt more beautiful, you can just see how happy I am in these photos! She took the time to discuss my vision during our consultation and
Erum K.
Oct 27, 2021
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Like a lot of brides, I had to reschedule my wedding reception and find new vendors, and I stumbled upon Shanji's info almost by accident. She turned out to be awesome! When my venue/date came into question yet again because of Delta, she was super understanding about it all. She was also great to discuss potential styles with ahead of time. We texted back and forth with inspo pictures, and then we had a FaceTime call a few weeks before the event where she confirmed what look we were going for, my foundation shade, etc. It was great to get a heads up about what she'd need ahead of time
Alizeh H.
Aug 07, 2021
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Shanji is incredibly talented, attentive, and amazing at what she does! I booked her for my mehendi look and was in love with the hair and makeup that she did. She is so sweet, professional, and accommodating and everything went so smoothly. I really appreciate that she does a consultation beforehand to go over the type of look you want and other details. She delivered even better than what I had envisioned for the look, and the extensions she provides are really great quality! It was 90 degrees that day and my event was outdoors, but the makeup stayed in tact all day, and all the guests absolutely
Anika A.
Jul 27, 2021
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Where do I begin? Shanji is the most sweetest and kindest person EVER. She was such delight to work with. She made me feel so comfortable and confidence in myself while she did my makeup and hair. She was also so mindful of the time to make sure I am not late to anything. She was so fun to work with and her care for the bride is outstanding. She made me feel so beautiful. She's also the greatest hype woman for the bride, she not only cared about making me look beautiful she also made sure I was doing well emotionally. If you need you need to get dolled up for special events , ESPECIALLY your
Adeba R.
Jul 24, 2021
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First and foremost shanji is a ROCKSTAR person! Covid made us push back the wedding 3 times. I reached out to her 1 week before my wedding (3rd attempt lol) and by the grace of god was able to book her. From our initial phone call she was perfect! We brainstormed both looks for about 30 mins, whilst the whole time reassuring me that everything's going to be okay we exchanged visions of what we thought would suit me best and boy did she deliver! She took my vision of how I wanted to look and blew it out of the park! 10/10 would recommend to all my friends and family. She really understood
Prabhjot K.
Jul 17, 2021
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Shanji is amazing. She takes the time to get to know you and get to know your choice on make up, dresses, hair etc. She got me ready for my Sikh wedding and reception. Everyone loved it. She did such an amazing job. My grandma is a bit picky and had told her to make sure it doesn't look too much and she kept that in mind and made sure it's glam.
Samantha S.
Jul 13, 2021
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Shanji did an absolutely amazing job and was so nice to work with! She made sure to consult with me beforehand and knew what my outfit and jewelry looked like so she could understand the whole image. I trusted her skills completely and allowed her to make my face her creative canvas and didn't see the results until the very end and absolutely loved it! She was so kind throughout the process and she made sure I was comfortable the whole time. She knew exactly what she was doing and the results were ABSOLUTELY amazing! Everyone loved how I looked and I was so beyond content with it!
Super S.
Jun 15, 2021
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I will forever remember how Shanji made me feel and look on my big day ! She is an incredible artist and has the sweetest personality. She was amazing with her communication with me for both my Gaye Holud and Nikkah. With all the Covid wedding restrictions and limitations she definitely delivered and made sure that I still felt and looked liked the bride I wanted to be. She was great in providing advice and answering the many questions and concerns I had in a helpful and timely manner . We both worked together on my vision for each day and let me tell you my vision came to life ! She made me feel
Krishna P.
May 25, 2021
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Shanji truly made me feel like a queen (insert my Beyoncé dance) for all of my wedding looks! Every look was uniquely crafted to make me feel like myself but also add the glam you want to feel like a bride. Most importantly, she listened to all of my concerns and made sure to incorporate what I wanted in each look. She was extremely professional throughout the entire process and responded to all inquiries in a timely fashion.
My case was unique in that I first met her in November 2019 and we just got married in May 2021! She stuck with me through a COVID wedding reschedule and constantly worked
My case was unique in that I first met her in November 2019 and we just got married in May 2021! She stuck with me through a COVID wedding reschedule and constantly worked
Dee K.
Mar 13, 2021
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I recently booked services for my wedding and reception and let me say Shanji is amazing! Unfortunately due to COVID I never had the opportunity to do a full trial with her. However Shanji took the time to meet with me via FaceTime to discuss what I was looking for. In addition she had such wonderful raving reviews that I trusted in the end it would all work out. And let's just say all her reviews were so right! She made me look and feel so gorgeous. Even before I met her, through all my messages with her, she was professional and welcoming. I highly recommend using Shanji, you will be so
K. S.
Feb 08, 2021
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Shanji is a magician with her makeup brushes. I wanted to look like the best version of myself and she listened to my needs. She made me look so fabulous that I never imagined I could look like that. I felt so confident. I'm self conscious about my nose but she contoured it and gave me the cutest straight nose with button tip. The makeup was full coverage but felt very light weight. Loved my hair, old Hollywood glam waves for my first look and beautiful updo with loose curls peaking out.
I loved my makeup look so much I broke a cardinal rule and slept in my makeup just so I could wake up
I loved my makeup look so much I broke a cardinal rule and slept in my makeup just so I could wake up
Ravi G.
Sep 26, 2020
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If you are looking for a south asian bridal make up artist to make you feel and look like a queen - SD Artistry should be your first stop. I live in SF but was getting married back home in Orange County.
Consult: I sent Shanji pictures of the looks that I wanted to accomplish and we talked about my skin and she was great to recommend ways to enhance my look and where to get floral for my hair. As I got my outfits from India she came with new ideas and great tips about zip placement and jewelry pieces to consider.
Scheduling: Being a COVID bride Shanji was super flexible with my multiple date
Consult: I sent Shanji pictures of the looks that I wanted to accomplish and we talked about my skin and she was great to recommend ways to enhance my look and where to get floral for my hair. As I got my outfits from India she came with new ideas and great tips about zip placement and jewelry pieces to consider.
Scheduling: Being a COVID bride Shanji was super flexible with my multiple date
Tanya A.
Feb 23, 2020
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Shanji is a queen at hair and makeup! She is amazing at what she does and I'm so grateful she was my bridal hair and makeup artist. She really treats makeup and hair as an art and you can see that in the finished looks of her brides. I fell in love with her work when I found her on Instagram and knew right away I wanted her as my wedding makeup artist! She is very professional and provided me with service details and scheduled a consultation right after I contacted her. She's also very responsive - any questions or concerns I had she would answer immediately, which is so helpful for any
Rasha H.
Dec 22, 2019
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I am deeply deeply thankful to Shanji! I didn't have a trial but she made sure to keep the conversation going from the minute I booked her. I booked her 6 months in advance and from then on, she constantly kept in touching asking me to send inspo and what kind of look I was going for. I was anxious that I didn't do a makeup trial but from her work i saw on Instagram, I knew I was in good hands.
She came to my house with the tightest schedule possible (completely my fault!). She managed to do my hair, my makeup, wrap my saree, and drape the saree over my head in 3 hours!!!! In the middle
She came to my house with the tightest schedule possible (completely my fault!). She managed to do my hair, my makeup, wrap my saree, and drape the saree over my head in 3 hours!!!! In the middle
Gazal N.
Oct 24, 2019
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Shanji did my hair and makeup for 3 of the events for my wedding here in Phoenix, AZ and she was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! My husband, our families and everyone else LOVED the way I looked on our big day!
She was on top of it all before the wedding and during the wedding. She made me feel very relaxed (I even fell asleep while she was doing my makeup and she just quietly worked, didn't bother waking me up). We were behind schedule on all events as Indian weddings typically are but Shanji worked around that and still finished and had me ready by the given time. She is a DELIGHT - ABSOLUTELY
She was on top of it all before the wedding and during the wedding. She made me feel very relaxed (I even fell asleep while she was doing my makeup and she just quietly worked, didn't bother waking me up). We were behind schedule on all events as Indian weddings typically are but Shanji worked around that and still finished and had me ready by the given time. She is a DELIGHT - ABSOLUTELY
Samantha S.
Aug 02, 2019
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Shanji hands down is one of the best artists! She takes her time and is so detailed. My makeup and hair was flawless for my wedding. Every guests complimented me!
I booked her a year in advance and we messaged back and forth discussing my hair and makeup. Every question and concern I had she assured me that everything would turn out great, and it did!
My main challenge and concern was my hair. It's SUPER straight and my curls never last. During the trial my hair fell flat in a few hours, but on the actual wedding day my hair stayed curled the ENTIRE night!
Book her, you won't regret
I booked her a year in advance and we messaged back and forth discussing my hair and makeup. Every question and concern I had she assured me that everything would turn out great, and it did!
My main challenge and concern was my hair. It's SUPER straight and my curls never last. During the trial my hair fell flat in a few hours, but on the actual wedding day my hair stayed curled the ENTIRE night!
Book her, you won't regret
Deanna E.
Jun 13, 2019
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Shanji is the most talented makeup artist and hair stylist I've ever had. She did two events for me and they both went off perfectly. Shanji has the ability to know exactly what you want. I let her take point and she ran with it. Everyone loved my makeup and hair. I felt like such a princess. Plus she makes wedding prep such a nice experience by putting on soothing music and making sure that you are relaxed.
Another thing I liked about Shanji is that she rents out hair extensions so you don't have to buy them. It made all the difference in my wedding budget.
Another thing I liked about Shanji is that she rents out hair extensions so you don't have to buy them. It made all the difference in my wedding budget.
