CELEB MUA on Bridal Struggles, Celeb Makeup, Delayed Payments & Disrespect | Salomi Diamond | FF16

Bigger mistake than skipping primer! 🚨 - Missing out on our next MAKEUP PODCAST 😜 SUBSCRIBE to see more Makeup Artists sharing their knowledge & experience 👉 https://yt.openinapp.co/xn40q Follow Our Instagram Page👇   / figuringfashionofficial     Follow Our Guest's Instagram Page 👇   / salomirdiamond   Host Arvind Karthik's Instagram Page 👇   / arvindkarthik   Salomi's Website 👇 https://diamondartistry.co.in/ Host Arvind Karthik's Website 👇 https://www.arvindkarthik.com/   🎧 Listen To #FiguringFashionPodcast On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1csL... 🚨 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     Credits Host : Arvind Karthik   / arvindkarthik   Creative Director : John Tyson   / tyson.john   Producer : Gobinath Thayalan   / taaanoiah   Content Manager: Suba Charan   / suba_charan   Social Media & Guest Experience Coordinator : Adithya Srinivas   / adithyasrinivas   Editor: Srinivasan CS (Filmy Shrews)   / filmyshrews   Camera : Vinith   / vinith_sv3   Production House: Mattebox Studios   / matteboxstudios     For any queries EMAIL: brainsbehindfiguringfashion@gmail.com