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Gorgeous Anu Malhi Real Brides

Apr 17 2019

Some brides can find choosing a hair and makeup artist a tough decision. Other brides know the exact look they want to go for and they’ve even had their eye on a hair and makeup artist for ages!

At Anu Malhi we make sure the bride is happy with her completed look. We are happy to do trials where we will firstly discuss the look before trialling it.

Take a look at our real Anu Malhi brides

Beautiful Bride Preet, looking stunning on her big day! 💕
Thank you for choosing us to be part of your magical day!
Hair & Makeup: by our Amazing Team Artist: @pam_anumalhi
Loving this whole look!!

My beautiful bride Reena! 💕
Loved this look, so pretty in pink! Makes me so happy when a look all comes together and the bride is over the moon! 😘
Hair & Makeup: @theanumalhi

Unedited real bride…Congratulations Priya! @priyaohri1
So happy for you! Really had fun creating this beautiful look for you! You’re a wonderful person and I wish you all the love & joy! 💕

Hair & Makeup @theanumalhi

Beautiful Rumneek on her Engagement looking stunning.
No trial – booked with trust. 😘
Really enjoyed creating this look for you. Was lovely spending the afternoon with you and your mum. Looking forward to the big day now. 💕💕 @rumneek1 Hair & makeup @theanumalhi

#noedit #nofilter
Congratulations Jaspreet! Thank you for choosing me as you hair & makeup artist! It was lovely spending time with yourself in the morning and creating this gorgeous look on yourself!!
Wish you all the love & happiness!! 😘😘

The final look for my lovely bride @jeevangill1 😍⁣
Thank you for choosing me as your hair and makeup artist for your special day!⁣

“Anu, big thank you for my hair and make up yesterday. I received so many lovely compliments! You pulled my look together!”👌⁣

⁣”Hi Anu! Just wanted to say a big thank you for yesterday! I got sooo many compliments and felt like an absolute princess! Can’t wait to do it all again for the wedding! xxx”⁣

Our Favourite Braided Hairstyles

Apr 15 2019

We love braided hairstyles! They are so elegant for pre wedding events and registry weddings. A lot of brides opt for having a braided hairstyle on their mendhi night if they don’t fancy doing the traditional Punjabi paranda hairstyle. You can even add fresh flowers to your hairstyle as seen in the last image below.

See our favourite braided hairstyles below that our team have created.

10 Nude Lipstick Looks Every Bride Will Love

Apr 11 2019

Don’t you just love a nude lipstick!

As you probably know asian weddings usually last a week with a different event everyday. Often, brides want to go for a more casual makeup look completed with a nude lipstick for pre events and save the iconic red lip for the wedding day. Or brides may even prefer to wear a nude lipstick on the wedding day too! We’ve rounded up our favourite nude lipstick looks that Anu Malhi and her amazing team have created.

DIY Lip Scrubs You’ll Thank Us For

Apr 09 2019

We exfoliate our face and body but often forget about our lips! For amazing lipstick application, it’s essential to exfoliate your lips especially if you’re planning to wear matte lipstick.

We’ve put together a list of our favourite lip scrubs that you can make at home.

Mint Lip Scrub

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or olive oil
  • Add 8 drops of peppermint oil
  • Rub the scrub on your lips for 30 seconds
  • Wash off with warm water

Coconut & Honey Sugar Lip Scrub

  • Mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of honey
  • Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • Add 1/2 a tablespoon of luke warm water
  • Rub the scrub on your lips for 30 seconds
  • Wash off with warm water

Cinnamon Lip Scrub

  • Mix 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon powder with 1/2 a teaspoon of raw honey
  • Add 1/2 a teaspoon of olive oil
  • Rub the scrub on your lips for 30 seconds
  • Wash off with warm water

Coffee and Honey Lip Scrub

  • Mix 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds with 1 tablespoon of honey
  • Rub the scrub on your lips for 30 seconds
  • Wash off with warm water

Sea Salt and Sugar Lip Scrub

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of sea salt with 2 teaspoons of coconut oil
  • Add 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • Rub the scrub on your lips for 30 seconds
  • Wash off with warm water

5 Killer Red Lipsticks You Need

Apr 05 2019

What’s life without a go-to red lipstick in you make-up bag – right?

Everyone needs a red lippy that will never let them down and completes their killer look!

We’ve rounded up our top 5 fave red lipsticks that you seriously need!

MAC – Retro Matte Lipstick – Ruby Woo

Such a classic! Everyone’s heard of it and if you haven’t, firstly…what rock have you been hiding under and secondly, GO BUY IT!

This bright red matte shade flatters all skin tones and is a firm fave with the celebs too. Rhianna, Miley Cyrus and Rita Ora are just some of the celebrities that use Mac’s Ruby Woo for their go-to red lippy.

Image from MAC Cosmetics 

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick – Kitten Heels

A creamy liquid lipstick with a matte finish. This vibrant shade is a must-have and is our favourite budget friendly red lippy.

Image from NYX Cosmetics

Anastasia Beverly Hills – American Doll

This liquid lipstick is super pigmented and doesn’t make the lips feel dry at all. It stays on all day too!

Image from Anastasia Beverly Hills

Kat Von D – Everlasting Liquid Lipstick – Mallice

If you’re looking for a more orangey-red then this shade is perfect! A super pigmented liquid lipstick that suits all skin tones. It also has natural moisturisers including vitamin E and sunflower seed wax.

Image from Kat Von D

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip – La La Land

Another budget friendly liquid lipstick. It’s so difficult to choose the best red shade from Colourpop as there’s loads to choose from but they are all so good!

Image from Colourpop

5 DIY Hair Masks You Need to Try

Apr 02 2019

Whether you’ve got dry and dull hair or want that sleek and shiny feeling, we’ve got a fab range of DIY hair masks for you to try out!

Avocado, Honey & Olive Oil

The fat from avocados helps to moisturise the hair and scalp. It’s a great source of protein, amino acids and vitamins, which helps to keep hair strong and healthy. The olive oil is very hydrating and helps to protect hair from becoming damaged. This is good if you use heat on your hair regularly. Honey is great for hair strengthening and locking in vitamins and moisture too.

Recipe:

Mash 1 ripe avocado. Mix with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of honey. (Recipe for shoulder length hair)

Spread the mask onto damp hair for 30 minutes, then wash off.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is amazing for so many things! It nourishes the hair to make it grow faster and thicker. If you have dry and damaged hair, definitely apply coconut oil to your hair and keep it in overnight. Use a few tablespoons of coconut oil depending on how long or thick your hair is. Apply to damp hair and keep it in for at least 30 minutes – the longer, the better!

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar helps to exfoliate the dry and dead skin cells from the scalp, whilst removing residue and also boosting shine! If you use hair products such as hair spray, gel, mousse and dry shampoo, there can be small residues of product build up left on your scalp. The vinegar is perfect for getting rid of this build up, however if you have dry and damaged hair it’s best to avoid using the vinegar in case it dries out the hair further.

Recipe:

Mix half a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar with 1 cup of warm water. You can pour this into a spray bottle or old shampoo bottle and apply to damp hair. After 5 minutes, rinse it out with warm water and condition the hair.

Egg and Banana

This mask is perfect for dry hair. Not only will the egg nourish the hair with protein, but combined with the banana, it will hydrate and add moisture to the hair and scalp.

Recipe:

Mash 1 banana and mix it with 1 egg. Apply to damp hair for 30 minutes, then wash off

Egg and Castor Oil

Castor oil is amazing for hair growth and combined with the egg, it nourishes the hair and scalp and also prevents balding.

Recipe:

Beat 2 eggs and add 1 tablespoon of castor oil. Apply this to your scalp and hair for a least 30 minutes, then rinse off. Don’t use any conditioner after.

Kitchen Cupboard Secrets for Amazing Skin

Mar 29 2019

You can’t beat natural ingredients when it comes to skincare. If you’ve got dry, dull or oily skin and need a quick skincare fix just grab a few ingredients from the kitchen – chances are you’ll have most of them anyway!

Coffee

Coffee grounds are great for exfoliating and getting rid of dry skin cells, revealing fresh and energised skin. Caffeic acid found in many plants and coffee is an antioxidant that reportedly boosts collagen and helps with wrinkles too. Coffee scrubs can also help with acne by unclogging pores and getting rid of excess oil.

Recipe: Simply mix 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Scrub on your face for 30 seconds then wash off with warm water.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can be used to help treat acne as it has components to reduce inflammation. It contains vitamin E and essential amino acids to form part of the skin’s barrier function. It keeps the skin well moisturised as it’s absorbed quickly so doesn’t leave the skin feeling too greasy.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar can be used as a toner to help with breakouts due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It’s one of the best anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ingredient. It can also help balance the skin’s PH level, which helps to dry out spots and remove dead skin cells.

Mix 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar with 2 tablespoons of water. Use a cotton pad to soak the solution and rub into the skin.

Oats

Oatmeal is great for brightening up the skin. It can soak up excess oil from the skin to help treat acne and can also help your skin stay hydrated. It’s a natural cleanser and can unclog pores and remove bacteria.

Mix a quarter cup of warm water with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and 3 tablespoons of oatmeal. Mix until a paste is formed and apply for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

5 Concealer Must-Haves

Mar 27 2019

We’ve rounded up our absolute favourite concealers that we’ve been using for years ourselves.

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer

This creamy concealer is one of our faves! It brightens the skin without creasing or flaking. A small amount can cover a lot, which is great for everyday wear or creating the ‘no makeup’ look. It can be layered for full coverage without caking, which is perfect for evening wear and nights out!

Image from Tarte Cosmetics

MAC Select Moisturecover Concealer

This liquid concealer is not only creamy but hydrating too. It has a medium buildable coverage so is quick and easy for everyday use. It’s great for the minimal makeup look and brightens the skin too.

Image from MAC Cosmetics

MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer

This concealer is lightweight but so concentrated that a little goes a long way. It helps to absorb excess oil without drying out the skin. This is perfect for nights out and bridal makeup.

Image from Look Fantastic

Too Faced – Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer

This concealer is super lightweight and hydrating so doesn’t leave any creases or look cakey. Similar to the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer, we feel a little goes a long way for an everyday look and can also be built up to look fab for an evening makeup look.

Image from Too Faced

LA Girl HD Pro. Conceal

And last but not least, this concealer had to get a mention! Not only is it super affordable but it does the job so well. All shades including the colour correcting shades work wonders! We love finding budget friendly products that work amazingly.

Image from Beauty Bay

Our Favourite Indian Bridal Up-do’s

Mar 22 2019

So you’ve planned everything but still confused about your hair! Look no further…we’ve got you covered!

There are two types of brides – one who knows exactly what she wants and the other has a camera roll full of completely different looks with no idea! There are quite a few things to consider when choosing the perfect look so here’s a list of what we think will help you make your final decision.

1. Dupatta. Will you be wearing a dupatta on your head? This is usually required for some religious ceremonies and it’s important to have your dupatta with you especially when doing a trial or considering various hairstyles. If the dupatta is quite heavy, your hair stylist will have to consider extra hair padding to make sure the dupatta doesn’t compress the hair down too much. Usually, a bun is the go-to look whenever a bride is wearing her dupatta on her head.

2. Hair Jewellery. Are you thinking of wearing a tikka or other jewellery pieces in your hair? Your parting will depend on where these jewellery pieces are going to be placed, especially if you have a dupatta on your head too.

3. Face Shape. It’s a good idea to see what kind of hair style suits your face shape best. Before having a trial with your hair stylist or confirming your hair style choice, you can have a play around yourself. If you want an up-do, you can tie your hair in a low bun or pony and see how you like it. Then do the same but tying your hair in a mid pony/bun and then a high pony/bun. Have a think about what you prefer and your hair stylist will be able to suggest various up-do’s based on what kind of bun you want.

Low Bun – If you want a simple yet elegant look, a low bun is perfect especially for registry weddings.

Mid Bun – This is a popular option as a mid or high bun is great if you have a dupatta on your head. Mid buns look beautiful if your going for fresh flowers in your hair too.

High Bun – A high bun is great for that ‘face-lift’ effect and is perfect if your having a dupatta on your head too.

Here are some more of our fave hairstyles

All looks are created by Anu Malhi and the Anu Malhi team or students from the Anu Malhi Hair & Makeup Academy.

Traditional Asian wedding or modern twist?

Jun 19 2013

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One of the toughest decisions when planning your Asian wedding is whether to stick to traditional Asian style or add your own unique modern twist to the ceremony. Often parents and older relatives want you to stick to traditional Asian methods which bring good luck and a positive atmosphere going into married life. But you are also put under pressure by your bridal party to deliver a wedding which is going to be fun and enjoyable. The one thing to remember is to make sure you’re happy with what is going on. It is your special day and you can’t please everyone so concentrate on yourself and the groom. If you’re thinking about adding a modern twist to your Asian wedding, then why not consider your bridal gown, hair and makeup. The traditional colour for an Asian bride is red but why not choose an alternative colour whilst still respecting traditions? You can still have red as part of your outfit but make it the secondary colour or trim on your Bridal Lehenga.

In terms of your hair and makeup, why not tell your makeup artist to go for an alternative look. Many brides choose similar styles of makeup but you could ask your makeup artist for a unique modern look. Tone the blusher and colours down for a subtle look. Asian brides are supposed to have a certain look in terms of hair and makeup but you could make this a thing of the past. Other ways in which you could make your wedding unique is changes to the party. Rather then serving a traditional Asian meal, how about making the food fun with a modern twist to the Asian food?

Another way to make your party unique is the music. Why stick to only traditional bhangra music if you also like other music, mix it up a little! Choose music that you love and actually want to dance to and respect guest wishes at the same time.  I bet your bridal party would enjoy that touch and mix. Be creative in all aspects of your wedding.

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