MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE
MONTH:PRIYANKA MAKHIJANI
Kanika Maurya
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Hit by wanderlust, Kanika is a hard core
food addict who’s hobbies happen to be
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Not just a
dancer who danced her way happily out
of college, Kanika is a photographer keen
on capturing things or moments that are
majestic. When not capturing or eating,
Kanika is exploring places in and around delhi with her friends.
classy with the little touch of her expertise, Priyanka
gets in talks with our very own Kanika Maurya.
Kanika Maurya: To start with, tell us something about
yourself?
Priyanka Makhijani: Well, I have been working in this
profession for almost 7 and half years. It was only after
my 12th grade that I developed an interest in make up
and all. Actually my mother is also a makeup artist and
an amazing hair stylist, and she has been in this for
almost 33 years. So, after my high school, my family
gave me a chance to first try out my hand in makeup.
Then I did a month long course from Dr. Blossom
W
hen it comes to glamour and charm, the first
thing that pops in our mind would be makeup.
Especially with the weddings and celebrations, makeup
is something that can’t be overlooked. So coming
onto this very source of glamour and charm, we came
across a very successful and emerging makeup artist,
Priyanka Makhijani.
Priyanka has worked with some of the prominent
Kochhar and I have never looked back since then. All
of my time went into shoots and training.
I did my graduation from IP university. Even after
studying business for 3 years, make up didn’t go off
my mind. That was the time I decided to do a diploma
in Fashion and Media Makeup from Pearl Academy.
After that, I worked with VLCC, Sephora, celebrity’s
MUA and designers for magazines, and also worked
as a trainer for Monsoon Salons.
fashion designers and celebrities till now and very
soon she is going to launch her own makeup brand,
just for her mother.
Here’s how she keeps her strokes perfect and her colors
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Kanika Maurya: Wow! that’s really nice. What kind
of work do you usually prefer, corporate events or
personal work?
Priyanka Makhijani: It doesn’t matter to me that
much as long as you don’t lose the touch with it. Be