They say behind every successful man is a woman. But every successful woman also needs a strong supportive partner to help her reach the heights of success. Such is the story of Mehak Kawatra, a young Bridal Makeup Artist who not only have a successful makeup and hair academy but also is running two successful brands. She found her ultimate support in her life partner and husband Karan Kawatra who had stood by her ups and downs since the last 10 years or their marriage. Reflecting on her relationship as they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in quarantine this year, she says, “Over last 10 years, Karan has been my anchor, my rock which kept me grounded as I went through this hurricane of the world of makeup and beauty.”
This power duo also runs successful brands such as Mehba Cosmetics, a retail cosmetics store that provides a huge range of international and local cosmetics and skincare delivering pan India. Mehak also owns the brand Glamoholic which offers an exclusive range of Professional Make-up Brushes and 3D-Mink Eyelashes.
Make-Up industry is not only a lucrative career path, but also considered as art that is perfected with passion and practice. Mehak Kawatra runs the no.1 IAO Certified Makeup and Hair Academy in Ludhiana, Punjab. The academy has successfully trained 2500+ makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts over a period of 2 years.
Mehak has been reining over bridal makeup industry for 6 years. Mehak’s first step to bringing her dreams to life was at London School of Make-Up where she was trained to become a Professional Makeup Artist. She frequently conducts workshops and masterclasses for enthusiastic and upcoming makeup artists and beauty influencers to nurture their creative minds and inspire them with ideas.
Her hard work and talent have gained an immense amount of respect in the beauty industry and she has bagged quite a few accolades from the industry. Mehak has been honoured with many awards including International Award Brand Icon Thailand, Wedding Mantra award for the celebrity make-up and hair artist. She has been awarded by top- notch celebrities of the Bollywood film industry, namely, the International Quality Award by Kareena Kapoor Khan, International Excellence Award by Madhuri Dixit, Best Celebrity & Bridal Make-Up Artist of the year Award by Chitrangada Singh.
It doesn’t end here!! Mehak has been an official promotional partner for Bollywood blockbusters like Veere Di Wedding & Gully boy, she has been on live make-up sets of Aate Di Chiri with Neeru Bajwa and shoots with actress Sonam Bajwa. She had her Academy Inauguration and MK masterclass with Gauhar Khan and Ankita Sharma. She received an award for the Quality Eye Lashes and Professional Brushes for her own brand GLAM-O-HOLIC by Dia Mirza.
It isn’t the awards but her down to earth and humble connection with her audience that has created a humongous fan following for Mehak Kawatra. Mehak is a social media buff and has received love with a jaw-dropping number of 237K+ followers on her Instagram page.
Mehak Kawatra spearheaded the makeup industry from Ludhiana, Punjab and has made her mark all over India. Today she is the only make-up expert from Ludhiana who has journeyed this far with magic at her fingertips, stars in her eyes, loved ones by her side ready to shatter all the glass ceilings on her way
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