About Punam:
Punam is a New Jersey based licensed, professional makeup artist specializing in bridal makeup as well as bridal hair, mehendi and skin care. With great passion and dedication towards her profession Punam has been exclusively serving Indian Brides over 10 years.
With years of extensive experience and a multitude of exposures she is able to enhance the features of any face and sculpt the hair to a flawless finish.
She brings her expertise in all aspects of makeup artistry to you on your special wedding day. She participates continuously in seminars to update herself in latest ongoing products and techniques of the makeup industry.

The Philosophy of Hindu Marriage and Solah Shringar (Complete Bridal Makeup)
Hindu marriage ceremony is a religious and social occasion, the traditions and customs of which can be traced back into many past generations. The marriage ceremony is performed to unite two souls for rest of their lives. The bride and groom together promise to share happiness and sorrows , strengths, powers and fortune for rest of their future to come.
This ceremony is conducted by a priest and witnessed by all family & friends. The wedding day for an Indian bride is one of the most significant days of her life as this day marks her transition into womanhood.
The bride is the center of attraction on this very special day. The moment she makes  her entry for the marriage ceremony or evening reception hundreds of eyes follow the bride. And the bride has to get ready for this very moment. Everything the dress, ornaments, makeup & hair has to be perfect. She has to look absolutely gorgeous, elegant and confident.
Of all the things the bride wears on this special day the Solah Shringar plays very significant part in giving her the picture perfect looks and the confidence. The number solah corresponds 16 phases of the moon and the Shringar refers to the bridal ornaments to be worn by bride on the wedding day.

The Solah Shringar of the bride (Bridal Makeup)
Bindi – Tika - Rakhri: Bindi is the symbol of the bride’s suhaag and Tika / Rakhri is worn in the center of the forehead dropping down to the center of the brow.
Nath: Nose ring adds to bridal beauty by giving her traditional look.
Jhumka: Earings are another very important ornaments, which add to bridal beauty.
Kajal: The application of kajal on the edges of the eyes makes the bride’s eyes beautiful and attractive.
Mangalsutra: This beautiful necklace of gold and black beads is the symbol of married woman.
Payal – Bichua: Payal is the chain with small bells worn around the ankles and   bichua is sort of ring for the second toe and these ornaments add to the beauty of Ankles 
Choodi: The bangles are considered the most visible signs of marriage and make the bride’s wrists beautiful. 
Flowers: Flowers are very important in the every aspect of Indian marriage. They are considered to be symbolic of life and happiness.
Mehendi: The hands and feet of the bride are covered with Mehendi designs and is the symbol of prosperity and is very significant shringar of the bride.
Kamarband: Waistband holds the sari in place and is a very important waist ornament.
Sari or Lehenga: This is the colorful bridal dress.
Pocha’s: This is the hand ornament of the bride which adds to the beauty of the bride.
Angouti: The ring makes the bride finger beautiful and is the symbol of love and commitment.
Bazubandh: This one of the most beautiful ornament worn by the bride on the upper arm.

About Makeup Trials:
Trial Run which is offered for minimal fees is highly recommended by Punam.Trial sets the foundation for the bridal makeup. The bride and the makeup artist get to know each other in details. The makeup artist learns about the bride’s facial features, skin, hair, outfit and preferences which enable her to decide the complete makeup & hair style for the wedding day. On the other hand the bride is more relaxed and has piece of mind.  She is out of anxiety as by now she has the broader and clear picture of her looks on the wedding day.