L'Oreal Professional Makeup Artist - Vancouver BC

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry was asked to do makeup for the Show Off - L'Oreal Professional Colour Trophy Semi-Finals Presentation in downtown Vancouver, BC at the Vogue Theatre.  This event brings together salons from across BC to show off their talents.  We worked with incredible hairstylists Amie & Kelsey from Carreiro the Studio in Victoria BC.  The team was great to work with, we met at the Howard Johnson on Granville.  Marina Ma, our beautiful model, had great features to work with, for makeup, we defined and sculpted, keeping her eyes bold with a thick black liner.

The team came in First place, meaning hairstylists Amie & Kelsey are off to Montreal, to compete for the Finals.

All the Best Ladies - Enjoy beautiful Montreal!

Hatley Castle Preferred Bridal Hairstylist & Bridal Makeup Artist - Victoria BC

Los Angeles bride, Tammy, came to Victoria BC, this past week, to marry the man of her dreams at the Hatley Castle.  We first met Tammy, a year in a half ago, when she was shopping around for Wedding Vendors, as we specialize in Asian bridal, we were her choice!  She arrived in-studio with her fiance and sister a few days before  her wedding, where we did a full trial of hair & makeup, she came in with an idea, and we took those ideas, and created the look she loved!  

On the wedding day, Tammy & her bridal party arrived in-studio early morning coming from the Inn at Laurel Point, where the pampering began with the SR team, tea, refreshments, appetizers, and some yummy treats!  

Congratulations Tammy & Brian, you guys are perfect together, wishing you both all the best!

Below Tammy with her friends & family, before they head to the Hatley 

Castle, which is only 5 minutes away!

Victoria BC Country Wedding

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry joined in on a collaboration of many talented Vendors in Victoria BC, creating a Victoria Country Wedding.  Jasmine, was our beautiful bride, she looked amazing, in her soft romantic look of hair & makeup.  It was great to work with the talented photographers of Red Leaf Studios, and Verbena Floral Designs.  View images of the Wedding Shoot, and learn how to recreate the look.

The incredibly talented vendors involved:

Photographers – Red Leaf Studios
Floral and styling – Verbena Floral Design
Cupcakes, cookies, and cake – Crumsby’s Cupcake Cafe
Invitations and branding – Inhabit Designs
Appetizers and Food – The London Chef
Hair and Makeup – Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry
Vintage Automobile – Jamie & Sherrill Cox
Wedding Dress & Gloves – BHLDN
Men’s Suit, Tie & Shirt – Outlooks for Men
Champagne – Everything Wine

Keirestell Bed & Breakfast Bridal Makeup Application & Bridal Hairstylist

Read UK Bride, Anna's experience as a SR Bride and working with Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry on-location at the Keirestell Bed & Breakfast in the Cowichan Valley.

"When my fiancé and I decided to get married on Vancouver Island I knew I may have a challenge finding a hair and makeup artist on the internet. I needed to find someone I could communicate with through email and telephone only, and someone I could trust to help me decide on my bridal look 2 days before our wedding......I found this in Sharon!!

I found Sharon through a search engine, her website looked very professional and models looked glamorous and stunning so I got in contact and Sharon was very sweet and helpful on the phone and decided to make a booking.

I had my wedding day preview at Sharon’s studio with my bride’s maid, my mum and mother in law, she provided sparkling wine and canapés and we had a great afternoon and she helped me to decide on my look, and the added touch of professional photos enables you to really see what you will look like.

Sharon being able to come to our wedding location was great help and made the day less stressful.

I was so happy with all of our makeovers; you made me feel truly amazing on the most special day of my life.   Thank you"

Anna

"Below is our favourite photo. We feel it captured the day perfectly....raining but beautiful with the fog up in the mountains and lush green trees, and also shows the beauty of 

Canada even in the rain.....what we love so much."  

Reynolds High School Prom Hairstylist & Prom Makeup Artist

The Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry Team had the pleasure of being part of beautiful model, Brooke Anderson's Grad Makeover Party for her Reynolds high-school prom in Victoria, BC at the Inn at Laurel Point.  Brooke was one of the original SR Models, three years ago, so we were honored to be the artists chosen for her Grad Party.  We arrived on-location creating unique looks for her and twelve of her girlfriends.  A great way to be pampered before a big night, with friends, family, food & refreshments, and a team of skilled artists!  The dresses were beautiful, the girls were fantastic - including the parents!  View images from the Grad Party Makeover!

Congratulations too all of you, this is only the beginning....

Parksville BC Wedding Hairstylist & Makeup Artist - Sharon Rai

Read Jennifer's experience as a  SR Bride working with Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry:


"I just wanted to thank you for the fantastic job you did doing my make-up and hair. I feel really lucky to have found such an experienced, professional, and creative make-up artist, as well as being a really nice and warm person. I felt totally confident for my wedding day. Sharon made lots of great suggestions on how I might like to have my hair and make-up, whilst also listening to what I would like. I would highly recommend the "Wedding Day Preview" that Sharon offers. The preview was informal and relaxed. It made my wedding day much less stressful, and it was fun to put on my dress and accessories to see how everything looked together in advance of the big day.

Sharon was always really quick to respond to my emails and I cannot wait to have another occasion that will mean I can ask Sharon to do my make-up and hair again! I would recommend Sharon to anyone who wants to have their make-up and hair professionally done for any special occasion. Quite simply she is fantastic!

Thank you Sharon so much for all your help and advice leading up to and on my wedding day!"
Jennifer Fletcher

Romance at the English Inn || Bridal Makeup & Bridal Hair - Sharon Rai

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry had the pleasure to work alongside some of Victoria's finest in the Wedding Industry, for a romantic shoot at the English Inn, in Victoria, BC.  The theme of the shoot was love & literature inspired by Vintage & Sweets, with antique paper, soft palette of colors, and romanic vintage inspired hair & makeup.

Blush Bridal Boutique with the wedding gown, Tetrik Apparel made the beautiful headpiece which incorporated the theme, Verbena Floral Design created   fabulous floral arrangements,  including the gorgeous bridal bouquet.  The yummy treats, which we all loved, were by Pink Sugar Cupcakes.  Excited to see the images, from the talented eye of, Karen McNeil Photography.  View more images of the beautiful Terra.

Vancouver Island Bridal Makeup Artist || Victoria Bridal Makeup

Model, Jasmine Yan, was stylized by Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry for a Bridal Fashion Shoot in Victoria, BC.  View images of the shoot on the Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry Facebook Page.

Learn how the look was created below:

Jasmin's naturally full straight hair, was given a soft romantic curl.  Pastel toned colors were applied on the eye area, with a defined bronze liner on the upper and lower lid.  Cheeks were brushed with a pink blush cream, and lips were perfected with a soft pink.

Editorial Photo Shoot with Sharon Rai || Makeup Artist Facebook Page

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry stylized Jiena Chong, for a editorial photo-shoot in Victoria, BC with photographer, Jennifer Dickinson.  Below are details how each look was created, view more images of the shoot on the Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artist Facebook Page.

A flawless base was created using a combination of cream and liquid foundations. Eyes are natural with a touch of gold shimmer on the lid with solid black mascara was applied to the eye lashes, black liquid liner was applied to top lids helping to enhance the eye shape. A final touch of warmth with a rose-tinted blusher on the cheekbone. Lips were kept a bright pink with a glaze of gloss.  

Illuminating foundation created a sheer, luminescent base with the cheekbones defined and brightened using golden shades. A grey toned color applied all over the eye area, with dark charcoals mixed in the outer corners smoked out.   Eyes were defined with black liner, toping off with a carbon black mascara. Lips were defined a frosted coral, adding a glossy sheen to finish.

Photographer Glamour Makeover || Victoria Hair & Makeup Artist

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry had the pleasure to work with the talented, Jessie Holland from Jesse Holland Photography.  This time instead of her taking the images, she was going to be on the other side of the lens, in a photo shoot.  Jesse, doesn't usually wear makeup, so it was exciting to make her over!

We went with strong eyes in deep forest green shades mixed with black giving a smokey effect.  Cheeks & lips were in soft pink tones, with hair teased, in soft waves.  At the end of her style session she looked like a modern day Barbie!  Read her experience on the other side of the lens!

Her & Kevin, her husband, did an amazing job on the images, view the photo shoot.

Editorial Hairstylist || On-location Makeup Artist || Victoria, BC Makeup

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry collaborated with Fashion for Learning, Penguin Design Photography & Blush Bridal Boutique for a editorial bridal photo shoot, in Victoria BC.  Beautiful models, Kaitlin & Koh arrived in-studio for their editorial style hair & makeup, with volumized up-do's & defined brows, lips & contours.  View images from the photo shoot.

Port Alberni Engagement Shoot || Port Alberni Makeup Artist || Port Alberni Bridal Hairstylist

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry had the pleasure of working with Stirling Images Photography from Port Alberni BC, on the engagement session for 2011 SR Bride Lisa.  She arrived in-studio, to stylize her hair & makeup, then she was off for her Victoria, BC engagement shoot.  View images from Lisa's photo-shoot.  Looking forward to her summer wedding in Port Alberni, BC.

Engagement Session Hair & Makeup || Engagement Photography Victoria BC

Beautiful Stephanie, is a 2011 SR Bride, Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry had the pleasure in working with her, for her engagement session in Victoria, BC with CJ Scott Photography.
Looking forward to Stephanie's wedding this summer.  View images from the engagement shoot.

What should we wear?  How should I do my makeup/hair?

It depends on what kind of engagement photo shoot you and your groom want. Some couples treat their engagement photo shoot like it’s for a magazine cover, and others just want to look like they do every day. You can dress as casual or formal as you like -- whatever feels the most like you as a couple.

It also depends on whether or not you choose a theme for the photo shoot. If you want a 1920s vintage theme, you’ll have to pick an outfit based on that. If you’ll be taking photos on a beach, you might wear bathing suits for some of the pictures and then change into jeans and T-shirts for the rest.

Once you know what direction you’re going in, choose an outfit you feel your best in. Try to complement your shape and enhance your best features.  If you don't normally wear makeup, you should wear some for your photo shoot.  You and your fiance don’t have to match, but you could coordinate your outfits so that the colors don’t clash. 

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry, works with you and your theme, to create a polished hair & makeup look for your engagement session, book your appointment today! 

It only gets better with age.... Anniversary On-location Hair & Makeup Artist

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry collaborated with Jesse Holland Photography & Rook + Rose Floral Design Boutique for Les & Esme's 55th anniversary.  A beautiful couple, full of live, love and happiness after 55 years of marriage!  As the couple says 'It only gets better with age...'.  Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry arrived on-location to the Alexander Mackie Retirement Community in the Westshore.  Esme's hair & makeup was kept soft and natural, perfecting her skin and defining her eyes.  View images from their anniversary picnic, which were published by Style Me Pretty.

Trash the Dress - Victoria Makeup Artist || Victoria Hairstylist

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry worked with the beautiful Ricki, styling her hair & makeup on-location at the Inn at Laurel Point, for her trash the dress session.  Which is a reason to put your wedding dress on and take amazing shots!  View images from the shoot by the talented Karen Mcneil Photography.

Sikh Wedding Hair & Makeup Artist || Vancouver Island Makeup Artist

"Sharon! Thank you very much for the look you created for me for my wedding. I loved how you did my makeup and how well it went with my outfit! You were such a pleasure to work with and I'm so glad to have met you!"
Victoria SR Bride Seema Komal, view her beautiful wedding day prologue by Glimmer Films.

Bridal Makeup Artist || Bridal Hairstylist || Victoria BC On-location Bridal Services

A joy to work with Details Special Event & Decor & Mary Jane Howland Photography on 2009 SR Bride, Krista & her bridal party!  The Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry team arrived on-location early morning, to the Royal Scot Hotel, to stylize the ladies for the wedding.  Having the SR team come on-location is a perfect way to spend quality time with your friends & family before the wedding.  View more pictures of Krista.

Fashion Makeup Artist || Editorial Makeup Artist || Victoria BC Makeup Artist

Talented model Jessica Schafer, published on Vancity Buzz.  Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry has had the pleasure to work with Jessica, many times on various photo-shoots, and charity events.  Below is the featured image, shot by talented editorial photographer, Shimon Karmel, with hair, makeup & styling by Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry.

Maureen Patricia Spring Bridal Fashion Show || Fashion Makeup Artist || Fashion Hairstylist

The Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry team, styled all the models as well as the host 'Maureen Patricia', with hair, makeup & accessories for the Maureen Patricia Spring Fashion Show, featuring the new 2011 Spring Bridal Collection!  The models were beautiful, hair & makeup was perfected, the show was a success!  It was great working with, Georgie Wilson Photography, Frilly Lilly, and Bella Fiore at the event.  View photographs from the Fashion Show.  

Victoria BC Makeup Artist || Victoria Bridal Hairstylist

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry & Karen McNeil Photography  had the pleasure to work with Sheila, a 2009 SR Bride, for her wedding.  Her look was stunning, in a soft defined makeup look, with a modern up-do hairstyle. View more pictures of Sheila. 

Fashion Editorial Photo Shoot || Fashion Makeup Artist Sharon Rai

Amazing fashion editorial photo-shoot in Victoria, BC with the talented photographer, Jennifer Dickinson & hairstylist Seungmin Yoo.  View pictures of the Fall inspired Shoot.

Victoria BC Bridal Makeup Artist - Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry

Dr. Kate Brookfield, is the Owner & Clinic Director of the Sooke Chiropractic Centre.  Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry had the pleasure to work with Kate for her Victoria Reception, as she had her wedding ceremony in Ontario.  Kate arrived to the studio early morning, she wanted a soft glamourous look for the evening party, we did just that, with a defined smokey eye and soft curls.  View more pictures of Kate!


"Sharon, Im so glad I found you!  Thank you so much for doing my hair & makeup for my Reception.  It was truly a wonderful and relaxing experience.  It was great to work with you."  
Dr. Kate Brookfield.

Bridal Open House 2011 || Victoria Bridal Makeup Artist || Sharon Rai

A beautiful sunny day, with food, decor, vendors and blushing brides!  Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry was part of the 2011 Bridal Open House put on by the Four Points by Sheraton.  A great event, with many local vendors, Cakes Galore, Persona Video, Platinum Floral Designs, & Designer Weddings Victoria!  A special thank you to Magical Moments Decorating for the beautiful decor!

Sikh Wedding Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist - Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry arrived on-location in Nanaimo, BC early Easter Morning, to stylize Mandy for her traditional Sikh Wedding.  Mandy was great to work with, she loves makeup, and isn't scared of color!  I met her three days before her wedding, when she arrived in-studio for her Wedding Day Preview, we went through the full hair, makeup, and styling, as it would be on her wedding day, view the picture below.

On the wedding day, Mandy looked absolutely beautiful, it was hard to believe she only had a few hours of sleep the night before!  Im excited to see her wedding photographs taken by the talented Suzanne Teresa, view more pictures of the Beautiful Bride.

Congratulations to Mandy & Tim!  May you have a lifetime of happiness together!

Wedding Day Preview:

Wedding Day: