Long Wear
Makeup is repeatedly described as lightweight yet durable, lasting all day, all night, or through energetic dancing.
Ayesha Atif | Makeup & Hair Artist , bridal specialist and hijab stylist
Al Nahda
Ayesha Atif is a makeup and hair artist in Al Nahda, with bridal work and hijab styling among the clearest reasons to book. Reviews also describe natural, lightweight makeup that can last through a full event, including an elegant hijab that stayed in place all night.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
124 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Look Matching
She listens carefully and can recreate an inspiration photo or a clearly communicated desired look.
Hijab Styling
Hijab styling is described as comfortable, elegant, and secure enough to stay in place throughout an event.
Natural Finish
Reviewers have received soft, natural and non-heavy makeup rather than a cakey finish.
Skin Awareness
She has been praised for matching skin tone, considering skin type, and working well with sensitive skin.
Group Bookings
She has accommodated several people for wedding services, including four clients booked just a day in advance.
Event Calm
Clients describe her as patient, punctual and calming, which helps when preparing for a wedding or early-morning function.
Eye Detail
Eye makeup and creative eye work are recurring strengths, with reviewers specifically praising the finished eye look.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring Photos. Bring an inspiration photo if you have a precise target; reviewers say visual references helped communicate the desired look.
Communicate Clearly. Explain the look you want in words or with a photo, especially for an important event, rather than relying on an unstated idea.
Ask About Skin. Mention skin concerns and sensitivity before the appointment so products and foundation can be considered accordingly.
Check Availability. Last-minute appointments have been accommodated in reviews, but contact early when possible because this is not a guarantee of availability.
Plan Groups. For wedding groups, ask about booking several people together; one review describes four people accommodated with one day’s notice.
Plan the visit
Practical details
al mullah plaza - Al Ittihad Rd
Al Nahda First, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Bridal look
Bridal makeup is mentioned for weddings, nikkah celebrations and bridal shoots, with reviewers praising the finished look and durability.
Party makeup
Party makeup is used for family celebrations, including a daughter’s birthday, with the client receiving compliments.
Makeup class
The makeup class covered requested areas, corrected undertone and foundation-colour mistakes, and worked with products the client already owned.
Common Concerns
Texture Risk
One reviewer found the makeup somewhat textured, possibly because of their complex skin.
Look Clarity
One client received a good result but said it differed from the look they had wanted exactly.
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The Bottom Line
Ayesha Atif is a makeup and hair artist in Al Nahda whose reviews cover bridal makeup, party makeup, photoshoot looks and hijab styling. The clearest pattern is adaptable, long-wearing work: clients describe natural or elegant finishes, carefully done eyes, and makeup that held through full-day events, late-night celebrations and even energetic dancing. Hijab styling is a standout practical service.
One client said it stayed put for the entire day, while another found it comfortable, elegant and intact all night. Bridal work also features strongly, including a nikkah look and a multi-day booking. For groups, a reviewer booked makeup and hair for herself, her mother and aunt, while another said four people were accommodated at short notice.
Communication matters. Several clients brought inspiration images or explained their preferences and felt the result matched their vision; one reviewer specifically advised being willing to communicate clearly. There is one useful caution: a client with complex skin found the makeup somewhat textured and felt the look differed from what they had imagined, although it lasted more than nine hours.
Discuss skin concerns beforehand and bring a reference photo for a precise result. No customer-reported prices were supplied.