New Course Structure from Z Bridal Training

Z Bridal Studio is going nationwide and delivering a new course structure 

10 days makeup course
Includes: 5 days makeup&
2 days ADVANCE makeup techniques
Soft subtle eyes/registry/mehndi/bridal/valima/Arabic/eve look/smokey/dramatic/pakistani bridal/media makeup

Working different eyes and face shapes by rotating the models

All aspects of base and colour identifying to understanding the undertones of the skin 

Contouring - face shaping

***Hair Training - 4 days - INCLUDES ADVANCE

Learn from latest and all current styles up to Advance hair styling - approx 15 hair styles taught throughout - 
From bridal to elegant vintage from curls and use of synthetic hair pieces to create the volumised looks- as well as learn to create styles WITHOUT hair pieces for a more natural softer look....includes Jewellery/Hair accessory setting & Bridal Dupatta Setting!! walk away a professional 

A Spectacular photoshoot to showcase your work and get you started straight away...

1 pre shoot for your hair portfolio
1 main portfolio of 3 looks of hair and makeup to showcase your work immediately

Hair & Makeup Manuals
Kit List
Accredited Certificate
All major credit cards Accepted!!

For further details and to enrol call our dedicated training hotline on 07826 555929

A New Year's Message from Sahida

Hi Everyone

I’d just like to wish all staff, colleagues, partners, graduates, trainees, clients and friends (past, present and future) a most happy, healthy and prosperous 2014.

This last year has been challenging, hectic, exciting, fulfilling and most of all rewarding for me and the Z Bridal Studio team.  Most of all rewarding, because it’s such a pleasure to know that so many have graduated from a training courses feeling confident and empowered with new knowledge and skills and the ability to enjoy a dream career as a makeup artist.

I believe every woman deserves to lead a beautiful, happy, healthy and successful life.  I created Zara’s Bridal Studio to help make that a reality.  To help even more women in 2014 on beyond, I have new courses and new projects in development that will amaze you and that will open the door to even more opportunities. So, keep in touch and don’t miss out.

I'm so grateful for all your support and kind words and encouragement.  I receive such wonderful positive feedback both privately and publicly and it lets me know it is so worthwhile to work so hard to make all this happen.

Every so often, it seems someone likes to post criticism and hateful comments online.  To those that choose to do so, I lay down a challenge – create something better and serve more women than I do!  A wise person once said, “Any fool can criticise, condemn and complain and most fools do”. 

It takes dedication, commitment, desire, knowledge, skills and real guts to succeed.  And it requires a genuine desire and willingness to do your very best to help other get what they want.  That is, and always will be my legacy.  What will be yours?  Criticising and hating?  Or being a success and helping others?  It’s your choice.

For those who choose success, stay in touch with Z Bridal Studio.  Choose a positive attitude every day.  Your attitude determines your altitude.  I'm going higher and higher and I want you to come with me.

So, once again, my very best wishes to you for a very, very happy and prosperous New Year.  

Let’s have our best year ever in 2014! 

Sahida

www.zbridalstudio.co.uk

Choosing a Bridal Makeup Artist

Every girl’s dream is to look stunning on her wedding day.  You know just how important beauty, hair and makeup are on your wedding day and you will want to be totally confident that you will look beautiful, not only in person, but also on the wedding pictures that will be with you for a lifetime.

So, with so many to choose from and so many bridal makeup websites to look at, how do you go about choosing the best?

Here are some tips!

Can You Find One By Recommendation?

This is a great way to find a bridal makeup artist that you are likely to be happy with.  It can be really daunting to search through ads and sites and hope that you are making a right choice.  Even making a shortlist can be hard work and time consuming.  If you know from friends or relatives that a bridal makeup artist has produced really good work, then you can often count on that recommendation.

Testimonials from satisfied clients can help you choose, too.  Always look for genuine, unsolicited testimonials from real clients.  Here at Z Bridal Studio, we are proud to publish screenshots of genuine, heartfelt words messages of thanks and praise from real, very satisfied clients.  Check them out and see why more and more brides-to-be come to us to do their bridal makeup.  The experience of other brides is more than enough recommendation.

Look at the Portfolio

The Portfolio can be everything in helping you decide.  Many salons and studios publish their portfolios online.  At Z Bridal Studio, we have a number of photo galleries available on our website and our unique mobile app.  You can look at lots of photographs of real brides with before and after images too.  These are not enhanced, altered or retouched in any way.  They are real photos of real work done by real professionals.  See for yourself.  We need ‘say no more’.

Consult the Professionals

If you think you have made your choice, then the next step is to arrange a consultation and maybe a makeup trial.  You should discuss what you have in mind and a true professional makeup artist will present answer all your questions and discuss your options and recommend what would be best for you.  You should feel totally convinced that you are consulting an expert who knows exactly what is right for you and knows exactly how to do it.  If you are given a trial makeup session, you will be asked if you are happy with the results and, if done by a genuinely skilled makeup artist, you will be.

A genuinely skilled makeup artist will do more for you than make you look stunning.  She will help calm your nerves and provide you with peace of mind and confidence in your appearance.  She will be a key and invaluable member of your wedding team.  She will know just what to do to keep your makeup looking fresh and flawless through your wedding day.

What Will You Do?

If you are looking for an Asian Bridal Makeup Artist, why not consult Z Bridal Studio first.  Many, many happy and satisfied brides confirm that you will not be disappointed.  Check out the photos and videos on our website and app and read the testimonials.  Then, why not call and ask for a consultation with the Makeup Maestro, Sahida Sardar herself and give yourself the very best on your special day!

5 Minutes with the Maestro Sahida at Z Bridal Studio

We're delighted to share this blog interview with Sahida by Hinnah at Hinnah's Beauty Blog.  Check the link at the end of the interview to visit Hinnah's Beauty Bites!

You can understand my excitement when Makeup Maestro Sahida Sardar from Zbridal Studio agreed to let me interview her for a short piece on my blog. I have been really trying to get back onto Blogsphere after having my two children lately and when you manage to get hold of a top Makeup Artist and trainer for a few minutes of their time, it is certainly a moment to be proud of.

If you follow Zbridal based in the heart of Bradford, (Formerly known as Zara's Bridal) closely, you will know that they are one of the largest training academies in the UK with just over 7 branches situated across the North with plans for more branches reportedly opening across the UK. 

Meet 'The Meastro', the woman behind it all, Sahida Sardar, mother of three who juggles it all and has created a big name and reputation for herself, as well as the expansion of her 'brand', she now has a huge fan base following her, the recent launch of the ZBridal app, more and more girls enrolling onto her training courses, a trip to Pakistan to do what she does best as well as being filmed for the BBC2 Bradford City Of Dreams documentary  which recently aired. For those of you that watched the programme, you would have seen the inspirational story behind it all.

That's all from me, in Sahidas word "Say No More", read on below to get a few minutes insight into the maestro's world. 

Hinnah: When did you decide you wanted to be a Makeup Maestro?
 
Sahida: I always wanted to be a makeup artist during my teens.
 
Where did the name Zara or ZBridal stem from?
 
Zara is my middle daughters name, I have three daughters and her name Zara was very appealing so I decided to name it after her. 
 
(My daughters name is Zara too! :-) )

If you are not doing what you are, what would you have done instead?

 
I would have been continuing in my existing job as a Housing Officer- although I would have loved to have continued where I left when I joined the West Yorkshire Police force when i turned 20 but for family reasons had to leave shortly after I joined to pursue an acceptable career in an office.
 
Describe your training experience with Jawaad Ashraf?
 
Amazing and excellent training delivered by the makeup GURU, learnt tremendous amounts and continue to do masterclasses with him every year. 

Describe a typical days work for you?
 
In short, doing bridal makeup, rushing from one house to another and trying to make sure everything runs smooth and is well organised and executed well.

Would you ever launch a makeup range?
 
Defo, something I have been thinking about including designing my own tailor made makeup trolley.
 
Oooo we just cant wait!
 

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Inshallah INSHALLAH definitely in Britain's 100 RICH LIST!!

 
How do you juggle family life and work?
 
Its hard...trying to balance everything is chaotic at times, organising and prioritising is very important. 
 

Any tips for aspiring MUAS?

Follow your dream, don't hold back and don't be scared..whats going to be will be!

Whats your most favourite part about making up people?

 
Love it when the whole look comes together, amazing feeling and total job satisfaction!!

Three holy grail items you cannot live without?

 
My concealer, eyeliner and lippy!
 
How has ZBridal impacted you as a person?
 
It has made me stronger and more positive. I enjoy life and love my job so much, I look forward to new challenges and I'm always embracing change.
 
How do you unwind after a hards day work?
 
I never unwind! Theres a DVD player running in my head, theres no pause button on it! LOL I do find time to unwind with my family but can never fully unwind!

Just wanted to thanks Sahida for taking out a few minutes out of her busy schedule and answering the above for me. It was definitely an interesting read. 
 
Until next time, Au revoir!
 
Hinnah xxx

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As Seen on TV - Update

Hi everyone

We told you last night that Sahida and co had appeared on BBC TV on a show called Bradford - City of Dreams.  It's still available to watch on iPlayer for a few days, but if you'd like to watch the edited highlights featuring the Maestro herself, her family and the Z Bridal Team at work, here they are - or check it out on our videos tab in our app!

As Seen on TV!

Just in case you missed it, Sahida and Z Bridal Studio were featured on 'Bradford - City of Dreams, tonight on BBC2.

Don't worry if you did miss it, you can view it here on BBC iPlayer -http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01skvvt/Bradford_City_of_Dreams_Episode_2/ or watch it on your TV on BBC iPlayer.  (Find it under Documentaries)

A Beautiful Picture We Received Via Our App

Our Mobile App has a feature where we invite you to send in photos of your hair and makeup and your special occasion.

Here is the latest from Ayesha Asmal of  her makeup done by Nazia Mir for a wedding.  Excellent work and  Ayesha looks wonderful.