Rav B Beauty is owned by Rav (my mom - the founder, does makeup), me (Kaashni, does hair). We are a mother/daughter team that works together. On the wedding day, both of us travel out and simultaneously work on the bride. Brides are always personally done by us two. All work you see online is done by Rav and Kaashni. We do not have additional team members, it is just us two! Why? Well we prefer to keep the team as just us two so we can ensure clients are getting the work they see online and to ensure quality. We are North-Indian/Punjabi. We are professionally trained, certified and licensed. We are also a registered Ontario business. Rav B Beauty was established November 2011.

If you are concerned about whether we can achieve a hair/makeup look not seen on our page, the answer is mainly yes. We kindly ask that you do not ask us for additional photos of our work - we unfortunately cannot email out photos to individual clients. All of our work is either on our site or Instagram. Our Instagram has our latest work as our site is not always updated. Note: we have been in the industry for 10+ years, and can proudly say that we have extensive experience with all ethnicities, face shapes, skin tones and types. We’ve worked with clients with various skin conditions; hyper-pigmentation, vitiligo, eczema, cancer patients with drying skin, and much more. We’ve also worked with various hair types; extra long hair, very curly hair, cancer patients with hair loss, clients with alopecia, clients with a pixie cut who wanted an up-do, client who wore a wig due to hair loss. Lastly, we’ve also worked on various ethnicities (South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, Africa-American, Hispanic, Caucasian)If you don’t see someone who looks like you on our social media, we do apologize for this! The reason for this is that we don't always have time to take photos of our clients on the wedding day, the photo quality may not be great, or some clients simply do not want us to take photos. We also don’t believe in taking before and after photos of our clients (for many reasons).

INFO + PRICING Bridal pricing starts at $1,250 (includes hair, makeup, dressing and more). Please fill out our contact form for more information and an accurate quote - ravbbeauty.com/contact NOTE For brides, we do not offer solo services (i.e. just hair or just makeup), must be both hair/makeup. If you wear a religious head covering (dastar, hijab, etc.) and require only makeup, that is okay, please feel free to inquire!

While it isn’t mandatory, removing facial hair can ensure a smoother finish of your makeup. We can still of course, work with skin with facial hair, though, below is an explanation of why it’s recommended (not mandatory)Key Reasons Makeup Looks Smoother Without Facial HairRemoving fine facial hair (vellus hair or “peach fuzz”) can help makeup apply more smoothly and evenly. With less surface hair for products to cling to, products can blend more seamlessly, sit closer to the skin, and appear less textured or patchy. Prevents Makeup from Catching: Fine facial hairs trap foundation, concealer, and powder, causing the products to cling to the hair shafts rather than melting into the skin. This prevents a patchy, textured, or "fuzzy" appearance. [1, 2, 3, 4]Improves Product Adherence: Liquid, cream, and powder products grip and stick much better to a bare skin surface, leading to longer-lasting wear and fewer touch-ups. [1, 2]Enables Seamless Blending: Without tiny hairs lifting or separating the product, items like contour, blush, and highlighter glide and blend into a uniform, airbrushed finish. [1, 2, 3]Provides Gentle Exfoliation: Methods like shaving or dermaplaning also sweep away dead skin cells from the surface, which further eliminates flakiness and dullness that can make makeup look cakey. [1, 2, 3, 4]Better Light Reflection: Bare skin reflects light more evenly, allowing highlighters and foundations to look naturally radiant rather than scattered or dull by tiny hairs. [1, 2, 3]If you have never waxed your face but are planning to for the wedding: We recommend starting at least 3 months before your wedding rather than trying it for the first time close to the date. This gives you time to see how your skin responds and establish a routine based on your individual hair-growth cycle. For your final appointment before the wedding, we recommend having your facial waxing done approximately 3–4 days before the wedding, and no later. DermaplaningIf you are interested in dermaplaning but have never done it before, we recommend starting well in advance, ideally 6+ months before your wedding. Once you start, you can do your final dermaplan about 2 days prior to the wedding. If you do this regularly, you know how your skin reacts! We’d recommend 1 - 2 days before your wedding date.

It’s important to understand that makeup does not remove skin texture, acne, scarring, dark circles, fine lines, or oiliness. These are all natural aspects of human skin. While professional makeup can minimize the appearance of these features, it cannot erase them. Skin is skin — and it will always behave as such. Every client’s skin is different, and genetics play a significant role in how it responds to makeup. That said, there are ways to support your skin in the months leading up to your event. A consistent skincare routine, proper hydration, nutritional support (including antioxidant-rich foods and juices), vitamins, and adequate rest can all contribute to improving your skin’s overall condition. Lack of sleep the day before will also affect your skin. Please schedule your errands during wedding week, accordingly! The earlier this kind of preparation begins, the better. Makeup performs best on well-prepped, healthy skin — not perfect skin, but skin that’s been cared for. And most importantly: if we’ve given you any specific instructions or recommendations — whether related to skincare, waxing, exfoliation, or product use — please take them seriously and follow them carefully. These guidelines are provided to help you get the best possible result. With the right preparation and realistic expectations, we can achieve a look that is polished and true to you.

Please fill out our contact form for more information and an accurate quote - www.ravbbeauty.com/contact BRIDALPricing starts at $1,250 (includes hair, makeup, dressing and more). NON-BRIDALbridal parties, guests attending weddings, special events, prom, graduation, TV & Magazine, Portfolio shoots, editorial, runway, all other events.Pricing starts at $200 to $400+$200 - hair $200 - makeup$400 - hair and makeupAdditional charges such as lashes, etc, apply.

BRIDES NOT BOOKED WITH US: We do not discuss looks with brides that have not booked with us. If you have skin/hair concerns - see question above.BRIDES BOOKED WITH US: It’s best to start discussing your look 2 - 3 weeks prior (at that time we send out a mood-board and questionnaire, and you can input your inspo photos on that, we will not accept inspo photos before 2 months or via email). It’s best to discuss your look when you have your outfit/jewellery, which is the 2 - 3 week mark. At that time you’ll have a better idea of your look and overall wedding structure. Until then start saving photos of looks you like and don’t like.INSPO PHOTOS: We hope that if a bride is booking with us, it's because our work appeals to her, and the majority of her inspo photos (doesn't have to be all), are from our page. We have a highlight on Instagram titled "Tips,”  that includes some helpful information. ACHIEVING YOUR LOOK: We’ve been in the industry for 12 years (since Nov 2011). We have worked with many different types of hair and skin types, and have created many different hairstyles + makeup looks (even if they’re not shown on our page). So yes, we are adept at creating the look you have in mind.

Whenever you are comfortable and ready! Though, the sooner you book, the better. Most of our bookings are done a year in advance (we had some brides do 1.5 - 2 years prior).Popular wedding season months: May, June, July, August, Sept, early October, book up VERY fast and we take on limited bookings as is. The sooner you book the better as we cannot guarantee we will have spots available on your date. We work on a first come first serve basis and cannot hold dates without a deposit and contract; the onus is also on the client to assume we will get multiple inquiries for certain dates.We very often post about taking limited bookings on our socials. We take on a maximum of 1 - 2 brides a day (ex: one bride in the morning, one in the afternoon/evening). Our brides timings do not ever overlap and there is ample time scheduled between each client.We do not like to overbook or “squeeze” people in as we like to take our time with each bride.We absolutely hate rushing not only the bride, but also ourselves. We also take on limited bookings to ensure we don’t experience burnout. We want to be refreshed, energized and enjoy each bride we take on.

Please inquire with us; we send out a very detailed price-list with FAQ's that throughly explains extensions (and other details).ravbbeauty.com/contact

We no longer offer sari services.Some brides want a makeup artist that will also do their sari, because they think it’s easier to coordinate. Wrong!It’s still easy to coordinate if you book elsewhere for sari. There really isn’t much coordinating for you to do, as we will send you the details you need to provide the sari draper. All you need to do is copy and paste the details we provide you, and send them to the sari draper.We have a list of sari drapers that we recommend. When a bride books with us, we will send her that list of recommendations + the info to send the sari draper. It’s best to book with us first, and then contact the sari draper. Please note, these people are not associated with our company, just people we recommend. The onus is on the bride to contact and book a sari draper.  You also can book any draper you’d like, does not have to be from the list

Trials are only available for bridal.MORE TRIAL INFO (link may take a few seconds to load)https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BE3an7NVnhlsIkiphuLfTN4hsrhA_7Cs/view?usp=sharing

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BRIDAL TRAVELAdditional people not required for bridal, just the bride is okay.Destination/international travel available. Travel fee applies NON-BRIDAL TRAVEL1 person: appointment at our in-home studio (border of Brampton/Mississauga)2+ people: we travel out (travel fee applies)Destination/international travel NOT available for non-bridal. EDITORIAL/TV TRAVELMinimum not requiredDestination/international travel available. Travel fee applies

The deposit is non-refundable. However, you may reschedule your date as many times as needed (as per availability).All of our brushes and products are thoroughly sanitized between each client/application, and we use disposable wands for products that should not be touching multiple people (i.e. mascara, lipstick, etc.)We are double-vaccinated (Covid Vaccine)We’re very vigilant about our health and hope that the client is as well; as much as the client’s safety matters, so does ours! We use top of the line, hypo-allergenic products. Once a bride books with us, we do a detailed consultation with her to discuss concerns related to products (if any). If you visit our Instagram (@ravbbeauty), there is a highlight titled “Products” that highlights just some of what we use. https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTA1MDQ2NTE1NjY5NjA1?obrf=ZzdrM2RsNmNma3Z2

We do not offer airbrush makeup. While it is popular with some artists, airbrush is often not quite what it is perceived to be. It is not necessarily more flawless, longer-lasting, or higher quality than traditional makeup. We prefer traditional application, as the products available are of superior quality and allow us greater control over coverage, finish, and how the makeup works with each individual’s skin.

Yes! That is no problem. You can book now and let us know the address closer to the date/whenever you figure it out.

How long does the koorai change take?We do not discuss scheduling or timings unless the bride has booked with us. Once the contract is signed, we will be sending over a detailed schedule, including the time required for a koorai change (it’s typically, at minimum, 30 mins).Can I add on the koorai change later?Yes, you can definitely add on the koorai change later, though, we cannot guarantee that we will have availability then.Should I book the koorai change?We highly recommend booking the koorai change; we are not saying that to try and upsell you (we promise)! You spend more time in your koorai look than you do in your first sari, and many of your photos will be in your second sari. If you try to make any changes to your hair/makeup/jewellery when we are not there, we promise, it’ll look messy in photos (we’ve seen this with brides who have not booked their koorai change). We also don’t recommend hiring another artist for the koorai change; having another artist touch-up another artist’s work can look messy. We secure the jewellery, hair and florals in a special way.Can I book just the koorai change?We do not solely offer the koorai change. A bride can only book the koorai change if she also books her first look.What's included in the koorai change?The koorai change includes hair and makeup touch-ups, jewellery change, and travel.Makeup: touching up makeup, changing lipstick if you’d likeHair: removing the braid or bun, slight changes to the hairstyle (depending on the changes - discussed when booked), changing florals (if you’d like) Remember, there is usually only about 30 minutes for a koorai change, it’s best to plan for minimal changes  (discussed closer to date)I am still deciding on the type of look, though, I’m thinking of doing a bun for the first look and then adding a braid for the koorai (or vice versa). Is this possible?Yes! The base of the hairstyle is a bun. We can add or remove a braid for the koorai. For curly braid styles, it may be a bit difficult to add/remove the braid. Though, this is also dependent on the type of curly braid you opt for. This will all be discussed closer to the wedding date.Remember to plan for very minimal changes during the koorai change - it is always rushed and there is only time for minor changes.

At this time, we can only accommodate one other person with the bride. The bridal look takes a considerable amount of time and effort and we prefer to focus on just that, one other person is still manageable!  If you have one additional person, and that person is still deciding, that is okay. We do not need to know now, and you can ask to add in the one person closer to the date (though, dependent on availability) Booking your mom : Pricing does not change depending on how simple/minimal your mom’s look is.

We certainly can! We don’t need to see your hair beforehand - we’ve worked with all curl patterns. Once a bride books with us, we will let you know how to prep their curly hair. Check-out our highlight on Instagram titled “Curly Hair” UP-DO: we have dark-brown curly hair extensions you can rent (in most cases, for an up-do, extensions are not required). The extensions for a bun are not suitable for a braid. BRAID: you’d have to purchase curly hair extensions (we will recommend where to buy when a bride books with us.

All bridal looks (western and cultural) do take time20 mins to set up3.5 hours: bridal muah (this includes hair, makeup, dressing, washroom breaks, any other interruptions, take down time, etc.). Time isn’t dependent on the style or look you’re going for, no matter how “simple,” or “glam” your look is, they all take 3.5 hours.A small glimpse into the day https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db4UEioBcuu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&rpxt=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Please do not ask us what time we will be starting, or if we are okay with early start times. ♥ ♥ ♥ Yes, we are aware that most South-Asian weddings mean that you will have to start getting ready super early (we’ve started as early as 12am, 1am, 2am, 3am, etc - you can start earlier than that too!.).On the contract, we have a section to fill out timings. When the booking is confirmed, we will send over a very detailed, tentative schedule. This includes a breakdown of the time we require, start times, etc. This schedule essentially outlines your entire wedding day for you. All we need is your auspicious time frame.Please wait until the contract is signed, and after we send the schedule, to discuss any timings. You DO NOT need to confirm timings/details with other vendors first; WE WILL SEND THE SCHEDULE FIRST, and then you can coordinate with other vendors based on the schedule we send over.

Yes, we can work with your own extensions if you have them; there is no charge for us to style/add in your own extensions.EXAMPLES OF HAIRSTYLES WITH EXTENSIONS  Traditional Tamil Braid: the braid piece is included in the price and we will bring it with us (it is always in our kit).      Curly / Tousled Braid: clip-in Human hair extensions are requiredLeaving Hair Out: clip-in Human hair extensions are requiredTYPES OF EXTENSIONSClip-In Human Hair Extensions are high quality extensions that you can use heat on; they can be curled, straightened, washed.You can rent black or dark brown from us. You can let us know closer to the date if you are renting. Any other colours you’d have to buy on your own, we can recommend places when you book.Synthetic Extensions cannot be curled, straightened, or washed, and you cannot use heat on them (this is what we use for the traditional braid -    The traditional braid is included in the package)

To each their own, each bride is unique and so are her preferences. We are okay with whatever the bride wants and comfortable with; we are here to discuss options!However, in our personal opinion, we do not think trials are always necessary (many, many of our brides haven’t actually had trials with us). We highly recommend reading the following →  (link may take a few seconds to load)          https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BE3an7NVnhlsIkiphuLfTN4hsrhA_7Cs/view?usp=sharing

We do not offer in-person meetings prior to booking, however, can offer a (maximum) 10 minute meeting via Zoom.We keep communication via e-mail only.

We keep communication via e-mail only. One communication channel allows us to keep track of all our brides and stay organized.To brides that have booked with us, we will text you 2 weeks before the wedding so you have a contact number. Until then, we keep communication via e-mail only.

We will not be discussing prep instructions or any other details unless a bride has booked with us. Once a bride books with us, we send over a very detailed folder.The folder includes: prep instructions, things to keep in mind,  a detailed tentative schedule + more (Once we send over this folder, everything will make sense.)