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From talcum powder in school to glowing bridal glam—this is my real makeup journey.
I’m not a celebrity. I’m not a professional makeup artist. I’m just someone who always loved getting ready… but had no idea what I was doing. From mismatched foundations and ghostly white photos to finally cracking my own bridal look—I’ve figured it all out the hard way.
This book is for every beginner who wants to learn makeup not for a salon, but for themselves. Whether it’s your first kajal, your everyday office look, or your own wedding day, I’ll show you how to pick the right products, master simple techniques, and avoid being trapped into spending lakhs on makeup artists.
Inside, you’ll find:
Product suggestions across all budgets
Step-by-step makeup looks for daily, ethnic, and bridal
My personal hacks, shopping tips, and hilarious mistakes
Real guidance from someone who learned everything by doing (and failing)
If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror wondering, “Where do I even start?”—this book is your answer.
And just between us?
Yes… I still use talcum powder.
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Akshaya Senthil
Akshaya Senthil is not a professional makeup artist or a beauty influencer—she’s just a regular woman with an extraordinary love for getting ready. An engineering graduate by education, Akshaya has always had a soft spot for beauty, grooming, and everything glam. Even when she didn’t fully understand makeup, she confidently showed up with kajal, talcum powder, her signature winged liner, and a bold red lipstick—no matter the occasion.
Over the years, Akshaya taught herself the art of makeup through YouTube videos, product trials, and plenty of trial-and-error moments. Her proudest moment? Doing her own bridal makeup—a decision that cemented her passion to help others like her.
This book is her love letter to every beginner out there—a guide to prove that you don’t need lakhs of rupees, a professional MUA, or a glam squad to look and feel beautiful. All you need are the right products, a few honest tricks, and someone who’s been on the same journey.
