It’s disheartening how often people overlook the value of someone else’s hard work. A recent incident with a makeup artist highlights this as she received a message from a bride asking for free makeup, despite having bought an expensive Sabyasachi lehenga for her wedding. The artist, not one to mince words, took to Instagram to share a befitting reply, reminding everyone that artistry, like fashion, deserves respect and fair compensation.
A Delhi-based makeup artist shares her shock after a bride seeks free makeup in the name of ‘collaboration’ after planning to wear a luxurious Sabyasachi lehenga
A Delhi-based makeup artist, Neha Aggarwal, recently found herself facing an unusual and frustrating request from a bride-to-be. The bride, who was getting married in a luxurious Sabyasachi lehenga, reached out to Neha with an offer that many professionals find disrespectful.
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She wanted Neha to do her bridal makeup for free, claiming it would be a “collaboration.”
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The bride suggested that in exchange for the free service, Neha would get “luxury content” for her social media, implying that exposure on the bride’s wedding day would somehow benefit Neha’s career.
Neha was clearly taken aback by this request, as she shared a screenshot of the message on Instagram to highlight the issue. The bride’s message was casual and lacked any acknowledgment of the value of Neha’s skills and time. Her message read,
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“Hey, I’m getting a Sabyasachi lehenga for my wedding. I am looking for an artist who can sponsor or subsidize my bridal makeup for this opportunity, so you’ll get luxury content for your page and I’ll get my bridal makeup done. Lemme know if you’re interested.”
Instead of recognizing the effort, expertise, and resources that go into professional makeup artistry, the bride focused on the idea of “exposure” as a form of payment.
The befitting thoughts shared by the makeup artist via her Instagram
After receiving the disrespectful request from the bride, Neha Aggarwal didn’t hesitate to express her frustration. She took to her Instagram handle and shared a powerful reel with a strong, no-nonsense caption that made her stance clear. In her message, Neha pointed out the unfairness of the bride’s demand, highlighting how the same luxury that went into her Sabyasachi lehenga, venue, and jewelry didn’t extend to her professional makeup services. She wrote,
“Sabyasachi is paid for. Your venue is paid for. Your jewelry is paid for. But when it comes to makeup-suddenly it’s ‘let’s collaborate’?”
Neha didn’t stop there. She passionately explained the value of her work, emphasizing that makeup artistry isn’t just about applying products rather it’s a skill and a business.
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“Let’s get this straight-exposure doesn’t pay bills. It doesn’t pay my team. It doesn’t cover the hours I spend perfecting your look. Luxury doesn’t mean free. My makeup isn’t a prop for your wedding. It’s a craft, a service, and a business.”
To say that her caption was more than just powerful would be a sheer understatement.
Have a look at the whole reel and the powerful caption
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Here is how netizens reacted to the reel
Neha’s candid post resonated with many, who acknowledged the disrespect behind such requests. Some even highlighted that this issue isn’t limited to brides, in fact, makeup artists shouldn’t also expect models to work for free either, as every professional deserves to be valued for their skills and time.
Have a look at some of the comments,
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