Extremely unprofessional behavior.. The lady is very rude,we had an verbal agreement on the wedding date and her charges,I had payed her the whole amount 5 months before my wedding,out of the blue the lady says ," you might have to come the studio if I have other brides,I clearly mentioned her that I have rituals I wouldn't be able to..either ways she told she would give me a full refund if I am not okay with it,Hence I asked for a refund.. She kept on postponing the refund date and kept saying she has model shoot,this and that! It's like waiting for my own money by listening to her silly reason..all said and done I kept asking for her,she sent me part-payment,(even though I payed her full),the lady kept on postponing and then she started with her stupid irrational explanation on how professional she is , working on Zari models! (She thinks it's sabyasachi I guess) ofcourse I lost it too ,we had had exchange of rude words since she provoked me and the lady said she won't refund to me at all! Untill I said I would go to the cops and then my dad called her! She wanted a sorry from my end ! " Apne paise lekar,Apne ko chidakar, Apne sehi sorry" wah Bhai wah! She talks about humanity after I sent her a sorry! I got my refund after all this fuss!!! I wish there was someone to explain her that humanity starts with giving not taking! Please be careful while paying such unprofessionals!

Pleasant, Professional and Perfect - is how I’d like to describe Shefali. Right from the time I got in touch with her, Shefali, was welcoming and warm..a beautiful personality. While she understood what I wanted she also added her magic and did a wonderful job for 3 of my events - Muhurutham, Cocktail and Wedding. She also helped me decide on my photographer and Mehendi lady - making the whole ecosystem so comfortable to work with. By the end of the events, I felt like I made a good friend. I must also mention Sowmya, the hairstylist. She effortlessly did a beautiful job with my hair on all the events. Shefali and Sowmya are a wonderful team. If there is one thing that stands out about them - it is that they play with your strengths rather than call out your imperfections.. I value that immensely..! Best wishes, Anvita

Shefali is fantastic at what she does. That’s it. Plain and simple: she is very very good! I’ve known her for over a decade and can say I was one of the first folks to get my make up done with her. She had a knack then that has evolved into the most brilliant artistry. I recently got my make up done with her for an engagement. I prefer to just tell her what I’m wearing and let her work her magic. If you have a look in mind, you can let her know but I think it’s good to have her use it as inspiration to tailor something to your skin, features and outfit. Don’t ask her to replicate a look! She can do it but where is the fun in that? Shefali makes skin look like skin but elevates it. Your features get defined, your tone enhanced and you will glow. You won’t feel like the product is caked on. When done, give it some time for the products to work into your skin and set. You will be stunned at the results. Your foundation will be perfectly blended and as time wears on, the make up holds. I had a full face of make up on from about 3 PM to 2 AM. By the end of the night, I had a lovely dewy glow with no need to touch up my lipstick even once. There were no leaks around the eyes either. This is saying a lot as the event was in extremely humid conditions. Shefali really cares about how you feel about the look, and I’ve always walked away from her make up services with a skip in my step. If you want to look good and feel good while knowing that the artist is working with good products, go to Shefali. She will try to get you to step out of your box. Listen to her. She made me wear a shade of pink lipstick I never thought I’d try and then my whole look popped!

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Sit back and relax she will do magic, Shefali is highly professional and at the same time makes sure her clients are comfortable around. Her work is commendable and you just have to trust her. I am extremely glad I chose Shefali as my wedding MUA. I was very sick and not in conscious on my wedding day morning due to multiple ceremonies and stress but Shefali and team handled me so well. I had no idea I would turn out looking like perfect beautiful bride. A big applaud for her dedication and keeping up commitment to her clients. Also would like to mention Sowmya the hairstylist who is the finest at what she does. All in all Shefali and Sowmya are one pack team. I would definitely choose and recommend them always ❤️

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I had approached shifali and her team for my engagement ceremony. However, there where some grievances from my families end with respect to my final look for the ceremony. All of these opinions where directly communicated to her and we had discussed about my wedding look prior, to avoid any further grievances. However she had made me look the best for my wedding day!! Really loved her work!! Extremely happy with the Hairstyle and saree draping by Sowmya for both engagement and wedding day. Thank-you shifali and team for making me look the prettiest on my special day....

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It was truly a pleasant experience working with Shefali. You just have to trust her with the process and you won’t be disappointed with the end result. Kudos to Sowmya for the outstanding support throughout. Would highly recommend!!

Shefali is an amazing make up artist. Because of the current Covid situation, my wedding was postponed, but Shefali was very helpful throughout. The makeup was natural and she focused on enhancing my natural features and did not cake up my face. She is very easy to communicate with and understands your requirements clearly and her work is simply fabulous. Shefali's assistant Sowmya also did a wonderful job with the saree draping and hairstyle. I would recommend both Shefali and Sowmya without hesitation. I am so glad I chose Ira.

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I had a wonderful experience with Shefali. She did an incredible job and she was helpful beyond just hair and makeup. She gave me so many resources while helping me. The make up was natural and beautiful and she was cool as a cucumber and her team (hair stylist) was fabulous too. I highly recommend her.

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Shefali made me feel comfortable right from my first conversation with her regarding the kind of makeup that would suit my face and skin tone. She is extremely knowledgeable and has been very accommodating and open to my suggestions. I received heaps of compliments from my family and friends for the gorgeous makeup. Thank you Shefali for making me look and feel beautiful on my most special day!

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I had booked Shefali and her team Sowmya for my wedding and reception in Udupi. Unfortunately my experience with her was not great. Although the muhurta look was decent, it didn't stay throughout the ceremony. No input on what was required was taken into consideration. Shefali was well informed that there are two events, one in the morning and one in the evening. However, she was constantly reaching out and I felt very rushed throughout the rituals due to the constant pressure from her end. Also, once I got back, she didn't give me a chance to wash up for my second look, a second layer was applied, and the result was rushed and I was extremely disappointed.Overall she was not cooperative, her work was not upto the mark, was very uniterested and was borderline rude. Unfortunately, I had a very bad experience on what should have been the best day of my life. However, her team Sowmya was great. She tied my saree beautifully, and did my hair according to what we had discussed.

What can I say? I always tell her and people who ask me about her that she's a magician. Shefali had done my makeup for my wedding and reception and she was AMAZING. The main thing about her is she's easy to work with. She understands your requirements and gets it done in a very beautiful way. I looked the prettiest on my big day. Source

Shefali is so amazing! She had such wonderful reviews that I trusted it would be ok. And all her reviews were so right! Her & the hairstylist Sowmya made me look and feel so so so gorgeous on my big day, as well as my mother. Even before I met her, through all my communication with her, she was so professional and so nice! I highly recommend using Shefali and Sowmya, you will be so happy that you did!

She is excellent with her work irrespective of what skin tone or whatever we provide her to work with!!

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Being an international bride i was very concerned of the time scale i had to find a good MUA. The restrictions of not having a hair & make up trial was what worried me the most. Shefali kindly fitted me in just a week prior to my wedding which assured me that i was in good hands 😊. My Wedding and Reception looks were just stunning and i still can't get over them 😍. She dolled me up exactly how i pictured myself on my big day. I would also like to say a special thanks to Sowmya who did the sari drapping and created such beautiful hairstyles. Shefali, you & your team are extremely talented and i am soo glad i chose you. Good luck and more power to u 💞.

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Shefali did such an amazing job with my bridal make-up! I was worried I would look like a very different person once the make-up was over, but the way she went about it, it looked natural and yet grand at the same time! She is very accomodating and the makeup she applied lasted for the entirety of the event. I loved the way I looked and I was not conscious of how I looked even once, across all events, because I knew the make-up looked great :) Also wanted to give a shout-out to Sowmya who led my hair styling and saree draping. She did a really good job with making sure I tried different styles in each event. She is extremely nice and like Shefali, was very accomodating. Thanks for helping me enjoy my special day!!

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After searching for many MUA’s in the mangalore area i happened to come across Shefali’s instagram profile and contacted her. She was very responsive from the beginning and answered all my questions promptly. I loved all her work on insta and the way she was responsive and decided to book her. On the day of the trial she was very attentive to what i wanted for the makeup as well as the hair. Come wedding day, Shefali and sowmya did an amazing job on my makeup and hair. It was just what i wanted and i got so many compliments throughout the day. They were so patient with our family even though there were some delays in the wedding and they had to be at another booking after mine. My makeup lasted from early morning all the way to night and i had to travel 3 hours away. I would recommend Shefali and her team to anyone and be confident that she will do an amazing job. Thanks Shefali!

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I cannot be any more happier and excited while writing this review for Shefali. I am a Bengali based in Bangalore, got married to a guy from Mangalore and the wedding was in Mangalore. I started my search for a good MUA 7 months before my wedding and came in contact with her through wedmegood. She and her team made me feel so comfortable and warm. I received so many compliments on my wedding day and all thanks to Shefali and her team. I had two different types of wedding - SouthIndian and Bengali. And believe me when I am saying this, the makeup was intact all throughout the day. I wish more power, luck and success to the entire team ❤️

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Shefali Ballal is a true magician!! No words to describe the superb job she did with my bridal make up, in the words of the people around I looked like a beautiful indian goddess. Thank you Shefali! More power to you and your team! She's professional and understands her clients' needs well while adding her own expert touch! I was very pleased with her work.

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This review comes pretty late but I guess it's better late than never! I was based in Mysore and had a wedding arranged in Mangalore. Since I wanted the best in the business, I chose Shefali to deck me up for my wedding reception in Udupi. And boy!!! I wasn't disappointed at all! It was one of the best decisions I made for my reception. She and her team at Ira eased all my anxieties and stuck to the specifications that I gave them. They were so professional and yet warm and friendly. I'd vouch for their work anyday! A heartfelt thank you to Shefali and Sowmya for making me look natural and pretty. More power to you gals!! God bless!!

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I got married this summer and Shefali was my MUA. My makeup was neat and nicely done. I would choose Shefali any day. She indeed is one of the best makeup artist in Mangalore/Udupi.

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As a no-makeup person, I was extremely panicky about who to have my bridal makeup done with. After screening multiple MUA's on Instagram and stalking all their work, I contacted Shefali. Told her at the very beginning, that I'm looking for something extremely simple, and light. Sent her a few pictures of what I had in mind. Had my hair trial done with her absolutely brilliant staff named Soumya. Loved it at the very instance. Come wedding day, the hair was perfect. As I sat in Shefali's studio, I was extremely nervous on the outcome. She finished it so quickly, in under 45 mins. As the lights turned on, I was stunned!!! I LOVED IT!!! When my husband saw me in the studio, he wouldn't stop staring. He kept telling me how gorgeous I looked, and how my makeup was on point. Till the end of the night, I received so so many compliments and eager brides asking me where I got my hair and makeup done. It was so light and comfortable, I could barely feel it. I loved how she focused on my eyes. My biggest worry was my chubby cheeks. But I looked so slim in all the pics. I HIGHLY recommend shefali, and fall short of words to express how I felt when I saw myself, both on the day, as well as in the pictures. An 11/10!!!!

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Shefali is a true whiz when it comes to make up. I was completely convinced that i had made the right choice when i booked her , which is a good feeling for any bride to be 😊 i was complimented by everyone for both the wedding and reception looks that she created for me . If you want to truly feel special on your wedding day, shefali is your person 😊 exceptionally talented and very professinal💓

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Shefali is extremely talented. She definitely has magic in her hands. She did makeup for my reception. As any bride-to-be would be, I was really anxious regarding my makeup. A friend of mine suggested Shefali to me and I went for it. I am quite dusky and don't like heavy makeup on my face. Shefali patiently listened to me whenever I got nervous about my makeup. She made sure I relaxed confidently. Her team and her were on time before my reception and worked patiently on me and I was very satisfied with my look. She really understood my face and my colour and the makeup wasn't loud at all, just as I'd imagined it to be. I was blushing with compliments for my makeup and I would definitely recommend her to everyone. Thank you so much Shefali. More power to you.⚡ Lots of love 💓

Shefali Ballal was my first thought when my wedding dates got fixed .Right from the Trial make up at her villa I was absolutely pleased with her make up. On my big day and the reception she made me have a gorgeous bridal face. She was able to accentuate my features without making me feel over done. She is truly magical and the best. Even though my wedding function were during mid April I looked flawless and I never even had to touch anything up. My mother and my sister were also very happy with their make up and dressing . Soumya too did a good job on my hair and she does the best hair styles that suits the face. Thank you Shefali Di for making me the beautiful bride like how I had in my mind. I just loved it, and my pictures prove them all 😊

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Shefali was my first choice after my research on Wed Me. Knowing that she is highly rated was a plus point for me in terms of confidence. She is very sweet and very professional. I loved the little time in her villa boutique in mangalore during my make up trial. Not only she uses genuine high quality products she also knows what's better for your skin tone, texture. In the days of airbrush makeup her makeup techniques make it look even better than airbrush. The makeup lasted long in the heat of udupi. She was on time to the venue, soumya the hairstylist knows her craft too really good and was very helpful and accomodating. They both made my wedding day more colorful and confident. Both her wedding and reception looks were excellent that suited me very well and I recommend her team for your special day. Thanks shefali and sowmya for amazing experience of lifetime and for making the day more beautiful.

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I cannot thank Shefali enough for giving me the most ethereal bridal looks on all 3 occassions- Sangeet, Wedding and Reception. She did an exceptional job in keeping me comfortable as I do not use too much make up and kept my looks very fresh and they were loved by all who attended the ceremony! She even got my mother ready for all 3 occassions and I personally loved the looks on her! I highly recommend Shefali and her team, not only for their skills, but also their approach towards the clients. Thank you for making me look my best :)

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i honestly didn't know whom to approach for my bridal makeup because I don't stay in Mangalore. I happened to come across Shefali Ballal's work and just trusted her with my whole look. She made me look so pretty for both my wedding and reception. The make up was flawless and wasn't caked up and most importantly, everybody complimented me on how well it was done. Thank you Shefali for making me feel beautiful on my special day ❤️

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Shefali had worked on me 3 years back for my wedding and reception. Being from Mumbai I was apprehensive about the makeup artists I would find in Mangalore. But the moment I spoke to her I was convinced I was in safe hands and she did not disappoint at all. She used quality products and made me look like a million bucks. The biggest take away was her encouragement to pursue my passion in makeup and behold 3 years later here I am, following my passion and dream. Did not get to formally thank you and I always kept your words of encouragement in my mind. More power to you.

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Shefali Ballal is truly an awe aspiring artist. She works wonders with your face and the outcome is something to die for. She is Amazing.

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Shefali... the best I could ask for. So punctual and professional. You made me look so good both on my sangeet day and on my wedding. I still can’t believe I didn’t need a touch up from 5 in the morning to 4:30 in the evening. It was just intact. Thank u so much Shefali for making me look like a dream bride 😘 can’t thank you enough. And yeah almost everyone asked me who the make up artist was 😀

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Makeup is probably one of the most important aspect of any wedding ceremonies and Shefali understands this. On a hunt for a makeup artist for my engagement I came across shefali on several social media networks and oh my i am so glad to have met her. I absolutely loved her work, so much that she also did my Wedding makeup! For both occasions, she ensured the makeup was bang on and knew if I could pull out bold eye makeup, keeping it natural yet glamorous! She knows exactly what works best for your skin, complexion and gets the whole look with your attire absolutely perfect. She uses the best products out in the market and the makeup is long lasting. What i love is how she explains every step of the makeup that's being done which is comforting especially for those who are tensed of what they might look like. Most importantly, she is a listener and patiently hears out what your likes/dislikes are with regards to the makeup and does it just the way you'd like it. Honestly, you can just sit back, relax and she will know how to make you look like a gorgeous bride for your big day. Shefali is prompt, flexible and swift in her work. I absolutely recommend her. :)

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I had already seen Shefali’s work before and had no doubt or second thoughts who I had to pick as my makeup artist for my big day. She made me look so glamorous and I owe all credits to her for the lauds I have been still receiving to date. She has this cheerfulness about her that makes you feel good. I know I couldn’t have had a better artist for my big day. Thank you, Shefali.

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Shefali... one of the best i could ever get for my dream wedding. You made my day so memorable. You made me shine bright. Thank you for making me look like no less than a princess ♥️ Would not think twice before referring you to someone. See you soon Shefali ♥️♥️ Love you!

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She was absolutely amazing! The makeup was perfect! And she managed the time so well although I had a completely packed scheduled day. Totally worth it!

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Happy occasions need us to be feeling and looking our best and Shefali Ballal helped me to look my best and feel great,i could not have asked for a better artist,thank you Shefali and keep up your superb and fab job.

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Hailing from Mumbai I was petrified to look for a make up artist in mangalore since my wedding was in Udupi. But I knew for a fact that Shefali would definitely make me look good and the best part is she is an amazing person she understands what are your needs and creates the magic. She was very professional yet very empathetic and warm by heart. She is like this magician who creates magic with her brushes on your face. You just need to sit back n relax while she works on you and then when u see yourself u feel like you are going to rule your big day!!! Thanku Shefali for being that magician on my big day!!!

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She is one of the best makeup artist you would want to work with. She is highly professional and makes you confortable withing minutes of talking with her. She will bring out the best possible look for you and is open for suggestions as well.

Shefali did a beautiful job with my makeup for my wedding ceremony, she understood my vision beautifully!

Coming to a totally new place / city is one thing and finding a good makeup artist for your RECEPTION NIGHT is even a bigger thing. And one name that I heard from everyone around was - IRA owned by Shefali Ballal. The minute i walked into Ira , She made me so comfortable. Shefali is such a warm person and I love the way she works . Seeing me caught in the frenzy of everything happening around me , she handed me a sandwich and cup of coffee and She asked me what exactly i have in mind. And all I told her was I don't want the makeup to be too loud and I want a messy bun. After that all I did was sit and take my power nap , and she worked her magic with her brushes and did what she does best, made me look Stunning!! She gave me a very fresh look with smoky eyes and pink lips. And everyone was in awe of my makeup.Thank you Sheffy for making me look gorgeous on the most important day- My reception. Bridal makeup ?! One person you need to go to is Shefali Ballal!!

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Shefali!!!!One of the finest makeup artist I have come across who made me fall in love with make up..thanks for making my special day even more beautiful!!

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Ira-Shefali Ballal!! A Magnificent makeup artist for any occasion..her passion for makeup shines right through in her work.. she has a genuine makeup beat and fun personality.. She did my wedding makeup..and it was absolutely AMAZING!!.. she made me look glamorous and natural at the same time..she understood exactly what I was hoping for and then exceeded my expectation.. She is flexible,easy-going and really a master of her art.. I wholeheartedly recommend her if you want truly professional,flawless and long lasting makeup for the most important day of your life..Don't bother looking anywhere else

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The only person I can think about when it comes to makeup or hair is Shefali. Unlike other artists, you do not have to explain her what your needs are. You just have to tell her ?hair? or ?makeup? and she will come up with the most wonderful ideas. Just go to Ira, sit back and relax and let her work her magic on you, listen to the fantastic soothing music she plays and BOOM!! You will be the happiest person!

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Shefali Ballal's brushes weave magic when they touch your skin. She gives the best smokey eyes, contoured, highlighted cheekbones i have ever seen. The best part about her make up is, she only enhances the beauty rather than transforming. The former is what appeals to the sharp eye. She has very experienced and skilled hands as far as make up is concerned and uses the best brands of cosmetics in her studio. Here's wishing Shefali Ballal, all the very best in her future artistic endeavours!

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Shefali was my ?go-to? person from the start. She is a true Mangalorean when it comes to hospitality and extremely professional! I had her do my makeup for my Baby Shower and I was told that I look more like a Bride, what else can be a better compliment for a 7 months old pregnant woman?! She even gives personal tips while doing your makeup which is so helpful! With Shefali you just need to trust her skills, sit back and patiently wait for her to turn you into a million bucks! I?d close my eyes and recommend her to doll you up :) Thank you sweetheart for everything! xoxo

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i had a dark dried burn mark due to a misfortune just 3 days pre engagement. but shefali saved the day for me. you fall in love with her work the moment she holds brush on your face, so swift and light. I couldn't believe the end result. my skin looked literally flawless. she weaves magic with those brushes. I couldn't stop looking at myself let alone all the compliments I was showered with that day. i would highly recommend her to any bride from and around mangalore.

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