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Delhi makeup artist earns ₹4.5 lakh in a single week from bookings

A Delhi-based makeup artist named Momina earned ₹4.5 lakh in one week through bridal and party makeup bookings, according to livemint.com.

A Delhi-based makeup artist named Momina earned ₹4.5 lakh in one week through bridal and party makeup bookings, according to livemint.com. Her week included multiple high-value assignments, with individual bookings ranging from ₹37,500 to ₹2.2 lakh. This income figure was shared in a detailed Instagram video where she broke down her earnings from seven days of work.

Momina's week began with a ₹63,000 booking involving three different makeup looks, followed by a ₹73,000 wedding makeup assignment. She then completed a bridal booking in Kasoli for ₹55,000. After returning to Delhi, she worked on several looks for another client and provided party makeup services for the client’s family, which brought in ₹2.2 lakh. She concluded the week with a ₹37,500 bridal makeup appointment, totaling ₹4.5 lakh in earnings.

The earnings highlight the potential in the makeup and beauty services sector, especially in wedding and party segments where clients are willing to pay premium prices. Momina emphasized that her income was the result of years of hard work rather than overnight success, underscoring the importance of experience and reputation in this market. Such figures demonstrate the growing demand and monetization opportunities for specialized makeup artists in India.

Momina shared her earnings and work details on Instagram, where she also noted the years of hustle behind her success. Her disclosure has attracted significant attention online, illustrating the financial possibilities for skilled professionals in the beauty industry. The video and earnings breakdown were published on livemint.com on October 5.

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