Plaid Magazine Photo Shoot – Editorial Hair & Makeup Artist

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry was asked to join the team for a Plaid Magazine Photo-Shoot.  The inspiration behind the shoot was the 60’s with a modern twist – and a peach color trend.  We had a full day shoot, with creative looks, stay tuned for the published images.  The fabulous Victoria Team included:

Jennifer Dickinson – Fashion Photographer

Seungmin Yoo – Hairstylist

Sharon Rai – Makeup

Vincent Lee – Fashion Styling

Below was our Inspirational Look:

Below is an image from the Set:

Lizy talks about her Experience with Sharon Rai

“When I heard I was working with Sharon Rai Hair and Makeup Artistry, I immediately went through her website looking at her pictures of the amazing looks she created for women.  The complete transformation of their most important days demonstrated not only her talent, but the care she gave to each client, ensuring that the personal touch she gave was above what any woman could expect.

 

My entire life I have looked the same. Parted my hair the same way, put on the same type of makeup, looked the same in every picture that I dressed up in.  When Sharon Rai took me into her studio and into her care, she transformed me into a woman I didn’t recognize!  I never knew that I could look so radiant and beautiful, in ways I never expected or thought of.  Her fresh approach to her styling my hair and the AMAZING job of my makeup gave me a brand new look, surprised not only myself and my husband, but my family, loved ones and friends.

 

The entire afternoon was about being pampered.  We enjoyed the lovely selection of fine appetizers and refreshments in the comfort of her studio.  As I had chosen her to stylize both myself and my husband for our photo shoot, I didn’t have to worry about a single thing.  It was a stress free afternoon, relaxing in her good company, trusting that she was doing a far better job than I could ever hope to do.  My husband and I enjoyed our afternoon without worrying about a time schedule, trying to fit in lunch, worrying about if my makeup was done right or if my hair was out of control or flattering.  I’d choose Sharon Rai for every special day!

 

When considering a styling team for your big day, or any day that you deserve to be taken care of, please consider Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry. Her stellar talent for transformation is met with her kind hospitality, enjoyable company and dedication to creating the perfect look for you on that day.  Don’t forget that a special day can be more than a wedding, graduation or other major event!

 

Thanks for making me look so amazing ♥”

 

Lizy Gipson

Couples Makeover

“My wedding hair and makeup was exactly what I wanted” – The Royal Victoria Yacht Club Bride

“My wedding was Magical, it was everything we had wanted and more… Everything came together so nicely, My bridal party and I really enjoyed getting ready with the SR Team in the morning.  We had them come on-location, it made it that much more exciting and memorable, it was really a stress-free day.  My bridesmaids and I even had a chance to have a margarita each that morning cause we were all soo relaxed.  I could never imagine having to get ready on our own, that would just have been a mess of grumpy girls not happy with their hair or rushing out the door with just lipstick on our lips.

Your team was great!  Having an artist follow us between the ceremony and reception, was really worth it, we all looked great in our pictures, and timing wise it would have been impossible to fit in touchups and doing photos in such a small window of time.  I really loved all the girls looks, they all looked very classic.  My hair and makeup was exactly what I wanted, thanks to you and our wedding day preview, and the fact that I got to see how I was going to look like in person and in camera, thank you for letting me evolve the look right before the wedding.  My hair stayed in perfectly, all day, and all night, until around midnight (but I think me being a dancing fool had alot to do with the little pieces coming out).  I was really pleased with Sharon and her team and will recommend them to my friends, I will also probably see Sharon again, for another milestone in my life!”

Joy Beuzlin
Wedding Location:  The Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Fun Victoria, BC Wedding at the Inn at Laurel Point

Sabrina, an August SR Bride, just blogged by her wedding photographer, Karen McNeil.

View the beautiful images, as the couple eat ice cream, take a boat ride, and have some fun!

“Sharon not only worked efficiently, but she made us feel relaxed and pampered” || Port Alberni Wedding

I first met Sharon a year before my wedding, and was instantly drawn to her warm, friendly personality.  I visited her again the morning of my Engagement Photo session, where Sharon not only did my makeup, but my hair as well.  I was so excited to have her professional expertise to make me look my best for my engagement photos.  A few months later, I had a trial session for my bridal makeup where we finalized the “look” for my wedding day, and it wasn’t long before that the big day arrived.  Sharon travelled from Victoria to my parents’ home on Sproat Lake, just outside of Port Alberni, where she did the makeup for me, my mother and my six bridesmaids.  Sharon’s expertise and skill was clearly evident.  She not only worked efficiently, but she made us feel relaxed and pampered.  Not only did we look absolutely gorgeous when she was done, but our makeup still looked fresh and fabulous at 10:00 p.m. that same evening!  My advice for those thinking of hiring Sharon Rai – she is an amazing makeup artist and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs professional makeup for a special occasion.   

Lisa Arbanas – Parksville, BC
Wedding Location:  Port Alberni, BC

BC Hydro “the Energy fix’ High Definition Makeup Application for Television

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry was part of BC Hydro’s ‘The Energy Fix’ web-series, produced by On Demand Productions.  The Fernwood Inn in Victoria BC, was the lucky winner, for the $35 000 Energy Efficiency Makeover!

We were on site with the host & actors, styling hair & makeup, with high definition makeup application.  It was a great experience watching the business transformation as it happened, with the crew, cameras, and the staff at the Fernwood Inn!

Stay tuned to the blog, for the on-line web-series of ‘The Energy Fix’ makeover!

WildPlay Element Park – Unleash It Commercial Campaign

Watch the behind the scenes video from the “Unleash It” commercial campaign for WildPlay Element Parks, taking place in Victoria & Nanaimo, BC.

Vancouver Bride, married at the Laurel Point in Victoria BC

The Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry Team had the pleasure of working with Sabrina and her bridal party.  We arrived on-location to stylize the party in their suite at the Inn at Laurel Point, where the wedding was taking place!

Sabrina was a very easy going bride, and her family & friends were great to work with.  We created a half up, half down hairstyle, with her beautiful thick dark hair.  With makeup we went with a bold lip, defined liner, and kept everything natural & flawless.

It was great running into Sabrina’s Wedding Photographer, Karen McNeil & Courtney Clarke, always a pleasure working with local talent!

Congratulations Sabrina & Scott, wishing you all the best!

Editorial Hairstylist || On-location Makeup Artist || Victoria, BC Makeup

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry collaborated with Fashion for Learning, Penguin Design Photography & Blush Bridal Boutique for a editorial bridal photo shoot, in Victoria BC.  Beautiful models, Kaitlin & Koh arrived in-studio for their editorial style hair & makeup, with volumized up-do’s & defined brows, lips & contours.  View images from the photo shoot.

It only gets better with age…. Anniversary On-location Hair & Makeup Artist

Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry collaborated with Jesse Holland Photography & Rook + Rose Floral Design Boutique for Les & Esme’s 55th anniversary.  A beautiful couple, full of live, love and happiness after 55 years of marriage!  As the couple says ‘It only gets better with age…’.  Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup Artistry arrived on-location to the Alexander Mackie Retirement Community in the Westshore.  Esme’s hair & makeup was kept soft and natural, perfecting her skin and defining her eyes.  View images from their anniversary picnic, which were published by Style Me Pretty.