• About Archana
  • Started Make-up Artistry 2016
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ARCHANA MOHAN - PROFESSIONAL, FREELANCE BRIDAL MAKE-UP ARTIST IN KOCHI

Archana Mohan is a professional,  freelance bridal make-up artist based in Kochi, Kerala, India. Make-up is THE biggest passion in her life, and she calls herself lucky enough to do what she loves most for a living. She ventured into the world of make-up as a professional in 2016, and has worked with 100+ brides during the past three years. Her long list of extremely satisfied brides speaks volumes about the quality of her work.

 

A B.Tech Graduate from one of the top engineering colleges in Kerala, Archana’s passion for make-up started as a teenager. Even as she began her career has an Engineer with a leading Multinational Company in Technopark, Trivandrum, after completing her B.Tech, Archana yearned to follow her true calling… to become a make-up artist.

 

The dream became true – when she finally decided to say good bye to her day job to devote all her time to follow her dreams. She spent several months during the next few months pursuing a melange of courses – both online and offline, on the different aspects of make-up. She went on to acquire international certifications in Air Brush make-up, and hairstyling, in the mean time. All her efforts paid off, and today she is one among the most sought-after make-up artists in Kochi, and in Kerala! While she is not making brides beautiful, she enjoys spending time with her husband – Hari, and their cat-babies – Ikru, and Boo.

Despite having received quite a few job offers from big names in media, and in the film industry, Archana prefers to be a Bridal Make-up Artist. She loves dressing up brides, and making them look their best for the most special day of their lives. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to dress up brides for several occasions including marriages, engagement parties, sangeets, photoshoots and more.

 

Archana’s motto is to provide make-up of the best quality, for everyone. She goes into great lengths to ensure that the products she uses are the best. The brands she uses for her client include MAC, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Morphe, Urban Decay, Huda Beauty, Kiko Milano, NYX Professional Cosmetics, ColourPop cosmetics, Temptu Pro Airbrush, and more. She travels to the United States and  Europe every year to purchase and restock these products, so as to ensure the quality of these products.

 

Natural Make-up is one of Archana’s specialities. Archana also offers the unique offering of custom make-up packages – wherein she works with brides to bring out the look of their dreams on the most special days of their lives. She considers herself lucky, and humbled, to have received applauds from all of her brides that she has worked with!

Sangeetha, Trivandrum

She did the makeup for my wedding eve. I wanted a natural look and that’s exactly what I got..!
The best part I like about Archana is that she’s very friendly and encourages you to discuss how you want your look to be. Overall very happy with the services..

 

Nimisha Ravindran, Kochi

Thankyou so much for making me feel like a beautiful bride on our wedding day

Smina Menon, Mumbai

Extremely Passionate and Dedicated towards her profession. She knew exactly how to deal with my sensitive skin. Thank you Archana for making me look Good on my D-day. I met you as a professional and we ended up being friends. Way to go girl ! Keep up the good work

Maneesha, Kochi

Archana brings out the best of you. She is a pro in bridal makeup. Friendly, considerate and open to suggestions (though you will rarely need to suggest anything with her around). Another thing is she is swift with her brush. The best part is she will not make it hectic for you. I think the most relaxed part of my wedding day was the make-up session with her.

Roma Singh, Singapore

My experience with Archana was nothing less than perfect. Given that it was my first trip to Kochi and that I have sensitive blemish prone skin, I was very selective and did extensive research on who could help me with my make up and hair for a photoshoot that I was going to have. So glad that I found Archana. She is extremely skilled in her craft and made me look my best for a very special shoot. And beyond her amazing skills and how in sync she was with what I wanted, she was such a darling and helped me with all my queries on where I could get my first keralan kasavu saree, my jewellery etc and she was extremely accomodating and just so easy to talk to. I would highly recommend Archana for anyone that wants to look their best. Really hope we meet again!

Ashley Mathew, Kerala

I chose Archana to be my makeup artist for my big day. We were able to build a good rapport between us ever since I contacted her first. She was very professional and pleasant and focuses on every little detail on what the client wants. She exactly understood what I want and did a beautiful job on me on wedding day. The best thing I liked about her work is she makes you look very real and natural and ofcourse beautiful.☺️☺️ Thank you so much for making me look my best.

Sameena, Bangalore

Thank you so much Archana chechi for making me look beautiful on my lockdown wedding.
It was an amazing experience working with her from the day we met personally discussing the look. She makes a note of very single thing you mention.Is very flexible as well .She is extremely professional and there is a lot of clarity in the communication regarding every aspect .She is extremely organized.
I wanted a subtle look and she executed it exactly how I wanted it. Many people complimented on the eye makeup.
She is available all the time you want to reach her. It was beautiful journey sharing ideas and during the process we also became good friends.
Once again thank you for making it in such a crises and making me look gorgeous on my special day!!!!!!
Lots of Love
Sameena

Shaima Abdul Vahab , Kochi

Let me put it on record that shoosing Archana Mohan as the MUA for my wedding reception was the best decision I made regarding my wedding. The comments and compliments that I received that day and the joy I felt seeing my final look is all because of the magic in her brushes. She is an amazing person to work with who values your suggestions like no other. Thank you so much dearest for making me look just how I wanted. My family is still going on and on about your work. You are an absolute gem of a person! Stay this talented fairy godmother who makes beautiful brides for a long long time

Krishna , Guruvayoor

Thank you so much Archana chechii.. for making me look the best on my big day…. everything was just perfect…. thank you so much…lots of love �

Pooja, Ambalapuzha

Thank you Chechi for bringing out the pretty girl in me on my special day.. I admire your perfection and talent. thank you for being patient and for keeping me calm all throughout.. Love you so much..

Cibi, Kottayam

I highly recommend Archana! I chose her for my sis in laws engagement . My sis in law felt so beautiful on her engagement day thanks to Archana and her Partner.

Shradha, Kochi

No words for archana. Her work was above excellent n fantastic. Really loved it.

Anagha, Kochi

My big day was made even more beautiful by this pretty lady artist. Thanks a lot dear. U r just awesome.

 

Krishna, Kalady

The make up which archana chechi does in a way v like..she combines her aspects with our and blend them together to next level..I am totally impressed by the presence while doing the make up and the type of commitment she puts towards it..love you chechi..keep going..

Leah Kurian, Palakkad

Thank you so much chechi for making me pretty & confident on my big day… u r such a sweetheart!

Fedora Eugénie Alvin Bonjour, Malaysia

Archana did an outdoor photoshoot makeup for me, simple and natural. For the first time my fiancé loved the makeup on me. No complaints at all. Keep up the good work love

Archana Ashok , Kozhikode

I jzt wantd to say a massive thank u to Archana Chechi , you wr truly amazing nd made me nd ma sis look truly beautiful for ma spl day. I also felt like you wr one of ma sisters. U r such an amazing human being also thanks a lot nd love u so much for making ma dream comes true

Leah Thomas, Adoor

Archana had done my makeup on my Engagement day .She understood exactly what I wanted and she was able to figure out what I would be comfortable in. Conveying what I wanted and making me feel comfortable in my skin was a piece of cake for her. My wavy and stubborn hair was put in messy curls and that really complimented my look. My makeup was on point and wasn’t cakey even after all of the outdoor shoot and endless smiles and tears. She has a good eye and her creativity just made be even more beautiful . I am really proud of how far along she has come .

Gayathri Gopalan, Designer G’s Ensemble, Kochi

Archana is a phenomenal makeup artist. She is very professional and knowledgeable with cosmetics. She loves her job and I love her enthusiasm  I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who is seeking a professional for any occasion. Thank you so much Archana for making my models look really really pretty !

Muhsina, Kochi

Very Happy with the results!

Rajee, Changanassery

Being a dark skinned girl… and belonging to a traditional middle class family.. I was so tensed about my bridal makeup … But Chinnuchechi u really helped me to showcase the beauty inside me through ur skills.. u made me calm and gave me confidence to face the big crowd on my wedding. Everybody gave really good feedbacks .. Thank u so much chechi for making my day more beautifu

Jerry, Kolenchery

archana made me look like a doll… she did a great job with my make up just like d way I wanted it… and she was super sweet and wanted to know my opinions or any hick ups I was facing… it was really fun working with her.. I would definitely recommend her

Maneesha Suresh, Bengaluru

Archana brings out the best of you. She is a pro in bridal makeup. Friendly, considerate and open to suggestions (though you will rarely need to suggest anything with her around). Another thing is she is swift with her brush. The best part is she will not make it hectic for you. I think the most relaxed part of my wedding day was the make-up session with her.

Anjana Krishnan Mishra, Vaikom

Archana is a makeover artist whom you can trust blindly as she is too good in her skills, people with her level of skills are very hard to find.
Most important part of her work is – Her confidence, belief and ready for any last moment changes in the plan which are inevitable in any marriage.
And seeing yourself in the reflection , and satisfied of being the way you wanted to present yourself makes every efforts worth, you helped me to get there!
Thank you so much. Kudos to her, Great work buddy !! Keep it up

Malavika, Trivandrum

Archana did a party makeup for me and I must say she has done a wonderful job. She is highly talented and completely dedicated to bring the best of you on your special day. You are awesome.

Chandini Chandran IAS , Angamaly

Archana did bridal make up for me on my wedding day. I think she was the best choice I could have made to do it. Not only did she make me look fabulous with her Mac make up, but was kind enough to accommodate all my suggestions. I wanted a natural looking make up and that’s exactly what I got. I got many compliments for the same, all thanks to her. She is very customer friendly and has a brilliant make up case for better lighting during make up.

Thank you Archana

Adv. Arya Vivek , Trivandrum

Archanaaaaaa.. Thank you soooooo much for making me feel like a royal princess. The make up was above and beyond all my expectations. You did an amazing job. I had lotta fun, i tell you. Such a sweetheart to work with. Very passionate and talented make up artist <3

 

Adv. Lakshmi

Choosing Archana chechi for my bridal makeup was one of the best things. She knows exactly what would look good on you. I would without a doubt recommend her to all the brides out there. Thank you soo much Chechi!

Chinchu, Muvattupuzha

Hii Chechi,Thank u so much for the wonderful makeover on ma big day. You make me so comfortable with your jovial attitude and I am 100% satisfied I would recommend Archana Chechi to any and every bride looking for a make up artist on your day.

Lekshmy, Trivandrum

A big thank you for making me look pretty – both for my engagement, and for my reception. Keep up the hard work and your dedication!

 

Megha Mahipalan Puthuvakkat, Mala Thrissur

Thank youuuu so much chechii… for making my Big day beautiful.  You did a great job for both my wedding and reception. Thank you for hearing me and for all the patience you had with me . Love you loads!!!

Rohini Sreekumar, Kochi

Extremely professional, Archana knows exactly what works for you and what doesn’t. She makes sure you are comfortable, happy , smiling and get the exact look you want!!!
She is not just the best make up artist I have worked with ,but has also become a good friend of mine!
I worked with her first for my engagement and honestly I got so many compliments about my make up, hair and saree draping that I honestly had no second choices for my wedding and booked her well in advance!!!
And trust me she did not disappoint one single bit!! The wedding look was everything I wanted it to be!!
She is extremely accommodative of the kind of look we want and that mixed with her expertise, I assure you that you will look nothing less than your dream

OUR MOTTO

You Are Beautiful

“I am a dark/wheatish skinned person. If you live in India, you would know how dark skinned people (especially women) are considered as bad omen. I grew up hearing people mocking me about the colour of my skin. I have heard from people around me about how nobody would marry me because I’m dark skinned. More than a decade later, the scars of these wounds still hurt – at times. And, that’s one of the reasons why I decided to choose this profession. For me, make-up is not a method to ‘white-wash’ a dark person! It is a method to bring out the inner beauty of a person. My life experiences made me understand the truth that every person is beautiful. And that is what I do – when I dress you up on your big day. I know for a fact that – you are beautiful. And I bring out the beauty in you.”  – Archana Mohan

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