Rana is AMAZING!!! If I could relive my wedding day a billion times, I would book her every. single. time. Starting from the very beginning, she was responsive, so kind and radiated a genuine excitement that made me feel like I was talking to a... friend, not just a stranger over email! I booked her and we scheduled a possible makeup/hair trial date that I ended up having to change TWICE and she was so flexible and understanding every time. She always reassured me and reminded me not to worry.
When I met her for my trial, it was confirmed I was in the best hands!! She was so easy to talk to, laugh with, and encouraged me to give her honest feedback. I really struggle with speaking my honest opinion and telling people what I want, but she made me feel completely comfortable in doing so.
On the wedding day, she arrived early (as she did for the trial) and started on my girls! I had 5 bridesmaids, my mom and my cousin. My mom is pretty picky whenever she gets things done but she LOVED Rana!! She raves about her to this day! All of my girls loved her, they all picked out different looks for themselves and Rana absolutely nailed every single look! Originally, I had somebody wanting to get her hair done but there was a miscommunication and I was told the day of (about an hour before!) that she actually didn't want her hair done - I told Rana and she encouraged me to invite anybody I wanted to take her place! I appreciated this and got to invite my cousin who is like a sister to me to come get ready with us girls! Early in the morning, I also had a girl running late to her time and Rana still kept everybody on track. Rana truly rolls with the punches and knows how to keep a day moving - this is SO important on your wedding day.
During the wedding day, there was some stress about decor and who was going to go purchase some things we forgot to bring and Rana literally texted her husband and he saved the day!! She encouraged me all morning to delegate to other vendors and reminded me that people were there to help.
I also need to mention the conditions in which Rana was working in - the room at the resort I was placed in ended up having AC issues so it was like a solid 74 in the room we were all in. And as the day went on, more and more people were in the room and we were SWEATIN.
My hair and makeup stayed intact throughout the entire day and night, through sweat, dancing and many happy tears. Rana gave me a touch-up kit and I didn't even need it besides some extra lip color at the very end of the night (seriously like 12 hours later!).
Rana truly made my bridal hair and makeup dreams come true and I would recommend her to everybody - not only for her skill in her art, but also for the energy she brings to your day. She is your hair and makeup artist, but she is also going to be your planner, trusted friend, encourager and problem solver.