About Elle Zahra
Over 10 years experience
About Elle Zahra
Elle Zahra’s unique viewpoints and inspirations can be seen in her work. She is known for creating looks that convey sensuality.
She studied beauty therapy from the Europe’s best institute London school of beauty & makeup and carried out advanced training in bridal hair and makeup.
When it comes to beauty and makeup, it is not always easy to work with the diverse range of skin tones and colours, which exist in various ethnic communities. That’s where Elle steps into the picture. She is a prominent Bridal makeup artist known for her amazing work in all cultures.
The countless Brides Elle has prepared on their special day, not only loved their look, but have had the confidence to refer her to their close friends and family.
Elle knows what it takes to achieve that special look, for the most important day of your life. She stays on top of the fashion, style and beauty trends by continuing to work as a makeup artist and attending all the major Fashion and Beauty events.
Elle’s style is fashionable, sophisticated and yet approachable.
Originally my professional background is in IT but at one point in my life, I was going through a rough patch and needed something to distract myself.
From a young age, I was very artistic and loved arts and crafts, so I started looking for an interior designing course. Well… call it destiny but only course available at the time was a beauty therapy course, so I rolled in.
My teachers thought I was natural and they always encouraged me to take it further than just a hobby.
I took their advice and started working part-time as a freelance beauty therapist. During that time, I also took part in fashion shows, mostly unpaid, just to gain experience.
For almost a year I worked freelance but then my clients encouraged me to have a permanent base, so I took a leap of faith and I opened my first salon in Epsom, and never looked back.
Salon was a success from the beginning, so I become a full-time beauty therapist and within 4 years after that, I opened my second salon in West Wickham.
I am still writing my story and adding chapters to it with every project, every client and every event I take part in, and so far, my work has been showcased in the magazines like Asiana and Vogue. I was the official beauty artist of London fashion week in September 2018 and I am looking forward to better and bigger ventures in the future.
Elle at work