MAYESHA ASMITA REFLECTS ON HER MAKEUP JOURNEY SO FAR.
What ignited your passion for makeup? Can you walk us through your journey?
It wasn’t all that simple. I used to be an overweight teen with terrible acne, which made me feel really insecure. I became engaged with makeup because it was my escape. I would often get bullied in school, which pushed me further to discover my love of makeup. Today I am proud of the fact I made a career out of it.
OUR SERVICES RANGE FROM HAIR COLOUR, MAKEUP SERVICES, DIFFERENT LUXURIOUS FACIALS, MANICURES AND PEDICURES. WE OFFER INSTA BROW SERVICE AND RECENTLY WE INTRODUCED LASH, NAIL AND HAIR EXTENSION SERVICES. WE ARE A ONE-STOP SOLUTION TO ALL YOUR BEAUTY NEEDS.
After graduating from school I moved to the UK to do my undergraduate in International Business. I opened my page – Glam By Asmita on Instagram and started making makeup videos, posting them online on my favourite girl groups on Facebook where I got a lot of appreciation and support. That’s when I convinced my parents to let me join a makeup school. Along with my studies, I joined a world-famous makeup school where I attended master classes by Tom Ford, Dior, Charlotte Tilbury, and Mac, among others. Along with graduating with a first-class undergraduate degree, I received merit in makeup artistry courses. During my holidays I would often join different courses to learn about brows, lashes, and nails.
After coming back to Bangladesh I opened up a small home studio where I would take bridal bookings on an appointment basis. After 6 months I decided to open up Glam By Asmita beauty salon in Gulshan-1. I went from a 100 sqft home studio to a 900 sqft salon at the heart of Dhaka City. In less than 6 months since I started, I expandED once again and opened our new approximately 3500 sft salon in Gulshan 2. We are blessed with an overwhelming response, and are always overbooked for services and are receiving an amazing response. Glam By Asmita is a dream come true for a girl who took a step against all odds and made a dream into reality.
What prompted you to introduce Glam By Asmita? What sets it apart from others in the industry?
Glam By Asmita is not only about makeup but a lot more. During one of my vacations in Bangladesh, I decided to colour my hair and get a few other services done. They ruined my hair and I was very disappointed. I saw a gap in the market and I saw real potential in this sector. I received training in the UK keeping in mind my goal of opening a salon. After seeing the amazing response from our first branch we decided to open a new branch in Gulshan 2. The staff are trained by me and have also received international training from different institutes so that they can provide top-quality services.
Our services range from hair colour, makeup services, different luxurious facials, manicures and pedicures. We offer INSTA BROW service and recently we introduced lash, nail and hair extension services. We are a one-stop solution to all your beauty needs. I would say we are different because we care. Glam By Asmita is not just a business. We listen to our clients and are constantly trying to learn and adapt to new changes in the market.
How would you describe your signature bridal look?
A timeless makeup look. Fully airbrushed glass skin with a glossy base that makes your skin glow and looks fresh the entire event, the eyes would be simple but blown out with plenty of finely mixed glitter that sparkles, a beautiful wing liner to complement the eye shape and a pretty pair of lashes from GBA Cosmetics. I love blushy cheeks and very simple contour. I would say it’s not about looking like somebody else but about looking like yourself and enhancing your features.
What is the one piece of advice you would like everyone to remember regarding their beauty regime?
Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and don’t forget your sunscreen.
Glam By Asmita
Address: Gulshan-2, Road-84, House-4/A,
4th Floor, Dhaka 1212
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Photograph: Nasir Hossain