Zorain Khaleeli

“Zorain Khaleeli is an internationally trained makeup artist and trainer, having over 20 years of experience in the industry, catering to celebrities, fashion, film and brides. Her specialisations lie in bridal makeup, hairstyling, nail art, hair refixing, and lash extensions.

Right from the age of 15, Zorain Khaleeli has been in love with the art of makeup and has ever since pursued this passion. Her journey into the fascinating world of makeup began in her home town Bengaluru (then Bangalore), with the focus on brides and photo shoots.

This journey carried on after her marriage, which took her to Oman, which introduced her to the Arabic style of facial make up and hair, helping create her signature Indo Arab style of makeup.

After her return to Bangalore, Zorain joined MAC in early 1997, which was their first flagship store in Bangalore. Soon her collaboration with MAC spread to the entire south India, and then to Dubai, culminating with her heading MAC Cosmetics’ Training in India and international markets for over a decade.

Working at the MAC counter everyday was one of her most beautiful memories of learning to adapt the makeup art to each person. According to her, “There was no better school for me than that.””