Farah QUADRI

Farah Quadri’s journey into makeup artistry began far from the traditional path. Raised in India in a family of doctors, she discovered at a young age that her passion leaned toward creativity rather than medicine. Instead of playing with dolls, she became fascinated with colors, nature, and artistic expression, often studying the shades of flowers and leaves and recreating them through painting. After marriage and motherhood, Farah decided to pursue something independently for herself and recognized how many women around her admired makeup but lacked the confidence or guidance to learn it. Determined to turn her passion into a profession, she enrolled in the International Academy of Makeup and began building her career from the ground up, despite having few connections and little support when she first started in the industry.
Over the past seventeen years, Farah has established herself as a respected state-certified international makeup artist known for her versatility, artistry, and ability to connect with clients from all backgrounds. Based in the Chicago area, she has worked with more than a thousand brides and has created looks for runway shows, red carpet appearances, television productions, editorial shoots, actors, models, and fashion campaigns. Her work spans all ethnicities and styles, reflecting her belief that makeup should enhance individuality and confidence rather than create a mask. Farah was recognized as one of the first hijabi Muslim makeup artists in Chicago to walk the pre-Oscars red carpet and receive an invitation to the Oscars, and in 2017 she earned a nomination for Best Makeup Artist of the Year through a designer collaboration. Despite these accomplishments, she continues to challenge herself creatively and remains committed to evolving within the industry.
Education and mentorship have become central parts of Farah’s career and personal mission. Inspired by one of her own instructors during makeup school, she dreamed of one day teaching future artists herself. That vision became reality when she was invited to join London Eyes as an instructor, teaching Bollywood makeup, Indian bridal artistry, runway techniques, and professional application skills at locations in Rosemont and Oak Brook. Following the pandemic, she continued teaching independently from her home studio, offering affordable classes designed to help women build confidence through makeup. For Farah, the true reward of her work is not recognition or financial success, but the emotional transformation she witnesses in her clients. Seeing women feel empowered, confident, and beautiful after sitting in her chair remains the driving force behind both her artistry and her dedication to inspiring others.

• Professional Makeup Academy Graduate (2009)
• State-Certified Makeup Artist

• Makeup Academy (graduated 2009)

• First Hijabi Muslim Makeup Artist Recognized in Chicago
• Pre-Oscars Red Carpet Nominee and Attendee
• Invited to the Oscars
• Nominated as Best Makeup Artist of the Year (2017)

• Indian Federal Association (participant
• Not official member)

• Breast Cancer Awareness Shows
• Children's Charity Shows
• Fashion Shows for Charitable Causes