Makeup by Seema


Beauty services

Prices start at $125 per person

Number of beauticians: 4

Styles: Classic

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About Makeup by Seema

Makeup by Seema

Owner

Seema is a professional makeup artist with over 20 years of experience & provides on-site makeup services for your special day based out of Chesterfield, VA. She specializes in bridal makeup services for brides, bridal parties, moms, wedding guests, engagement shoots & special events! She is an exceptionally passionate makeup artist who works with each one of her brides to create a makeup look by enhancing their features. Seema specializes in designing custom wedding looks that reflect each client's style & personality. Her attention & perfection to detail will make you look & feel beautiful & flawless on your most special day!

I am a professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician with over 20 years of experience specializing in bridal makeup. My creative passion is the beauty industry and being able to make my clients feel and look beautiful. I always go above & beyond to create the perfect bridal makeup look so you feel incredible on your special day. Seeing my bride's face light up when she first glances into the mirror, admiring her and feeling beautiful, is the most rewarding feeling to me as a makeup artist. My mission always is to make your wedding day the most magical and memorable experience!

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Services

Service categories

  • Makeup

Services & specialties

  • Available for touch-ups (hourly)
  • Children’s services
  • Multi-day events
  • Pre-wedding beauty prep
  • Full spectrum skin tone matching
  • Hypoallergenic makeup
  • Makeup trials
  • Natural makeup (complexion only)

Specialty styles

  • Classic
  • Dramatic
  • Glamorous
  • Natural
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Yes, I do. I will work with you at your trial to create the perfect look for you for your big day. Its highly recommended to schedule a bridal preview so we have the opportunity to meet and know each other and work out all the makeup details. Your bridal trial features a thorough consultation regarding your skin and vision of your wedding day makeup to determine the best look for yourself.
Yes, a non-refundable deposit with a signed contract is required to secure your wedding date. Your Wedding date is not booked until deposit is received. Deposit amount is applied towards your final payment of wedding day makeup.
Lashes are included in the of all my adult makeup applications as an option (except for Jr. bridesmaids and flower girls).
Makeup trials are done at my studio in Chesterfield, VA. However, on the wedding morning, I will travel to you so you can sit back, relax & enjoy your wedding makeup experience.

Preferred vendors of Makeup by Seema

Photographer
Melissa Diane Photography

Reviews

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    Audrey

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 3, 2026

    Amazing at her craft!

    I cannot recommend Seema enough! She did an absolutely beautiful job on my wedding makeup. Every single bridesmaid looked stunning, and she enhanced everyone’s natural features while making each look unique and personalized. We all felt so confident and beautiful. She was punctual, professional, and incredibly organized, which made the entire morning feel calm and stress-free. She handled the day’s schedule with so much grace and kindness, even amidst all the wedding-day chaos. Her talent, attention to detail, and warm personality made the experience such a pleasant one. If you’re looking for a makeup artist who is not only exceptionally skilled but also a joy to work with, she is the one. Thank you for helping make our wedding day so perfect!

    Seema SikkaAug 3, 2026

    Audrey, thank you so much for your beautiful review! It was such an honor to be a part of your wedding day. You and your bridal party were absolutely wonderful to work with, and I am so happy everyone felt beautiful and confident. Your kind words truly mean so much to me. Thank you for trusting me with such a special day. Wishing you and your husband a lifetime of love, happiness, and beautiful memories together! I look forward to glamming you again in the future for any special Occassion!

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    Sarah B.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jul 23, 2026

    Book Seema!

    If you're getting married and still need a makeup artist, book Seema now. Best decision I made for my wedding day, hands down. I went into it seriously anxious about my face that had recently broken out a lot, and somehow she made it a total non-issue. Full coverage, zero cakey-ness, and it held up through the entire night of crying, laughing, and kissing. You'd genuinely have to really zoom into a photo to know I have skin texture at all. But what really stuck with me was how she made me feel. Seema had this calm, warm energy that put me completely at ease — she's so easy to talk to and honestly just a joy to be around. At one point when the wedding-day overwhelm hit me, she was the one who helped me relax and realize everything was going to be okay. My makeup was gorgeous too — my blue eyes were popping in every single picture. Seema is such a talented artist and genuinely great person. 10/10, would hire again!

    Seema SikkaAug 3, 2026

    Thank you Sarah for your incredibly kind words! It truly means so much to me that you trusted me to be a part of such a special day. I am so happy you felt beautiful, confident, and most importantly, at ease. It was such a pleasure spending the morning with you. Wishing you and your husband a lifetime of love and happiness. Thank you again for this amazing review! Looking forward to glam you again in the near future for any special events ❤️

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    Beth C.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jun 16, 2026

    Amazing!!

    Seema was incredible to work with for my April wedding!! She is so sweet and kind... and SO talented! I felt absolutely beautiful on the day of, having the perfect balance of feeling glam but still looking like myself. I cannot recommend her enough!!

    Seema SikkaAug 3, 2026

    Beth, thank you so much for your kind words and a wonderful review! It was such a joy being a part of your wedding day. I am so happy you felt beautiful and that we achieved the perfect balance of soft glam while still feeling like yourself—that’s always my goal! Wishing you and your husband a lifetime of love & happiness! I look forward to working with you again in the near future for any special events! xoxo, Seema

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    Kara A.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jan 5, 2026

    Book with Seema!

    I have nothing but good things to say about Seema as both a person and a makeup artist. As a woman of color and someone who rarely wears makeup, I was really anxious about booking a makeup artist for my wedding. From our first conversation to the bridal trial and then the wedding day, Seema was responsive, warm, transparent, flexible, and detail-oriented. She is a true artist who made everyone (bridesmaids, my mom, and my mother-in-law) look beautiful while highlighting each person's unique features. Seema has a calming presence and went above and beyond (even helping us to get dressed in our Indian outfits and providing me with a touch-up kit for later). She cares deeply about her clients and takes time to understand your unique skin type and desired look. For example, I tend to sweat a lot and was concerned about my makeup running and/or looking shiny. To my pleasant surprise, my makeup stayed put and looked fresh throughout the night without feeling heavy or cakey. Book with Seema today. I promise that you won't regret it!

    Seema SikkaAug 3, 2026

    Thank you so much Kara for your incredibly kind and thoughtful words. It truly means the world to me that you trusted me with such an important day in your life. Working with you and your family was an absolute joy, and I am so honored to have been a part of your wedding day! I am so happy that I was able to create a makeup look that you always envisioned for your special day. You looked absolutely GORGEOUS✨ Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and beautiful moments🩷 I look forward to glamming you in the future for any special events🫶 xoxo, Seema

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    Kailey B.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Dec 19, 2025

    BEST MUA EVER!!!

    Seema was absolutely phenomena!!! We clicked instantly! She was/is very kind, professional and comforting. She made sure I loved every little detail and if I wanted to tweak something small she was all for it with such a positive attitude! It was so nice to have not only such a great makeup artist but a friend during the stressful times of wedding planning. The bridesmaids and Moms also loved their makeup and kept raving about how sweet and personal she was. Even my photographer commented late during the reception about how my makeup still looked as incredible as when it was first applied. True artistry, I couldn't recommend Seema enough!!

    Seema SikkaAug 3, 2026

    Thank you so much Kailey for these incredibly kind words. I loved glamming you, your bridesmaids and the moms and hearing that your makeup lasted the entire day makes me so happy! You were an absolute joy to work with and I am so happy that you had such an amazing experience from the beginning. You looked absolutely beautiful and I love the sneak peaks of your wedding photos. Looking forward to working with you again in the future for any special events:) Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness! xoxo, Seema