Barbie Patel
Founder, Master Educator
& Artist
My name is Barbie Patel, and I am the founder of Cinderella Bridez, a professional makeup and hair agency established 17 years ago. My love for beauty began in junior high school when I discovered red lipstick. Despite my passion for beauty and fashion, I initially followed the traditional Indian values of pursuing a professional education.
While preparing for my wedding, I faced difficulties finding a makeup artist who could match my skin tone. After several disappointing trials, I decided to do my own makeup with the help of a friend, and hired a hairdresser who unfortunately arrived late, delaying my photoshoot. This experience highlighted the lack of professionalism in the beauty industry, particularly for South Asian weddings. Realizing this gap, I started helping friends with their makeup, which eventually led to the creation of Cinderella Bridez, a company dedicated to catering to South Asian brides and weddings.
Since then, my team and I have traveled globally to destinations like Italy, Spain, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and across the United States, providing exceptional makeup and hair services. We have also worked with celebrities and been featured on Bravo's "Family Karma," "The Real Housewives of New York," and BuzzFeed. Our clientele includes well-known celebrities Mini Mathur, Richa Sadana, Deepica Mutiyala, Shital Patel, and Arti Lalwani.
Our work has been published in various prestigious publications such as Brides Magazine, The Knot, The New York Times, Wedding Sutra, USA Today, and Forbes, and we've been featured on numerous podcasts.
Today, I am in the process of launching an educational platform for beauty professionals, running and expanding my makeup agency globally, and have recently launched a destination wedding travel platform called Luxx Escapes. Life is busy, but I am incredibly grateful and thankful to be an entrepreneur.
Sharon initially began her start in the makeup industry through the beauty industry, working mostly with skincare and makeup products. After 4 years, her interest in makeup application grew, and she started working in Sephora, where she took makeup courses and received certification. After about 6 years, she began working for Cinderella Bridez.
One of her favorite aspects of working in the bridal industry is the relationships she forms with her clients. She loves being part of the happiness and excitement that makeup can bring. Being a successful makeup artist in this industry requires a lot of passion, and she brings this love and personalization with her every time she works with a new bride!
Sharon
Master Artist
Manider's 12 years of experience in the makeup industry started at Cinderella Bridez! After seeing Barbie's work on social media, she knew she could improve her own craft by joining the team.
She began working as an intern, and began working alongside Barbie once she officially joined. She loves the interpersonal connections she makes with her clients. She feels that once she understands her clients, she can really make their inner beauty shine.
Although she primarily focused more on makeup, she has grown to appreciate doing different hairstyles for her brides, especially the classic updo look.
Maninder
Master Artist
Sarah is a highly trained, certified makeup artist and licensed hairstylist. Her love for art and makeup started at a very young age, and in 2009, her passion blossomed into a fulfilling career.
After attending cosmetology school, she found her true love for skincare, hair, and makeup. From there, she began her career at several different skincare and cosmetic companies. In 2018, she began to expand her career as a freelance hair and makeup artist, and she continues to make a name for herself in the bridal makeup industry.
Today, she is a senior hair and makeup artist for Cinderella Bridez. Her work allows her to live out her passions by creating exquisite looks on her clients and helping them to feel confident and look their best on their special day!
Sarah
Master Artist
Dr. Iberkis Faltas has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 35 years. For over 10 years, she has concentrated on South Asian Brides’ hair and makeup.
Dr. Faltas knows the emotional strengths the beauty industry can cause in our personal and professional lives. She has dedicated her life to teaching fellow beauty professionals the art and science of emotional regulation and emotional intelligence to balance and maintain a successful beauty empire.
Dr. Faltas has two doctorate Ph.D. and completed three professional Emotional Intelligence certifications. She founded Naked Emotional Intelligence (Naked EQ), where she focuses on teaching emotional regulation and emotional intelligence to single mothers and beauty professionals. She works for the US Federal Government Monday-Friday while Saturday-Sunday, she concentrates on her beauty world. She is also a single mother of three who loves cooking, reading, and traveling the world.
Dr. Iberkis Faltas
Master Artist
With 14 years of experience in the beauty industry and 12 years with Cinderella Bridez, Priya has always had a passion for hair and makeup. She was first introduced to makeup at a young age and continues to love the creative outlet it gives her.
In her early twenties, she experimented with a ton of different products and looks, and as she learned more, she began to do her friends’ bridal looks at their weddings. After gaining the necessary training and joining the team, she continues her talents through her position both as a makeup artist and as head stylist.
She loves interacting with her clients and making sure they feel as comfortable and confident as possible, regardless of what look they’re going for. She especially takes care of those who have little experience with makeup. As she applies her products, she takes the time to explain her process in order to ease any possible worries or anxieties her clients may have.
Whether she’s applying makeup for the bride, the bridal party, or any family members, she loves helping everyone’s inner beauty shine through.
Priya Master Artist
Laura has always had a passion for makeup. She fondly remembers putting on her mother’s makeup in front of the mirror as a child. Her love of makeup only continued as she entered adulthood.
Makeup was a hobby that she has always enjoyed, but she never really imagined it could grow into a career. However, in 2011, she took one of Barbie’s makeup classes, which began her makeup journey. Afterwards, she joined the team and began working with clients.
She loves not only the creative aspect of makeup, but also its ability to connect people. Her job both allows her to build relationships with her clients as well as others on the team. One of the reasons she chose the makeup industry was because of the friendships she formed. Makeup also gives her a great creative outlet. To her, applying makeup is like painting.
For these reasons, she believes that, one way or another, makeup will always be part of her life. She is currently located in California and is super excited that our company’s influence has reached the west coast. She hopes that Cinderella Bridez becomes as well known in her location as it is on the east coast.
Laura
Master Artist
Lupe began doing hair and makeup about 17 years ago. Her appreciation for makeup and beauty began at a very young age.
Her aunt worked in a nail polish warehouse, and she would often bring back extra polish for her niece. Her aunt also gave Lupe her first makeup kit. These influences led her to take a cosmetology program in high school. Out of the 27 students who joined, she was the only one who passed both the written and practical exams to get a hair and makeup license in New Jersey.
Once she got to college, she became involved with modeling and photoshoot makeup. Afterwards, she began doing freelance makeup looks for special events. However, after the pandemic passed, she wanted to expand her knowledge by applying to work for Cinderella Bridez.
As part of the team, one of her favorite aspects of her job is creating relationships with her clients and seeing her their reactions to their finished looks. She feels a great sense of satisfaction and pride after seeing their excitement and confidence.