“When you love what you do then magic happens and work feels like a picnic"___ Ojas Rajani, Celebrity Hairstylist and Makeover Artist
“Makeup comes from a synthesis of insights into the science of skin, the symmetry of face and the art of playing with colours and styles"___ Ojas Rajani
Grounded and graceful, she reigns the industry by both her exemplary artistry and her magnanimous soul. Compassionate, cool and classy, Ojas Rajani is beautiful inside out, for all that she does to people. Making someone feel happy and beautiful from within , is after all the best thing one can give to others. The makeover and hairstyling industry is flooded with artists, yet she has created a niche in the market, by offering the most sublime and subtle look to her clients. Dewy Skin look is not only a term for her as she really brings that feel and she has mastered the skills to deliver results closest to perfection. Ojas Rajani Hairstyling and Makeover Academy, in Mumbai, is the most desired destination of people having the apetite of feeling better about themselves . Most of the highly loved looks of Aishwarya Rai , Madhuri Dixit, Amrita Singh, Twinkle Khanna, Jhanvi kapoor and a thousands of divas have been lent by her excellent art . Although a lot has been written by different writers about her impeccable way of dealing with the art, this write up aims at bringing about the story of the genesis of an institution of Makeover and Hairstyling, named, Ojas Rajani. She evokes an enigmatic charm that speaks for her. The charismatic pampering of the brushes held in her tool boxes are merely instruments to mark the dots , the ethereal job of connecting those dots in the best possible manner comes from the human element that intersects the mechanism of colours and contours with utmost care. Better known as make up artist of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, she excels in the craft of creating soft look .
Q. How can you be so flawless in delivering your skills ?
Well, what I feel is that if you love your work you are always full of vitality and work never seems to be an arduous task, it becomes more like a picnic, where you want to spend more time. This is how magic happens and you produce the best results
Q. How did you think of stepping into this mega world of beauty and glamour ?
Very few people know that I was a chartered accountant earlier but deep down me, there was an intense yearning to join Bollywood right from my childhood days. I graduated from Mumbai’s Sydenham College as a chartered accountant. I was perfectly fine with the subject and even topped in college but I sensed a void , that poked me every now and then. There was an unidentified urge to do something more meaningful . I loved dressing up and decorating things , hence a naive artist had already taken shelter in my innate being. I was confused about what to do next. I then went to Miami, Florida and got enrolled in the Beauty
School of America in Miami . There I worked with actors like, Britney Spears and Angelina Jolie. I had no intent of returning to India but back then my mother missed me badly . I returned to Mumbai after five years , gathering all the expertise in dramatic eye makeup, Bridal makeup, Bollywood and Red Carpet. Sunil Shetty gave me the first break as a costume stylist in his designer boutique. Then Maana and Sunil Shetty were girlfriend and boyfriend . I have styled Perizaad Zorabian for many Ad films, stage shows and also her movie ‘Joggers' Park’. I have really enjoyed working for music videos and have worked as a model in many events too. One of the popular music videos is Bhor . I got associated with Channel V as an in-house stylist. It was only then when I got to interact with Urmila Matondkar .
Appreciating my work, she offered several movies such as Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, Mast, Daud, Jaanam Samjha Karo, etc. There was no looking back and my work got sequenced up with top Bollywood projects and megastars like Madhuri Dixit, Shilpa Shetty and Sonam Kapoor. Getting work with Aishwarya Rai for a number of her projects like Jodha Akbar , Guzaarish, Action Replay, etc was euphoric. Aishwarya was mesmerized by my work and she loved to get her hairstyles and makeovers by me.
Q. In this cut throat red ocean of competition, how could you create you own blue ocean ?
Interesting question indeed !!. See our competition should be with our ownself not with others . Competing with others is like compromising with your authentic strengths. Insecurity leads to competition. I believed in discovering my strengths in hair styling and makeover. Soft look and dewy skin are some of my niche areas.
Q. Is there a perfect face according to you which requires minimum hardwork ?
Yes, if you follow a regular skin care regime, you would not require make up always. Keep your skin hydrated
Q Does red lipstick go with all skin tone ?
Yes, it does but then there are various hues of red meant exclusively for different skin tones, like burnt brick red, blood red, scarlet red, vermilion red, Ruby red, etc.
The Queen of Bridal Makeover, Ojas is open for collaborations for weddings too. Her workshops are globally acclaimed. She has also worked with stars like Britney Spears and Angelina Jolie. Her make up and hairstyling products are highly demanded by celebrities . Some make up hacks by her are the cream stuff on Nykaa
There is infinite and undying beauty in her hands as beauty of the skin, is a captive of age .
Listen to this conversation . You will surely get inspired.