Henna & Make-up Artist. Est. 1999

Swansea based Farhana Ali was the first to provide a Henna & Asian Bridal service in South Wales – established in 1999 ('FARHANA').

This Inspired Female of Europe (2005) through her determination, work ethic and talent is now a leading and Award winning freelance Henna and Make-up Artist nationwide, providing lifestyle Make-up , Bridal packages and working in High Fashion and Commercial industries.

Farhana's vast experience, signature Henna designs and refined Make-up has made her renowned for working with experts from all walks of life, she understands fashion and style to create something unique on shoots. Farhana is also a contributor to various magazines. Her portfolio, array of clients, collaborations with photographers and designers on High Fashion and editorials have been recognized locally, nationally and worldwide, being featured in:-

• OK MAGAZINE - Worldwide - August 2011
• WESTERN MAIL
• EVENING POST
• SWANSEA LIFE MAGAZINE
• SWANSEA BUSINESS POST
• WOMEN IN BUSINESS
• THE MAGAZINE FOR WELSH BUSINESS
• ETHNIC ENTERPRISES
• MIXING IT – BBC WALES (interviewed for her success as a young Asian entrepreneur)
• AWE INSPIRED FEMALES OF EUROPE (prestigiously selected as 1 of 18 women)

Amongst working for a number of public figures, Farhana's talent has impressively been recognised by celebrities; most prestigiously having her Make-up featured WORLDWIDE in OK MAGAZINE (August 2011).

At only 28 years old, Farhana's professionalism and achievements resulted in her nomination and being Awarded the first ever 'WELSH ASIAN WOMAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD' for Business (2011). The prestigious ceremony was held on November 5th 2011 at Cardiff City Hall. The WAWAA team expressed Farhana was the youngest and most deserving winner of the 6 category finalists.

"I feel that being so young starting my own business, from something which I loved so passionately (Henna and Make-up), with hardly any guidance and support, I was able to show women, especially young women of ethnic background, that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. With effort and determination you can achieve great success. Being a Welsh Bengali Muslim woman, I've proved that background, race or religion is not an obstacle in achieving one's dreams. Now juggling family life, as a wife and mother, it has pushed me even further to continue to work hard on something I have loved with great passion for over 10 years......... and that's the beauty business".
FARHANA ALI – (November 2011)