17 Desi Beauty Bloggers You Need to Follow on Instagram
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If you're not already aware of the huge desi beauty blogger community, then you are missing out on some of the best hair and makeup gurus on the Internet. These gorgeous beauty babes are all of South Asian descent, and they have loads of knowledge about products for darker skin, how to color stubborn hair, and how to follow gorgeous cultural beauty traditions. People of every ethnic background can learn from these Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi women — I personally learned how to accentuate my brown eyes thanks to these gurus and now count red lipstick as a vital part of my under-eye concealer routine. So if you're not already following these must-watch channels, be sure to subscribe . . . your arsenal of beauty secrets will be way more impressive with their help!
TheRaviOsahn
This Brit blogger has all kinds of fun tricks up her sleeve — my personal favorite is how to use red lipstick to conceal dark under-eye circles. Cool, right?
Zahrah Aliyah
As an Australian beauty guru with Fijian-Indian heritage, Zahrah has lots of cool product knowledge for those of us across the pond. While I adore her celebrity-inspired tutorials (like this Kylie Jenner black-lip look), it's Zahrah's sneak peeks into new Australian beauty lines that really excite me!
Deepika Makeup
Plenty of online retailers only show makeup swatches on superpale skin, so Deepika's swatches are a serious lifesaver! Her video about drugstore lipsticks for Indian skin tones will make you want to clear out your local Walgreens, and she uploads new videos three times a week.
Corallista
Ankita, the woman behind Corallista, is an Indian woman living in Japan. Her channel and blog posts showcase not only great tutorials and product reviews, but they also give some pretty awesome insights into what it's like moving to a foreign country.
MakeMeUp89
Even if you don't have special events where they're applicable, you'll love watching Kathy's stunning "get ready with me" and tutorial videos — I could watch her Pakistani wedding look over and over again.
Kaushal Beauty
This Londoner's channel has an awesome mix of everyday tutorials (for things like date nights, "no makeup" makeup, etc.) and special ones for events like Indian wedding receptions. Be warned, you can spend hours watching her fun videos!
Amena
Amena's makeup tips are awesome for both ladies who wear hijab (or in her case, "hoojab" — a hijab with a hood!) and those who don't. With everything from Indian wedding looks to healthy skin care routines, you can get so many awesome ideas from Amena.
AnchalMUA
If you love a YouTuber with a vibrant personality, Anchal is your girl — she's so perky and passionate about makeup, and her videos are totally addicting! Desi ladies will adore her Indian/Asian skin tone product reviews.
Farah Dhukai
Farah is arguably one of the most popular desi beauty gurus out there — she has been creating YouTube content for over four years. Her channel is a one-stop shop for everything you might want: hair tutorials, makeup routines, and skin care videos abound.
Himani Wright
Aussie blogger Himani sets herself apart from other beauty gurus by offering outstanding beauty DIYs in addition to product reviews and tutorials. If you haven't tried her green tea setting spray, you're missing out!
Shahleena
This feisty Brit is the queen of honest product reviews — you'll thank her for the insight about everything from drugstore brands to niche makeup companies. Plus, who doesn't want a tutorial about how to look like Nicki Minaj in the "Feeling Myself" video?
KeepingUpWithMona
Mona is a Canadian makeup artist who specializes in intricate Indian bridal looks — you should follow her Instagram to see the spectacular makeovers she gives to clients! Watching her videos is like having one-on-one time with a beauty professional, so trust me . . . you don't want to miss out.
TotalMakeupJunkie101
Eshani has devoted over five years to her YouTube channel, and it shows! I adore her product reviews, uploaded more than once weekly, and have been inspired to try bolder lip colors thanks to her fun Instagram snaps.
Nabela Noor
Nabela's passion for beauty is obvious in her videos; you'll be hooked as soon as you press "play." Whether it's a Disney World makeup tutorial or the best drugstore products to achieve the perfect contour, Nabela has tons of awesome advice that'll make you want to subscribe ASAP.
Irene Khan
Is there anything not to love about Irene's channel? She has rainbow hair tutorials for Indian locks, does themed looks (like this awesome pinup girl how-to!), and is simply a pleasure to watch. If you're not already subscribed, you're missing out!
Zukreat
Zukreat has some incredible videos — one of my favorites is a makeup look specifically created for women in hijab. Talk about a perfect glow!
MrJovitaGeorge
If you've ever wanted to replicate an iconic look, you need to check out MrJovitaGeorge's celebrity-inspired tutorials. With looks inspired by Bollywood stars and Hollywood A-listers, you'll never have to wonder how Beyoncé gets her fierce face again.