u/Critical_Toe2345

Is it just me, or is the makeup artist scene in Pune wildly overpriced for mediocre results?

​I’ve been getting quotes recently, and the math is not mathing. You can hire a phenomenal, flawless artist in North India for half the price of a mid-tier MUA here. Meanwhile, paying a premium in Pune gets you:

​The Ashy Ghost Finish: Zero understanding of warm/olive undertones. Everyone ends up looking grey under event lights.

​Copy-Paste Looks: The exact same heavy, cakey base and standard glitter cut-crease on every single face. Zero experimentation or personalization.

​The Wedding Tax: Prices skyrocket into the stratosphere the second you mention the word "bridal," but the portfolios just don't back it up.

​Honestly, flying an artist in from Delhi genuinely seems cheaper and safer at this point.

​Am I crazy, or is the market here just wildly inflated? Please drop your hidden gem (and reasonably priced) Pune MUA recommendations below if they actually exist!