The Story
Shaneeq Bridal was established in 2011 by Shareen Akhtar (aka Shaneeq).
Shareen studied law at Kings College London and qualified as a corporate solicitor working in an international law firm and subsequently FTSE 500 companies. Alongside her interest in law, she has a passion for art and creativity. Combining her creative passion with the business and legal skills acquired through her legal profession, she has set up and established her own hair and makeup brand – Shaneeq. And since then, she hasn’t looked back!
Shareen discovered her talent for hair and makeup at a young age honing her craft by experimenting on her family members and expressing her creativity during her art lessons at school. She is an experienced, self-taught hair and makeup artist with a great passion and commitment to her profession which is evident in her work. Shareen’s trademark lies in her ability to bring out the resplendent beauty in the eyes of each client, and this is unmistakable in her bridal makeup. Encouraged by the praise and support she has received, Shareen has created and established her brand, Shaneeq Bridal, into a household name.
In December 2022, Shaneeq set up Shaneeq Bridal School. A school dedicated to training students in bridal hair, makeup, styling, business and so much more. Shaneeq Bridal School is beyond just hair and makeup training, it is a school specifically set up by Shaneeq with one vision in mind : to share her success and talents in effectively equipping students with the confidence, technical skills and business acumen they need to elevate their hair and makeup game.
Shaneeq Bridal and Shaneeq Bridal School are headquartered in the UK, and more recently span across the globe delivering bridal services, expert training (both online and in-person) and serving clients internationally. A luxury beauty brand that is synonymous with perfection and professionalism, set up on the fundamental belief that hair and makeup artistry is inspirational and that beauty is not just about looking good for an event but it is an art form. Shaneeq is versatile – having the ability to create any look desired and this unique quality is what gives it that step ahead in appealing to an array of clients and high profile brands on a national and international level. Shaneeq is also an influencer on social media, a brand in her own right, and has a very popular following across social media.
The Brand
Clientele
Shaneeq provides an exceptional bridal hair, makeup and styling service to hundreds of brides nationally across the UK and internationally. Shaneeq has also worked with high profile clientele, and has been recognised by influential brands, including Artist of Makeup Cosmetics, Faryal Makhdoom Khan, Fenty Beauty, Grazia, Harvey Nichols, Huda Beauty, John Lewis, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Marc Jacobs Beauty, Supermodel Fouzia Aman, RDC London, Sobia Nazir, Tehxeeb London, Vanityfemme and Zukreat Nazar.
Shaneeq Bridal School provides in-person and virtual training to clients across the UK and internationally.
In 2018 the brand has split itself into two arms – Shaneeq which continues to focus on luxury bridal and glam; and Shaneeq Bridal which focusses on training and working in partnership with high profile clientele and luxury brands. In 2022, with over 10 years experience and industry knowledge, Shaneeq formally launched Shaneeq Bridal School. A school dedicated to training students in bridal hair, makeup, styling and business.