Figuring Fashion Podcast

About Figuring Fashion Podcast

Figuring Fashion Podcast is India's 1st Podcast exclusive for Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle. We'll be calling country's top Designers, Models, Makeup artists, Stylist, Photographers and more to share their knowledge, experience & lifestyle with you.

Publisher

Figuring Fashion

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2024

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Makeup Artist With 30+ Years Experience: Stop Copying Makeup Looks From Pinterest ⚠️| Rachel | FF31

   In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Rachel B Singh, Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist, to discuss bridal makeup mistakes, makeup longevity, hairstyling, celebrity makeup, skincare, fashion show makeup, makeup trends, payment delays, salon culture, burnout, and what it really takes to build a long-term career as a professional makeup artist. 💄✨ 🎙️ What You'll Discover in This Episode: 👀 Reading a Client’s Face – The first thing Rachel notices when someone sits in her makeup chair. 👰 Bridal Makeup Mistakes – What brides get wrong before their wedding & common mistakes people make while doing their own makeup. ⏱️ Long-Lasting Makeup – Making makeup last longer & Rachel’s fastest 3-product makeup routine. 💇♀️ Makeup Artists & Hairstyling – Why upcoming MUAs shouldn't ignore hair, creating fashion-show hairstyles & the booming hair extension business. 🌟 Celebrity Makeup & Difficult Situations – Handling unhappy celebrity clients, challenging looks & Rachel’s most experimental makeup experiences. 🧴 Skincare & Makeup Trends – How skincare has evolved over the years & makeup trends professional MUAs dislike. 💡 Learning From Successful People – Qualities Rachel has picked up from working around successful people & celebrities. ✈️ Mumbai vs South Indian Makeup Artists – Why brands and celebrities still fly makeup artists down from Mumbai. 💰 Payment Delays for MUAs – The financial realities & payment problems professional makeup artists face. 👗 Fashion Show Makeup – Creating seamless looks across multiple models & why fashion shows can make you a faster makeup artist. 💄 Then vs Now – How makeup techniques, products, client expectations & the beauty industry have changed. 💇 Salon Industry Evolution – Independent salons vs corporate salons & how the salon business has transformed ⏳ Do Makeup Artists Have a Shelf Life? – Longevity in the beauty industry & staying relevant as trends constantly change. 🔥 Burnout & Life as a Makeup Artist – Work pressure, constant travel & the reality of sustaining a demanding creative career. ✨ Whether you're an aspiring makeup artist, hairstylist, bridal MUA, beauty professional, fashion student, or someone interested in the makeup industry, this episode offers practical insights into professional makeup, bridal beauty, hairstyling, celebrity makeup, fashion shows, salon business, and building a sustainable career in beauty. Timecodes 00:00 Intro 02:52 What A Makeup Artist Actually Notices First ? 04:16 Mistakes to Avoid Right Before Your Wedding ! 06:39 Stop Copying Someone Else's Makeup ! 09:36 3 Products That You Need For Everyday Use! 12:48 Experience Makes You The Fastest On Set ! 14:53 When Clients Come With Pinterest References ! 16:34 The Blue Hair She Did For Nayanthara in Kashmora ! 19:09 Trisha & Samantha's Skin Back Then vs Now ! 21:03 Korean Skincare Trend ! 23:08 One Quality Every Successful Celebrity Has ! 25:17 Payment Delays in Makeup Industry ! 29:11 How Fashion Shows Get Every Model To Look The Same ! 32:18 Backstage Fashion Show Chaos ! 37:00 Miss India Winners In Chennai Leather Fashion Shows ! 39:21 Kryolan, Pancake & No AC Studio ! 42:13 Why Independent Salons Can't Survive Anymore ? 44:27 Art vs Business ! 46:54 Is there an age limit to being a makeup artist ? 50:19 End Of Podcast

2. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Rachel episode

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3. 

   7 Aug 2026

   AI Is Coming For Photographers ⚠️: Palaniappan On Career Reality, Celebrity Shoots & Pay Truth|FF29

   In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Palaniappan Subramanyam, a renowned fashion and beauty photographer and Nikon Creator, known for his work with leading celebrities, advertising campaigns, and magazine editorials, as they discuss the future of fashion photography, natural light vs studio lighting, AI replacing photographers and retouchers, the reality of celebrity shoots, working in Mumbai and North India, magazine photography, Instagram and awards in photography, behind-the-scenes culture, and what it truly takes to build a long-term career behind the camera. 📸🎙️ What You'll Discover in This Episode: 🌤️ Natural vs Studio Light – What beginners should choose & how street photography builds strong fundamentals.💄 Beauty Photography in South India – Limited commercial work & why professional retouching matters.🤖 AI & Future of Photography – Will AI replace photographers/retouchers & how to stay relevant.📈 Photography & Social Media – Do awards matter? Do Instagram followers help get clients?📷 Types of Shoots – Commercial, editorial, beauty shoots & handling shoots that don’t go as planned.🎬 Brand Collaborations – Why BTS content matters & how brand expectations are changing.📰 Magazine Work – Reality of shooting for editorial magazines.🌟 Celebrity Photography – Working with stars like Allu Arjun & Sreeleela, unpaid celebrity shoots & challenges.🏙️ Mumbai vs South India – Industry differences & what Mumbai teaches photographers.🚀 Long-Term Photography Career – Staying relevant, adapting & surviving in a competitive field.🧠 On-Set Pressure – Managing stress & building a reliable creative team.✨ Whether you're an aspiring fashion photographer, beauty photographer, content creator, or photography enthusiast, this episode offers practical insights into the creative, business, and future side of professional photography.Timecodes 00:00 Intro03:00 Studio Light Is Easy. Natural Light Isn't!05:28 Why Beauty Work Never Comes To South India ?08:04 Will Photographers Go Out Of Job ?10:18 AI Looks More Real Than Actual Photography14:52 Followers Don't Bring You Business19:28 Clients Copying Your Shoot Setup22:56 Working With Celebrities & What it actually looks like27:47 South India Is Too Conservative!34:07 You Need To Be Both Artist and Salesman!36:41 When A Shoot Goes Wrong On Set!40:53 End Of Podcast

Who has been a guest on Figuring Fashion Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Samantha Jagan
• Reema Thakkar
• Rukmini Nitin
• Amar Ramesh
• Salomi Rinita Diamond

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

137,288

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Quality

22

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32