Sana Kinaan
Award-winning makeup and hair artist. Fifteen years in Dubai. A World First Position in Fashion Makeup, and a practice that spans bridal ballrooms, fashion runways and prosthetic film sets.
Fifteen years,
one standard.
Hi, I'm Sana Kinaan — an award-winning makeup and hair artist.
With over fifteen years of professional experience in Dubai, I am a licensed freelance artist specialising in bridal, fashion and creative makeup, prosthetic SFX, hair styling, men's grooming, face and body painting, glitter art, kids' painting, wigs, and makeup for lounges, clubs and entertainment events.
As a World First Position Winner in Fashion Makeup, I am dedicated to delivering luxury, high-quality results for photoshoots, fashion shows and special occasions across the UAE.
Artistry that serves the person
Makeup should never be the loudest thing in the room. My work exists to let a client walk into her own event completely certain of how she looks, and then forget about her face entirely for the rest of the night.
Skin first, always
Every look begins with prep — cleansing, hydration, correction and priming chosen for that specific skin on that specific day. Coverage is the last resort, not the first. That is why the work photographs as skin rather than as product.
Prepared, punctual, calm
Wedding mornings are stressful enough. I arrive early, work to the photographer's schedule, keep the room calm, and leave before I am missed — with a touch-up kit in the right hands.
Professional timeline
From a licensed freelance start in Dubai to a global first-position award and a client list of luxury venues, fashion houses and industry icons.
Licensed in the UAE
Began working professionally as a licensed freelance makeup and hair artist in Dubai, building a client base across bridal and private events.
Into fashion & editorial
Moved into runway, lookbook and campaign work with Dubai designers, photographers and stylists — the discipline that would define the next decade.
Specialist training in SFX
Added prosthetic application, character transformation, ageing and creature work to the practice, opening film, theatre and entertainment venue work.
World First Position — Fashion Makeup
Awarded first place worldwide in Fashion Makeup, alongside a series of professional certifications in advanced artistry techniques.
Luxury venue collaborations
Regular artistry for Atlantis The Royal, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Palazzo Versace, Nobu One&Only Za'abeel, CÉ LA VI and Gotha Club.
Hans Zimmer Live & Bridge Abu Dhabi
Large-scale entertainment and cultural productions across the Emirates, working to broadcast and stage requirements.
Fifteen years, one standard
A complete bridal, fashion, editorial, SFX, hair and body-art practice serving clients across all seven Emirates.
Awards & Certifications
Competition awards and professional certifications in advanced makeup artistry, prosthetic technique and hairdressing — plus a full UAE freelance license, available to view.
Premium Brands Used
Professional-grade, current-season product only — decanted, sanitised and selected for HD and 4K camera work in Gulf conditions.
Tell me about your day.
Bridal, fashion, editorial or something nobody has attempted before — send the brief and let's talk.