Karwa Chauth 2026
Karwa Chauth falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026, with moonrise in Gurugram at about 8:14 PM. This year MG Makeovers is offering makeup by a senior artist plus a hairstyle for ₹2,999, with a complimentary foot massage, at its DLF Phase 1 studio. The usual senior artist party makeup rate starts at ₹5,000. Slots are limited, so book ahead.
Karwa Chauth 2026 at a glance
| Date | Thursday, 29 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Fast | Sunrise to moonrise, after sargi in the early morning |
| Moonrise in Gurugram | about 8:14 PM (varies slightly by panchang) |
| Best time for mehndi | Evening of Wednesday, 28 October |
| Best time for makeup | Finish about an hour before puja or moonrise |
The Karwa Chauth offer
Senior artist makeup + hairstyle for ₹2,999
Festive makeup by one of MG Makeovers' senior artists, using premium products, and a finished hairstyle in one appointment at the DLF Phase 1 studio. While you are there, a foot massage is on the house. Bring your outfit colours and a reference picture, and the artist will plan a look that holds through the fast, the puja and the photos at moonrise.
- Senior artist makeup + hairstyle: ₹2,999
- Complimentary foot massage
- Usual senior artist party makeup: from ₹5,000
- Where: A-30/1, Basement, DLF Phase 1, Sector 26, Gurugram
- Booking: by appointment, subject to availability
All prices are exclusive of 5% GST. A 2–3% transaction charge applies to card payments.
Looks for Karwa Chauth
Red and orange silks are traditional. Pairing them with defined eyes and a nude or pinkish-nude lip keeps the look balanced and easy to wear through the fast, the puja and the photos at moonrise. Three Karwa Chauth looks from the MG Makeovers studio:
Your Karwa Chauth prep plan
- 015–7 days beforeFacial or clean-up, so any redness settles well before the day.
- 023–4 days beforeLash lift and nail extensions, giving both time to settle.
- 032 days beforeWaxing, threading and manicure. Do these before mehndi, never after.
- 04Evening beforeMehndi on 28 October, so the stain peaks on the festival day.
- 05Festival daySargi before sunrise, then makeup and hair timed to finish an hour before puja.
Mehndi tips for a dark, lasting stain
Henna keeps darkening for a day or two after the paste comes off, so timing matters as much as the design.
- Apply the evening before, on 28 October, so the colour peaks on the day.
- Start with clean hands, free of lotion and oil.
- Keep the paste on for six to eight hours, or overnight.
- Dab a lemon and sugar mix over it as it dries to keep it on the skin.
- Scrape it off rather than washing, and keep water and soap away for 12 hours.
- Finish waxing, threading and manicures beforehand, not after.
Add nails or lashes
Book these three or four days before Karwa Chauth so they have settled by the festival. Karwa Chauth is a Thursday, so acrylic extensions + solid gel paint at ₹799 (Monday–Thursday · 11AM–4PM) also apply that week.
| Eyelash Lifting | ₹1,999 |
|---|---|
| Eyelash Lifting + Tinting | ₹2,999 |
| Acrylic Extension | ₹999 |
| Gel Paint | ₹499 |
Karwa Chauth questions, answered
When is Karwa Chauth in 2026?
Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The fast runs from sunrise until moonrise, which is expected at about 8:14 PM in Gurugram. Moonrise varies by a few minutes between panchangs, so check your local listing.
How much is Karwa Chauth makeup at MG Makeovers?
The Karwa Chauth offer is ₹2,999 for makeup by a senior artist and a hairstyle at the MG Makeovers studio in DLF Phase 1, Gurugram, with a complimentary foot massage. Party makeup by a senior artist normally starts at ₹5,000 at the studio. All prices are exclusive of 5% GST. A 2–3% transaction charge applies to card payments.
What is included in the ₹2,999 Karwa Chauth offer?
Makeup by a senior artist using premium products, a professional hairstyle and a complimentary foot massage. Share your outfit and a reference picture when you book so the artist can plan the look. Nail extensions or a lash lift can be booked alongside.
What time should I book my makeup?
Book a slot that finishes about an hour before your puja or moonrise, so you have time to dress and take photos. Festival-day slots are limited, so book early on WhatsApp.
When should I apply mehndi for Karwa Chauth?
Apply mehndi the evening before, on 28 October. Henna keeps darkening for 24 to 48 hours, so the stain is at its deepest on the festival day. Keep the paste on for six to eight hours.
How can I make my mehndi darker?
Start with clean hands free of lotion, leave the paste on for six to eight hours, dab it with a lemon and sugar mix as it dries, and keep water and soap off for the first 12 hours. Warmth, such as clove steam, also helps.
Can I combine the makeup offer with nails or lashes?
Yes. Many clients add a lash lift or nail extensions a few days before Karwa Chauth so they have settled by the festival. Ask when you book and the team will plan the timings.
Book your Karwa Chauth look
Message +91 72102 56256 on WhatsApp with your preferred time on 29 October, your outfit colour and a reference picture. The team will confirm your slot.
