Meet Sana

Your calmest morning starts here.

Hi, I'm Sana. For over 15 years, I've helped brides look and feel their best during their wedding week. My real job is to give you a sense of calm, so you can relax and enjoy every single moment.

I started SKS Salon to offer a different kind of experience. It's a personal mission for me, because I didn't love my own wedding day look. A wedding week is a beautiful whirlwind of events, family, and joy. My team and I are here to create a peaceful space for you on the morning of each celebration.

We know how to set a heavy dupatta so it feels secure all day. We know how to create a look that lasts through hours of happy tears and dancing. And we know how to get your mother, your sisters, and your entire bridal party ready on time, with no stress.

That calm confidence comes from experience. I train my small, trusted team myself, so you always get the best of SKS Salon. We come to you, wherever you're getting ready, across Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland, and beyond.

My promise to you

Experience you can trust

15+ years of bridal beauty

This is my craft and my passion. I have spent my career helping brides look and feel like the best version of themselves.

Paul Mitchell trained

My formal cosmetology training means I understand the art and the science, for every skin type and hair texture.

Licensed in Virginia

I am a licensed cosmetologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and SKS Salon is registered in the state. You are in professional hands from start to finish.

A corner of the studio, a chair beside a large window with brushes and products on a side table
An artist's station on a marble counter, brushes laid in a row beside an open palette

The process

Your preview is for questions. Your wedding day is for joy.

At your preview in my Northern Virginia studio, we take all the time we need. We will talk through your vision, try different styles, and see how they look in photos. We will refine every detail until you look in the mirror and feel completely happy. You'll leave with no doubts, just excitement.

When your wedding week arrives, everything is planned. We create a schedule that works for you and your family, making sure everyone is ready with time to spare. Your only job is to sit back, breathe, and be celebrated.

From our brides

A calm wedding morning is everything.

Sana and her team were exceptional during my entire wedding week. Each look was unique and came out better than I even imagined! They used their expertise to recommend what would look best on me, my family, and friends. They were all also very kind and professional. Highly recommend SKS!

Reema Taneja Bride

I hired SKS Salon for my Sangeet for myself and wedding for my bridesmaids! The team was amazing. They made sure everyone was ready to go on time and they did an amazing job with my bridal hair and makeup! I would definitely recommend them to any bride!

Deepika Sagar Bride

I hired SKS salon for my wedding/reception and for my bridesmaids. The team was very professional, on time, and welcoming. I loved both my wedding and reception look! Sana did a great job executing the style I was going for. Everyone was so easy to talk to, fun, and listened to our concerns.

Rohini Basra Bride

Let's plan your wedding week

Tell us about your wedding.

The first step is a simple conversation. Send us your date to see if we're free, or just to ask a question. We look forward to hearing from you.