From the age of 21, Ash Kumar holds the world record for being 'fastest henna artist' in the world as titled by the Guinness Book of World Records. He is the Art Director, Creative entrepreneur and CEO of beauty industry leading company www.ashkumar.com. Ash Kumar has become internationally recognised due to his exquisite talent and innovative designs. He has also recently been awarded for the best henna artist in Britain at the Asian style awards

Ash Kumar's celebrity henna clients

His client base consists of numerous celebrities and corporate companies that have experienced Mr Kumar’s elite talent. This includes Madonna, Julia Roberts, Demi Moore, Calvin Klein and many Bollywood celebrities such as Aishwariya Rai, Shilpa Shetty and Kareena Kapoor to name a few. Ash Kumar has also designed murals for the Victorian and Albert museum and British Museum in 2004 which is now stored in their archives. Ash’s work has been featured in Bollywood blockbusters, including Devdas, Kabhi Khushi, Kabhi Gham, Kal Ho Na Ho and Hum Tum as well as numerous TV appearances. Ash Kumar’s magic, sheer talent and unique signature henna designs are adorned by brides all over the world. He has also had the privileged in working with celebrity brides at international weddings such as the Mittal’s providing bridal henna and styling for their family wedding in Paris, the Hinduja’s (UK), Bharat Shah family (Antwerp) and the Shahara’s (India).

Publications and current tour

His past and current shoots have been featured in Vogue, Elle and many other publications worldwide. Ash Kumar has also just completed an international tour with Swarovski for the Runway Rocks fashion show where he crystallised the models with trend setting designs.

Ash Kumar elite henna product range

The internationally renowned celebrity henna artist’s elite product range is the leading and most trusted henna product range amongst industry professionals. Perfect for weddings and parties the supreme range of our most demanded AK ‘Ready-to-use’ products includes the darkest colour guaranteed henna cones, our famous Bollywood Henna Kits, AK sparkling body glitter gels and our NEW AK Design Transfer tattoos which have been designed exclusively by the maestro himself. He also boasts a range of training courses with students qualifying in the art of hair make up and henna with the opportunity to join the Ash Kumar agency.

Ash Kumar has taken the fashion and beauty world by storm. He has set trends and bench marks with his beauty innovation and unique style with much more to offer.

Showcased below are Ash Kumar's designs. Click on each image to see a larger view