‘Ichhra looking hairpiece’: Nabila receives flak for ridiculing local makeup artist’s work

Nabila is at the receiving end of flak for leaving “bitter” comments and mocking a makeup artist Fatima Nasir’s work.

Commenting on Eman Suleman’s post, in which the model had shared pictures from a recent shoot, Nabila wrote: “Great idea, executed badly, especially the Icchra looking hairpiece. When the subject is so beautiful it’s a sin to not up to our game.”

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While Nabila’s comments appear to be well-intentioned, her choice of words did not sit well with the makeup artist and model.

Defending Nasir, Eman wrote: “I think it’s a job well done, better than any parlour could have done.”

Instead of ending the debate there, Nabila continued her criticism saying: “In my opinion, the hair finish looks too synthetic and takes away from the regal styling.”

“Obviously we can choose to be reactive or grow from criticism. I prefer the latter,” added the makeup maestro.

At this point, Fatima jumped in to defend her work and explained the process behind the hairdo.

“It’s a lot easier to just criticise someone’s work don’t you think?,” she questioned, to which Nabila replied: “I see you choose to react and defend. All the best.”

During the exchange, Fatima pointed out to Nabila that it was wrong of her to use the word ‘Ichhra’ to describe her work.

“Sorry if I hurt you, but false empathy can be interpreted as false flattery in my dictionary. If I were you, I would investigate how I can improve my finishing skills. But you are not me. Let’s leave it at this,” concluded Nabila.

Soon, models Farwa Kazmi and Rehmat Ajmal also jumped in to defend Fatima and called out Nabila for her comments.

“It’s sad to see such a condensing and wicked comment coming from a very senior artist who has been in the industry for 35 years. One can only claim their right to criticise when they also praise the work others do,” wrote Kazmi.

Similarly, Ajmal wrote that the senior makeup artist’s comments were “quite disgusting and off-putting”.

Farwa further wrote: “If I were you, I would write my opinion and leave my suggestion in a polite way without attacking the artist, the work and the locality which would have been well received.”

“But you aren’t me, you are Nabila. Let’s leave it at that,” she added.

Nabila had earlier come under fire when she had demanded for salons to be opened when coronavirus cases were at an all-time high in Pakistan.