Himadri Patel: The Dehradun Girl Who Made Makeup Fun, Fearless & Full of Sass

Humble Beginnings with a Creative Spark

Himadri Patel wasn’t born into the spotlight—she built her way to it with a phone, a camera, and a whole lot of confidence. Hailing from Dehradun, she was always drawn to creativity, despite pursuing a degree in Computer Science Engineering.After college, she got placed at Infosys—but something didn’t feel right. Her heart wasn’t in coding; it was in creating. So she took the leap that changed everything: she turned down a secure tech job to chase her dream of content creation.

YouTube: A Channel, A Voice, A Vibe

Himadri launched her YouTube channel in 2015, but it was around 2017 that her content started making waves. What began as simple beauty tutorials slowly evolved into a channel filled with makeup hacks, skincare reviews, fashion hauls, vlogs, and pure entertainment.

Her tone? Candid, confident, and completely unfiltered. She doesn’t pretend to be perfect—and that’s exactly why her followers love her.

Her X-Factor: Raw Energy and Realness

Himadri isn’t your typical beauty influencer. She’ll talk about acne, uneven skin tone, social anxiety, or even feeling low after a bad video performance—and she’ll do it with honesty.

What makes her stand out:

• Makeup that’s relatable, not intimidating
• Vlogs that feel like FaceTime with a bestie
• Brand collabs that feel authentic, not forced
• Mental health mentions that normalize the creator struggle

From YouTuber to Young Mogul

With over 1.3 million YouTube subscribers and 100+ million views, Himadri has built more than just a channel—she’s built a community. In 2022, she launched her own fashion brand, DRI by Himadri, mixing comfort, style, and purpose.

She’s also spoken openly about the challenges of building a brand, dealing with backlash, and losing followers post-launch. But instead of quitting, she got consistent, restructured her content schedule, and bounced back stronger.

The Message She Sends

Himadri Patel’s success isn’t about being picture-perfect. It’s about showing up, staying honest, and evolving. She teaches her audience that:

• It’s okay to start small
• It’s normal to mess up
• And most importantly, your loudest flex is being yourself

She’s not trying to be a celebrity. She’s trying to be someone you can relate to, laugh with, and learn from.