Sandra Don-Arthur, professionally known as Alexandrina, is a distinguished Ghanaian makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur celebrated as one of Africa’s foremost talents in the b0eauty industry. Over a career spanning more than ten years, she has worked with prominent celebrities from Ghana and Nigeria, promoting African beauty on an international scale.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Sandra Don-Arthur (professionally known as Alexandrina) |
| Date of Birth | April 22, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Partner | Not publicly disclosed |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupations | Makeup Artist, Beauty Entrepreneur, Vlogger, CEO & Founder of Alexiglam Studios |
| Net Worth | $500,000 – $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Born on April 22, 1980, in Ghana, Sandra comes from a multicultural family. Her father, Eric George Alexander Don-Arthur, is a respected Ghanaian architect, while her mother, Natalia Don-Arthur, is a Russian biochemist.
She was raised in both Ghana and Russia alongside her four siblings and is the younger sister of Eric Don-Arthur, the 2016 National Democratic Congress Parliamentary Candidate for the Effutu Constituency.
Sandra began her education at Morning Star School in Cantonments before attending St. Roses Senior High School in Akwatia. She later moved to the United Kingdom to study at West London College.
In 2011, she earned a certificate in makeup artistry, hair styling, and special effects from Mink Cosmetics. Additionally, she is an alumna of Ashesi University in Ghana.
Career
Sandra launched her professional makeup career in 2011. Her breakthrough came when she did makeup for Biola Alabi, the managing director of MNET Africa, on the ‘@ Home With…’ TV Show in London.
She has since worked with numerous celebrities, including Omotola Jalade Ekehinde, Efya, Joselyn Dumas, Juliet Ibrahim, Nadia Buari, Jackie Appiah, Jim Iyke, Yvonne Okoro, and DJ Cuppy.
She has also provided makeup services to notable political figures such as former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ursula Owusu, Nana Oye Lithur, and Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchway.
A key milestone in her career was becoming part of Maybelline New York Ghana’s board of influencers, which led her to host “Makeup Diaries,” Africa’s first dedicated makeup TV show, broadcast on DSTV across 46 countries.
Sandra was the only Ghanaian and West African makeup artist invited to New York Fashion Week, working with models Mayowa Nicholas and Sabah Koj during the Fall/Winter shows. She was also the lead makeup artist for a fashion show during the 2018 royal visit of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to Ghana.
In 2019, Sandra founded Alexiglam Studios in Accra, combining a beauty brand, academy, studio, and retail outlet to nurture upcoming makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts in Africa.
Personal Life
Sandra lives in Accra with her two children. She keeps her personal life private while balancing her family and career, serving as an inspiration to many African women in the beauty industry.
Sandra Don-Arthur Net Worth
Sandra Don-Arthur’s estimated net worth is approximately $500,000 to $1 million based on her successful career and business ventures.
Awards and Recognitions
She has received multiple awards recognizing her work, including:
- Best Editorial Makeup Artist, Ghana Makeup Awards (2016, 2018)
- Overall Best Makeup Artist, Ghana Makeup Awards (2018)
- Excellence in Makeup Artistry, Young Entrepreneurs Awards (2018)
Philanthropy
Sandra co-founded the Sickle Strong Warriors Foundation, which raises awareness about sickle-cell disease in Ghana. She also contributed to the Fair Justice Initiative’s “Remember Me” project, which highlighted life-sentenced women prisoners through a photo exhibition.
