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  We’ve figured out what tresses actually need – a nice long hour of TLC every week, with some great ingredients added to the mix. Think: a lazy Saturday morning with some chamomile tea, your favourite music in the background, your skin soaking up the goodness of the cheery sun and your hair seeping in the benefits of nature's finest hair loving ingredients. Aah! What a way to start your weekend. Well, get ready to perfect your hair regime with our new favourites on the block –  Nykaa Naturals Hair Masks. Especially curated for Indian hair, these masks will nurture every strand, your scalp and give you a healthy, shiny bounce.   Apple Cider Vinegar & Ginger Hair Mask This is exactly what you need for a happy scalp. The combination of Apple cider vinegar and ginger combats dandruff and itchy scalp; plus strengthens your hair cuticles. Enriched with vitamins, this mask will make your tresses stronger as well.   Onion & Fenugreek Hair Mask Looki...

You’ve heard it before and you don’t want to hear it now, but grandma-knows-best. All the advancements in science, exposure to K-beauty, revolutionary international labels haven’t been enough to prove her wrong. Mostly because all her mantras are based on Ayurveda – the ancient Indian holistic healing tradition. Incepted 5,000 years ago and we still haven’t tapped into its full potential. Ironically, the West seems more enchanted by its magic than we have ever been. Finally, there seems to a silver lining. Aplenty homegrown Indian Ayurvedic brands have started to tie in the archaic with the avant-garde. And we’re not just talking about the brands that enjoy a luxurious status in the market, but the more unassuming ones. Seriously speaking, they’re the ones calling the shots. Time to get #LocalKeLiyeVocal by airing the leading names in India that are shackling the herbal beauty bazaar. True to its name, this brand solely banks on the rare herbs from the foothills of Himalayas. The brand...

  Summer’s waving a bright farewell. We are looking up into those murky specimens of clouds and praying to the rain gods to let those showers pour. In our minds, the picture is unperturbed. Lush green accentuated by dainty rainbows. Colours popping up like marigolds and pleasant drizzles to welcome some much needed unicorn magic. Our vanity kits squiggle and quiver in anticipation from restocking some holy-grail beauty products. And that’s exactly where we turn into fairy godmothers for you and take out our wands with a flourish! Hear, hear! All you pretty nymphs, we give you eight beauty unicorns that you need to bag in your kitty, now!   Island Kiss- Cherry Blossom Flores An amalgamation of three exotic wonders, this one is enriched with Kokum, Avacado and Mango Butter to soften, sooth and nourish your lippies. Warmed with sunshine and reminiscent of blue lagoons, the Japanese Cherry Blossom adds the perfect dash of pink.   Forest Essentials Ayurvedic Herb Enr...

  Life is short; your wish list of dream beauty products, long. And all the ways you can play Little Miss Sunshine? Infinite! Don’t waste any more time getting ready for the season; we’ve scoured the runways and streets to bring you our favorite sunny-side-up beauty looks for every personality.   Festival Gypsy Why so serious? It’s festival season! Here’s your chance to let your hair down, take risks and have some fun with your look. Our beauty go-tos for this one are glitter, bold color-play and statement accessories! For that perfect festival makeup look, pack glitter eye shadow on Vaseline layered lids, or use two bright, contrasting colors to create a dramatic dual-toned effect on your lash line and under your lids. Instead of going with cliched floral headbands, weave little flowers into a messy braid, or skip the flora altogether and go for flash tattoos, instead.   Mermaid Magic Move over unicorn –Ariel-style makeup is making a splashin...

  Indian summer friendly beauty to keep your sparkling    Whether it’s a romantic getaway to watch the setting sun or a stylish brunch, the only way to end your outing looking like a sun goddess is by wearing makeup best suited for hot summer days. Of course, donning SPF infused makeup is a given but the trick is to choose beauty products that sit lightly on skin without streaking or melting. In fact, the thought of wearing a full face of makeup during unforgiving Indian summers is a daunting prospect, especially if you have combination or oily skin. Sweat, excess oil, high temperatures and humidity equals makeup meltdowns! The trick to keeping your overall look fresh is mastering the no-makeup look and selecting tinted moisturizer, lipstick and compact containing the all-important SPF. Here are some  tips on how you can combat the heat and stay fresh-faced throughout the day !   Sun protection comes first   Your sunscreen/sunblock is the sing...

  There is a definite ‘Spring’ in our dainty steps and the only reason we can think of right now is the onset of Summer! Just a gust of warm air is enough to make you fall in love with all the beauty and sartorial trends that express the balmy days. Step into summertime awesomeness with these sun-kissed nail varnishes, guaranteed to take your breath away!   1. NYKAA PASTEL NAIL ENAMEL - STRAWBERRIES N CREAM, NO. 43 The divine hue of strawberries and cream on your fingertips for the longest time. What else do you need to welcome the summer in glory!   2. SALLY HANSEN DIAMOND STRENGTH NO CHIP NAIL COLOR- LAVENDER MARQUIS Prettiest shade from the purple family, this shade is a must-have in your treasure trove of nail-paint heaven this summer!   3. NYKAA PASTEL NAIL ENAMEL - BUBBLE YUM - NO. 23 Welcome to Bubble Yum land, where summers are forever! Bathe in the goodness of pure pink heaven with this beautiful pastel hue.   4. NO...