Beauty
Tame the Mane: ANOKHI's Guide To South Asian Winter Hair Care
Old Man Winter has arrived and with the dreamy scenes of hot cocoa by the fireplace, there are also scenes of South Asian beauties struggling to get their legendary locks to look lustrous. It is challenging to have a shiny mane, regardless of texture, because we are facing a trio of challenges: Artic winds, electrical heating and the tuque. The trio means that our hair is being stripped of moisture, leaving the strands dry and prone to a wiry
ANOKHI’s Holiday Gift Guide To The Best Beauty Stocking Stuffers In North America!
The holiday season is soon upon us, and now more than ever there are vibrant South Asian beauty brands that offer products across several categories such as skin care, hair care, fragrance and cosmetics, that are glamourous and perfect to spoil yourself and loves ones. This blog focuses on sets and one outstanding single product that are certain to illicit smiles and infuse the holiday season with more joy.
What They Don't Tell You About Beauty Medspas
The Glam Temple Medspa located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is fast becoming the destination of choice for South Asian women – and men - because not only does it offer a vast array of modern, effective treatments, it is a medspa that is also focused on ethics, inclusion and safety. The medspa first opened it's doors one year ago on November 10th,
Samosa-Proof That Pout: The Ultimate Guide To Mastering The Perfect Red Lip For Diwali
The lady who always sets the standard for beauty is the inimitable Aishwarya Rai, whose red lip looks set ablaze this timeless beauty staple for 2024 and beyond. For the upcoming beautiful festival of light, Diwali, red lips are a wonderful way to infuse the centre of the diya into your festive looks. This blog explores how to create a lasting, powerful Pondicherry pout that is samosa-strong from day to night. [caption id=
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Don't Let Your Glow Fade: Autumn Skincare Tweaks For South Asian Beauties
Autumn is a glorious time of year, as we can enjoy the sun’s rays without the sunburn, and the crispness in the air is refreshing. In terms of skincare, now is the time to increase the moisture, repair skin damage and integrate more self-care as we switch gears into high work mode. The trick t ...
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Look Fabulous On Your Road Trip With Our Beauty Packing Tips
In tough economic times, international travel is likely not an option, but this does not mean that travel is not off the table - it is just not taking off in an airplane and going overseas, a lot can be done locally! This is where the classic road trip, formerly of the overstuffed family car varie ...
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Channel Your Inner Bronzed Goddess With These Expert Bronzer Tips For South Asian Skin Tones
Summer is all about light and energy, and a bronzed look, without tanning, is the best way to integrate the spirit of summer into your beauty routine. Bronzing for South Asian beauties is about enhancing what you naturally own so that you look like you have captured the light, like a Goa Gal who t ...
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Sonakshi Sinha-Inspired Makeup Tips For Your Big Fat Indian Wedding
Summer is not only about sunshine, it is also about weddings, and if the wedding is a big fat Indian one, glamour is the rule! At Sonakshi Sinha’s recent nuptials, her neutral and red wedding outfits with timeless make-up demonstrated that regardless of your colour palette the rule always applies. ...
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Blue Is For Brown Beauties: Picking The Right Shade Of Blue Eye Makeup For Brown Skin Tones
Blue eye makeup is a breezy, dreamy beauty trend for summer 2024 that flatters brown eyes and all shades of brown skin. This blog explores the importance of how to pick the right shade of blue, the key products to create two different looks and tips on how to balance the blue eyes with the cheeks ...
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Sun-Savvy South Asians: The Ultimate Myth-Busting Guide To Sunscreen Products
Summer is all about fun in the sun… but it should also be your chance to integrate a year-round sunscreen habit into your daily routine so that you preserve the magnificence of your brown beauty for years to come. Brown skin, like other shades, can develop age spots, discolouration and may even ...
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South Asian Heritage Month: 10 Successful South Asian Beauty Brands That Combine Science & Art To Promote Inclusivity
As the month of May plods towards colour and brightness, it is a great time to reflect on how the beauty space is populated with classic and new brands founded by people of South Asian origin. As someone who has been in the beauty space for many moons, I confirm that when I started as a salesperso ...
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Bollywood Inspired Mother's Day Gifts Ideas For Our Special South Asian Stars: Grandma, Mom and Aunty
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and with it, whether we wish to admit it or not, comes the pressure of buying a great gift. We may think we know our grandmothers, mothers and aunts… but do we? Often, we see these vibrant, brave women through the lens of their maternal role, rather than as ful ...
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Men's Skincare Tips Inspired By Our Fav Bollywood & Hollywood Actors & Influencers
If the men in your life are complaining about itchy skin, tired eyes or shrivelled lips, chances are their skin is also suffering from the springtime blues during which our skin is caught between warm days and cold fronts. They may slyly dive into your skin care collection thinking that they just ...
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Peachy Shades for South Asian Beauty Routines
Learn how to interpret the sweet shade of peach fuzz into sensational warm weather beauty looks that make brown skin glow! Below are product suggestions and application tips & tricks to rock Pantone's colour of the year on South Asian skin tones. Pantone, the world-renowned expert ...
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The Beauty Styles of Strong South Asian Women
As we celebrate women in the month of March, discover the beauty styles of five strong, diverse South Asian women who are walking so that future generations can soar! Each woman is inspiring because of her ability to break barriers – and stereotypes – through hard work and courage. Their ...
