Beauty
Brown Skin Needs Sun Protection, Too
Here are a few key ways to protect your skin from the summer heat. Growing up, I almost never wore sunscreen. I spent a lot of time outside, but sun protection was saved for days when I’d be outside all day and the weather was especially hot. I was often told that this was because I have brown skin — my darker skin tone meant I was naturally protected from the sun. This, of course was not really the ca
DIY Summer Skin Masks For Exfoliation & Brightening
Maintain your glow all summer long with at-home, easy-to-create, do-it-yourself masks! Let's face it! Summer travel, the intense heat and continuous dehyradration in the sun can have a damaging effect on your skin. Now while we turn to SPF and a daily skin care regimen to protect us and keep our skin clear, skin treatments are important too. If you don't have time for a spa facial, the two recipes below w
DIY Tips On Making Vitamin C-Infused Beauty Products Work For You!
Vitamin C helps hydrate the skin and adds a boost to dull, dry skin. Here's how to make it work for you. Dull and tired skin always needs a boost of Vitamin C. So we have rounded up a list of vitamin C-infused beauty products that will brighten your skin and give you that must-have summer glow. Ole Henriksen
DIY Tips On Giving Yourself The Perfect Pedicure In Time For Eid
Eid-Al-Fitr is just days away so get your feet ready for those glam chappals! Here are our tips for the perfect pedicure! Foot Prep! Chappals expose every crack on the heels. A simple buffing is insufficient, as cracked heels next to the hem of a lengha is like presenting broken papars to a guest. The first step is to soften the feet in a tub of tepid
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Summer 2016 Makeup Bag Must-Haves
Summer is my favourite season — even when it comes to beauty. Summer makeup is more natural but also more fun! I let my curly hair run wild, and I tend to be a lot gentler with the skin care products I choose in the summertime. No matter your tastes, hot ...
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3 Summer Sixteen Makeup Trends To Try At Home
Here's how to recreate these hot summer makeup looks at home. Summer Sixteen is the season to have fun with your makeup. The runways were full of looks that were bold, featuring bright colours and techniques that will have you looking like your favourite ...
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DIY Tips On How Dior's Milky Dots Summer Collection Can Make You Glow!
We've got cool DIY tips on how to enjoy the summer glow with Dior's Milky Dots Summer 2016 Collection. Summer is finally here and what better way to indulge than by trying out some of the hottest new summer colour palettes on the market. The Dior Milky Dots Summer 2016 C ...
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Celebrity Balayage Expert Abby Haliti Gives Us Her Tips On Taking On This Hot Hair Trend
The hottest hair trend is no doubt balayage treatment. We speak to a celebrity artist for key tips on application and care. Having dark hair is a beautiful thing, but achieving the perfect highlight while avoiding the zebra effect can be quite a struggle. Insert the ...
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Sizzling Summer Nail Trends From the Runway
Must-try manicure inspiration from the Spring/Summer 16 runways. As soon as the weather starts to get warm, our nails get a new personality. The season has always been about bright, fun colours, but this year we’re taking things up a notch. The SS16 run ...
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Spring/Summer 2016 Hair Trends That You Can Do At Home
Get summer ready with our direct-from-the-runway hair trends with these tips! This summer, it’s time to get in touch with your inner grunge kid. The season’s runway hair trends are all about edgy meets chic, sleek meets laid-back and the gir ...
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Our Fab Mother's Day Gift Guide!
Our fabulous guide gives you a few ideas on how to treat mom this Mother's Day. From fashion to fitness, there’s something every mother would simply adore. With Mother’s Day around the corner what better way to spoil mum than by gifting her ...
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My Aveda Full Spectrum Colour Deep Hair Transformation
How I embraced my dark locks again with Aveda Full Spectrum Deep Colour. I have naturally dark, almost black hair — a pretty standard South Asian hair shade. I love my hair because I am blessed with thick waves that I can wear either straight or curly, b ...
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Key Skin Care Products To Pack When Visiting South Asia
When packing for your trip to South Asia, don't forget to include key skin care products that protect your skin from the sun and pollution. This summer, before you leave for South Asia, pack products that protect your skin from air pollution and the sun. ...
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Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag
Professional makeup artist Pallavi Brar of Glo Bar Studio provides tips on how to refresh your makeup this season. Since spring has officially arrived it’s time to carve out time for some spring cleaning. Although traditionally spring cleaning is rese ...
