Kannagi Desai

Beauty Editor

Beauty Editor’s Picks: The Loved and Longed For Edition

The glow, the goals, and a little greed

The Glow-Up Prep: 4 Weeks To Wedding-Ready Skin

Your countdown to lit-from-within radiance

ELLE Exclusive: The Art Of Subtle Boldness—Hermès Beauty’s Latest Obsession Is Here To Transform Your Routine

An exclusive deep dive into Hermès’ new collection with Gregoris Pyrpylis

ELLE Exclusive: Dyson’s Hair Genius on Innovation, Style, and Sustainability

A beauty chat with Kathleen Pierce

Skins Of Tomorrow: Emotions Aren’t Just Felt, But Worn

As predicted by AI, explore a dystopian future where things take an unexpected turn

The Beauty Editor’s Trousseau Checklist: Essentials Every Bride Needs

Your ultimate beauty arsenal for the big day and beyond

Deep Patel Lets His Companies Talk For Him

Inside the mind of a serial entrepreneur

Neil Bhoopalam Regales Us With Magical Stories From The World Of Live Theatre

Breaking the fourth wall

Groom-ing Blueprint: A Complete Guide To Looking Your Best On Your Big Day

Groom-ed for the aisle

ELLE Cover Star: Shraddha Kapoor – It’s Her Era

Kannagi Desai unpacks the many sides of Shraddha Kapoor—performer, dreamer, and the woman always in motion; a quiet disruptor carving her own path in a loud industry

ELLE Exclusive: The Secrets Behind Wicked’s Spectacular Makeup Magic, Straight From Frances Hannon

On Elphaba, Glinda and the art of Toss Toss

Beauty Editor’s Picks: The ‘Everything I Recently Love’ Edition

I couldn’t decide, okay? Okay

ELLE Exclusive: Inflammaging 101—Why Your Skin’s Acting Older

d’you might have a solution for you!

20 Reasons Why Veer-Zaara Is Still The Love Story That Defines Timeless Romance For Me In 2024

A nostalgic look at a film that shaped my idea of forever

ELLE Exclusive: Discover The Luxury Behind La Mer And Its Indian Debut

Dr. Paul Tchinnis reveals some transformative secrets

ELLE Exclusive: Philippe Benacin Reveals Jimmy Choo’s Most Empowering Fragrance Yet

Crafted to captivate and inspire

How Model Off Duty Beauty is Redefining Clean Beauty—And Why Everyone’s Obsessed

Making skincare great again

ELLE Exclusive: The Secret Science Behind Skincare’s Most Coveted Formula – Augustinus Bader

The makers have spoken

Petra Strand On Her Cult Brand Pixi Beauty And The Rituals That Keep Her Grounded

Sparkling Pixi Dust

ELLE Digital Cover Star: Gracefully, Gauri Khan

Gauri Khan discusses her approach to design, fashion, and life with Kannagi Desai.

ELLE Exclusive: Jane Richardson Gives You A Cheat Sheet For Each Step In Your Makeup Routine!

Small tweaks, big wins

Beauty Editor’s Picks: ELLE India Beauty Awards Edition

Picks That Stole Hearts

ELLE Wedding Book Cover Star: Sonakshi Sinha And The Portrait Of A Bride

Kannagi Desai in conversation with Sonakshi Sinha on crafting her dream wedding, choosing heirlooms for her big day and building a life of togetherness

ELLE Cover Stars: Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul Are Yin & Yang

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul chat with Kannagi Desai about their relationship, love for interior design and the fashion connection

Steamy Scenes, Bad Ideas: The Real-Life No-Go Sex Spots When Life Isn’t Like Netflix

High Hopes, Higher Risks

ELLE Exclusive: Dr.Jart+’s India Debut – We Collectively Manifested This!

The Lowdown with Julien Michelet

ELLE Exclusive: A Conversation With Marc-Antoine Barrois On Crafting Scented Memories And The Luminous TILIA

The visionary perfumer on blending couture with scent

Beauty Editor’s Picks: ‘I’m Just Trying to Stay Sane’ Edition

Because I am not the meditating type

I Asked ChatGPT to Analyse Beauty Trends Through the Decades—Here’s What I Learned

I had to do some work here too

Behind Closed Doors: Why Is The Idea Of Office Sex Just So HOT!

Work Hard, Play Harder

In Defense Of Walnut Scrubs: The Exfoliation I Didn’t Know I’d Miss

Because nothing says ‘clean’ like scrubbing your face with Mother Nature’s sandpaper.

Homegrown Beauty: How Himaira Is Redefining Affordable Skincare With A Conscious Touch

Blending nature, science, and sustainability

The Art of Seduction: How To Leave Them Wanting More

Modern moves, ancient wisdom

Beauty Editor’s Picks: ‘My Hair Needs To Grow Back’ Edition

Never ever going to this hair guy again

ELLE Exclusive: Nicola Kilner On Science-Backed Skincare Supremacy, Building The Ordinary And Its Latest Foray Into Lip Care

We love a good beauty chat

ELLE Exclusive: Mona Kattan On Her Sweet New Scent And Childhood Nostalgia

Sweet like sugar

Snack Attack: The Wild World Of Food-Beauty Mashups!

Lipotle has inspired me beyond belief

ELLE Beauty: Capturing The Essence Of The Quintessential Mumbai IT Girl Through Her Luxurious And Beauty Lifestyle Essentials

Mumbai and the belle

ELLE Exclusive: A Walk Through Chanel’s New Boutique In The Mall Of India, Noida

Luxury has a new destination

Beauty Editor’s Picks: ‘I Got Backup’ Edition

I have two or more of each of these

ELLE Beauty Chat: Anushka Gupta on MyMuse and Transforming India’s Sexual Wellness Landscape

On Breaking Taboos and Redefining Intimacy

Beauty Hacks So Wacky You’ll Think I Made Them Up: Editor’s Top Secret Tips

Tricks that actually work – no DIYs here!

ELLE Beauty Breakdown: Namrata Soni Tells You Exactly How To Recreate Sonam Kapoor’s Makeup Look!

It’s giving Parisian chic meets Bollywood glam!

Exploring The Intersection Of Eco-Consciousness And Consumer Expectations In The Indian Salon Industry

Greening the beauty experience!

Unpopular Opinion: You Don’t Need Hyaluronic Acid For Hydration

Yes I know it is great, it just isn’t for me!

Yoga Is More Than Just Stretching: Here’s Why You Should Take It Seriously

Bryton, it’s Yoga Day, let’s have a little chat

Beauty Editor’s Picks: Monsoon Edition

I love this season!

#ELLEOpinion: What I Was Taught About Beauty And Loving Myself by The LGBTQIA+ Community

Confidence can be inspired

ELLE Beauty Chat: In Conversation with Jacques Cavallier on the Art of Perfumery and Bvlgari’s latest addition

"A good scent reveals itself all at once, a bad one seems disjointed"

Confessions Of A Lazy Beauty Editor: High Maintenance Habits For The ‘I Woke Up Like This’ Vibe

'Cause hitting snooze is a need

ELLE Exclusive: Global LGBTQIA+ Pop Icon Kim Petras Talks About Beauty, Pop Stardom, and Advocacy!

It is M.A.C VIVA GLAM’s 30th Anniversary!

Embrace Your Inner Woo-Woo: Confessions of a Closeted Believer

Unlock your inner zen!

Beauty Editor’s Picks: May Favourites

My Summer Survival Guide

The Science of Skincare: A Deep Dive Into The Future Of Beauty

Forlle'd is now launching in India!

ELLE Exclusive: A Fragrant Overture Exploring the Essence of Luxury Perfumery In India

Living Under The Same Roof With An Ultimate Beauty Rebel, My Mother!

She still doesn't use sunscreen!

To Save Some Money, I Got ChatGPT To Do My Colour Analysis… This Is What It Said

Exact prompts in the article!

Beyond Lifespan: The Science Behind Skin Health and Longevity with Estée Lauder

Introducing the Re-Nutriv skincare range

The Complete Guide to Under Eye Care: Because Your Eyes Deserve More Than Just Concealer

Beyond eye-masks!

Beyond The Trend: Has Sustainability Become Just Another Must-Have Accessory?

Is it a genuine commitment or just another fleeting obsession?

A Vegetarian’s Exploration of Marine Collagen And Its Many Skincare Benefits

If you don't like sea puns, I am sorry!