In March, James Dyson revealed the latest technological advancement in hairstyling at Dyson’s flagship store in Paris. He spoke of heat damage—the key words that keep us from having good hair days more often—and the Dyson Corrale, a straightening iron like no other. After the success of the Dyson Supersonic and the Airwrap, it was… Continue reading Tried and tested: Dyson Corrale
Even as I write this, my skin is layered with a nice squeeze of vitamin C and a kick of retinol and peptides, my rose quartz Gua sha stone is chilled and ready to slide, and I come to realize, my daily ritual of serum application has turned into a full hygge experience. But that… Continue reading How to build a skincare routine
Ever since actor Anushka Sharma posted about oil pulling on her Instagram, there’s been a big buzz around this age-old technique. Backed by ayurveda, various studies have shown that oil pulling is great for overall oral hygiene. It’s a very simple method that involves swishing oil in your mouth–first thing in the morning–for about 20… Continue reading I tried actor Anushka Sharma’s oil pulling regimen for a year
Kareena Kapoor Khan is known to have the best skin in the game, so when she recently uploaded a face mask selfie on Instagram, the internet went wild. Her followers tried to deduce her choice of ingredients and fervently asked for the ‘recipe, please’. She did share the list of what went into the mask… Continue reading Kareena Kapoor Khan’s go-to skincare ingredient is perfect for summer
Of course, I don’t need further evidence that Deepika Padukone’s skin is next-level mega. But scrolling through her feed a few weeks ago, I saw her using a face roller, which confirms that when it comes to skincare, this woman knows what’s up. It’s not news that the ELLE team (along with the rest of… Continue reading I tried this Deepika Padukone approved face tool
If you’re looking for a sign to not cut your bangs, this is it. Social distancing has left us with a lot of free time, and if you haven’t given in to DIY haircut with kitchen scissors, then you’re already on the right track to letting your hair grow out. I’ve had long hair for… Continue reading Tried and tested: three tricks that helped my hair grow longer
If you’ve ever looked up the internet for at-home skincare or hair how-tos, chances are you’ve come across Farah Dhukai’s videos. The queen of DIYs has, over the last ten years, delivered some life-changing beauty tips (hello, fenugreek seed facial!) that have gained her a cult following of over 6.8 million on Instagram. Recently, the… Continue reading Beauty blogger Farah Dhukai’s go-to shiny hair remedy is our new favourite beauty ingredient
Confession: A couple of months back, I signed up on TikTok when the Jonas Brothers recreated the iconic Keeping up with the Kardashians scene, but dismissed it soon after. Fast forward to being bored in the house (and in the house bored!), I decided to scroll through for some laughs. This deep dive left me… Continue reading 5 TikTok make-up tutorials that’ll change your beauty routine
In theory the DAFNI brush sounds like a dream. It’s a ceramic hair-straightening brush that helps you smooth through knotty curls, frizz and flyaways. It heats up to 185 degrees within seconds, and never makes your hair flat. You just brush through in long, outward strokes, away from the scalp, for an at-home blow-dry effect.… Continue reading ELLE Review: Dafni Hair Straightening Brush
Nothing compares to the joy of finding a signature lipstick shade that you can wear to almost any occasion. But who wouldn’t want an update once in a while? That’s where Givenchy’s new glossy Rouge Interdit Vinyl lipsticks come in. Skip all the beautiful reds, pinks and corals and reach right out for the dark… Continue reading ELLE Review: Givenchy Rouge Interdit Vinyl
For years my nightly ritual was the basic three-step routine. So when I tried the new Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair trio, I only had to make a quick swap. Their Micro Cleansing Balm (Rs 3,000), was a total blessing; I’ve never used anything like it. You can massage the balm all over your make-up… Continue reading ELLE Review: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Till I tried my first pair of falsies, I always relied on a cocktail of voluminising, lengthening and long-lasting mascaras to make my sparse lashes look lush. But the M.A.C false lashes are totally rookie-proof. The pair I picked had a combination of long and short soft lashes, and they blended into my natural ones… Continue reading ELLE Review: M.A.C False Eyelashes
It took me till my mid-20s to start using sunscreen (very reluctantly) and till last year, to start moisturising at night. I dislike beauty routines that take more than a couple of minutes, and I wasn’t expecting to use this essence more than a few times before falling off the wagon. But it surprised me.… Continue reading ELLE Review: Kiehl’s Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence
I tried the Blossom Bright shade, which is a lovely cherry-red that I had to keep from trying to eat. It’s one of 16 hues that form this new collection of corals, nudes, and berry brights. The lipstick glides on easily and stays put for two hours at least even though I’m a chronic lip-licker.… Continue reading ELLE Review: Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine
Colour cosmetics get me extremely excited, but when it comes to switching my skin or hair care regimen, I’m quite conservative. Something about the Za Anti-Aging Perfect Solution range prompted me to give it a try though (maybe because the packaging was fuchsia). Made to target early signs of ageing, the range covers the entire… Continue reading ELLE Review: Za anti-aging perfect solution
What do you do if you have dull skin, lines, spots and uneven skin tone? What if you have two of these? How many products do you need to tackle your very own, unique cocktail of skin problems, and how do you layer them? According to Clinique, you just need one: their latest Smart Custom-Repair… Continue reading ELLE Review: Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Serum
I’m a Kiehl’s first-timer and a long-time blackhead-sufferer. When I was asked to review their Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash, I was skeptical. For me, ‘deep cleansing’ is a phrase beauty brands throw about (it’s good for marketing!) but so far, I hadn’t come across a single product that did what the bottle said.… Continue reading ELLE Review: Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash
