Retinol is the gold standard when it comes to skincare. Whether you’re looking for an acne fighting product or a formula to improve skin texture, retinol will help you through your skin woes. So, what is this multitasking ingredient? Derived from vitamin A, it rejuvenates skin by increasing cell turnover, decongesting pores and boosting collagen.… Continue reading Everything you need to know about retinol
When you’re living through a pandemic–riddled with anxiety–it’s almost always the little things that bring solace as we watch the crop on our upper lip grow. And the lush endeavour of beauty, my friends, is one such little big joy. So when salons and parlours were given permission to resume business after 57 long days, it’s… Continue reading I visited a salon after two months, here’s what you can expect
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
With the world turning upside down, it’s hard to predict how the world of beauty will change form. Even renowned plastic surgeons and aesthetic doctors who have their fingers on the pulse have different views on what’s to come in the beauty world. Here in India, I believe post-Covid, beauty will move towards a… Continue reading The post-Covid skincare trends to watch out for
We tried The Lodhi Signature massage: perfect if you like your spa treatment to lull you into a deep slumber. The oil, a light blend of sandalwood, vetiver and pomegranate, is rubbed on your body and left to soak in. A thorough massage follows, where your muscles are worked using different massage techniques such as… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: The Lodhi Signature massage at The Lodhi Spa, New Delhi
WHAT: Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense WHERE: Magnifique, A Luxury Boutique Salon, New Delhi DURATION: 90 minutes PRICE: Rs 3,500 plus taxes With the drop in temperature up north, the frizz in my hair was pretty much out of control. The Kérastase treatment promised to tame the dryness and leave me with a healthier, fuller mane. After… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: 3 hydrating hair spa treatments
Think an ayurvedic nirvana, spa retreat and culinary haven all nestled in the bustling city of New Delhi. The award-winning center for well-being, Zehen is devoted to your overall well-being. A day at Zehen entails a personally crafted wellness experience consisting of diagnosis, treatments and meals all attending to your individual needs. To begin with,… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: Zehen, Centre of Wellness
In spite of being a regular with my beauty regime (weekend masking and everything), I’m quite lazy when it comes to my hair. It’s relatively thin, frizzy and goes up to my thighs; I usually shampoo, towel-dry, use a leave-in serum and get on with my day. L’Oréal Professionnel’s Pro Fiber treatment promises to give… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: L’Oréal Professionnel Pro Fiber
Delhi’s newly-opened salon is as exclusive as one gets – we’re talking styling by celebrity make-up artists Jojo (Edward Mendonca) and Yatan Ahluwalia, VIP treatment rooms, private nooks, cabana-like pedicure stations– we’ve basically planned our next sparty already.(However, make sure you stock up on these 10 accessories if you’re indulging in a pedi at home) Besides… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: Magnifique, The Luxury Boutique Salon, New Delhi
WHAT: Matrix Mirror Shine BlackSpa ServiceWHERE: At all Matrix salonsDURATION: 45 minutesPRICE: Rs 400 onwardsThis was a seriously big step up from the last hair product I used specifically for black hair (household name, drugstore bought). I was excited to see just what the Matrix Mirror Shine treatment, which claims to bring out the best… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: 3 salon treatments for healthy hair
WHAT: Iridium Signature MassageDURATION: 90 minutesPRICE: Rs 8,600 I don’t think I even know how to relax any more. And being away from my phone for the 90-minute duration of the signature massage? That kind of thing makes me panicky these days. Just moments into the treatment, however, I felt my body go slack with relief.… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: Iridium Spa, St Regis Mumbai
WHAT: Balancing Aromatherapy WHERE: Woo Wellness and Spa, Pullman New Delhi and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, GMR Hospitality District Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. Tel: 011 46080808 DURATION: 60 minutes PRICE: Rs 3,500 plus taxes A good massage – one that hits the right spots – is always called for. I opted for the Aromatherapy on a late Saturday morning.… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: Woo Wellness and Spa
WHAT: Kérastase Chronologiste Caviar RitualWHERE: Enrich Salon, Ventura Building, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai. Tel: 0 88792 83000DURATION: 90 minutesPRICE: Rs 3,200 plus taxes This luxurious hair revival ritual has been upgraded with a super relaxing scalp detox. The scalp massage (with a grainy scrub) was followed by a quick rinse, moisturising hair mask and another… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: 3 new hair rituals
What: The Total V Shaper Where: Clarins Skin Spa, Parcos, Kemps Corner, Mumbai. Tel: 022 2364 3685 Duration: 75 minutes Price: Rs 5,044 inclusive of taxes The prep for the treatment began with an in-depth skin analysis and an exfoliating routine. With an aim to refine and enhance facial contours, the masseuse applied the Clarins Pro Shaping Facial… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: Clarins Skin Spa
If you’ve wondered why sickly heroines in old British novels went to the seaside for their health, here’s the reason: salt. The salt in the air cleanses nasal passages and clears the airways. But the air at the beach isn’t what it used to be. Besides, there’s only so much that gentle walks on the… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: Salt Escape
Let’s face it, the monsoon showers – amazing as they are – aren’t doing much for our hair. Step out and you end up looking like a frizzball. Did we mention the hair fall? That’s where the Nioxin hair treatment comes in. It promises healthier and fuller hair in under 4 weeks. Before we start… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: Nioxin hair treatment
With all the joy that comes out of soaking up the sun, taking on a bronze tan, your hair is really in for some trouble. I realised this when the stylist at Dessange Paris inspected my hair, followed by a lot of disapproving tsk tsks. The sun’s rays leave the hair on the crown of… Continue reading #ELLETriesIt: Illipe Butter Mask
Buttyliscious by Lakme Absolute Salon Process: Butt facials are disconcerting things if getting your rear lingeringly tended to is something you prefer from a loved one. But you get over the reservation quickly with the gentle buzzing of the skin polishing apparatus as it exfoliates and deep-cleanses the dry, uncared for skin on your posterior.… Continue reading Tried and tested: Butt facials
