What if we told you that the secret to a Kylie-Jenner-perfect pout has been hiding in your kitchen all along? Well, that’s what celebrity skin specialist Dr. Jaishree Sharad will have us believe. From the woman who makes Jacqueline Fernandez and Ileana D’Cruz’s skin glow, we bring you some DIY wisdom to make your lips plumper… Continue reading This DIY lip masque will give you the plump pout of your dreams
Acing a red carpet appearance has become almost child’s play for Priyanka Chopra. The fact was reiterated at the Oscars yesterday where she once again proved that nobody can do highly scrutinized fashion outings with the same nonchalance as her. While her Ralph & Russo gown ensured her place in our ‘best dressed list‘, her sleek,… Continue reading Exclusive: Priyanka Chopra’s sleek Oscars hairstyle decoded
Maintaining a glossy mane requires commitment, which includes wrangling a hair spa appointment every month. Recreate the experience at home to tackle any frizz attacks between appointments. The quick fix? Tie your hair in a loose knot for a few minutes while it’s still warm from a blow dry. Once you’ve opened it, curl the… Continue reading 5 steps to get the shiniest hair of your life
It’s tough to say how a myth gets started. Some have been around for so long, they acquire a ring of authenticity with every repetition. For example, that birth control pills make you fat. Or that hair colour hastens the greying process. Or this piece of blatant discrimination: curly-haired women cannot get bangs. Science, logic… Continue reading 9 modern-day health myths, busted
So you slather on some ‘screen before heading out and promptly forget about sun protection for the rest of the day? Best not bring that up around dermatologist Kiran Lohia. If you’ve been hiding behind the safety net of SPF 15, she’s got news for you: Sun protective factor does not determine how strong the sunscreen… Continue reading 5 basic mistakes you’re making with sunscreen
How many times have you felt that life was so much easier when you were a baby? You had no job other than crying, gaining ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ for every single move, eating, sleeping and doing that on repeat while someone else took care of cleaning and feeding you. Turns out, the little humans have the… Continue reading Crawling like a baby is apparently the new way to get fit
Wipe that Pringles dust off your mouth and listen: it isn’t too late to restart your fitness resolutions for the year. Need a little pick-me-up to power you beyond the first five minutes of your workout? We lassoed in dietician and author of The Four-Week Countdown Diet, Namita Jain, for a little extra help. Cue… Continue reading These 5-minute drinks will help supercharge your workout
Why do we associate light, floral scents with women and musky and woody scents with men? Rose, violets, gardenias, these are flowers. They aren’t female. The smell of common ingredients in ‘female’ fragrances—sugar, fruit—aren’t ‘feminine’. They’re things that grow on bushes or are used as baking ingredients. They shouldn’t conjure up the image of a woman.… Continue reading 6 unisex fragrances you can share with your man
It doesn’t take a copious study of her Instagram feed to know that Jacqueline Fernandez actively shuns the predictable. From movie promotions to airport sightings, she always has something new for the shutterbugs. But here’s what celebrity make-up artist Namrata Soni says about her client’s preferred make-up look: “Fresh, dewy skin. Jacqueline swears by the… Continue reading This is Jacqueline Fernandez’s go-to make-up look
What’s the easiest way to cheat that post-workout flush? Which hot new product is making BB creams look like a dinosaur? Is there really a matte lipstick out there that doesn’t turn your lips into sandpaper? ELLE’s Beauty Editor Mamta Mody holds your hand through the tough questions: Behold, her pick of products that’ll effortlessly brighten… Continue reading 7 fresh products to add to your beauty kit right this minute
Katy Perry has taken over our collective playlists, and she has now set her sights on your vanity kit. The CoverGirl spokeswoman is launching a new collaboration with the beauty brand, PopSugar reports, that draws inspiration from mythical mermaids. We’ll stop here for a minute for your inner 13-year-old to cheer. Done? Okay, here’s the dope. The… Continue reading Katy Perry is launching a mermaid-inspired makeup line
Even if you haven’t signed up for a healthy lifestyle, failed to ditch processed foods or struggle with a workout routine, you are more than ready to bite the bullet into natural beauty. It’s great for your skin and hair, Earth-friendly and luckily, you don’t have to struggle with DIY facemasks in your kitchen. All our… Continue reading 9 natural ingredients you’ll find in next-gen beauty products
There are many factors to consider when it comes to hair care. Your environment, your diet and even your scalp type can dictate the kind of products and treatments you should subject your hair to. To combat the stress factors that urban dwellers are subjected to, experts recommend substituting conditioner for a hair mask once… Continue reading 8 hair masks you can add to your arsenal for healthier hair
Every once in a while, a beauty trend becomes so followed that it defines an era. This season, we’re spotting ’90s gloss everywhere (yup, on hair too). It’s a convenient way to style second- or third-day hair. For freshly washed hair, run some mousse through the strands to bring them all together. Once you’re done styling the rest, set your crown with a wet-look… Continue reading Deepika and Sonam are in love with this hair trend
It could be the end of regretting those extra helpings at dinner. This new diet proves the trick to reaching your satiation point faster is high-fibre foods and a longer consumption time. So while we practise chewing each bite 32 times, here’s how to load up on fibre the right way… Know your type It’s futile to say you get… Continue reading This new diet tricks your stomach into feeling full
From the shop shelves to our social media feeds, curls have never been more prevalent. No strategically teased, laboured over ringlets here. Instead, there are heads of naturally quirky, characteristic curls that have stolen the limelight and inspired a new age of beauty that puts individuality first. Not sure quite how to get there? We’ve done the legwork and lined up all the… Continue reading 8 products every curly-haired girl needs in her arsenal
You have better odds of winning 1 billion dollars in a lottery than finding a human being with zero body image issues. No matter how much we decry society’s attempts to pigeonhole us, we’re often our own worst critics. Think back to conversations with your friends or family and you’ll notice a pattern: Everyone has… Continue reading 8 Bollywood actors on their struggle with body image issues
Jetting around the world can do wonders for your Instagram feed, and the exact opposite to your skin. Sonam Kapoor acknowledges that, and resorts to basics to get her skin peppy again. Or that’s what Namrata Soni, her go-to make-up artist, will have you believe. At Innisfree’s beauty masterclass, Soni spilled a few of Sonam’s skincare… Continue reading Sonam Kapoor’s DIY skin masque will work wonders on your tan
The one thing you know with Sonam Kapoor is that you just can’t ever know with Sonam Kapoor. She can step out of her vanity van sporting anything from goth lips to schoolgirl plaits. She may like to keep her critics guessing, but her favourite make-up artist and BFF Namrata Soni insists that she has… Continue reading Sonam Kapoor’s make-up artist reveals her favourite make-up look
No, put your trusty red lipstick down and listen up real good: ‘Tis the season of experimenting with lip colours and we’ve got the make-up champ behind Lakmé Fashion Week, Donald Simrock, to help get you there. From an aqua lip liner at Poochki to the heavy glitter lip that Ritu Kumar’s models sported, lipstick colours… Continue reading How to pick the right lip colour for your skin tone
Special Editor of the month Sonakshi Sinha takes her editorial duties very seriously, thank you very much. The Dabangg star kicked off her ELLE ride on day 1 of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 looking the part in a chic khaki ensemble, but it was her glossy straight locks that made heads turn. We snuck… Continue reading How to get Sonakshi Sinha’s glossy locks
