5 Trendy Hairstyles for Monsoon

5 Trendy Hairstyles for Monsoon
If humidity has left your hair frizzy and un-manageable, it’s time to change the way you address your hair care needs and find looks that work best for you. TRESemmé puts together a catalogue of the right hair styles and products that will make your hair ‘season proof’.Two simple yet ubér chic styles for this monsoon are the ponytail and the hair bun. The possibilities are endless with these two easy hairstyles and they are just as effective at the gym as they are on a dinner date.

Pony ‘tails’

A ponytail is a brilliant option for monsoon. It keeps the frizz under control and makes it more
manageable to redo if you get drenched when you step out. This simple hairstyle has been given a
new definition and has been experimented by many celebs on the red carpet.

Try a sleek, immaculate ponytail placed high on your head or pull it down to one side. No matter which look you choose, remember to keep the frizz in control with a little help from TRESemmé.Wash your hair with TRESemmé Climate Control. Shampoo and Conditioner to tame the fly aways. You can also curl your hair before pulling it into a ponytail.

Accessorize with a colorful floral headband or tie a bright colored scarf to your ponytail.
Pull out some strands of hair over your face for a more stylish effect.
This keeps the hair in place and still keeps you looking ready to hit the streets anytime you want

Trending Buns

One hairstyle that never goes out of vogue is the Bun – it is classic and timeless. This hairstyle is truly versatile as you can personalize it depending on the occasion and your attire. Moreover, not only does this hairstyle ooze oodles of feminine grace and charm but you can also glam it up in various ways.
Lightly brush your hair and gather all of your hair on one side, behind the ear.
Take a bungee band and form a pony tail. Hide the bungee band by covering it with a piece of hair.
One by one take the pieces of hair from the pony tail
Turn the pieces round and pin them up with bobby pins around the pony tail.
Take each piece one at a time a follow the similar procedure.
Don’t forget to wash your hair with TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo and Conditioner to tame the fly aways before starting the bun
Stock up all your hair on top of your head in a ballerina bun, also known as a top knot bun. Another good option is a messy bun. If you are late for office or work, tie up your hair loosely in a messy bun. Looks stylish and is a quick to do hairstyle too.

Doughnut Bun

Get the wet and sassy look with a sleek doughnut bun this season.
To attain the look, de-tangle your wet hair with the TRESemmé Climate Control Conditioner.
Tie a high ponytail using a thick elastic hair band.
Cover the band completely by spreading the ponytail, which now resembles a doughnut.
Secure it using a small elastic hair band. Tuck in the excess hair around the bun using bobby pins. You are ready to face the downpour with panache!

Three rides on a pony

To strengthen hair before styling, massage your scalp with TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo.
To begin with the section ponytail, pull your hair from the forehead, using the top layer of your hair and make a half ponytail.
Take the second layer of your hair and make a second ponytail.
Grab the remaining hair and tie the third pony near your nape.
Open up the hair a bit that connects two ponies to give it a messy touch.

Twisty style

To start with, wash your hair using TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo, to add the extra sheen the hairstyle demands.
Now grab small sections of your hair and twist them in the form of snakes and tuck in place using bobby pins. Tie the larger section of your hair into a bun at the center of your head.
Voila, you’re all set to flaunt the wet look with élan.

Have you tried any of these hairstyles this monsoon ?

Lakme Skin Stylist Contest Winners

Lakme Skin Stylist Contest Winners

I was so occupied with work today..just came home and had dinner and again the same schedule from tom morning..I am really sorry for the late announcement of winners..

Here are the 4 winners who win the Lakme Styling Kit in the first phase..

Yendrilla Sengupta
Lee Bee
Aman Sandhu Riya
Parinaaz

Congrats girls !! Please mail me your full name, address, contact number..I need your details as soon as possible..max by tom..or I would need to select new winners..

For Phase 2: These 4 winners will have to send a photo album entry creating looks with the Styling kit. Each person can send in more than 1 look, but it must be shared in step wise how the look was achieved photo album…by end date 14th August.

11 Simple Travel Makeup And Skin Care Tips

11 Simple Travel Makeup And Skin Care Tips

Guest Post by Chetana

I’m sure we all love travelling to get a much needed break from the monotonous and hectic life. Looking good and beautiful can be quite challenging while travelling, as it can be quite stressful, whether you’re covering a short distance or jetting halfway around the world. This article helps you to look beautiful and fresh even while travelling. With these helpful tips, you can face your next vacation, business trip or a family homecoming with utmost confidence.

Makeup and Skin Care Tips:

1. It is very important to moisturize your face well before travelling. Apply an intense moisturizer a night before the trip. This keeps your skin well hydrated while facing the dehydrating elements like cabin pressure. Apply a gel based moisturizer instead of cream based moisturizer, before heading for the journey to avoid your skin from getting oily.

2. Skip the foundation. It is important to let your skin breath while travelling. Most importantly, you wouldn’t want makeup dripping from your face before landing or reaching your destination. You must have noticed that celebrities often opt for a complete no makeup look while travelling. You can wear a tinted moisturizer if you want. Carry a facial mist with yourself to freshen up the face.

3. Apply waterproof gel based eyeliner or pencil liner on the lids and avoid applying kohl as they might smudge while travelling.

4. Skip long lasting lipsticks. They might sound appealing for a long journey, but they dry out and leave the lips parched and dehydrated.  Lip stain is a better option than long lasting lipsticks. Layer your lips with several coats of lip stains, let it dry and then top it with a clear gloss. This will keep the lip moisturized and provides a colour at the same. Reapply the gloss for a freshly applied look. Or, you can also apply a lip treatment or lip butter during the journey to keep the lips hydrated.

5. Watching back to back movies on a long flight or constant reading can leave you with watery eyes. Carry eye drops with yourself to lubricate or soothe the eyes while watching movies or to refresh your eyes after waking up from a nap. Or carry pre moistened eye pads or gel eye masks to soothe and refresh eyes during flight.

6. Avoid wearing mascara for a long journey. It will leave you with panda eyes or trail down the cheeks after waking up from a sleep.

7. Carry some blotting papers or rice paper to blot excess oil from the skin. This way you can dab the shine and excess oil off your skin without striping off the moisture.

8. Avoid touching your face while travelling. Your hand attracts a lot of unknown bacteria while travelling which can lead to breakouts and other skin problems, even if you touch your face unknowingly. If you want to touch up while travelling, then wash your hands with an antibacterial soap before touching the face.

9. Skip bright nail paints while travelling and stick to neutral and nude nail paint shades, as bright nail paints chip easily. Nude nail paints do not chip much and even if they do, they are less likely to get detected when you’re wearing nude hue nail paint.

10. Apply a soft, peachy shade of blush to get a nice flushed looks. Avoid bright pink or red shades of blush and avoid applying eye shadow completely.

11. Apply a hand cream liberally throughout the trip to prevent your hands from drying out.

Makeup and Skin Care Essentials:

a. Invest in a travel or skin care kit to keep you skin in check and hydrated while travelling. Avoid washing your face and hands with hotel soap.

b. Face wipes are an absolute essential while travelling. It is extremely handy especially while travelling in buses where you don’t have a sink nearby. Facial wipes are extremely important in clearing the grime and dirt from your face.

c. You don’t need to lug around your entire vanity for regular touch ups. Carry a handy mini or travel makeup kit while travelling. An Inglot customized palette would be a good recommendation. You can store a blush pan, a powder pan and 3 round refill pans where you can store you eye shadow, lip colour and concealer.

d. Do not cram your makeup brushes into your luggage as it can leave you with bent bristles and broken handles. Even better, pack your brushes in a separate pencil case to avoid damage. There are travel makeup brushes available which you can stock for travelling purpose.

e. Carry your personal shower gel, shampoo and conditioner while travelling. All three of them are available in travel sizes so availability shouldn’t be a problem as such.

Hope you liked the article. Please leave us a comment.

References:
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/5-simple-make-up-tips-for-travellers/
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/must-have-makeup-products-when-travelling/

Lakme 9 to 5 Nail Color Rosey Monday Review, NOTD

Lakme 9 to 5 Long Wear Nail Color Rosey Monday Review, NOTD

What the Company claims: Paint your nails in rich, high-shine colors. The chip-resistant formula ensures flawless results with each application. Layer with a clear top coat to retain that freshly applied look, day after day. Ultra rich color in new shades. Sealing shine for long-lasting wear. Perfect glide brush for smooth, hassle-free strokes.

It offers a sealing shine for long- lasting wear and a perfect glide brush for smooth, hassle-free strokes. Dip the brush in the nail paint and remove the excess. Now glide over each nail staring from the side of the nails. Apply second coat only after the first coat has completely dried.

I mentioned about the new revamped Lakme 9 to 5 Office Stylist Range HERE..and have reviewed the lipstick Peony Goal HERE

Time for the Lakme 9 to 5 Long Wear Nail Color in Rosey Monday..tom is monday :sigh: Poor Monday is hated by everyone..who wants to get to work after a good weekend..but here is a nail color named after Rosey Monday..and is a pretty bright peachy pink..

MRP: Rs. 200/- for 9ml
It comes in a round huge bottle..and has a lot of qty to offer..I love the brush..Lakme has definitely worked on the brushes..these are pretty easy to use..
Formula is nice..with 2 coats you get a nice opaque coverage..and the best part ! It stays for a whole week..yes..with these you can be rest assured your nail paint would not chip for a week..I am loving it ! Who has the time and patience to change nail paints..lazy me does not :p
Comes in 15 shades..there are pinks, peaches, beige, mauves, berry and reds..

Though its priced on the higher side..I do not mind shelling that much for a nail paint that stays whole week on me ! I am definitely buying more..
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5 
Overall Rating: 4.25/5 
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried the new Lakme 9 to 5 Long Wear Nail Color ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Sleek MakeUP Gloss Me and Matte Me Range

Sleek MakeUP Gloss Me and Matte Me Range

Introducing the latest new lip accessory from Sleek MakeUP:
Gloss Me & Matte Me!

GLOSS ME

With 6 stunning shades to choose from, Sleek MakeUP’s Gloss Me will be the name on everyone’s lips, literally.

At last, long lasting lip gloss with plenty colour power as well as staying power is finally here! Strong pigment takes lips from normal to note-worthy in just one slick. The versatile make up bag staple can be layered over lipstick for extra gloss or used alone.


MATTE ME

These new lip creams say goodbye to cracked or dull mattes and introduce hydration to the matte world! NEW Sleek MakeUP Matte Me comes in a variety of 6 colours packed with pigment, and full of moisture. Go bold with deep red and purple, or be understated with pink and nude.  Alternatively, set your artistic side free and use together to make your own signature shade.

No smudging or budging means matte truly is back to stay.


Gloss Me RRP £4.99 each
Matte Me RRP £4.99 each


Have you checked out the Sleek MakeUP Gloss Me and Matte Me Range ?

P.S: PR Info

First Day of College Look with Maybelline New York India

First Day of College Look with Maybelline New York India

Here comes the month of July where most of the colleges start and for many of you, it would be the first time you enter a college..Ah I can feel the butterflies in your stomach 😀

Don’t you all wish to look good for your first day of college..but not overly done of course..new friends, new environment..a new beginning..

Well here is a simple look for you all using just three essential products from Maybelline New York..

What do you need :

That’s it..

Steps to achieve this look:

1. At first, cleanse your face well and follow it up with a moisturiser and suncreen.
2. Take a pea sized amount of the Maybelline BB Cream and dot it all over your face and a little more at your problem areas..and blend well with your finger tips.
3. If you have oily skin, you can set it with the Maybelline Dream Matte Powder.
4. Line your upper waterline (its called tightlining) and lower waterline with the Maybelline Colossal Kajal..and smudge a little with your ring finger.
5. And a tinted lip balm..any of the four Maybelline Baby Lips..I am using Rose Addict here.
And tada..done ! Wear a cutesy top and earrings and you are good to go..
Get your college makeup essentials at the Maybelline site HERE
Good Luck for your first day at college 🙂

New Launches: Dove & Ponds Face Wash

New Launches: Dove & Ponds Face Wash

New Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash
A multi-action solution for ten oil and pimple problems

~ Overcome pimples to achieve fresh,
clear and fairer skin that you always desired~

Skincare expert Pond’s, introduces the new Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash, formulated with a powerful combination of oil absorbing herbal clay, pimple fighting salicylic formula, gentle beads and skin brightening essence that fights the10 most common oil and pimple problems which we encounter every day.

Everyday dirt, oil and pollution settle on the skin surface, leaving dirt and oil trapped if left unattended leading to the breakout of pimples. These unhealthy ‘deposits’ are also the main cause of clogged pores and blackheads.

Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash with multi-action formula fights 10 oil and pimple problems to give you fresh, clear and fairer skin. It includes a powerful combination of ingredients like herbal clay, pimple fighting salicylic formula with gentle beads and brightening essence.

Oil absorbing Herbal clay– Removes excess oil from the pores and helps clear pimples
Pimple fighting salicylic formula– Washes away 99% of pimple causing germs and reduces blackheads, whiteheads and redness
Gentle beads– Smoothens roughness, cleanses away dead skin cells and tightens pores to reduce blemishes and dullness
Brightening Essence– Infuses brightening essence to reduce dullness and make your skin fairer

Some people are born with perfect skin. Most of us, however, are not. Millions of youngsters in the world suffer from oily skin. Oily skin leads to many different problems like pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and open pores, irritated and rough skin. Moreover pimples leave marks/blemishes behind! All this makes your face look dull and unattractive. As a teenager, you have to deal with not one, but 10 oil and pimple related problems and all this takes a toll on your confidence!

Being young is all about living life to the fullest every day and being careless and free. The new Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash fights 10 oil and pimple problems to give you fresh, clear and fair skin that you always desired.

Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash is now available in all leading stores across the country. Available at for Rs.135 for 100 gms, Rs.75 for 50 gms and Rs.30 for 20 gms.

New Dove Beauty Facial Cleansers with NutriumMoisture™
Beauty Serum for bouncy and happy skin

Cleansing is one of the most basic skincare regimens that every woman follows. However very few realise that cleansing can be a damaging process causing skin to lose moisture, essential proteins and lipids from its surface layer. Dove, the global beauty brand with a rich heritage in cleansing and caring for skin, now brings to you a solution that combines the benefits of cleansing and moisturizing with the new Dove Beauty Facial Cleansers range.


This range is formulated with NutriumMoisture™ and DEFI (Directly Esterified Fatty Isethionate) that replenishes facial skin with moisture and nutrients that are lost during the cleansing process, leaving the skin feel bouncy and happy.

NutriumMoisture™, a first-of-its kind technology, addresses the needs of both proteins and lipids by repairing cleansing damage and restoring skin’s natural moisture. The formulation comprises of sodium lauroyl isethionate, a mild cleanser that reduces protein and lipid damage to skin and skin-compatible natural moisturizers, including stearic acid and glycerine that fully absorbs into skin to replenish lipids lost during cleansing.

The new Dove Facial Cleansers range caters to all skin types and needs. All contain NutriumMoisture™, which acts as a unique, intense beauty serum by making the skin feel bouncy and happy. This new range comprises of three exciting variants and is available for Rs. 90 (50 g) and Rs 165 (100 g) at your nearest retail outlets

Jabong.com Ye Jawani Hai Deewani Contest Winners

Jabong.com Ye Jawani Hai Deewani Contest Winners

Jabong.com Contest has come to an end..

Two lucky winners to win Naina’s (Deepika Padukone) outfits are..

Ashwini

Anusha Puri

Congrats !! Have mailed you both..do check and revert..others don’t get disheartened..check out the new Lakme Stylist Contest..there are 4 winners this time 😀

OOTD: Striped Crochet Sweater, Mint Denims

OOTD: Striped Crochet Sweater, Mint Denims

I know its not winters yet..but still I got this beautiful striped crochet sweater and lovee it..and wanted to do an OOTD with it..so here it is..

I paired this black & white crochet striped sweater with mint denims and nude pumps and a colorful bag..and gold accessories..and kept the lips in the winter shade..with Shiseido Gilded Wine..

Top: Chicnova
Denims: Dubai (wore HERE)
Pumps: Oasap (shown HERE and HERE)
Cuff, Bag: Romwe
On lips: Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick Gilded Wine

Romwe leggings sale is back..ends 25/07

Make your print come true!  Here are so many new print leggings, like tiger, strips etc.
Go to find your right one:
http://www.romwe.com/manage_activity/17.99-flash-sale/?ali19

Do you like striped or crochet sweaters ?

Lakme Skin Stylist Contest- 4 winners

Lakme Skin Stylist Contest- Win Styling Kits and a chance to attend LFW

Here is another fun contest for you all..This contest has 2 phases..in Phase 1, you need to answer a simple question..and based on that..4 winners will be selected who will win Lakme Styling Kits..this phase ends on 30th July.

Phase 2: Those 4 winners will have to send a photo album entry creating looks with the Styling kit.
Each person can send in more than 1 look, but it must be shared in step wise how the look was achieved photo album…by end date 14th August.

Winner would be announced on 16th August..The best look/s created by all entries gets a chance to watch Lakme Fashion Week WF 2013 and meet a Lakme stylist and feature in the Lakme studio of Style at Lakme Fashion week Winter Fest 2013.

Make sure you are a valid email subscriber of the blog..if not, go HERE

The question for Phase 1 is ‘If you had just 5-10 mins to style your skin, before an important meeting or a hot date, how would you do it ?’

Awaiting your replies..Good Luck 🙂

P.S: Valid only for Indian residents.