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The hotel bathroom has become a part of the itinerary
A good holiday has always involved a certain amount of doing absolutely nothing in a very nice setting. Restaurants, adventure, and sightseeing are all well and good. But spending an unreasonable amount of time in a bathtub after a full day of holidaying is also a perfectly legitimate holiday activity. Which is probably why I've always paid attention to hotel bathrooms. And lately, it feels like hotels have started paying attention to them too. The thread count still matters.
Hair perfume is the most unnecessary thing I now refuse to live without
The most useful thing you’ll learn this summer? Your hair holds scent longer than your skin does Sometimes a purchase feels irrational until you use it enough to justify it. This is the kind of logic that I, a self-proclaimed “beauty person”, use right before spending money. I didn’t think I needed hair perfume, but I bought Moroccanoil’s hair fragrance mist because I already liked the smell of the brand’s Treatment Oil, and it didn’t take long to convince myself this was a practical purchase.
Healthcare Supply Chain Strategies and Lessons
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare organizations globally, particularly from a supply chain perspective. Leaders with successful responses have drawn upon their toolkit to anticipate threats, recognize crises, respond decisively, visibly engage in problem solving and facilitate communication. By harnessing these skills, leaders have tackled COVID-19-related challenges, including panic buying, organizational goal misalignment, staff anxiety and criticism.
This manicure lasts even longer than gel, but is it healthy for your nails?
Beauty By Dhara Vora Sabhnani6 February 2020 Dip powder manicures promises more hardy, resilient nails that don’t need to be cured under a UV light, or changed every two weeks. But are they worth it? We asked the experts for answers Having a fresh, chip-free manicure can help you feel like your life is put-together, but the process of maintaining them can be time-consuming and expensive.
What to look forward to at Lakmé Fashion Week summer/resort 2020
The upcoming season of Lakmé Fashion Week marks its 20th anniversary in the industry. For the milestone showcase, the organisers are putting together a nostalgic runway of 30 designers who have showcased their debut collections on their Gen Next platform over the last two decades. Not only that, designers like Manish Arora, Anand Kabra and Swapnil Shinde are also returning to the runway after many seasons.
Why Greta Thunberg deserves to win the Nobel Peace Prize 2020
Greta Thunberg is consistent in her efforts to curb climate change. Most Fridays she can be found outside Stockholm’s Parliament House, where she has been routinely raising awareness of the climate emergency since August 2018. But that’s just one of the reasons why the 17-year-old activist—and British Vogue cover star—has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2020.
What the CEO mother's viral ad for a nanny says about our notion of motherhood
Culture & Living By Shunali Khullar Shroff31 January 2020 If outsourcing parts of your work as a mother makes you a better parent, would you do it? Shunali Khullar Shroff makes a case for rethinking how we idolise motherhood A CEO and a single parent from Silicon Valley recently had everybody’s attention with her advert for a nanny for her twin children. The now-deleted ad states that she already has a housekeeper, a gardener, an au pair and a property manager.
A Hollywood makeup artist shares her guide to acing watercolour eye makeup
© Instagram.com/sonamkapoor Beauty By Anjan Sachar16 January 2020 What if we told you that you could create a dreamy painting on your eyelids with just a few strokes of a brush? Celebrity makeup artist Jo Baker decodes the process While runway beauty often serves as inspiration for the makeup trends of the season, what can be worn on the ramp can’t always be worn off it. The more complicated a makeup look, the less likely it is to be replicated as is.
A counsellor lists 6 simple hacks to help you stop overthinking
Wellness By Megha Sharma31 December 2019 Can’t seem to stop your mind from running in circles? Bookmark this expert-approved guide to break the cycle At their core, human beings are problem-solvers. We try to see patterns in every situation to try and find the solution. Some things don't need much thought—like doing the laundry, buying groceries or driving to work.
10 great budget bronzers that will fake a back-from-vacation tan even in the dead of winter
Beauty By Avanti Dalal29 December 2019 While a beach vacation is the best way to get a glow, these budget-friendly bronzers can help you fake it right at home BRONZERFace MakeupUpdate Me Beauty 10 budget-friendly hydrating serums are the perfect antidote to dry winter skin By Avanti Dalal22 December 2019 Beauty 10 great budget eyeshadow palettes for any makeup look you want to try By Tanaya Gopal20 October 2019 Beauty 10 budget-friendly face masks that will never fail you By Roxanne Patel6...
5 things you need to know about the new face of Celine, TikTok star Noen Eubanks
Fashion By Emily Chan16 December 2019 The French fashion house has cast Noen Eubanks, a Gen Z-er with over seven million followers on TikTok, in its new campaign. Here’s everything you need to know Celine’s new face is a TikTok star – showing just how influential the app loved by Gen Z-ers has become. And with his chiselled jawline and floppy hair, it’s no surprise Noen Eubanks – who has more than seven million followers online – caught the attention of the French fashion house.
Tinting, microblading or lamination: which eyebrow treatment is best for you?
Beauty By Dhara Vora Sabhnani13 December 2019 While filling them in with brow gel and powder will always be an easy fix, there are new procedures and tricks in the market that may help you take your brow game to the next level In the ’90s, brow-grooming methods like waxing, threading and tweezing were all the rage—they promised the thin, high arches that were super popular at the time.
BB cream, CC creams, tinted moisturisers: What should you use for your skin type?
Beauty By Dhara Vora Sabhnani12 December 2019 You don’t need to rely on layering primers, moisturisers and heavy foundations if you’re just heading to brunch or to work. These alternatives promise an even skin tone without having to spackle the formulas on, and we have all the information you need to pick the right one For most people, foundation is a holy-grail, can’t-live-without-it product.
10 budget makeup setting sprays you know you'll need during the party season
Beauty By Avanti Dalal8 December 2019 Few things are as annoying as having to reapply concealer in a crowded washroom after dancing all night.
6 things your manicurist wants you to stop doing to your nails
Beauty By Roxanne Patel26 November 2019 These harmful nail habits are why your manicure doesn’t last as long as you’d like it to There’s nothing like a perfect manicure to complete a flawless look. If you’re treating yourself to a professional mani-pedi at the salon, you obviously want to maintain it for as long as possible. “We use our hands and feet the most, so taking care of your nails is super important.
5 ways to shake up your beauty routine and get glowing skin for winter
Winter is almost here, so it’s inevitable that we need to update our skincare regimen as we do with our wardrobes—layering is just as applicable in beauty as it is with clothing. Colder temperatures mean more exposure to the epidermis-drying effects of central heating, not to mention harsh skin-chapping winds and oil-clogged pores due to a lack of exfoliation.
A Bollywood celebrity makeup artist on the 6 ways she likes to use a makeup sponge
There are some makeup inventions that you can’t believe anyone ever lived without, and beauty sponges (which only really became a beauty staple in the 2000s) make the top of that list. The famous pink Beautyblender is by far the most popular, but various brands have created their own riffs on the product, coming up with different shapes and textures for various needs.
5 ways John Galliano’s Dior resonates with Generation Z and their love of the Noughties
Although it’s been only nine years since British designer John Galliano and Christian Dior parted ways, his tenure as creative director of the venerated Parisian fashion house couldn’t feel further from the present. It all came to an end in 2011, after the designer was fired following an antisemitic rant, just as the era of Instagram began and important discussions on gender, cultural appropriation and inclusivity rightly increased tenfold.
Will biotin supplements really give you the best skin, nails and hair of your life?
Beauty By Dhara Vora Sabhnani1 November 2019 There’s a lot of information on the Internet about these pills, so we spoke to experts to get a detailed lowdown If you search for ways to combat peeling nails, breakage-prone hair or inflamed skin on Google, you can be sure to find biotin supplements as a first line of defence. It comes with glowing promises, but does it really do all that without affecting anything else in the body? We spoke to two doctors to find out. What is biotin?
A rosacea sufferer shares her top makeup, skincare and diet tips for dealing with the skin issue
As much I love all beauty products, democratically and judiciously, not all of them love me back. A pot of blush for example is often my nemesis. Why? Because I have rosacea, a skin condition that makes me look like my face is on fire. Not the toasty glow that comes from sitting in front of a fireplace; this is more like I slapped myself a couple of times, and then sprinkled a few whiteheads and pimples on top. It’s a look. Not a very good one.
A Bollywood makeup artist reveals the best ways to cover up dark circles on Indian skin
How To By Roxanne Patel31 October 2019 Dark under-eye circles can look even prominent on darker skin tones, and are much harder to treat. We spoke to celebrity makeup artist Namrata Soni for her top tips on concealing the pigmented area If you didn’t catch enough shut-eye last night, there’s a strong chance that it is written all over your face.
8 best beauty products that harness all the antioxidant properties of saffron
There are a lot of buzzy ingredients out there (matcha and CBD, we’re looking at you), but saffron is a classic that keeps coming back to the limelight time and again. Likened to turmeric (but less messy, with a reduced chance of stains), saffron is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient that also boasts excellent hydrating and anti-ageing properties.
8 beauty products that harness all the benefits of sandalwood
Sandalwood, or chandan, will always be your grandmother's favourite at-home DIY beauty ingredient. The woody herb (with its tell-tale scent) is a powerful emollient, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent that is a mainstay in skincare and haircare formulas. Traditionally used as an antidote to sunburn, cuts or scrapes, it can also help to calm irritated skin, dry out zits and cool down the skin.
10 budget-friendly face masks that will never fail you
Beauty By Roxanne Patel6 October 2019 Want to include a face mask in your nightly skincare routine? Our edit features the best products under Rs 1,000, so you don’t end up burning a hole in your pocket on your way to better skin A long day spent under the AC at work can make skin can feel dry, itchy, splotchy and irritated. You can slather on copious amount of your go-to moisturiser, but chances are that your skin may still feel parched even after all the TLC. The solution?
Adult acne isn’t just annoying-it’s holding women back at work
You know the classic nightmare where you’re in school and you have to present to the class, only to stand up and realize you’re naked? When you have adult acne, that’s pretty much what it feels like every day at work—at least emotionally. I personally can’t shake the feeling that everyone is staring at me—judging me—over my constant breakouts, which leaves me feeling anxious and exposed. I've suffered from acne since middle school, and I have been told I’ll grow out of it my whole life.
8 beauty products that have all the benefits of antioxidant-rich berries
Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, acai berries, blackberries... all little colourful, beautiful dynamos packed with nutrients. They’re great for smoothies and yogurt, and to top your favourite desserts too. But as you grab yet another handful of berries to munch on, do you pause to think of the potential benefits of these super fruits? They’re rich in naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids, salicylic acid and Vitamin C, and are chock-full of antioxidants as well.
5 ways you can use pineapple as a natural skincare and haircare ingredient
How To By Roxanne Patel31 August 2019 Whether you need to coddle an inflamed pimple or exfoliate dull skin, pineapple is a pantry-favourite that always works Pineapples are a triple threat—they are chock-full of glow-boosting Vitamin C, dead skin dissolving AHAs and exfoliating enzyme bromelain, which renders skin brighter and healthier on application. It works the same way for the hair, creating a healthy environment on the scalp for strands to thrive.
5 natural, easy ways to use papaya in skin and hair masks
In addition to being a smoothie essential, papaya also has all components to become a mainstay in your DIY routine. The fruit is rich in papain, an exfoliating enzyme that can dissolve proteins. So when applied topically, it can aid chemical exfoliation while unclogging pores and preventing dullness or acne. The Vitamin C content in papayas helps to fight free radical damage, lightens dark marks, and supports the production of collagen and elastin.
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