Finding Your Beauty

If you’ve been thinking about getting inked, but are at a loss for tattoo ideas – here’s some inspiration. Wings, zodiacs and birds are designs that would make you stand apart, say experts. Tattoo artistes Vikas Malani and Mickey Malani list some popular tattoo designs and their meanings: * Minimalist tattoos: If you are a first-timer and nervous about getting something permanent on your body, then opt for small, tiny tattoos like heart, semicolon, star and crown. They are rage among women and look very cute too. So, if you want to send a message across in a subtle way then small tattoos are the way to go. * Wings and birds: Wings and birds tattoos symbolise true freedom, hope and faith. It means freedom of expressing one’s feelings without restraint and doing what you want on your free will. Angel wings tattoos are symbolic of a guardian angel, a divine presence in your life for protection and support. * Sun sign and zodiac style tattoos: Zodiac sign tattoos hold a sp...

Not just men, hair loss or thinning is quite common among women also. Moreover, it’s not only women in their forties or fifties who face hair loss, it can strike the younger lot too. Not getting appropriate nutrients, irregular meal times and poor appetite can all result in massive hair loss If your hair is shiny and strong, it indicates that you’re in good health. Apart from the fitness aspect, luscious locks offer other advantages too. You feel great when your hair is smooth and voluminous. If it’s not, you may end up feeling a bit low. Not just men, hair loss or thinning is quite common among women also. Moreover, it’s not only women in their forties or fifties who face hair loss, it can strike the younger lot too. “Most cases of increased hair shedding gradually resolve on their own without treatment. But, if your hair doesn’t return to its normal fullness after 6 to 9 months, then you may require hair treatments,” said Prerna Taneja, Medical Director Clinic Eximus. List...

Beards have become popular. And if you’ve been inspired by cricket star Virat Kohli’s beard style, make sure you are taking enough care of it with the right grooming tools, say experts. In the summer season, people tend to sweat more than usual and that can lead to the growth of bacteria. To keep these at bay, wash your face twice a day and invest in proper tools like a beard trimmer and scissors. Mohit Saxena, Co-founder at Raw Nature and Prerna Taneja, Medical Director of Clinic Eximus, have shared a few tips: 1. Drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated. It helps in providing your skin the essential water content. 2. Use a face wash daily as it helps to keep the face clean and bacteria free. 3. Use a beard shampoo during summer. It acts as a conditioning agent and leaves your skin feeling soft and not irritable. It is also important to trim it regularly. If you don’t wash and condition it, chances are that it will get dry and wiry. This leads to the feeling of...

Brides-to-be, here’s how to create gorgeous, glowing make-up that enhances your natural features without wilting in the summer sun. Exfoliate the skin thoroughly- excess oil leads to more dead skin cells. For ensuring a fresh face for any outdoor celebration, sheet masks are very useful as they remove the excess impurities. Summer weddings : Glowing brides, blue skies, shining sun, and... oh yes, make-up meltdown. It’s a risk, especially at outdoor weddings, so we’ve come to the rescue with a list of our favourite face-saving techniques. Shinjini Chawla, wedding make-up expert at UrbanClap.com and Komal Kapoor, founder at Koko Glam list summer-friendly bridal beauty make-up tips. Get the basics right * Apply an anti-shine product on your face just before applying the foundation. * Hydrate your skin with lightweight essence or serum. Moisturizer cream is also great for giving a dewy look and provides a great texture to the skin. * Use a spot concealer on areas with...

Don’t forget to save your feet from the harmful rays of the sun. Besides going for regular pedicures, it is essential to apply sunscreen and let your nails breathe sans nail paint once in a while, say experts.  Shikhee Agrawal, head trainer at The Body Shop India; and Trishla and Rajeev Surana, co-founders at Colour Me Mad, have given few tips for your feet care: * Trim your nails: Go for proper, neat and short nails for maximum foot care. File them if that’s easier. * A pedicure helps you get rid of dead and hard heel skin. It is important to pamper your feet and take care of the dead skin by regularly undertaking pedicure or clean up with a scrub and apply foot cream for nice smelling feet. Also, soak your feet in lukewarm water mixed with baking soda for about 15 minutes which will make them clean and smell fresh taking any odour away * Scrape off the dead skin growth from the corner of the nail and paint some almond oil for super nourishment. * Let your nails bre...