Expert Beauty Tips

We got the beauty veterans to spill their best tricks for skin, hair and makeup to celebrate womanhood.


It's fun being a woman. We get more options when it comes to looking good - great set of clothes, lovely beauty potions, and amazing colours. We can wear makeup, lingerie, apply sensually textured creams and feel a sensorial pleasure that is tough for a man to feel. It is in fact a celebration of womanhood. While 8th of March marks the day for that, but you could rejoice over it for the day, month, or the year. We asked the experts and aestheticians who make a difference to the way women perceive themselves to give us points on
feeling good, and looking great all the time.

Please do not, I repeat, please do not go to unqualified or less qualified hair dressers. Be confident, be happy and take pride in yourself.

Suparna Trikha
With the changing weather a wonderful way to keep skin well toned is to freeze rose water in an ice tray. When you come from outdoors use this on the skin to soothe and tone your skin. For combination skin mix a pinch of camphor into two teaspoon of honey and massage your skin daily with this mix. Your skin will not feel stretched and will moisturise it. Take the gel
of aloe vera and massage into the scalp twice a week, shampoo hair after an hour. You will see that this promotes hair growth and conditions your hair naturally.

Bharti Taneja 
It is important to take care of your skin and hair, and this has to be done both internally and externally. Internally, you can take care of your skin by doing yoga, exercise and by drinking a lot of water, externally use cream and moisturizer to nourish your skin.

Dr. Jamuna Pai 
Apply a very thin coat of cinnamon oil half an hour before going for a party to give a sensual, plumped look to your lips and erase the wrinkles and creases.

Shahnaz Husain 
Facial scrubs remove dead skin cells, help deep pore cleansing and brighten the skin. Here is a facial scrub for all skin types. For oily skin, use it two or three times a week. For dry skin, use it once a week. For very dry, sensitive skin, pimples, acne or rash, avoid scrubs. Take one teaspoon dried and ground orange and lemon peels, one teaspoon oats and one teaspoon ground almond or almond meal. Add two teaspoons yogurt. Apply on the skin and leave on for a few minutes. Then rub gently with circular movements. Wash off with
water.

Blossom Kochhar 
Do not step out of your house without putting on lipstick even if it is a neutral shade, and apply kajal off course.

Vandana Luthra 
Be yourself! Eat healthy and do not go on crash diets.

Nalini Naegamvala 
If you wish you to have a healthy, undamaged, well cut and coloured hair.
 
Dr. Rekha Sheth 
Protect your skin and use a sunscreen no matter whether the sun is shining or not. Dr Chiranjiv Chabbra You should start a suitable skin care routine from by the time you enter your teens - do regular cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. You can opt for a cosmetic treatment any time in your life. It is never too late. After you reach the age of 25 seek the help of a dermatologist to start on simple skin enhancing cosmetic treatment.

Vimi Joshi 
Makeup makes a very personal statement. Each woman is different and has her own unique take on makeup. For woman's day let's celebrate our individuality and do make up that makes you feel good and special. Have fun with makeup and colours. Keep your skin fresh and hydrated and use a creamy compact foundation to even out your skin tone. Blues and greens look stunning on Indian skin tones. Try substituting your black kajal for a deep blue or
green kajal. It will make a subtle difference to your eyes and look amazing in the process. Try using blue mascara too - simple yet stunning. Be confident and work your look. Smokey eye's with a nude glossy lip looks great on strong minded women. Also, try wearing a deep red lip to show that that you are confident and powerful. Add mascara and kajal to really make a statement. Finish off the look with some blush as a contour to define your cheek bones.

Vidya Tikari 
Start by evolving your sense of style. Understand what makes you feel comfortable and confident when wearing a look. How you feel within will reflect on your face, and attitude. Be calm and with a positive, happy state of mind when applying makeup. That gets the best look out. For women's day ensure that your skin looks healthy, and supple. Blend a shimmer gel to your foundation to get a natural glow. You can use a pink blush with shimmer to enhance the glow. Apply a soft, creamy coral hue to your lips, and do up the eyes with soft, neutral hues, and loads of mascara for happy, open face.
 
Namita Jain 
Schedule a fitness regime in your daily planner. Even if it is only for a short duration, just get started with it. Start with a routine you are comfortable with. Work on making exercise a hard-to-break-habit.