UNWANTED BODY/ FACIAL HAIR REMOVAL METHODS- SHAVING, EPILATORS, WAXING, PERMANENT AT HOME IPL DEVICES, LASER

HAIR REMOVAL METHODS
REMOVAL of UNWANTED BODY HAIR has become an essential fortnightly/ weekly or daily routine for most women and men. Here are some of the popular, easy and best ways/ methods to remove hair like shaving, hair removal creams, waxing, trimming, epilating, and permanent laser hair removal devices at home safely and effectively. 



a) SHAVING 
It has been the most popular hair removal method for legs and underarms for most western women for a while. Shaving is easy, quick and painless, effective, and the right RAZOR can give you a smooth feel and look for a day to half a week depending on the regrowth. 

You can use razors for a wet shave in the bath or dry, depending on your convenience. It is relatively a cheap and easy method. Gillette offers Venus razors especially designed for women which last for a long time and can be reused many times. 



b) WAXING
A bit messy when you use hot wax, but fine when you use ready made waxing strips. It can be painful, but the results can be long lasting when compared to shaving. Ready made wax strips are available for waxing of arms, legs and upper lip and facial waxing. 



c) EPILATING 
Waxing may not remove the shorter fine hair, and then you have to wait till the hair is of suitable length to wax again. All these hassles will be gone with the use of epilators. Though it may be as painful as waxing, the pain slowly decreases with subsequent uses.

Epilators, apart from working well, also last for a few years and you can use them at home as well as on the go, just like razors. Epilators are especially good for legs and underarms. Some good epilators are available from Phillips epilators and Braun silk epilators.



FACIAL EPILATORS
These are good for hair removal from the face esp. upper lip area apart from chin and cheeks. They last for a few years and even the tiniest hair can be removed easily. 

Facial epilating is like Threading, but you can do it yourself at home, and the results can last for a few weeks. There is no need to wait for the unwanted hair to grow to a certain length, as soon as the hair appears, you can epilate for a smooth look and feel. 


d) TRIMMING
For the bikini area hair removal, trimmers and Bikini shavers/trimmers are best suited. They are easy to use and painless, and the area can be maintained neatly with their use. 

Here is a TOUCH UP body and face hair trimmer for use on the go with an additional tweezers attachment for removal of sudden pesky hair. You can find it online by searching for Phillips Touch-up Pen.



e) HAIR REMOVAL CREAMS
Though messy and time consuming, they can be used for results lasting a couple days more when compared to shaving. Depilatory creams are available for sensitive skin and even for facial hair. Depilatory creams are best for removal of arm hair, and if your skin isn't that sensitive, then facial hair can also be removed by using these.      


f) AT HOME IPL (INTENSE PULSED LIGHT) /LASER HAIR REMOVAL DEVICES- for PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL/ REDUCTION

At the moment, the best product for at home Ipl (which works better than permanent laser hair removal because it suits most skin tones and better than ELECTROLYSIS because electrolysis can be painful and time consuming), is the PHILIPS LUMEA. 

It can be used for complete body hair removal (facial hair removal too) permanently. Charge it and zap away the skin where you have hair after shaving it. 

Using the PHILIPS LUMEA regularly for about 3-6 months , once/ twice a month gives good results. Reviews show that 80% of hair reduction can be seen after 2-3 uses and then you need to use it once a month to keep the smoothness everyday.

It may be an investment at around a few hundred dollars, but considering that you do NOT need to buy any REPLACEMENT BULBS/ CARTRIDGES, or need to use any other hair removal method after using this, and achieve a smooth hair free look almost everyday. 

When compared to SALON laser hair removal treatments which charge around Rs 30,000 to 60,000 for UPPER LIP hair removal or even a single session of laser hair removal, the Philips Lumea and ipl devices from boots and silk n sense luxx are pretty money savers in the long run. 

There are some other IPL/ at home LASER products out there claiming permanent hair removal/ reduction, but most are a hassle to use, and then there is the need to buy refills constantly, like replacement bulbs/ cartridges for silk n sense, Remington IPL and Veet IPL units and replacement blades for no no hair removal system, Me Elos system etc. 

Based on all the reviews, and the ease, quality, efficiency, economy etc. the Philips Lumea IPL -Philips Lumea Comfort IPL Hair Removal System, Face and Body, White device is the best for at home hair removal / reduction permanently.



UPDATE on AT HOME IPL devices
Some other at home IPL devices which have the same efficiency as that of the lumea, are the BOOTS SMOOTH SKIN GOLD IPL device, and the SILK' N FLASH AND GO LUXX IPL device, which are also free from the hassles of replacement bulbs and gels like the lumea, and have 120,000 flashes enough to remove all your body hair. 

The boots IPL device is called - NEW Smooth Skin GOLD IPL Permanent Hair Reduction Face & Body Boots/iPULSE and the silk n sense one is called - New Silk'n Flash & Go Luxx IPL 125,000 Flashes Hair Removal +Extra Precision XXL Easy for Use.


BLEACHING 
Bleaching doesn't remove the hair but it lightens and it and makes the skin appear more radiant and smooth. Bleaching with a sensitive skin safe bleach is a good option to lighten hair on the face esp. the forehead, hair line, cheeks, side burns and the upper lip and look radiantly good. Bleaching a day before the party can really make you look fairer/ radiant and glowing on the day of the event. 

    
      

MAKE-UP TIPS AND ESSENTIALS- COSMETICS ONLINE SHOPPING

EASY/ BASIC EVERYDAY MAKE UP TIPS AND UTILITIES AND WHERE TO BUY THEM ONLINE

EVERYDAY MAKEUP ESSENTIALS
Whether or not you wear make up, certain essentials like Sunscreen, Moisturizers, Lipbalms, Deoderants/Antiperspirants, Conditioners, Kajal or eyeliner etc are everyday essentials.  

Along with these utilities, you can buy branded, quality make up products online, whether it be organic, herbal or modern versions of mascara, eye shadow, BB creams, Foundation Creams and Powders, eye lash curlers, Lipsticks, Lipgloss, Nail Polish, perfumes, tinted moisturizers, eyebrow fillers and various kinds/ sizes of applicators and brushes.

       

Here are a few top websites where you can shop for the above products from the convenience of your home and get them delivered at your door step. 

a) Nykaa.com
A nice website where you can buy make up products for the face, eyes, lips and nails, along with various skincare and hair care products. A separate section of herbal products is available too. Apart from these, you can also buy designer fragrances and make up from brands like Davidoff, Armani, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Cavalli, YSL, etc.

b) The Body Shop
Here you can buy branded cruelty free make up, along with a range of skin care, hair care products, fragrances. The Body shop has a nice selection of body cleansers, scrubs and moisturizers. The lip balms here are especially good. :)

c) Lotus Herbals
If you are in to the natural ingredient stuff, then lotus herbals is the best place to buy your daily essentials and make up. Their Sunscreens and Kajal are really good. Apart from these, the Lip Balms and Face Washes are pretty nice too. 

d) Vedic line.com

Here you can buy quality daily care products for the body, skin, face and hair at affordable prices. Moisturizers, lip care, eye care products, cleansers, sunscreens and neem facial packs etc. are available here. 

e) Himalaya Herbals
Moisturizers, Face Scrubs (neem, apricot,walnut etc) masks, skin smoothing body lotions, toners, sunscreens, lip balms, cleansing,purifying, brightening face washes, moisturizing soaps, etc from the store. 

f) TheSkinStore.in
An excellent range of skin care products to heal and moisturize all types of skins whether be it dry, dull, sensitive, oily, acne prone etc, along with sunscreens, lip balms, body washes are available in this store. 

g) Colorbar cosmetics
A variety of  Colorbar Cosmetics for your face including powders, creams, concealers etc., Lip Sticks, Lip Liners,  Lip Gloss etc., skin care products, nail lacquers etc. along with all the accessories like make up brushes, sponges etc.all are available on this shopping site. 

 h) Elitify.com
A high end, premium store housing bb creams, hair tools,  Make Up Brushes, nail enamel, skin care products, make up for the face, eyes, lips, nails etc and also make up from a variety of designer brands like Chanel, D&G, Micheal Kors, Gucci, Dior, Louboutin etc. 

i) NewU.in
A Dabur enterprise where you can buy a range of skin and hair care products along with make up, from brands like Lakme, Himalaya, LorealParis, Neutrogena, Tresemme, Maybelline, Dabur, Lotus, Nivea, Ponds, Shahnaz Husein, VLCC, Vaseline, Fem, Biotique, Livon etc. along with fragrances and make up brushes. 

Other websites where good quality make up and skin care products available online in India are Majorbrands.in, MakeupSahdes.in, MyBeautyBazaar.com, and 365.gorgeous.in etc. 

Happy make up shopping and here's to looking gorgeous and fabulous with a little make up and a good skin care regimen.

                           

WEDDINGS AND ONLINE SHOPPING FOR BRIDAL LEHENGA AND SARIS - WEDDING TROUSSEAU SHOPPING

WEDDING LEHENGA/ WEDDING SAREES SHOPPING ONLINE
The season of WEDDINGS is here and the first thing that comes to the mind of most brides and the families is Shopping of the Wedding Lehenga or the sari (south weddings) and the bridal trousseau. 

While there are plenty of shops/stores in the real world; for example wedding stores for Wedding Sarees and boutiques and stores for wedding trousseau shopping,there are plenty of online stores too which cater to the desires and budget of every bride. Some even offer customization of the designs, stitching options etc.

Let us delve into the world of online shopping for the purpose of bridal and wedding party shopping and so we have the following options which cater to this purpose.

a) Panache haute couture
This site caters to the big budget brides mostly. Also has an amazing designer wear bridal and trousseau collection. The lehengas here are breathtaking. 

b) Pernia’s popup shop
Again a nice designer store which offers bridal as well as casual clothes for both the bride and groom and the family too. Here you can find beautiful designer silver alloy jewellery and accessories.

c) Indian Roots
Has original creations and authentic crafted clothes and weaves from all over India along with the usual designer offerings. Nice site with really nice clothes. Check out when there is a sale. You are sure to be surprised.  (BTW this is an NDTV enterprise).


d) Designer Lehenga
If you are a fan of great design, check out Sabyasachi, Ritu Kumar, Neeta Lulla, Tarun Tahiliani stores not only for the wedding outfits but also for the trousseau. Also check out the designer duo-Shantanu & Nikhil for their absolutely stylish sarees. 


And now heading south for the beautiful Kanjeevaram Sarees.

a) Pothys 
The online store has a great selection of kanjeevarams , silk sarees and other clothes in all bridal budgets. 

b) Sarangi 
This online store has a wide range of beautiful , classic, hand woven kanjeevarams.

c) Parisera
This store has a range of kanjeevarams, as well as benaras sarees ,khadi, matka silk and ikkat collections. Also don’t forget to check out the beautiful accessories there as well. 

d) The Chennai Silks 
Silk sarees from Chennai ! Also there are beautiful ready to wear anarkalis, cholis, half sarees too. Apart from this, there is a section of menswear. There is also a section for little kids.

A special mention to a store that sells designer party wear at affordable prices - 6y collective. 

Another fabulous website stocking beautiful sarees, lehengas with gota patti work, designer ready made blouses, fabrics, anarkalis, kurtas and kancheepuram silks is MysoreSareeUdyog. Apart from this, Kalki Fashions has a really good collection of party wear finery.

Happy Shopping to all the brides and their families. :))

No wedding shopping is complete without the lehenga, wedding Saree, along with Jewellery, Designer Blouses and Make Up. 

READY MADE DESIGNER BLOUSES ONLINE SHOPPING

Buying those perfect Designer Blouses online for the sarees that you and your friends/ family have been thinking of wearing to your friend’s WEDDING, has never been this easy. 


With options suitable for every budget and every desire, shopping for DESIGNER BLOUSES ONLINE has become a cakewalk. No more going to the local tailor or boutique and trying to make them understand your requirements or making them to deliver on the date you desire.

All these hassles can now be put to an end, with the arrival of these websites which store and deliver whatever you need at your door step in the promised time. And some websites offer customization services too. Just a few clicks and a perfectly tailored, designed blouse is yours to flaunt at the next wedding/ event. 

And while you are out shopping, do check out this fabulous collection of designer blouses which are READY MADE, beautiful and reasonably priced  here at Tamanna Readymade Saree Blouses.

Here are a few websites where you can buy ready made blouses and designer blouses online.

a) Kalki Fashions
Here you can find that perfect designer blouse to go with your perfect outfit.  These beautiful blouses are available from Rs 1,140 onward upwards to Rs 11,340.

b) Mistique.in
A range of value for money stretch blouses and Designer blouses are available on this website which are suitable for every budget. 

c) Sareez.com
Beautiful ready made blouses that can go with all kinds of sarees are available in this online store. 

d) Exclusively.com
Designer blouses with fabulous embroidery are available here. the prices are a bit on the high end, but the trousseau you get is worth the price.

e)Roopkala Sarees
This is another fabulous website with beautifully designed sari blouses along with Sarees, chaniya cholis etc.  Anyway the blouses here range from Rs 3000 to Rs 12000. They have a good collection.

f) Unnati Silks
Beautiful hand loom cotton and kalamkari blouses are available here which can be used for daily office or home wear. The prices are reasonable too. 

g) Zeeia.com 
High end designer blouses and cropped tops which can be used as sari blouses and tops (multipurpose) are available in this store.

h) Talking Threads
Hand embroidered blouses are available in this site. They are beautiful and comfortable too. 

Happy Blouse shopping !

DUPATTAS, SCARVES AND STOLES FOR WOMEN - ONLINE SHOPPING

Cotton, silk, zari handwoven dupattas
Scarves and stoles for women

DUPATTAS add grace and elegance to your outfits. Even if you wear a kurta, a dupatta can add poise and a mystique to your outfit by the very way it can be wrapped around and by the ends which are left to sway in the air. 

These are such versatile fabrics that can be added to any outfit when you need Layers, especially in winter, or you can wear a nice cotton one for the summers. Dupattas can add versatility to any outfit and can be flaunted at any event depending on the amount of embroidery/ work on them.

Dupattas are available in Designer versions, Handloom versions, hand-embroidered ones, in Velvet,  Cotton and Georgette etc. fabrics which can be worn based on the weather and the need.  

For example, Kashmiri  Pashminas can be added as dupatta to any outfit to subtly enhance the look. Additionally, a good embroidered dupatta in a nice fabric is ideal for Gifting, be it to your mom, grand-mom, sister or a friend who is going abroad.

Here are a few websites where you can buy Dupattas, Scarves and Stoles for women online.

a) Jaypore.com 
This online store has hand crafted, hand painted,cotton ikat and Kalamkari, crepe, phulkari, and cotton Silk dupattas in a variety of colors.  These are beautiful dupattas and can easily add grace to any outfit. 

b) Luxurionworld.com
This fabulous online store has a range of beautiful dupattas  with nakkshi work, kantha work etc in fabrics like tussar, Ikat, hand loom cotton etc. Check out the Kantha bird work and flower work dupattas here. Simply exquisite. 

c) Indian Roots
This store has beautiful and exotic silk wraps, dupattas and Pashminas which can be bought as heritage couture or can be gifted to your near and dear. 

d) Unnatisilks
Here you can find fabulous Bandhani, Lehariya and Mangalagiri cotton dupattas which are hand made and sourced from hand-craftsmen throughout India.  The pricing here is very reasonable. Additionally, plain and printed cotton dupattas with beautiful borders are also available. :)

e)Biba
Biba offers cotton dupattas at good pricing range in a variety of styles and prints. The mix-n-match dupattas can be worn with any Indian or Indo-western outfit.

f) Tulsi online
This store has Zari dupattas in Georgette and cotton fabric along with Chanderi silk dupattas, pure cotton dupattas and silk Georgette ones. The collection here is amazing in various jewel tone colors.

Apart from the above mentioned online stores, you can also find dupattas in popular online stores like Amazon, jabong, snabdeal and fabindia etc.

                
















  

PRE-STITCHED/ READY TO WEAR/ LEHENGA SAREES ONLINE SHOPPING

Owning a saree can be wonderful, but not everyone in the present generation has the knack of gracefully draping a sari.  Besides, the art of draping the sari in an elegant way takes time and patience in large amounts. And then there are the hassles of tucking, pleating and pinning the sari so that it stays in shape throughout the day/ event.


Keeping in mind, the problems faced by the modern Indian woman, some online shops have been offering pre-stitched sarees/ ready to wear sarees. These stores pre-stitch the sari according to your measurements which you can fill out before checking out and they might charge a small sum for the service though. Anyway you can get a hassle free , ready to wear, pleated saree or a Lehenga Sareewhich you can flaunt with ease and grace at the next event. 

These pre-stitched sarees can be worn as a pleated lehenga/  with the pallu left unstitched so that you can wear it the way you want and voila, in less a min, you have worn the saree elegantly and you now look graceful.

Additionally, these sarees come with the Saree Petticoat lining attached. You just have to wear a Blouse and  stilettos with this outfit and carry a Clutch and voila, you are ready for any event. Like a magic wand has been waved over you by a fairy godmother.

Here are some stores where you can buy pre stitched, ready to wear sarees.

a) Sareez.com
This online store offers pre-stitching on most sarees available in the store at an additional price of 450 rupees/ 9 dollars, and it has a fabulous saree collection comprised of BRIDAL , wedding, party and Bollywood Sarees. Click on the saree of your choice and you will be given an option to buy the saree as it is or buy it pre-stitched.

b) Pernias pop-up shop
This store offers sari gowns and pre-stitched saris which are fabulous and easy to wear lehenga sarees and concept designer sarees are available too. 

c) India Sari house.com
This store offers pre-stitching on any saree bought from the store. The online shop stores gorgeous pure silk, pure cotton Dharmavaram, Gadwal, Chanderi, Pochampally, Kanjeevaram etc and light weight sarees  Light Weight Silk sarees with all kinds of embroideries.

d) Strand of silk
This online shop has a collection of stylish, ready to wear,glamorous, party wear saree gowns and pre-stitched sarees. 

e) Designer stores like giltstreet.com  
Also exquisite fashion Tarun Tahiliani has a selection of excellent concept sarees/ saree gowns, lehenga  sarees on his website. 

f) Utsav fashion
A variety of pre-stitched party wear sarees in affordable prices are sold on this website. You can buy them and get the outfit customized and home delivered to you.

g) India bazaar online
Beautiful Ready Pleated Lehenga Saris in gorgeous and flamboyant colors are available in this online store. The prices range between 3000 and 30,000 rupees.

h) Gravity fashion.com
Lovely Ready Pleated lehenga style sarees in chiffon, net and ready to wear 3 piece party wear sarees in gemstone colors are stored in this online shop. 

i) C-Bazaar.in
Has beautiful lehenga sarees in vibrant colors which you can check out and then they have these ready-pleated sarees in net and viscose embroidered with stone work, beads, zari and crystals too.

Here’s to looking gracefully in a sari ,with a little help in the form of a ready to wear concept/ lehenga saree.