Let’s face it ladies, it’s quite customary to go green with envy when you check out those insta-posts of the various Bollywood divas flaunting their ravishing skin and lustrous mane. Be it a casual Navratri morning look, a Glam dandiya night look or just a shindig, they simply rock every event they attend and you literally feel like screaming ‘Wow’ at their very sight.
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With the vibrant Navratri festival in full swing, it's time to gear up and channel your inner goddess to shine with radiant confidence. From the dandiya nights to the dazzling celebrations, your skin and hair deserve a little extra TLC to match the vibrant spirit of the occasion. Get ready to embark on a journey of pre-Navratri skin and hair care that will have you glowing like never before!
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This is your opportunity to embrace the transformative power of self-care and amplify your natural beauty. From nurturing your skin with pampering rituals to nourishing your hair with love, we're about to unveil the ultimate guide that will have you radiating with festive splendour. So get ready to immerse yourself in a world of pre-Navratri beauty, where every step of your routine leads you to that goddess-like glow.
Without further ado, we have conjured a few tips and tricks to attain smooth skin and salon-style hair and have you shining like a star through all nine nights with extra grace and charm.
For Smooth, Gorgeous Skin
Silky, smooth skin sans any unwanted body hair is what most women envision. Flaunting that floral skirt, or a cool sleeveless blouse in the festival mornings is never the same with body hair protruding everywhere. From more niche methods like shaving to the new-age technologies of lasers and epilators, there are endless options for removing unwanted hair from your body. Follow this step-by-step guide to get rid of body hair and get velvety, soft skin in one go.
Cleanse:
Hair removal works best when performed on a clean slate, i.e., using soaps or shower gels to remove any dust, dirt, or grime particles from the body surface.
Exfoliate:
Polish your skin with a mild exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, and clear the follicles so that hair removal is hassle-free. Your skin will thank you with a fresh, luminous look.
Hair Removal:
Now, this part is absolutely based on your preference and tolerance for pain. You can go for depilatory or hair removal creams that utilize chemicals to remove hair rather than a mechanical action to pluck it out, or electrical epilators that remove each hair at the follicle level, keeping your skin hairless for a longer period of time, or waxing, which keeps hair growth at bay and removes hair at the follicle level, keeping your body silky-smooth or the age-old, inexpensive method of shaving.
After Care:
Moisturization is quintessential to pampering your skin after employing any hair-removal technique to prevent infection, dryness, itching, and other skin irritations. Go for ingredients imbued with soothing ingredients, such as AHAs (e.g., citric acid) or BHAs (e.g., salicylic acid) to ward off dead skin cells and bacteria to inhibit ingrown hairs.
Face Mask Magic:
Treat yourself to a hydrating face mask to rejuvenate your skin before the festival. Hello, dewy goddess vibes!
For Soft, Sleek Hair
Well, salon-like smoothness isn't a myth! Hot hair styling tools literally have the power to transform a ‘bad hair day’ into a gleeful one within a few minutes. Most women are obsessed with keeping their tresses healthy to achieve that amazing, picture-perfect look. Though the entire process can be quite intricate, with the correct hair-care tips, you can strut out flaunting silky, smooth, bouncy locks every day.
Trimming Is The Key:
Go for regular trims to keep split ends and breakages at bay and avoid stunting hair growth.
Hot Oil Treatment:
Oiling is just like food for the hair, nourishing the follicles from deep within. Go for oils like almond oil, castor oil, coconut oil, lavender oil, jojoba oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil, etc. that not only promote blood circulation in the scalp and strengthen the follicles from the roots but also keep you stress-free.
Shampoo and Condition Based On Hair Type:
It is necessary to select the shampoo and conditioner based on the type of hair, i.e., dry, oily, or combination. Shampoo cleanses the hair to remove grime particles, dandruff, and other irritants, whereas a conditioner provides the hair follicles with the much-needed nutrients to restore and repair the cuticles to bestow silky, soft plushness. Try including shampoos and conditioners imbued with onion oil, or Moroccan argan oil that remove frizz and restore moisture in the hair, making it smoother after every wash.
Blow Out Fly-Aways:
After rinsing and towel-drying the hair, the quintessential step is to blow-dry it to attain the ultimate glam finish.
For straight tresses or limp hair, first put on a volumizing leave-in cream or mousse on damp hair. Use hair clips to section hair, and then a blow-dryer with multiple heat/air settings to dry the hair, from the roots to the outer shafts, to give volume to your tresses for long-lasting smoothness.
In the case of curly hair, apply a creamy leave-in curl-defining conditioner to retain the moisture and use a blow-dryer with a medium heat setting to keep the curls intact and tame the flyaways.
Festival Day Glam
Lightweight Makeup:
Keep your makeup light and breathable. A touch of highlighter on your cheekbones will give you that festival sparkle.
Natural Glam:
Enhance your natural beauty with light, dewy makeup. Focus on glowing skin and defined eyes for an effortlessly chic look.
Statement Lips:
Experiment with bold lipstick shades that resonate with the festival's vibrant spirit. A pop of colour can elevate your entire look!
Sunscreen Serenade:
Rock a sunscreen with a touch of shimmer to protect your skin while radiating festival vibes.
Post-Festival TLC
Double Cleanse:
After the night's revelry, make sure to cleanse your skin thoroughly to remove makeup, pollutants, and impurities.
Rejuvenating Mask:
Treat yourself to a calming face mask to unwind and refresh your skin after the festivities.
Hydrating Hair:
After all the dancing, treat your hair to a nourishing hair maskto restore its natural shine.
Remember, Navaratri is all about celebrating your inner diva and radiating confidence. Your skin and hair care routine is your secret to unveiling that divine glow that matches the festival's energy. So go ahead, dance, laugh, and embrace the beauty that comes from self-care. Let your light shine brightly through all nine nights!
