Shahnaz Husain, Author at The Sunday Guardian Live

Edible beauty: Can you ‘eat’ your skincare routine?

In your home, right there on the kitchen shelf, your fridge or even your wine cellar, are some of the most powerful ingredients, not...

How to avoid common skincare mistakes

Among the organs of the body, the skin is one of the first to bear the brunt of sun, wind, cold, heat, humidity and...

Beauty tips to deal with summer heat

We know that sweating is a natural human bodily function, yet the heat and sweat can cause skin problems, like clogged pores, blackheads, acne,...

Monsoon beauty tips

Beauty is not just a question of how you look, but how you feel, and at no time is this more relevant than during...

Ayurvedic herbs for hair care

Today, herb, flower, and fruit extracts, essential oils, and other natural substances are used for skin and hair treatments.Here are some of the Ayurvedic...

Enhance hair beauty with hair packs

The most important aspect of enhancing your hair›s beauty is to pay attention to your diet. It should contain adequate protein, vitamins, and minerals...

Beauty treatments from other parts of our globe

Unusual beauty treatments have been carried out since ancient times. Clearly, there seems to be an innate desire in each of us to look...

Homemade hair rinses for oily and sweaty hair

A hair rinse is more suitable during the hot and humid season. It provides a conditioning treatment to the hair, giving it body and...

Hair straightening or rebonding

Rebonding is one of the more popular methods of straightening the hair. Whatever the method, we should be concerned about how it affects the...

Brown is Beautiful: Makeup for Dark Skin

Dark skin is more resilient than fair skin due to its higher pigment content. It can withstand exposure to the sun better and is...

Make your skin glow this summer

The skin is one of the first to bear the brunt of the summer heat and sun, leading to problems like sun tan, sunburn,...

Sunglasses: Make a style statement

Sunglasses make a fashion statement and are very much a part of style and glamour. Sunglasses never lose their popularity, and with such a...

Organic manicure and pedicure at home

An organic manicure or pedicure is a way of grooming one’s fingernails and toenails without using any chemicals that may be toxic to humans...

Tips and tricks for ‘summer-ready’ hair

When humidity is high during the summer, it poses problems for the hair, which becomes limp soon after shampooing. The look of the hair...

Delicate fabric: How to care for your hair according to its unique needs

The hair needs to be treated according to the problems it faces. Oily hair, for instance, tends to attract more dirt and pollutants. That...

Colour your hair, but limit the damage

Hair colouring is the mantra of the day. But however glamorous it may look, hair colourants and dyes can cause hair damage. Once the...

Hair serums for healthy hair

A serum is among the new cosmetic products that have become popular. It is the result of advanced techniques in formulation, because it is...

Women entrepreneurs: Challenges and opportunities

Nearly four decades ago, when I started my career, I felt strongly that women have the potential to be successful in the business world....

Skin rejuvenation: A new lease of life

Dermatologists and cosmetologists agree that the skin that has been properly cared for stays youthful for a longer time. It is also true that...

Removal of Holi colours for different skin types

The real problem is removal of colours after playing Holi. During ancient times, vegetable dyes, flowers and plant products were used to obtain colours...

Valentine’s Day looks

Valentine’s Day is round the corner. Time to decide on your Valentine’s Day look! The Day Look - Brunch or Lunch Line your eyelids with brown...

All about perfumes and their care

Fragrances are probably the most luxurious of the aids that we use for grooming. They put the finishing touch to our grooming. In fact,...

Fashion for the working woman

What you wear to work depends to some extent on the kind of work you do and the organization you work for. If there...

Benefits of face oils

Research in skin care has introduced several kinds of products and Face Oil is one of them. Like serum, face oil is the buzzword...

Home remedies for body acne

The back is very rich in oil glands. That is why it is prone to blackheads, spots, pimples and acne. Actually, blackheads lead to...

The shelf life of make-up cosmetics

All cosmetics have a shelf-life, including make-up cosmetics. Products should not be used beyond that, to avoid contamination and infection. This is certainly more...

Beauty Trends for 2023

We all want to know about the skin care trends, hairstyles and make-up ideas that will shape beauty during 2023. Experts are predicting that...

Build up good health with ayurvedic diet

Despite being an ancient system, Ayurveda provides the means to build up immunity. It is a holistic system that takes into consideration diet, exercise...

Tips for party season and glitter

Increase your Glamour Quotient this party season with skin care and glitter! Party season will soon be here. It’s time to put the glow...

Applying body lotion after bathing helps to seal in moisture

When winter comes, the skin on the body can become dry and rough. This is more so with the exposed areas, like the arms....

Soft make-up looks natural and beautiful even for brides

Whether she has a salon make-over or dresses at home, the bride wants to look her best. Along with her make-up and dress, she...

Preventive skincare goes a long way in delaying aging signs

No other organ of the body manifests the signs of age the way the skin does. That is why anti-ageing treatments have steadily gained...

Care for your hair this winter

During winter, when the weather is cold and dry, the hair really suffers. This is the time of year when we like to sit...

Adjust skin-care routine to prevent moisture loss

Seasonal changes influence the skin. Winter is the dry season and the skin loses moisture to the atmosphere. As seasonal changes take place, it...

Whenever skin feels dry, apply a liquid moisturiser

Winter is in the air. The taut feeling in the skin is an indication that the cold, dry season lies ahead. The lack of...

Apply sunscreen before going out in the sun to prevent moisture loss

Moisture is most important to the skin. It helps to keep the skin soft, smooth and youthful. Dryness of the skin is caused by...

Time to detox after Diwali

A mong the organs of the body, the skin is one of the first to bear the brunt of air pollutants, which not only...

Skincare during change of season

A ll of us want to look good, no matter what the season. During change of season, adjust your daily beauty care routine. The...

Anti-ageing cosmetics: Can they turn back the hands of the clock?

No other organ of the body manifests the signs of ageing the way the skin does. Some skins age prematurely, while others preserve their...

Yoga for glowing skin

I have always said that good health and beauty are two sides of the same coin. Unless you are healthy from the inside, you...

Beauty on a budget: Looking good for less

The beauty business is booming! Today awareness of beauty products and treatments is at an all time high and customers make choices based on...

Flowers and herbs to calm the mind

The aromas of herbs and flowers are known to evoke various responses. Their fragrances have the power to alter a person’s mood or mental...

Honey: A powerful natural moisturizer in your kitchen

In your home and right there on the kitchen shelf is one of the most powerful natural moisturizers…..Honey! Actually, honey attracts moisture to the...

How to overcome the beauty bias

Both men and women know that the appearance counts, both socially and in the work place. Looking one’s best imparts self confidence, very necessary...

Make-up solutions for festival night

Festival season is around the corner. So think about the special touches that will help you make an impact, whether it is a new...

Bleach your skin naturally

Skin bleaching is quite popular in India, because Indians put a premium on fair complexions. I have said time and again, that the beauty...

Male Pattern Baldness

Some of the most common causes of hair loss are dandruff, excessive oiliness of the scalp, illness, thyroid imbalance, stress, nutritional deficiency, as well...