Beauty launches – Hair,Skin,Fragrances

Siblings Akash and Nikita Mehta recently launched their UK based hair care brand Fable & Mane in India with Nykaa. Based on grandmother’s tales and home remedies ( Fable ) and the indian champi traditon for glossy thick hair ( Mane ). The traditional remedies/ayurveda inspired range was launched to introduce a Western audience to the art of hair oiling , one that most Indians take for granted . Now its a reverse swing back to the motherland and timely too as a younger generation of Indians is moving away from the traditional champi maalish . INR 1200 for 14 ml at Nykaa

Inde Wild has a cult following thanks to Influencer – founder Diipa Khosla Buller . Launched in India with Nykaa I find both serums Sunset Restore with Bakuchiol and Sunrise Glow with Vitamin C hardworking and effective, but am leaning towards the Vitamin C serum with ashwagandha and turmeric s as it has a potent 15% Vitamin C burst and my pigmented skin needs it more . Price INR 1970 for Sunrise Glow Vit C serum , Combo pack 3970 at NYKAA

Bhringraj is the fount of good hair practices especailly in Ayurveda ( Bhringraj is a super food for hair ) and Kama Ayurveda extends its Bringadi line to its newest addition in the range – Bhringadi hair conditioner INR 495
You can try a pre wash conditioning with Bringadi Thailam (oil) as well – I love how the oil works INR 1295 for 200 ml

Paco Rabannes’ newest fragrance Fame for women is young and cute – fruity, spicy and a little sweet. The packaging which is adorable and modern is a take on Rabanne’s chain mail dress from the sixties – tells you a classic is forever. Available at Parcos Beauty INR 5100 . If you want a His version to go alongside try Phantom for Men also by Paco Rabanne .

KINTSUGI or the Japanese way of seeing imperfection in perfection was the starting point of make up artist Bianca Louzado’s push into make up brushes and it took her to Japan to understand the calligraphy brush inspired finessing of make up brushes . Make up brushes are expensive but when you get a good one or two or three.. it will make all the difference to your make up game. WABI SABI set of five make up brushes. INR14999 AT CODE BEAUTY