These days, there is a trend, a trend that I fell for too - Sulphate free product trend! I love going all-natural and organic so thought of giving a shot for these products. At first, I did use the Khadi Shampoo, which is good to cleanse your scalp and remove all the dirt. But as it is sulphate free and doesn’t lather much I got a little annoyed using it. So I switched to the regular Pantene Shampoo. But, I so wanted to use the sulfate paraben free shampoo and conditioner, I thought of giving a try to the Wow Skin Science’s conditioner, and girl! It worked AMAZING for me! Seeing the great results, I shopped for Wow Skin Science’s shampoo. 

Let’s start with my experience now!

The no sulfate no silicone hair products are great, eco-friendly and good for you! But in my case the tables quite turned around. The very first time I used the shampoo my hair felt sticky. Keeping the fact in mind that less is more for sulphate free shampoos, I did follow and used plenty of water to rise in out and also lather it. But still after many use also, my hair felt sticky and oily after the hair wash. For your information, I had not oiled my hair when I used the shampoo. As I had this problem for quite a few times now, I tried calling the company and asked for a solution. So in return they told me to use more water and less shampoo, and shampoo twice. They also asked me my hair texture and about the scalp - which is wavy and oily respectively. After following their solution, I still had the same trouble. My hair used to be a lot oily and sticky, as the sulphate free shampoo made my scalp produced more oil. Thus, I went back to sulphate shampoo and I love it. My hair feels clean and fresh!

So here is my tip for the once who are willing to use shampoo not containing sulfate:

• Sulphate free shampoos are great if you have a dry scalp situation, as they help to clean your scalp. (My mom uses it and it works amazing for her and not me)
• Go with less is more formula, as it doesn’t lather much but does the job even when you take small quantity.
• Use sulfate free and paraben free shampoo twice as 1st rinse is not enough!
• Sulfate free shampoos are great for hair colored hair.
• You need to use a lot of water to get the shampoo out of your hair.
• Don’t use it if you have an oily scalp like mine, your hair is sure going to be oily and sticky as your scalp will produce more oil - stick to shampoo containing sulphates instead.

Things to keep in mind before opting for no sulfate no silicone hair products:

• There are several non sulfate shampoo brands out there in the market, if you want to switch your shampoo - do your research and choose one. 
• Keep in mind conditioners are always sulphate free, so don’t get fooled if the brand packages any conditioner as so. Sulphate is an ingredient that helps shampoos and detergents lather up, and since your conditioner doesn’t lather sulphate is not used in it.
• Sulphate free shampoo makes hair greasy at times, so if you hate that you need to look for a less sulfate shampoo.
• Not all shampoo containing sulphate are bad, if you are a person who uses a lot of products in your hair and want to get it off completely non-sulphate free shampoos can help.

This was my experience on the sulphate free shampoos, your experience with it can be totally different depending on your hair type and hair concerns. My tip here will be researched well before you buy one, as sulphate free shampoos are expensive and you don’t want to waste money on something that does not work.

Let me know in the comments if you liked my blog!

Love,

Nikita

Having dry skin and dealing with it, is not an easy task. And winters being around the corner, it can get even worst. Talking about winter, even normal/combination skin can tend to get dry.

Being a dry skin person you might surely face a flaky, itchy and sensitive skin problems. However, with a proper skin care routine you can tackle and solve these problems. Here are some steps that you can do to fix your dry skin.

● Hyderate:
You must have heard this a lot, but there is no way to escape this important step if you face a dry skin issue. Drinking a lot of water and eating a lot of
fruits like watermelon, oranges, papaya, etc. will keep you stay hydrated, flushing your toxics and leaving you with a glow.

● Face scrub:
Despite what your skin type is, a face scrub is must to eliminate all that dead
skin from your face. You can simply DIY (Do It Yourself) one by mixing some
sugar and lemon juice or buy one from the market. Scrub your face twice a week to get that baby soft skin.

● Face mask:
Face masks are the best way to unwind, relax and pamper yourself. Doing it
once a week will give all the benefits that your skin is asking for.
Simply take 2 tbsp of curd, 1 tbsp of honey and few drops of rose water.
Apply and leave for about 10-15 mins then rinse. You can also make one by taking 2 tbsp of Besan (chickpea flour) and add 1 tbsp of milk and it will do the magic. And if you are lazy to make these simply grab a sheet mask and let it do the magic.

● Moisturise:
Having a dry skin, you need to avoid flaky skin and itchiness, and applying moisturizer is a must. There are many available from drugstore brands to high end ones. Choose that best suits your pocket. It will definitely make your skin look lively and glowing.

● Face oil/serums:
You must have seen these on the Instagram a lot. Almost all the beauty gurus swear by this and so do we. Include a face oil/serum in your makeup routine by mixing 2-3 drops to your foundation/sunscreen or simply apply it on your bare face twice a day. This will surely help you fight with Dry skin.

All the above steps are very easy, quick and won't take you more than 5 mins. Do try
and let me know how it worked for you.

Now, talking about Glamrada's website, it is an online beauty community where one can read & review skincare & makeup products, share honest opinion with brands & fellow members of the community. Anything from a regretful purchases to a new obsession. Depending upon how active you are, you could be a part of their trial squad, where you get to test products from the featured brand for free & in turn you are expected to write a genuine review on their website.

Interesting isn’t it?

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Long hair styled for any occasion always makes an unforgettable impression. People tend to remember the maiden with beautiful long locks since longer hair is less common but is still sported by women. Weddings are occasions when every young woman would want to look her best. Brides wonder what to do exactly with their beautiful long locks. Go braid the hair or leave it open, make a bun and embellish it with flowers, there is so much you can do.

1. Simple Embellished Braid:

1. Make your nail polish last longer by using vinegar. Yes! Just take vinegar on cotton balls and swipe it on your unpolished nails and then apply nail polish. By doing this, your nail polish will stay longer on your nails.
2. To avoid brittle nails, give them a salt bath.
• Add four tablespoons of sea salt (ordinary salt which we add to our food) in one litre of water and soak for 15 minutes.
• Afterwards dry your hands and apply cuticle softener on your nails
3. If your nails are becoming yellow, give them a chamomile bath. It is very helpful.
• Add a few spoons of dry chamomile blossom (you can get these from stores that stock aroma products) to two cups of water and brew it for 20 minutes and then dip your nails in it for 15-20 minutes .
• Do it three times a week and combine it with lemon juice rubs for better results.
4. For brightening your nails, use rose water combined with glycerin and hydrogen peroxide. Mix 40 ml of rose water with 10 gms of glycerin and 50 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide, and rub it on your nails using a cotton ball drenched with this mixture.
5. To make your hands silky soft, use jojoba oil, and you can use aloe extract to heal the cracks which you may get during cold weather around your cuticles.

1. Love,
2. Nikita Keskar

There is something about the traditional wear that fascinates me. The jhumka, the bindi, the sarees, the suits and the Indian jewelry is what makes me want to wear it more. But apart from wearing the traditional wear what I like more is stocking Bollywood celebs wearing it. The designer clothing and their styling just makes them more beautiful. 

Water. Crucial for flushing out toxins, delivering nutrients, and keeps skin looking fresh. Hydrate with:Water, Peaches, Green Tea, CucumbersVitamin A and Beta-Carotene. Helps skin heal and rebuild tissue, and is an anti-aging tool to prevents wrinkles. Eat: Broccoli, Papaya, CarrotsVitamin B Complex. Gives your skin a glow by boosting blood circulation and helps your skin receive oxygen. Eat: Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Bananas, etc.
Vitamin C: Stimulates the production of collagen in your skin, making it elastic, youthful and firm. Eat:Grapefruit, Kiwi, Papaya
Vitamin E: Reduces the appearance of age spots, wrinkles, stretch marks. Eat: Greens, Nuts, Tropical fruits
Fatty Acids: Protects against sun damage, allows water and nutrients into the skin while keeping toxins out, and wards off inflammation dark. Eat: Beets, fish, almonds, avocado
Pectin: Prevent wrinkles and blemishes, keeps skin conditioned and toned, essential in driving acne away for clear and beautiful skin. Eat: Kiwi, Apples, Peaches, Peas
Selenium: Improves the skin at a cellular level, helps regenerate vitamins E and C, protects against sun damage, helps heal injuries, and flaky skin. Eat: Brazil Nuts, Whole Wheat, Brown Rice
Lycopene: Protects against agents that clogged pores and create breakouts, and helps reduce inflammation. Eat: Tomatoes
Natural Alpha Hydroxyl Acids: Refreshes and brightens skin. Eat: Apples
Other Antioxidants: Fights against free radicals and helps rejuvenate the skin. Eat: Cantaloupe, Plums, Blueberries

Love,
Nikita Keskar

You believe it or not my obsession for Jhumka's is never ending. If you ask me why? here is the answer to your question.
Jhumkas can just glam up any outfit, regardless of it being Indian or western. Want to add a different touch jhumka can do that for you. One can never go wrong with a jewelry piece like jhumka - there are many options to choose from and available in the color of your choice.
My favorate place to buy sliver jhumkas is Colaba Cosway, the long shopping street is famous for silver jewelry and you are sure to fall in love with many of the earring pieces there.
Here are some of my favorate Jhumkas you might like.