Wednesday, 27 July 2016

Follow These Simple Beauty Tips Every Night To Get Amazing Skin! | Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar

1. Wash Your Face Even 

if you have washed your face just a couple of hours ago, it is important to wash your face just before bedtime, as your pores produce a lot of sebum at night, which could lead to the development of acne.

2. Remove Your Makeup

It is very important to remove your makeup at the end of the day, as leaving makeup on can clog your pores with chemical and grease, causing acne and blemishes.

3. Exfoliate Your Skin 

Use a mild scrub and exfoliate your skin at night, as there could be a lot of dirt, grease and dead cells accumulated on your skin by the end of your day.

4. Apply An Under-eye Cream 

Invest in a good under-eye cream and massage the contours of your eyes for a few minutes at night. This helps get rid of dark circles and age lines.

5. Take Care Of Your Hands And Feet 

Use a skin cream with vitamin A or vitamin C on your hands and feet to prevent age spots and cracked feet from damaging your hands and feet.

6. Moisturise Your Face 

Use a moisturising cream, which can boost collagen production in the skin of your face, at night to keep early signs of skin ageing like wrinkles and fine lines at bay.

7. Avoid Cotton Pillow Covers 

You can use a silk pillow cover instead of a cotton one, as cotton pillow covers can make both your skin and hair turn rough and dull.

Sunday, 24 July 2016

The best beauty tips for every summer problem | Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar

1. The Issue: Beachy Buildup

By July, you've slathered, spread and sprayed your fair share of sunscreen and insect repellent onto your skin. Combine that with weeks' worth of sweat and general outdoor grime, and it may feel like your complexion has a permanent film coating. To tackle this, not just any cleanser will do. Look for a face wash with glycolic acid to gently exfoliate your skin on a daily basis. Peel pads will also do the trick. Just be sure to wear your SPF, as glycolic acid can make skin sensitive to sunlight.

2. The Issue: Summer Skin Dull-drums

If your complexion looks like it could use a vacation of its own, treat tired skin to a clay mask with charcoal. Charcoal acts as a magnet, extracting dirt and oil and leaving skin clean and rejuvenated (no airline tickets required).

3. The Issue: Pore Panic

As summer rattles on, do our pores actually get bigger, somehow in response to the rising temperatures? Not exactly. Your pore size doesn't change; however, BBQs, camping trips, baseball games and afternoons on the shore mean more opportunities for debris to work its way into your pores, making them appear larger. Dig deep with an exfoliating and refining mask that boasts red algae and volcanic rock to help extract and purify clogged pores.

4. The Issue: Seasonal Dry Spells

If you haven't had pesky patches of flakiness creep across your forehead yet, beware. At some point, a combination of sun and chlorine is likely to sap your skin of much-needed hydration. When that happens, grab a moisturizer with antioxidant-rich vitamin C.

5. The Issue: Grease Is the Word

Of course, the flip side to dryness is oily skin. If a shiny T-zone has wreaked havoc on your snapshots all summer long, call on the help of a purifying clay mask. One packed with eucalyptus will help to soothe skin and nix greasiness at the same time, without overdrying.

6. The Issue: Melting Makeup

No matter how masterful the application, makeup is no match for humidity. Spritz a setting spray over your finished look to keep your face, eye and lip products from smudging throughout the day.

7. The Issue: Lackluster Locks

Just like your skin, your strands are susceptible to damage when exposed to the summer elements. Whenever possible, try to wet hair with fresh water before taking a dip. Damp hair won't absorb as much damaging salt water or chlorine. Then, try to give it a second rinse after your swim. Also, consider switching to a restorative shampoo packed with omega-3 and omega-6 to help rehydrate hair that's been harmed by the heat.

8. The Issue: Raucous Roots

Conflicting vacation schedules -- yours and your stylist's -- may delay your color upkeep. Between appointments, rely on DIY root cover-up to maintain seamless coverage. The temporary fix can be as easy as a three-second spray.

Natural Beauty Tips: Use these simple ingredients and say ‘good bye’ to pimples | Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar

1. Toothpaste

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Ingredients in toothpaste have a drying effect which may reduce the redness and size of a pimple overnight.Take small amount of toothpaste and cover the affected area and see the results next morning.

2. Orange Peel
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Ground the orange peel mix it with the warm water and apply on the pimple.Let it set on that area and then rinse it off.

3. Green Tea
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Boil a small bowl of water and add a tea bag of green tea, stir well.Then wash face the pimple with this water and you will see the pimple diminishing.

4. Potato
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Peel the potato, blend it well and apply on affected area.This paste will reduce the appearance of pimple, and removes the scars too.

5. Honey
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 Dab the pimple with honey and place a band- aid on it. Keep it overnight for the best results.

6. Tomato
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Cut tomato in to half and blend it. Put the juice on the acne and keep it on for an hour and then wash it off.

Friday, 17 June 2016

7 Surprising Natural Beauty Secrets Everyone Should Know - Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar

1. Use Organic Skin Scrubs 

You can substitute your chemical-infused skin scrubs with natural, homemade ones like coffee scrub, sugar scrub, etc. The chemicals found in store-bought scrubs can be too harsh on your skin.



2. Try Egg And Honey Nail Mask

If you use nail paint and nail art on a regular basis, chances are that your nails may become unhealthy and turn brittle over time. Hence, mix a tablespoon of egg yolk and some honey and apply it on your nails for a few minutes to strengthen your nails.

3. Workout For A Better Skin

If your skin has constant problems with acne and blemishes, try sweating it out at the gym or running regularly. Sweating flushes out the toxins and bacteria present in your skin pores, making your skin appear supple and healthy.

4. Use Oil-based Hair Mask For Dry Hair 

If you have dry, frizzy hair, ensure that you use oil-based hair packs or masks before your hair wash. You can include coconut oil, olive oil, vitamin E oil, etc, in the preparation of your hair mask.

5. Try Some Olive Oil For Make-Up Removal

Instead of using cosmetic make-up removal products that are infused with chemicals, you can use olive oil and also coconut oil to remove your make-up. These oils also nourish your skin, along with removing the make-up naturally.

6. Use Peppermint Oil For Fuller Lips

 Apply a few drops of peppermint oil and massage your lips to attain plumped up lips that appear fuller. Peppermint oil can dilate the blood vessels in your lips, making them to swell up slightly.

7. Try Apple Cider Vinegar To Treat Acne

If you experience acne breakouts, you can dip a cotton swab in some apple cider vinegar and apply it just on the pimple and leave it on overnight. In the morning, the pimple would have reduced in size due to the anti-inflammatory property contained in the apple cider vinegar.

Saturday, 14 May 2016

Mom’s Beauty Tips - Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar

Brighten complexion:

Lemon juice has mild bleaching properties. This is the reason lemon is used to lighten the skin. It can be used in beauty applications to make the skin more fair.

Homemade facial scrubs:

Lemon contains natural alpha hydroxide acid that works to remove dead skin cells. You can make a natural scrub at home by mixing it with sugar. Give your face a circular massage with this sugar until the sugar is dissolved. This will remove dead skin cells and prevent blackheads while encouraging new skin cell growth.

Essential oil to revive dull and dry skin:

Lemon essential oil can be used on skin to refresh dull and dry skin. Add one part of lemon oil to ten parts of coconut oil and massage into your face in circular motions for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off your face with lukewarm water and pat dry. This will benefit your skin in two ways. It will moisturize your dry skin and it will add a glow.

Advice while using face masks:

Remember that if you apply lemon juice to your skin before going out into the sun, it can make the skin more sensitive to light. So, avoid using lemon juice topically before sun exposure.

Facial mask benefits:

When lemon juice is used in a mask, it clears dirt and bacteria from the surface of the skin. This dirt can clog the pores, leading to pimples and breakouts on the face. Lemon juice will give your face a refreshed look.

Lemon juice, rose water, and glycerin lotion:

Mix equal amounts of lemon juice, rose water and glycerin in a jar. Apply daily to your face to benefit any skin type. Whether you have dry or oily skin, this lotion thrice a week will give you radiant and clear skin.

Milk and lemon mask:

Put two tablespoons of raw milk on your palm and add few drops of lemon. Lemon juice will sour the milk, which you will apply to your face. This is an excellent treat for oily skin. Apply on your face overnight, and you will wake up feeling flawless.

Honey and lemon mask:

Honey has natural antibiotics that are easily absorbed by the skin. It works well with the vitamins and astringent properties of lemons. Honey and lemon juice together will lighten the skin tone.

Lemon and egg-white mask:

This combination will tighten the pores, clear dead skin, and assist in preventing wrinkles.

Treatments at beauty clinics are not the only thing you can do for your face skin. Home treatments such as using lemon juice can benefit the skin and are great substitutes to expensive products

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Understanding Skin Ageing and Ways to Delay it - Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar



glowing skin

According to the study, those who have copies of the 'ageing gene' look at least two years older than their actual biological age. Others who have just one such gene look older by about a year. Surprisingly, there exists a vast majority who may not have the gene altogether; these are the fortunate ones to retain their younger look.

It's Much More than a Wrinkle

Ageing doesn't start and stop at wrinkling. One needs to be watchful of many other signs as well. As you age you will see age spots, freckles and deep lines around all major folds on your face. Those lines at the sides of your eyes are known as crow's feet. You also have jowls which show the sagging of the jaw muscles and tissues.


Facial ageing has many forms. There are certain factors that accelerate the pace of this process. Usually it happens over the years owing to gravitational changes and loss of skin elasticity. As we grow older our body witnesses the damage of cartilage, bones and tissues that are beneath the skin (loss of subcutaneous fat). On loss of these elements, the skin tends to lose support and starts sagging."

Repetitive muscle activity, exposure to radiation, UV rays (sun damage or photodamage) and harmful chemicals also add to skin degeneration and ageing.

5 Ways to Slow Down Ageing

As discussed above, ageing cannot be stopped, however, you can ensure better lifestyle and routine practices to delay it or slow it down. Below is a host of features one should keep in mind:

1. Skin Care Regime

Ask yourself, do you have a skin regime? Do you cleanse, exfoliate, message and moisturise? Experts suggest that a standard skin care regime is of the utmost importance to prevent accelerated ageing.
"Do not get facials from anybody and anywhere. Do not change products too often. Chemicals can be extremely damaging to your skin.  Apply products with thin consistency followed by the creamier ones. "Sunblock and moisturisers are very important. Wear an effective sunscreen every day, rain or sun!

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How to handle your face has a great impact on the creation of fine lines on your face. Always dab your face; never rub with hands, tissue, cotton or towel. Do not sleep on your stomach with your face down, it damages your skin and results sleep creases. Keep a check on dry skin. Do not neglect your hands, feet and neck. Always remove your makeup before going to bed. Yes, that kajal too!

2. Hydrate

Water, water, water! How many times will you turn away from the fact that drinking - at least - 2-3 litres of water is a must for healthy functioning of your body. It is great for skin as well. Just as your skin requires external moisturization and hydration, our body needs enough water to work properly. If drinking plain water bores you, opt for other fluids like coconut water, fresh fruit juices, buttermilk, sherbets, etc.

3. Learn to Say No

Say no to excessive smoking and drinking, prolonged sitting, late working hours, processed foods, excess of caffeine, stress, sedentary lifestyle and obesity.

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4. You Are What You Eat

The importance of an ideal, balanced diet is known to all but practiced by a few. Dr. Deepali suggests including lots of seasonal produce in the diet for a healthy and glowing skin. "Yellow and purple coloured fruits and veggies especially. These are great for your skin," she notes. "Avoid red meat and fattening foods, instead, have fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts, whole grains, seeds and dairy products on a daily basis. Olive oil can safely be added to your daily diet. Sweets, eggs, poultry and fish should be eaten in intervals during the week. All these should always be teamed with at least 30 minutes of physical exercise.

Foods to avoid:

- High glycemic load carbohydrates - anything made of refined sugar
- Refined starch - maida-based breads and pastas
- Refined grains - white rice
- High starch - potatoes
- Commercially processed vegetable oils, fruit juices, beverages and packaged food material

5. Compromise anything but sleep

Needless to say, eight hours of sound sleep is essential for everybody and should never be compromised.

Sunday, 8 May 2016

Home Remedies for Pimples, Glowing Skin & Dryness - Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar

Every year we instigate new set of resolutions to follow diligently till the end. While many fail in their attempt, there are a selective few who do succeed. It's all about dedication after all, and the determination to meet the goal. These resolutions could be anything, which serve you the sense of achievement, bringing about your well-being. But as always, we forget to pay heed to beauty, and the importance of nurturing yourself.

So let this year be about starting your wellness journey. And if you are worried about the extent of effort you may have to put in, then you will be amazed with our quick beauty recipes. Yes, these beauty recipes take only about five minutes of your time, and uses natural ingredients which are readily available at our homes.


Here are 16 five-minute recipes for all kinds of skin related problems -

1. Pimples Due to Dryness

For those of you who sprout pimples in the middle of the cold season and have the driest of skins, stop thinking there's something wrong with you and blaming your luck. Pimples can happen even due to dryness of skin. So make this wonderful nourishing oil and massage two drops into wet skin for good results -
50 gm neemhoney
50ml olive oil
50ml sesame seed oil
10 drops geranium oil
Method: Mix all the ingredients and massage two drops of it into wet skin.

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2. Stabilising Mask for Premature Wrinkles and Acne in Sensitive Skin
If you feel that you are beginning to see those fine lines around the lips and eyes, stop them right away with this super stabilising natural pack that you can conjure up in minutes. This recipe is ideal for people who have extremely sensitive skin.
2 Tbsp gram flour
1 tsp fresh cream
2 tsp water
A pinch of salt
Method: Mix all the ingredients well together and apply on the skin for 10 minutes and wash off with tepid water.

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3. Patchy Pigmentation Problem
This annoying discolouration of skin is basically an internal problem which can cause havoc with your appearance. Fret not, this wonderful exfoliator will help reduce dark patchy pigmentation, thus clarifying the skin. You can easily use it daily as part of your skin care routine -
3 tsp oatmeal
3 tsp almond powder
2 tsp honey
The juice of half a lemon
Milk to make a smooth paste
Method: Mix all the ingredients well together and apply on the skin for 5 minutes, dab with milk when semi dry and wash off with water.

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4. Forehead Frown Lines
The forehead has nerve endings that make it vulnerable to tension and damage. Worry, stress and tension leads to regular frowning and ultimately causes frown lines. Besides boosting your vitamin intake by including fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, try and consciously relax the forehead muscles by pinching them gently with your fingertips. Also apply the following mask to soothe out lines from this area
2 tsp neem honey
A pinch of turmeric
A pinch of camphor
Method: Mix well all the ingredients and apply on the skin for about 10 minutes. Wash off with cold water.

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5. Moisturiser for Very Dry Skin
The skin can often feel leathery and parched and requires nourishment and hydration. Make this wonderful natural moisturiser and be free of all dryness issues. This super skin food promises to make your skin soft in minutes.
3 tsp aloe vera gel
3 tsp rice bran oil
1 tsp ghee
2 tsp rose water
Method: Whip all the ingredients well together and massage a small quantity of it well into the skin.

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6. Burning of Hands and Feet
Many of us experience a burning sensation in our hands and feet, especially with the change of weather. If you are one of those who suffer from this issue, here's a simple natural way to ease your suffering in minutes -
2 tsp rose petal paste
1 tsp sandalwood powder
1 tsp aloe vera gel
Method: Mix all these ingredients and apply on the red irritable areas for 5-7minutes and wash off and pat dry.

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7. Fairness Mask
Fairness and skin whitening is ever so much in demand, however, I personally feel that the quality of skin is more important than the colour. But, if you are one of those who crave for a fairer skin then this mask will definitely help you -
Half a potato, grated
The juice of half a lemon
1 tsp cucumber, grated
1 tsp neem paste
1 tsp rose petal paste
2 tsp sandalwood powder
Method: Mix the ingredients well together and apply onto the skin for about
10minutes. Wash off with water. You can very safely use this on alternate days.

fairness-pack

8. Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums can be painful and embarrassing. Follow this simple recipe and get quick relief -
1 tsp rock salt
1 tsp triphala powder
1 tsp neem powder
Method: Mix well and use a pinch at a time to massage the gums. Rinse with water.

rock salt bowl

9. Dead Skin Accumulation
If you have skin anywhere in the body that looks lifeless then this five-minute recipe will heal and clear your skin -
3 Tbsp gram flour
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp lemon peel powder
The juice of half a lemon
Milk to make a smooth paste
Method: Mix well and apply to the skin, scrubbing gently in a rotating manner. Wash off with water.

10. Nail ridges
Many a times you cannot apply nail polish due to the unevenness in your nails, which are known as ridges. To smoothen these out, use the following -
2 lemon halves
1 tsp olive oil
A rough hand towel
Method: Dip the lemon halves into the oil and rub on the nails, massaging gently while doing so. Now take the towel and rub your nails vigorously. This should be done 2-3 minutes daily for a week.  It will even out the nails and make them shiny and smooth.

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11. Painful Cuticles
Painful cuticles can cause havoc and I suggest that if you do regular manicures and pedicures, avoid getting them cut and use a cuticle pusher instead.
3-4 tsp mashed papaya
2 tsp mashed pineapple
Method: Mix the ingredients and dip your nails into it. Massage gently for 5 minutes. Wash off and dab dry. Not only will your cuticles feel softer but painless too.

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12. Dark Lips
Smoking, drinking and inadequate water intake can lead to dark lips, besides the fact that they can be due to internal issues or hereditary problems as well. Make the following lip mask and use it daily for 5 minutes to nourish and lighten the lip area.
1 tsp almond powder
1 tsp fresh cream
1 tsp raw grated potato
Method: Mix well and apply.

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13. Scanty Eyebrows
A lot of women suffer from this problem. Here's a quick recipe with the most amazing result -
Method: Use 2 drops of castor oil and massaged into the eyebrows daily for 2-3weeks.

14. Dark Circles
Dark circles can make you look older, ill and haggard. A quick recipe to reduce dark circles is to massage almond oil and papaya mash around the eyes and apply the following mask -
2 tsp almond paste
1 tsp grated cucumber
A few drops of lemon
Method: Put a thin bandage gauge on the eye area and put this mask on while lying down to relax. Leave on for 10 minutes and wash off.

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15. Instant Face Lift
If you have to go out for a party and need your skin to look rejuvenated in minutes, use this tried and tested recipe -
1tsp vodka
1egg white, whipped until it forms peaks, then freeze
The juice of half a lemon
Method: Once the frozen egg white is out of the freezer, mix the rest of the
ingredients. Brush over the skin and let it dry. Avoid talking. Wash your face with ice cold water and pat dry.

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16. Open Pores
This problem plagues many and the best solution for this is -
Method: Freeze raw tomato halves and rub them on clean skin daily. When done for a week, you will see a remarkable change in the way your open pores shrink and the skin looks porcelain.