Beauty Diaries by Kimi

TRESemme split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner Review   Before starting with the review and my experience with TRESemme split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner, let me tell you a bit about my hair. I have a bit dry and slightly wavvy hair, that tend to become rougher in summers because of heat and humidity ( and tend to become roughest and toughest in winters because of cold and frizz!).  Anyways, probably you got the point that I am quite prone to getting split ends problem because of my hair type. I do make it a point to use my Crea clip to trim the ends of my hair every 2 months, to avoid split end growth. So, when I began using TRESemme split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner, I was quite curious to see how they fare on my hair. Did they work? Read on to know more:

L'Oréal Paris brings to you a revolutionary hair care range using a combination of 6 Oils to provide complete nourishment for your hair. Doesn't matter if you are in Paris or in India, women crave for ‘perfect’ hair that is strong, shiny, thick, smooth, soft and manageable. All these qualities are achievable only with hair that is deeply nourished from within. L’Oréal Paris, the world’s No.1 beauty brand is now making this possible for Indian women with its new 6 Oil Nourish Range giving your hair the nourishment it deserves. Backed by years of experience in hair care innovation for women around the world, L’Oreal Paris has created 6 Oil Nourish specifically for Indian women and the products are suitable for all hair types. The range has been created using 6 unique micro oils which penetrate deep into the scalp &provide your hair with utmost nourishment and care. The L’Oréal Paris 6 Oil Nourish range contains a unique combination of three traditional oils – almond, co...

Dove Elixir Hair Oil Review Price: INR 185  I got a chance to try three variants of Dove Elixir hair oil within past 3 months and I quite enjoyed using them. One thing that I absolutely loved about each Dove Elixir hair oil, was the amazingly soothing and relaxing fragrance. Each oil has its own characteristic fragrance coming from its raw material which can be easily seen in each bottle. Dove elixir hair oils have been quite light and adequately give you a spa like experience while staying in the comforts of home. Here goes my experience with each of the oils below: My Experience with Dove Elixir hair oil : Lavender and Olive Oil I began using this particular Dove Elixir hair oil mid-November last year when my skin and hair were suffering from severe dryness attack.  A bit of change in my skin care routine did the trick for my skin and for my hair, I began using this particular oil once every  2 days.  I quite liked the way both lavender an...

A Few Rules On Wearing Hair Fascinators There’s nothing like one fetching hair fascinator to make you feel like you’re the most stylish and elegant lady in a room. With a pretty little fascinator festooning your head, even the simplest dress can become a sophisticated outfit. But with all their fabric, feathers, flowers and shapes, it’s easy to go overboard with a fascinator. More than a few have committed a fashion faux pas because of their hair fascinators (just ask Princess Beatrice ), but these mistakes can be avoided by just following a few simple rules. Basic Guidelines for Wearing Hair Fascinators Hair Fascinators can be in any design and can be worn any way the wearer chooses, but like most other fashion accessories, there are certain boundaries. Fashion is all about taking risks but sticking to certain guidelines will mean the difference between looking stylish and looking downright ridiculous. Here, we enumerate some of the pivotal points you need to follow to keep ...

Top Tips To Keeping Your Hairstyle Fresh When it comes to keeping your hairstyle fresh and exciting, things can be a little tricky. Just like anything else, your hair needs variety. It's important to experiment with different looks and styles - otherwise, how are you going to know which ones are right for you? We've all got individual faces and we all suit different types of hairstyle. It's time for you to find out where your strengths lie. Clip on hair extensions can be a great way to experiment with styles that you might not be able to achieve naturally. Just because you've got a delicate pixie cut, doesn't mean that you can't mix it up every now and again with a long, luscious hair piece. There are a hundred and one ways that long haired girls can experiment with clip in extensions, too. It's all about unleashing your creative side, says hair stylist Ken Paves. Here's a guide to just a few of the hottest hairstyles that you can create with the u...

Gear up your girlie chic quotient this Festive Season, with the help of Decorative detailing. Clasps, floral bands, ribbons, bows, hats headbands, neon snap clips. Here are a few ways to wear them for the coming festivities. The Scarf Band Roll Choose a headband that is elasticated. Flat brush dry the hair place the head band over head, from one side gradually tuck hair into the elastic at nape area of headband only. It should resemble a reverse roll. Go for headbands with polka dots/geometrics/floral prints to keep the look retro aesthetic. The diffused volume texture keeps it contemporary. Haute headband This is a great evening or day look depending on the choice of head band used. The hair is given a paddle brush straight blowout, then set off with either a velvet or satin ribbon in pastel/neutral shades.  Wear the ribbon with open hair or on a one side ponytail Beach Boho If you want to send out a sea, sand and sun kissed vibe make sur...

Many times it happens that we want to look different and special for that one particular occasion. Often it happens that we don't get time or proper facilities to give ourselves that necessary makeover. Though I have got hair makeover done before when I got my hair colored and styled at a salon for which I paid huge bucks, but it was like 2 years back and now I have my dark brown normal hair back in place.  Now, for me, being a mother of a 10 month old baby, and the fact that I live in an industrial location far away from the hustle and bustle of cities; I do have a limitation of visiting a parlor at my luxury and time. So, what should I do to look amazing on that special occasion? Thankfully I came across this website wonderlandwigs and I must say I am absolutely impressed with the wig that I got from there. Check out more details below: About Wonderland Wonderland is one of the UK's leading online Wig and Hairpiece retailers, and were recently awarded a s...

Vaadi Herbals Superbly Smoothing Heena Shampoo With Green Tea Extracts Vaadi Herbals Superbly Smoothing Heena Shampoo With Green Tea Extracts An Ideal Formulation For Dry And Frizzy Hair, This Shampoo Effectively Repairs The Cuticles While Cleansing The Hair. Heena Penetrates The Hair Shaft To Add Shine And Strengthen To The Hair, From Within. Green Tea Extract Restores Dry And Damaged Hair, Prevents Split Ends, And Smoothes Frizzy Hair. Price: INR 54 for 110ml My experience with this shampoo I started using this shampoo 2 weeks back and have quite liked it so far. It is a simple no-fuss shampoo with a decent handy packaging and lots of natural ingredients in it. The bottle comes with a flip open cap to take the shampoo out. The shampoo is green colored (probably coz of green tea extracts!) and has medium consistency. A small amount is more than enough to take care of entire scalp and hair. For my long hair, I usually use thumb sized product twice, and I am done. It lat...

L'Oreal Paris invites you to be a part of  their “ Cast My Girls ” campaign -  the most exciting hair color campaign in 2013. For the first time ever, they are giving a chance to one girl & her two best friends to star in the next Casting Crème Gloss ad with Sonam Kapoor! The rules are very simple:

Flaunt your tresses this Monsoon If humidity has left your hair frizzy and un-manageable, it’s time to change the way you address your hair care needs and find looks that work best for you. TRESemmé puts together a catalogue of the right hair styles and products that will make your hair ‘season proof’. Two simple yet ubér chic styles for this monsoon are the ponytail and the hair bun. The possibilities are endless with these two easy hairstyles and they are just as effective at the gym as they are on a dinner date. Pony ‘tails’ A ponytail is a brilliant option for monsoon. It keeps the frizz under control and makes it more manageable to redo if you get drenched when you step out. This simple hairstyle has been given a new definition and has been experimented by many celebs on the red carpet. Try a sleek, immaculate ponytail placed high on your head or pull it down to one side. No matter which look you choose, remember to keep the frizz in control with a little help f...

The Healthy Hair Checklist Your hair is important and needs proper care. If you are wondering why your hair looks dull or why it looks unhealthy, maybe it’s time you started taking good care of your hair. Here are some healthy hair tips you can use to get that luster back into your hair. Image Source The first thing you should do is have your hair styled right. The right haircut will make any hair texture or type look good. Go to a good salon and have your hairstylist cut and style your hair. That’s the first thing you need to do before you start using other hair products. Get your hair cut right! Proper Cleansing Once you have got the style that suits you best, it’s up to you to have it cleaned regularly. You will need to shampoo and condition your hair regularly to have healthy hair. Check with your hairstylist which hair shampoo and conditioner is good for your hair style. Using the wrong shampoo and conditioner can have adverse effects on your hair. Hair Care C...

Dove Intense Repair Keratin Active Shampoo and Conditioner A while back I shared with you the launch of Dove's new Intense Repair Hair Therapy range with ¼ moisture milk, which is enhanced with Keratin Actives. It helps rebuild hair at the cellular level making it stronger, smoother and beautiful every day from end to end! Below is my review of the shampoo and conditioner from the range: Dove Hair Therapy Damage Solutions Intense Repair Shampoo with Keratin Actives My experience with the shampoo I've always loved using Dove shampoos for their lovely fragrance and mild yet effective work on my hair. This particular shampoo again has a lovely soft floral fragrance and gives a nice decent lather. As compared to the shampoos from Dove's previous ranges, I felt the consistency of this shampoo to be a bit thinner, however it gives a lot of lather; much more than what earlier shampoos used to give. The shampoo gently and effectively cleanses my hair and gives...

A while back I shared with you the  L'Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3X   'Stay Rooted' campaign HERE  , where  you enjoyed watching 'Go Back In Time' video. Now, here is this heartwarming song called ‘Jad Se Judein’ sung by none other than Mohit Chauhan for the L'Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3X 'Stay Rooted' campaign. The video is the story of 3 people - a student in search of her teacher, a granddaughter who makes a small and simple sacrifice for her grandmother and 2 friends who reconnect at a place they call their own. The Jad Se Judein song takes you back to your roots and makes you remember that person who shaped you, those in your life who had a role in making you who you are today – but those who’ve unfortunately been forgotten today. This song will definitely make you go back in time and reconnect with them and will help you “STAY ROOTED” Check out the song video below: For more details about the campaign check HERE

L’Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3X Stronger the roots, lesser the hair fall Every shampoo today speaks about strong hair, but what really matters is the roots that make the hair strong. Only strong roots can give you strong and healthy hair.  L’Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3X  is one such shampoo that takes care of your roots.

Sunsilk Co-Creations Perfect Straight Shampoo and Nourishing Conditioner There is a magic moment between wet & dry hair when your hair looks perfectly straight and beautifully aligned. But as it dries, it starts to puff up and lose shape. Sunsilk expert Yuko Yamashita has co-created Sunsilk Perfect Straight, the ideal shampoo for straight hair every day. Its breakthrough Straight-Lock technology to actively control and hold every strand perfectly aligned as it dries. It penetrates deep within the hair fibre, reducing frizz and straightening strands, keeping them fully aligned as they dry*. Experience unbeatably straight hair that is shiny, smooth and gorgeous, right from the shower. My experience with Sunsilk Co-Creations Perfect Straight Shampoo Price: INR 56/- for 80ml I've always loved the packaging of Sunsilk shampoos, and this one also comes in an attractive purple handy bottle with a flip open cap. The shampoo has pearly pink color and smooth consi...

~Unlock the secret of magical hair with Mythic oil rituals~ Pamper your hair with made-to-measure beauty rituals with the new Mythic Oil range from L’Oreal Professionnel. These revolutionary in – salon services– Mythic Magic Rituals give your hair the ultimate beauty by unlocking the secret of precious oils. Now visit your nearest L’Oreal Professionnel salon and get rid of your hair care worries. The Three Mythic Magic Rituals are Mythic Magic Shine for fine to normal hair, Mythic Repair Magic for dry damaged hair and Mythic Smooth magic for thick unruly hair. With unique combination of products from the Mythic Oil range, these rituals are certain to empower your tresses with the goodness of oils, giving them a great luscious look with shine to die for. Mythic Shine Magic , especially crafted for fine to normal hair works to give your hair deep nutrition and enhance it with a superlative shine. It commences with the application of the Purifying Oil concentrate through...

TRESemmé Launches Keratin Smooth range for  professional salon smooth hair at home  Play It Straight With New Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Get Professional Salon Smooth Hair At Home From its origins in salons back in 1974, TRESemmé has always been driven by a simple truth; every woman deserves to look fabulous, like she may have just stepped out of a salon. Used by top hair stylists all over the world, TRESemmé is dedicated to creating salon-inspired, products to help women create their own style and get salon like gorgeous hair at home. In India, regardless of their hair type, women may often experience frizzy hair. While most women think that hair frizz only happens to those with naturally wavy or curly hair, the fact remains that frizz is caused by moisture-zapped tresses, and can affect any hair type. When hair is straight the cuticle lies flat; however hair experiences frizz when the outer cuticle lifts up, looking like a shingled roof. Natural Keratin prot...