Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Lakmé Fashion Week Summer / Resort 2014 has been a definite success and if you have been drooling over the awesome hair and makeup looks sported on the ramp by the gorgeous models, then here is something for you. For Lakmé Fashion Week’s Summer / Resort 2014 shows, award winning makeup and styling artist Clint Fernandes worked backstage with TIGI’s BED HEAD & S Factor product range at four popular shows, creating unique looks to compliment the designers’ latest collections. Clint worked on creating and crafting different looks & styles for shows of Tarun Tahiliani, Rajat Tangri & Shehlaa, Anju Modi, and Archana Koochar this LFW season by using TIGI Bed Head & S Factor products.

Today hair extensions have become tremendously popular among both men and women. Superstars, celebrities and pop idols are the reason behind making them popular among the common masses. Brazilian hair extensions are generally unprocessed human hair. They are not manufactured by going through any chemical treatment and this makes them extremely healthy and lustrous. They are soft and feel heavenly soft. Now, you might ask yourself that if you really need to style your hair with Brazilian extensions. The answer will depend upon the condition if you really consider pop divas like Rihanna and Beyonce your idol. They are top on the list for making headlines with their hair styling with extensions. Now, you can also style like them and post your photos on photo sharing social hubs. The Many Styles of Rihanna Rihanna Styling Let us start with Rihanna.

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...

How to Prepare for a Big Night Out Have you got that dreaded 6 o’clock finish on a Friday night followed by a big night out? Stressing about how to beautify yourself in time? What to wear? How to look your best? Here are a few quick and easy tips to follow! Prep your skin Looking after your skins should always be a priority, but in the few days leading up to a big night, you should be extra kind to it. Make up wipes have turned into a girls’ best friend, but a lot of us are replacing facial wash with them. Make up wipes are great for removing make up but it is really important to wash your face after using them. The substance of the wipes can clog up pores, and if you are removing a lot of makeup, the reality is you will be rubbing some of it over and over your face, rather than removing it. Using a hydrating facial mask the night before will leave your skin feeling fresh and clean, and a hydrated face is much easier to apply make up to. Having a good skin routine will also mea...

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...

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...

Hello friends, Today I am going to introduce you the innovative new  'Keratinology' - Sunsilk's premium range of products that has specially been designed to prolong the beauty of salon treated hair; followed by an exciting fun contest where you can win the products from this range.  Check out more info about  the range below: Introducing Keratinology by Sunsilk, a new premium hair care range with Keratin Micro TM Technology, designed and tested to prolong the beauty of salon treated hair. This first of its kind hair care range in India by Sunsilk helps to maintain salon beautiful healthy looking hair. Its unique action nourishes & reconstructs damaged fibres and penetrates deep into your hair, leaving it healthy looking & beautiful. Busy lifestyles, daily styling stress and environmental factors leave your hair looking dull and lifeless. These specialised formulations are design ed to benefit most salon procedures, reconstructing damage that m...

Retro hair is certainly making a comeback and no one does it better than Paloma Faith. Her sensational red locks with the signature blonde streak through the front have seen hundreds of women wanting to recreate her look. The thing that makes Paloma Faith's look so fresh is that, while it is undeniably retro, you are never quite sure which era she is mirroring. She puts a modern twist on the cabaret style and brings it right into the 21st century, so how do you go about recreating her quirky, vibrant style? Get the colour Paloma's tresses aren't naturally red, so you need to get a good colourist

Whether it's a wedding, a formal party or a day at the races, hair fascinators never go out of style. The perfect choice for the summer season, fascinators complement a range of different 'up-dos', as well as lending interest to wearing your hair loose. Look to the world of fashion and celebrity for inspiration as well as considering the style, size and colours that suit you. Image Source Five ways to wear The term hair fascinator usually refers to a decorative hair piece that can be

( Guest Post) When it comes to beauty, we look at the trends for inspiration. But, these trends are not to be followed blindly as some of them may make you look hot and elegant, while others are just a fit for the runway models and must not be tried in real life. Given below are 3 such trends that you should either give a miss or not try at home. 1) Exposing Your Bobby Pins – Bobby pins are those essential items that you would find lying on the dresser or in the bathroom. You use them for tucking in stray hair when it falls on your face. Surprisingly, these pins have found their way as an exposed accessory on runways. But while they look nice on the models wearing them, unless you have a decorative bobby pin, it is best that you keep them hidden. Use them for what they are meant to do – hiding stray hair strands and remaining hidden. If you really want to expose the bobby pins on your hair, then get some crystal studded ones. 2) Faux Bangs – Most people would love fau...

Fashion and style depend largely on how you project yourself out, and how you add your own personal touch to it. A perfect hairstyle to suit your face cut can help you a lot in doing that. I’ve seen many people love a celebrity’s hairstyle and get the same one for themselves, without bothering on whether the style would suit them or not. It is really important that you get the hair style that’d look appropriate for your face cut and flatters your features the most. So below is a small guide to help you out in choosing one for yourself: Hairstyle for Small face: Stay away from long hair. If possible stick to short hair cuts, preferable above the shoulder line. This will give an illusion of length to your face. Hairstyle for round face: If you have a round shaped face, choose to go for a style that will make your cheeks look sleeker. You can go for a shoulder length bob cut to achieve that effect. Apart from that you can also straighten your hair with a few cur...