Hair, beauty tricks to try this festive season THE KEY TO LONGLASTING MAKEUP IS THE MOST COMMONLY SKIPPED STEP — A SETTING SPRAY. MAKE ONE AT HOME BY MIXING ALOE VERA GEL IN WATER AND ADD A FEW DROPS OF AN AROMATIC OIL
The festive season brings with it parties and gatherings galore. But why experiment just with your outfit every time you step out when you can also try new hairstyles and makeup looks. We tell you the ones that will make your look standout:
HAIRSTYLES
Braided low bun: This is a stylish yet trendy hairstyle that can make you look like a million bucks at your next Diwali party. Pull together all your hair at the back of your head. Beginning from the end of your crown, start Dutch braiding your hair until you reach the lower part of the hair. Then wrap the remaining length around the hair tie until all the hair has been used up. This hairstyle will look wonderful with ethnicwear as well as gowns.
Waterfall twist: This hairstyle is friendly with all types of hair and can be done effortlessly. You only need some pins and you’re good to go. The waterfall twist is not only easy but it gives a well-finished and stunning look as well. You can work this hairstyle on both curly as well as straight hair and it looks incredible with a sari, lehenga, or a salwar kameez.
Dutch pigtail braids: Boxer braids aka Dutch pigtail braids is another hairstyle trend that you can play with. It suits all hair lengths, types, and colours.
Textured bun: Ditch the regular sleek hairdos that go with saris and opt for a textured bun this time.
MAKEUP
Makeup is one of the most essential elements to enhance your festive look. Here are some handy tips to ensure it lasts long.
After applying lipstick, place your forefinger in your mouth and pull out to get rid of excess lipstick that would otherwise get on your teeth and give you a lipstickcoated smile.
For ultimate staying power, it is crucial to blot with a tissue after applying lipstick. Cover your lips with a tissue. Now lightly sprinkle a little powder on your lips, gently rub the powder, and dust the excess off. Now, remove the tissue and your lip colour is sealed.
To revive dried mascara, mix 2 to 3 drops of contact lens solution in it shake, swirl the wand into the bottle. Want thick, dramatic lashes without using false lash extensions? Apply a coat of mascara and leave for a few seconds to dry. Now lightly dab your lashes with some baby powder and curl them with a lash curler. Apply another coat of mascara to get a perfect glossed jet black lash. The powder helps your mascara hold the curl better. The key to long-lasting make-up is the most commonly skipped step — a setting spray. Make one at home by mixing aloe vera gel in water and add a few drops of an aromatic oil (jasmine, lavender, rose). Put in a spray bottle and use to keep your make-up looking fresh, without creases.