Hair Care tips I swear by + Oriflame Giveaway

Hey friends! It has been quite a tiring month and I cannot wait to move to September. Hair fall has risen and I can see the age is getting on me, don’t you think? Frizz never goes away and the problems stay… a major reason for the same being the Monsoon. So how do I make sure that the mane is happy and the life seems better?

1. Wash hair twice a week: Let’s count Sunday and a Wednesday as two, I make sure that my hair is washed twice a week. If you have got them drenched in rain, make sure you wash them to avoid itchiness and hair loss.
2. When outdoors, cover: Always carry an umbrella, raincoat with a cap or simply a scarf.
3. Lukewarm water is what you need: Not too cold, and not too or. Hot water leads to hair fall and makes it brittle!
4. Do not comb wet hair or tie them: Be it summer or rains, do not comb wet hair. It makes them weak and leaves with broken n strands. Leave them open to brittle and lifeless hair away.
5. Dry them well: Drying your hair properly and not going overboard with the hairdryer is the key. Be gentle and use your towel to dry from the scale to the ends. Do not tie up the towel on your hair for long.
6. Oiling: Oil you hair once a week do it right. Too much oil on the hair doesn’t mean good hair. Use optimum amount and try to lukewarm it before using.
7. Use the right shampoo and conditioner: Use one which is gentle on the hair an. Check your hair type and go for what suits it. Avoid too much conditioner or it may make them look flat.
8. Go for a hair spa: Pampering sessions for you and your hair will leave you feeling rejuvenated. Once in 3 months, is what I suggest!

No colouring, too many hair products, styling, etc. can ruin your hair more during monsoon. Go for a short haircut and keep them clean. 

A secret tip to keep the dandruff away: Use Aloe Vera gel on your scalp. Do not buy the product from the market but grow a plant in your garden and apply the natural gel. Rub it on the scalp, keep it on for 30 minutes and wash it off with first, normal water and second, clean with shampoo and conditioner.

Coming onto celebrating the last weekend of this month and an almost goodbye to Monsoon, here’s an Oriflame giveaway for you all!

You can win this Hair Restore Therapy Kit by following these simple steps:

1. Leave a hair care tip that you swear by in the comments section below OR tweet to me using the hashtag #OriflameHairCarexMegha

2. Follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for an added point(s).

3. Share this blog on your social media platforms using the hashtag #OriflameHairCarexMegha and don't forget to tag me where you post it.

Easy right? :) I have used this product before and loved it thoroughly!

Go on, participate. The contest is open until 15th September! Good luck <3

Note: Open to Indian Residents only. There will be ONE winner only. 

Love,

@WanderlustGirl_

Bring Hair Alive with Himalaya Herbals!

For those who follow me on twitter, know how much I crib about my schedule and pathetic Mumbai locals. Day begins at 7 am and by the time I am back to my lovely bed, it is close to midnight. Yes, not kidding. This whole month has been one heck of a busy time due to which I was unable to blog too.

By the way, have you heard of blessings out of blue moon? Himalaya Herbals turned out to be one for me! Amidst the entire hustle bustle, Himalaya Herbals hosted an event ‘Bring Hair Alive’.

Shiny, bouncy, healthy, long, strong, and the list goes on. We all wish for such hair, don’t we?

I must say, the name of the event was intriguing enough. My hair has always been in need of rejuvenation and life, and my search stopped here.

The day was all about being pampered and give ourselves a hair spa treatment right at the comfort of home. Yes, the 6-step regime of Himalaya Herbals can be done right at home for the best hair treatment.

Himalaya Herbals Hair Care range focuses heavily on the natural ingredients which are easily available in India. The range has products ranging from Shampoos, Conditioners, Hair Creams and Oils. Whether you have hair fall, dry, damaged or dandruff hair, Himalaya Herbals has products in each category for all your hair needs.

Let’s get into the 6-step solution by following these easy steps to get you a hair spa at home. The treatment started with choosing between the Anti-Dandruff and Anti-Hair fall range. Since I have dandruff problem, the choice was made without any hesitation.

• Step 1. Begin the spa by massaging your scalp for 10-15 minutes using the Himalaya Herbals Oil. A good massage means, good blood circulation. It relives one off stress and brings one’s hair alive.
• Step 2. Wash your hair with lukewarm water. Shampoo it. I used the Himalaya Herbals Anti-Dandruff shampoo to not just soothe my scalp but also to get rid of dandruff. 
• Step 3. Apply a hair mask/cream from root to tip and leave in on for 15 minutes for nourishment and that desired softness.
• Step 4. Relax and give steam to your hair for 10-15 minutes for deeper penetration. Steaming helps in opening the pores. It also helps the nourishment reach to the roots.
• Step 5. Wash your hair again to remove the cream off it.
• Step 6. Apply conditioner to moisturize your tresses.

Few pictures from the event...

Apply the conditioner on each strand and leave for 2-3 minutes. Later, wash off.

The 6-step process and a wonderful head massage not only gave me relaxation but also made my hair feel soft, smooth and nourished.

The products are natural and easily available. I have always used their Neem face wash and after this event, the hair care range has become my go-to hair care solution!

Stay tuned for more stories!

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition #HappyHairChallenge

Hello everyone!

How many of you love challenges? I do! Not that I take them often, but if interesting enough, don’t let go too. Garnier emailed me a few days back about the 30 Days Happy Hair Challenge and I have taken the same happily!

Been a few months that I have been trying hair products to get the one which suits my hair type perfectly. May be I end up getting accustomed to this, may be not? Let’s do this!

So here I am accepting the challenge, writing about my current hair condition & sharing with you. Hair is something that I often tend to neglect. Haircut, once in 6 months, that’s all I have ever done to my hair apart from experimenting with different hair products. Plus there are so many products in the market which are not meant for you hair type and end up doing damage. Hence, all the more necessary to find that perfect partner to your tresses, after all they need utmost attention and care too.

• My hair is moody, dry and frizzy. 
• I wash my hair twice a week and oil once a fortnight. Oiling is 3-4 hours before I wash my hair or sometimes overnight. 

I have been fighting dandruff since almost half a year now, which just doesn’t go. Not at all. Tried so many products. If one product helps me fight frizziness, the other makes it a little manageable or just glows up my waves but not even gives everything together. Sigh.

My current hair texture is Light Brown. I have never coloured my hair. 

Evaluation of current hair:

• Flakes and Dandruff from the scalp
• Soft inside, dry outside/ends
• Unmanageable after a day of shampooing
• Moderate Hair Fall every time I comb
• No split ends

*Drum rolls* 

Enters: Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition 

• It smells amazing. Sweet lemon smell, can’t wait to furnish my review!
• Available in all the stores near you. [Go buy, wait for my review! ;)]
• Good packaging

I am really looking forward to tell you all about it! Evaluating my tresses since 2 days. Will go on for another 10 days, so wait for the next Sunday! 

Until then, don’t forget to make love to your hair!

Love,

@WanderlustGirl_

Review | Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Hair Therapy Products

How every skin type has a different regime, hair demands a different treatment too. Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure hair therapy range provides long-term hair therapy solutions. Utilising in-depth processes and quality ingredients – including amino acids that are natural to hair – the products focus on treating the root of hair problems, rather than providing a superficial ‘quick fix’, ensuring that improvements are genuine and long lasting. 

I was asked to try a few products of BC Bonacure and just couldn’t say no! My short and crisp products reviewed here:

1. BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Deep Nourishing Shampoo
2. BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Conditioner
3. BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Deep Nourishing treatment
4. BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Beauty Balm
5. BC Bonacure Volume Boost Perfect Foam
6. Q10 Plus BC Bonacure Hair Therapy Cell Perfector Time Restore Rejuvenating Serum

BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Deep Nourishing Shampoo

Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Deep Nourishing Shampoo is an intensively caring shampoo that acts to restore the protective layer of the hair surface.

• Improves its inner strength.
• Gently cleanses and nourishes the hair
• Delivers extra care and shine
• Ensures long-lasting
• In-depth regeneration of the hair after just one wash.

How to use:

1. Apply to wet hair
2. Massage through the scalp
3. Leave for 2 minutes
4. Rinse thoroughly

BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Conditioner

Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Conditioner is a lightweight conditioner for damaged hair that detangles hair and seals hair without weighing it down.

• Detangles damaged hair
• Restores strength and elasticity.
• Made for Damaged, Distressed or Porous Hair

How to use (conditioner):

1. Apply to the mid-lengths and ends of towel-dried hair
2. Comb through
3. Leave for 2 minutes
4. Rinse thoroughly

Review:
Likes:

• Restores moistures
• Gives strength to the damaged and dull hair
• Suitable for normal to thick hair
• Pleasant scent

Dislikes:

• Not for daily use, tends to make thin hair limp
• Do not over use or it may give your hair a flat look
• I have really thin hair and hence avoid using the shampoo and conditioner daily. If one uses these products carefully and follows a good regime, it leaves hair well-nourished after a few uses.

BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Deep Nourishing Treatment

Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Deep Nourishing Treatment is formulated for normal to fine, damaged hair.

• Reconstructs the inner and outer hair structure. 
• The treatment detangles and strengthens hair
• Improves elasticity, and adds shine.

Review:
Likes:

• Rich creamy texture
• Volume Boost for thin, fine or receding hair
• Heavenly scent 
• Leaves hair soft and manageable,
• Perfect for dry and extremely damaged hair
• Ideal as the weekend deep nourishment mask

Dislikes:

• Couldn’t find any.

BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Beauty Balm

• A moisturising care and styling balm with added heat protection. 
• It shields the hair from dehydration
• Improves manageability
• Adds healthy-looking shine to hair
• For normal to dry hair

How to use? 

1. Work into towel-dried hair and style.
2. Leave in.

Likes:

• Creamy gel like consistency
• Non-sticky and non-greasy formula
• Heavenly scent
• Hair feels revived and nourished
• Hair feels tamed and well-behaved
• Doesn’t leave hair limp and dull
• Need no serum after this.

Dislikes: None

A peanut size is enough for one application. It is a moisture balm with heat protection added. What more can you ask for?

BC Bonacure Volume Boost Perfect Foam

Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Volume Boost Perfect Foam is a detangling mousse that adds body and stability to fine hair. 

• Easy application to the roots and lengths of hair.
• It lifts the hair and makes hair look fuller and shinier when used while blow-drying. 

Likes:

• Serene Scent
• Leaves hair with a natural boost
• Easy to carry
• Ideal for all hair types

Dislikes: None

How to use: Shake well and apply. Spray into hands or directly onto the scalp. Comb through. Leave in.

Q10 Plus BC Bonacure Hair Therapy Cell Perfector Time Restore Rejuvenating Serum

Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Time Restore Rejuvenating Serum instantly refills mature hair with rejuvenated strength and restores scalp elasticity.

• Protects the hair against breakage and adds mirror-like shine. 
• It is worked sparingly into the lengths.
• Not to be rinsed out.

Review
Likes:

• Pale milky white colour
• Water like consistency
• Non-sticky and non-greasy formula
• Instantly gets absorbed my scalp and hair
• Ideal for mature, fragile and extremely damaged hair
• Easy to carry

Dislikes: None

How to use:

1. Apply few drops and gently massage over entire scalp and hair. Leave in. 
2. Keep out of direct sunlight.

I am currently using the treatment, since a month (once every week). Hair feels softer and shinier. I am personally in love with the Moisture Kick Beauty Balm. Have you ever used the Schwarzkopf product? Do tell me in the comments below!

Say yes to Beautiful Hair! #HairCareGiveaway

Hello everyone,

On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest), how much importance would you give to your hair? I would give - 10!

A bad hair day can simply ruin all the Jazz. A perfect dress and beautiful makeup would be incomplete without a great hairdo. Hence making your hair the most important aspect of your look. Getting rid of Split ends or dandruff is a must and sometimes playing with the color of your hair and getting them styled counts too! 

Today, the giveaway brings to you all 2 beautiful hair care and beauty products :) I have been meaning to do this giveaway since a long time. Had a prize already but wanted to add one more, finally found it! :)

The 2 prizes are:
1. The brand new - the latest launch under Oriflame - HairX TruColour - Radiant Shine and Rich Permanent Hair Colour - It is a DIY product and can be performed at home. The how-to-do booklet is inside. 

2. The second one here is for you to say goodbye to Split ends; TRESemme Split Remedy - Shampoo and Conditioner. The product designed specifically to help rescue hair from split ends. I have the product with me, will soon put the review* :) [brand new will be sent to the winner*]

Like the prizes?
Let's get into the rules!

RULES
1. Follow my blog via GFC. (If you don't know how to do this, write to me - shrimali.m24@gmail.com)
2. Like the Facebook page - A Li'l of Everything.
3. Like the Facebook Page - Gaurav Prabhu Films and Photography.
4. Follow me on twitter - @LeoAmore6.
5. Tell me in the comments, what do you want to win and why?
6. Share this giveaway on Facebook using the hashtag - #HairCareGiveaway.
7. Tweet about the giveaway, using the hashtag - #HairCareGiveaway and don't forget to tag me - @LeoAmore6.

for additional entries:
8. Follow me on Instagram.
9. Like the Facebook Page - Lens: Where Life meets Dreams.
10. Leave a comment on any other blog post. I love to read your comments ^_^

That's it! :)
Let's get going...

• There will be 2 winners (1 prize each!)
• The contest is open till 20th May 2014.
• Open only to Indian residents with valid address.

for any queries or apprehensions, please write to me: shrimali.m24@gmail.com.

Love <3
Megha!

Hair and Skin Care tips for Holi

Holi, the festival of colours, brings a dainty array of colours to the fore — colours that paint our life bright.

Holi is also a time to bond with family and friends. It is a celebration that both the young and old look forward to, with excitement. All of us enjoy the festival’s revelry and review our festive success by the colourful remnants on our clothes and body. Celebrations apart, most of us tend to ignore, or are unaware, of the potential damage the use of ‘wrong’ colours can have on us. Some colours can be harmful to our skin and hair; they can lead to more damage than delight. It is, therefore, imperative to be conscious of this possibility — we’d all do ourselves a huge favour by preventing any damage, at the outset.

Most colours today contain chemicals. Some also contain copper, lead, silver, aluminium and iodine. Hair and skin would be the first to get affected badly following a splash of chemical colours. Also, chemicals not only bleach the hair, they can also damage it badly.

Certain chemical colours are minute enough to penetrate the covering of our hair (cuticle) and enter the hair shaft. They can, thereafter, weaken the hair shaft, causing the hair to break easily. Many individuals present with complaints of hair breakage, after Holi. This condition is called trichorrhexis nodosa.

Some colours contain dyes, engine oils, and powdered glass too! Apart from damaging the hair, they can cause damage to the scalp. Some people show a dye ‘reaction’ to these colours — this can cause long-term damage to the hair and scalp.

Increased dandruff and itching of the scalp are other common complaints after Holi.

It ain’t difficult to prevent such problems, if one follows certain easy-to-use preventative measures during Holi.

A little about Skin Care -

Holi is not just colourful clothes, or skin and hair splashed with colours. It can be dangerous, sometimes. Prevention, as always, is better than cure.

• Use natural/skin friendly and herbal colours or natural products.
• If you have a history of eczema, wear a barricade cream (white paraffin) before playing Holi. Avoid using colour on the face.
• In case of allergy, take prompt medical treatment.
• Synthetic colours cause skin irritation; they can even cause blindness. So, take good care.
• Wear clothes that cover most of your body. Apply cold cream/oil on all exposed parts and follow it up with sunscreen (waterproof).
• After Holi, remove colours with a paste of soybean flour, or besan, with milk.
• Use warm water and moisturising soap to wash off the colours.
• Do not rub your skin forcefully with soap.
• Apply cold cream or moisturiser generously; they are good for your ‘post-Holi’ skin.

Crowning Glory

Grandma was right, because oiling our hair never came in as handy as during Holi. Oil forms a protective layer around the hair shaft; it prevents chemicals from entering the hair. It can also avert potential damage. Oil ensures that the colours are washed away easily. Oiling the hair before stepping out to play Holi would, therefore, be beneficial.  Olive or coconut oil is ideal choice.

Use natural colours

It is best to use natural colours to play Holi. This won’t cause any damage to others as well as to oneself. Gulal (rose water) and other natural water colours are relatively safe to use. Chemical colours, particularly permanent colours, are best avoided. Colours, such as silver and shiny green or bright gold, are chemical-based; they should not be used. Home-made colours from vegetable sources are safe.

• Red sandalwood powder is a good substitute.
• Beetroot water is also a good wet colour.
• Dry spinach powder makes for a good green colour.
• Yellow turmeric (haldi) powder is a good natural yellow colour.
• Dried marigold flowers and paste, or red hibiscus, can also be used as a substitute for artificial colour.

Such colours can be used safely as dry powders, or mixed with water and diluted to be used as colours.  

        

After Care

• Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
• Keep your eyes closed to avoid the colour from going into your eyes.
• Use a mild shampoo and make sure to rub hair gently, and lather with shampoo.
• Rinse hair with lukewarm water. It would be advisable to repeat this process 2-3 times.
• Follow this up by using a conditioner. The conditioner will soften the hair and prevent brittleness resulting from chemical colours.
• Towel dry your hair lightly; avoid using a hair dryer. 
• Apply warm olive oil after your head bath. It would be best to oil your hair for 2-3 days after Holi. Oiling the scalp will help keep your hair moist as well as soothe the scalp.

Also

• Never smear colour in the eye area.
• Watch out for water balloons.
• If a water balloon hits you in the eye, wash immediately with water. If irritation persists seek immediate medical attention.
• In the event of bleeding in the eye, cover the eye with a clean cloth or cotton. Rush to an eye specialist. Do not massage or rub the eye.

Just remember to play safe with colours as also to keep your hair glowing.

Have an amazing and safe Holi :)

(The writer of this article is Dr Akshay Batra, managing Director, Dr Batra’s Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd.)

[PR] L'Oréal Paris launches 6 Oil Nourish

A revolutionary hair care range using a combination of 6 Oils to provide complete nourishment for your hair 

Be it 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, coconut and olive oil; and three exotic oils – argan, camelina and jojoba oil. These 6 unique oils in the range work together, to make your hair strong, shiny, smooth, soft, thick and manageable. The 6 Oil Nourish range includes a shampoo, a conditioner and for the first time ever a unique hair oil from the brand. 

All three products in the range, aim to provide extraordinary results with instantly transformed hair that you can feel, see and touch from the very first use. This is the first hair care range from L'Oréal Paris that can be used on all hair types and has been specially created by the L'Oréal Research and Innovation Centre in India. 

L'Oréal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil: A unique blend of 6 micronized oils to infuse intense nutrition deep in scalp and hair and provide the 6 qualities of beautiful healthy hair with no heaviness, no greasiness. The first hair oil from L'Oréal Paris is a must-have for healthy, nourished hair that give you an extra touch of glamour. L'Oréal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil is priced at Rs. 199 for 100 ml. 

L'Oréal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Shampoo: This shampoo is created to provide utmost care to the scalp as well as the hair. The shampoo infusedwith 6 unique oils gives you the 6 benefits of nourished hair.The shampoo is priced at Rs. 138 for 175 ml. 

L'Oréal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Conditioner: A first of its kind from L'Oréal Paris, the 6 Oil Nourish Conditioner can be used on the scalp as well to provide deep nourishment to your scalp and hair. It makes the hair soft, silky and manageable while also smelling fabulous. The conditioner is priced at Rs.150 for 175 ml. Bid adieu to bad hair days and enjoy the benefits of glamorous, nourished and healthy hair all year round with the L'Oréal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Range available at all key outlets. 

Recharge your precious locks!

"Doesn't matter if they are twisted, locked, messy, braided, straight, curly or the way they want to be in; Hair are special!"

When your hair feels fab, that's when you call yourself picture perfect from head to toe. That's the truth with many of us and that's how we like it. No matter how bad a day is; its still not the worst until your hair is in place.

Think of a day when you've had your hair spa and compare it to the one when you haven't. The one with the hair spa will undoubtedly win the battle of Which is a more perfect day and why. There are so many reasons as to why you need to recharge your hair and ultimately have a recharged life and one of them is to not just feel good from within but outside too and that's necessary!

You need to recharge your hair because you don't want it to be smelly. 

Invest in a good fragrance shampoo and conditioner for your hair and shampoo at least twice a week to stay away from smelly hair due to sweat and pollution.

Recharge your hair to stay away from dandruff

Dandruff not only attracts more dust to settle in your hair but also results in acne on your face and a itchy scalp. Spend sometime in shampooing your hair with lukewarm water once a week. You can even apply lemon on your scalp 30 minutes before you wash your tresses.

Recharge your hair so that you can play with various hairstyles for every occasion

 Hairstyle is capable enough to make or break your day; especially when you are a girl. Dressing up is in our genes and having a perfect hairstyle adds to it. Be it a wedding or a page 3 party; an office conference or an outing with friends, its your hairstyle which has to be perfect more than even your dress. So give your hair a new leash of life; recharge them with different hairstyles!

Let go off your inhibitions. Be it short or long; give your hair a day out. Let it shine in the sunshine and bling in the moonlit sky. go for a long ride with your love or sky diving; recharge your life and set it on a happy hair mode... Feel good from head to toe and remove the phrase of "bad hair day" from your dictionary. It's time to recharge your precious locks with Sunsilk! :)

This post is a part of sunsilk's and Indiblogger's Recharge your Hair, Recharge your Life.