Aparna Gupta | Lavenderoom

Skincare

What Are Adaptogens? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Them

I became a cosmetologist to help people heal their skin concerns with an ultimate goal of creating a skincare line one day that will explore holistic ingredients and something that will bind wellness, cultural roots, and literature together. Since childhood,…

Make-up

#DiscoverLocal: 7 Makeup Brands You Need To Try

Here’s a lowdown on the best homegrown brands we are eyeing right now At Lavenderoom, we are all about empowering homegrown beauty brands that reaffirm our holistic approach to beauty. And what better way to celebrate this sentiment than to…

Fragrances

Meet Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau de Toilette

The ‘Perfect eau de toilette’, the new fragrance from Marc Jacobs, is an extension of Perfect Range by @marcjacobsfragrances. To get everyone on the same page, Marc Jacobs launched Perfect in 2020 to celebrate self-love and expression, and the campaign…

Skincare

You have been applying your under eye cream incorrectly and these are the mistakes to avoid

Is it worth investing in an other product when you use targeted serums and night creams? We checked with leading dermatologists on where an under eye cream stands in your skincare routine. The question is not why should you use…

Hair

5 pro hacks to manage monsoon hair

Rains and ‘good hair days’ feel like oxymorons because styling the monsoon hair and keeping it in place is challenging. It’s one of our worst nightmares as hairstylists to have hair flat within minutes of a great blowout, concedes Bianca Louzado, celebrity hair and makeup artist.…

Fragrances

8 perfumes to carry you through festive and party season this year

Though the fruity floral notes we loved over the summer will always hold a special places in our hearts, the tropical fragrances we wore in the warmer months may not translate as well, and can even disappear altogether once the temperature starts…

Wellness

4 yoga and meditation experts reveal their favourite stress-busting poses and techniques

It’s easy for stress levels to skyrocket this time of the year. The hustle at work is real, and with a schedule that is more jam-packed then ever, all the family commitments and parties can get overwhelming. How does one unwind and…

Wellness

This is what happens to your body when you’ve overindulged at a party

If there is one thing that takes a backseat during the festive season, it’s the practice of mindful eating. According to registered dietician Fatema Valikarimwala, you don’t need a nutritionist to portion control your plate on a day-to-day basis. All you need…

Hair

At-home hair colouring tips: Experts tell you everything you need to know

Colouring your hair can be a big undertaking—it costs a lot of money, takes a large chunk of time and requires maintenance. But does that mean you have to make do with a less-than-perfect mane till your bank account allows it? Not…

Hair

How to pick a camera-friendly hairstyle for your wedding reception

The reception is usually the last of the many functions that make up an Indian wedding, so it’s only expected that as the bride, you’d want to make a lasting impact with your look. Once you’ve settled on your outfit…