I have naturally curly/wavy hair. When I say that, I want you to realise that it is extremely wavy, gets tangled too often, is frizzy, and very thick. As much as they aren't proper curls, they are bad enough due to the volume. Moreover there is no scope of leaving it without combing. And when you do comb it, 7/10 times the hair brush will get stuck in it.

Now what makes it worse, is when your mother and brother have perfectly straight hair. And that was how it was. I had to have hair which was a combination of straight and curls(gene game wrong). So obviously, I used to sit here cribbing about my awful hair, as I tried to pull out the hair brush, while my mother looked just fine with her 'woke up like this' hair.

Naturally, I craved straight hair. And after a lot of persuading, my mother finally let me get straightening done after my 10th grade board exams. I remember going to the salon and sitting there nervously, wondering if it was a good idea to do smoothening(smoothening gives a more natural look to your hair. Or so they say..). But once I was done, I was convinced it was a good idea.

Now the thing with permanent straightening/smoothening your hair is, that the word permanent, just means that it stays till your new hair starts growing back. And the new hair that grows, is curled again. So now, your hair is partially straight and partially wavy. If you're like me a.k.a. you don't care about how it looks as long as the hair brush can pass through/too lazy to plug in the straightener and straighten the root hair a bit, then you will just go with it. And that's what I did for around 6 months, after which I finally decided to do a touch-up(they convince you it takes lesser time than the initial smoothening treatment did, but those are little white lies) 

That touch-up was the last time I smoothened my hair. After that, I just didn't bother. I let it grow, until it was half wavy, half straight. Then finally after my 12th boards, I decided to go in for a haircut, and chopped off the straight ends altogether, and going back to square one.

I was back to my curls.

But I really didn't mind anymore. Yes, I did still want straight hair(I still do), but I don't put myself down just because I don't have straight hair. Maybe I just grew up, and accepted that I'm pretty, just the way I am.

But now that people I knew, knew how I looked with straight hair, they preferred that look, over my natural hair look. Around 8/10 people would tell me,"You look better with straight hair..". As much as everyone can place their own opinions, people really need to realise that telling me that straight hair suits me better is more of an insult than a compliment. Some people even advise you to go ahead and re-straighten it. I usually used to turn a deaf ear to them.

That's pretty much how my experience with straightening my hair was. Different people have different experiences but in my opinion, it is worth doing only around 2 to 3 times, and not making it into a habit. 
If you have any requests/feedback, do drop a comment below.
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-Srushti :)

SUMMER IS HERE! Okay, that was too cliché. It's hot and humid 365 days a year in Mumbai. But the sun is literally sending flames to us right now in May. So I decided to make a blog post dedicated to Essentials required this Summer. So here we go. I'm going to segregate them so that it is easy for you all to read and figure it out.

Skin- 
1) Lakme CC Cream- I recently got Lakme's CC(Clear Complexion) Cream, and I'm absolutely loving it. It is very smooth, and blends with your skin tone easily. You get fair glowing skin easily with this and it lasts pretty long..(at least for a few hours).
Cost- INR 250

2)Neutrogena Fine Fairness Cleanser-  This cleanser is very effective, if you are exposed to sun, dust,etc. for a long time daily. You can use this cleanser once or twice a day, as per your convenience(morning and evening maybe?). It makes your skin glow a bit, and I feel it also clears up any dust, or any rough particles settled on your skin.
Cost- INR 200

Do not forget any type of Sunscreen lotion if you are going to be exposed to the sun for long hours. 

Eyes- 
1) Maybelline Colossal Eyeliner- I had recently written a review of this on this blog itself. Maybelline Colossal Eyeliner is easy to apply and long-lasting as well. It defines your eyes, with just one swipe of the eyeliner. I think, it's a must-try for anyone who can't walk out of the house without eyeliner on.
Cost- INR 425

Lips- 
1) Maybelline Colour Bloom- Maybelline Colour Bloom is one of Maybelline's lesser known lip balm(probably because Baby Lips has always been promoted much). But Colour Bloom is very effective and also adds a natural shimmer to your lips. It's very long-lasting as well, and stays for about 4 hours at least.
Cost- INR 135

2) Himalayan Lip Balm- This one is specially for people who get chapped lips even in Summer(like me). Himalayan Lip Balm helps in healing them fast. It also adds a little shimmer to your lips, so you can use it in your daily routine as well.
Cost- INR 28 

Body- 
1) Any moisturizer- Personally, I do not use anything on my hands or legs, but if you have to use something, any moisturizer works. Make sure they have SPF 20 protection, so it will give you protect your skin from the strong sun rays. The only moisturizer I've used is by Nivea.


So these are my essentials for the summer. Hope that helped you :)
I'm sorry for not posting for a while, but that is how it's gonna be because busy schedule :(
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If you want me to post about something specific do comment. I also appreciate constructive feedback so do not hesitate commenting :)
Let me know your summer essentials as well ;)
Take care this summer. :) Protect yourself from the sun.
Ily all. Bye.
-Srushti 

I think even perfumes, fragrances, and deodorants should be included while posting on a beauty blog, and not only all the makeup stuff. So, I decided to blog about Nike's Deodorant for Women.

This deodorant, that I own, is the 'Scarlet Kiss' flavored one. I was gifted this by one of my friends on some occasion, which I do not recall. It is 200 ml, and if you ask me, it can easily last for a few months, when used daily.

The packaging is quite attractive. Or maybe, this variant in it, has been packaged in white and pink, and pink is my favorite so I like it. But nevertheless, it is efficiently packed. The spray cap, is easy to press, and the deodorant can be easily used. The scent, in my flavor at least, is extremely sweet, addictive and a bit tingly. And I'm glad to say, that I love it.

I don't remember any advertisement as such done by Nike, regarding this product. If it were not for my friend gifting this to me, I wouldn't have even known.. Thankful to her for that.

The cost, of this Deodorant, is INR 275 for 200 ml. If you ask me, it is quite affordable and it is worth it. Again, I'd like to repeat, that the scent of this is ADDICTIVE. So, I'd love it if everyone tried it out!

The deodorant can be used for 5 years from the manufacturing period. The scent is also quite long-lasting.(It lasted two days once!)

I think that's it for Nike Woman's Deodorant. I know that this is short, but that is all I can come up with.
I'll post on Saturday maybe :)
Do drop in a comment or two because I appreciate constructive feedback ! :D
If you want me to try some product out, do drop in a comment!
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Ily all.
Bye :)
-Srushti

Again, I'm sorry for not posting on Thursday. :(
Sincere apologies.

I recently started using L'oreal Paris' Mythic Oil shampoo and conditioner, on recommendation of my Stylist at the Salon. At first I was hesitant, because I'd never heard of it and such, but now I've stopped using any other products on my hair. Totally trust Mythic Oil Shampoo and Conditioner.

Mythic Oil is made of organic constituents and does not damage your hair. The other shampoos that you get in the market easily, damage your hair causing problems like hairfall, dandruff, etc. Mythic oil has no side effects on your hair, and also protects it. The same, being made of organic constituents comes to the benefit of the user anyways.

Yes, this costs way too much. I think the shampoo costs around INR 850 and the conditioner costs around INR 800. But that is because it is organic as I've heard. It lasts apparently for a month or two, according to me, while the conditioner may last longer than that. I think, you can even apply the conditioner to your scalp, and it won't cause any damage.

I have attached a picture of the shampoo I have, just for the size(I got the picture from the internet xD). Now you do know, why I said it would last for a long time.

I have no idea if this actually reduces hair problems like Dandruff and Hair fall. My stylist had claimed that it is very good for your hair, but my hair fall problem has not yet stopped or reduced, so I won't claim that.


That's it for Mythic Oil then. I hope this post helps you :)
If you want me to review any product, do leave a comment. Also, please drop in some constructive feedback. :)
I'll try to post on Thursday, but I'm not sure as I have my singing rehearsals lately.
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Take care, I'll see you next time. Bye!
-Srushti

I'm extremely sorry for not posting the previous week, but that was only because I had exams. I know I should've mentioned in my last post saying the same and not kept anyone who reads hanging, but I really thought I would be able to post, but unfortunately I couldn't. So sorry about that. 

I think that even body care products, come into the Beauty category, so I thought I'll dedicate a post to my Shower Gel. And as you may have guessed it, yes, I use 'Nivea Frangipani and Oil Shower Gel'. So, in today's post I'll be telling you more about it.

There has been absolutely no advertisement about this product, and I didn't even know something like this exists until that day, when my eye caught the sight of these bottles on a rack in Big Bazaar. I thought, there was no harm in trying so, I got one, and now use it daily.

I can happily say, that this is one of the best Shower Gels that I have tried. It has a jelly kind of base(so gel, haha), unlike other few which I'd tried. It is smooth like anything, and is better than the Lux ones you get in the market. The colour is also really nice, and attractive if you ask me, which is why I selected this one.

The cost is INR 185, for 250 ml bottle, which is reasonable, for a product so good, if you ask me. I have no idea if there are any sizes, though I hardly doubt it. There are three flavor choices, but I do not remember the names of each. I'll try to attach a picture of all 3 if I can.

I guess, that's it for Nivea's Shower Gel. Do drop in a comment or two, and some constructive feedback would be appreciated too ;) And sorry again, for not posting the past week.
Connect to me on twitter @SrushtiBeauty.
If you want me to review any specific product, do drop in a comment ! :D
I love you all! Bye! This time, I'll make sure to update on Saturday aha!
-Srushti

Like every other beauty blogger, I too, have my personal favorites that keep on changing from time to time. So,in today's post, I'm going to list out my favorites, not only in Beauty products, but also in Food and Books.. This is a December Favorites post actually, but since it has got real chilly in Mumbai why not make it Winter Favorites? And I'm going to such 'Favorites' posts monthly. Be sure to read the complete post, because there is just a little something at the end..

Beauty- Starting with Beauty, my favorites when it comes to Beauty products this month, are as follows-
1) Maybelline Color Show's 'Blackcurrant Pop' and 'Porcelain White'- Maybelline has been my favorite brand for quite a while, and it never fails to impress me. The Blackcurrant shade is a pastel purple which suits calm and cool climate like the one that is now. The Porcelain White is, as the name says a White, and even plain White is lovely. Like all Maybelline Color Show Nail polishes, even these ones are lovely and smooth as ever. For some reason, I feel they have a sort of charm and elegance.

2) Maybelline's Baby Lips Electro Pop- I know that I mention Maybelline products too much(way too much!), but I can't help it! And I recently got this one home. The flavor that I have is 'Oh! Orange'. At first, I wasn't impressed by it, but now I'm addicted! I love how the look isn't all orange-ey on me, and suits well.

They should make me Maybelline's brand ambassador. Haha. 

Books- Reading is more than just a hobby to me. It's a drug, that I can't live without. I cannot go a day without reading. Be it the hard-copy books, or the eBooks, I am willing to read them. So here go my favorites for December-
1) I Too Had A Love Story- This book by Ravinder Singh, touches your heart so well, I'd like to say, it's one of those books, which, when you finish them, you are left questioning your existence on the planet. That is how good this was. I'd recommend it to one and all. Go read it!

2) My Wattpad Love- This book, is one I read on an online reading and writing community,'Wattpad'. I'm totally in love with this book. The characters are so relatable, the author, Ariana Godoy's writing so enjoyable, you don't feel like putting the book aside for a minute. Definitely one of those books, which one can go back and read over and over again.

Food- I don't hesitate to say, that I'm a huge foodie! I love food, and I'm proud to say, I'm one of those people who live to eat and not the other way round! Here's what I liked in food in December!-
1) Pizza Dosa- Pizza Dosa that you get right in front of NM(Narsee Monjee) College of Commerce and Economics(Where I study!) tastes divine. You are left licking your fingers in the end! And I mean it literally..

2) Paneer Tikka Pizza- Paneer Tikka Pizza from Pizza Box, in Vile Parle East, Hanuman Road, right beside Panshikar Sweet shop, is amazing. No words to describe how good it was. A bit costly yes, but you only live once!

Congratulations! You came this far! Now, there's a reward for you!

GIVEAWAY! 
So,I'm giving away a Maybelline Color Show(not disclosing the shade) to a lucky one ! To win it, all you have to do is:
1) +1 this post. 
2) Add me to your circles
3) Follow me on twitter @SrushtiBeauty
4) Drop in a Comment/Tweet/Twitlonger telling me about any of your Winter Favorites, and who knows you might just be lucky! ;) 
Contest open till 10th January, 2015. Winner will be declared on my twitter soon after that! Open to Indian citizens only!

I won't be posting next week, since I'm flying out to Malaysia and Singapore! :D
So, take care and I'll see you after quite a while. ;)
-Srushti