beauty
Unlocking the ancient secrets of sandalwood
Sandalwood is believed to have myriad beneficial effects on the skin
Sobia Ameen in partnership with Estee Lauder India
Model and social media influencer Sobia Ameen’s incredible career trajectory has taken her to a new and ground-breaking partnership with Estee Lauder, the renowned makeup brand. She has collaborated with Estee Lauder India for their latest #MyShadeMyStory campaign for the cult favourite Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.
6 skin hacks by Zendaya’s facialist, Joomee Song
You really have to be living under a rock if you do not know Zendaya. To get her unique facial glow, despite the demands of her rigorous schedule, here are 6 hacks her facialist, Joomee Song swears by, including good cleansing habits, the power of sweating it out, and regular facial massages.
Bob hairstyle for women above 50
Women, especially beyond the age of 50, experience hormonal changes and many suffer from hair thinning. Celebrity hairstylist and expert, Glam Girl Gabi shares what might be the best haircut for thinning hair, making it appear bouncy and full.
5 hacks to look younger than you really are
Here are 5 hacks you can use to help you maintain a youthful look, all with the help of natural ingredients.
Satire / Female beauty product company discovers misogyny as an advertising tool
Selling beauty products is similar to Bangladeshi parents dealing with their daughter’s marriage.
Essential winter skincare tips
There are many sure-fire traditions for the coming winter season: getting the big heavy quilts down from storage, finding yourself reaching for hot coffee, and of course, the inevitable dry skin. Not just dehydrated but flaky dryness that robs your skin of its radiance. It's a seasonal sign, but it's also a not-so-subtle reminder that it's time to switch to a winter skincare routine. Your beauty routines should change with the seasons. As a result, it's time to choose the best winter skin-care regimen to keep your skin healthy and glowy as it battles the colder temperatures.
How to give yourself an instant facelift with makeup
Some days you look your best but there are other days when nothing seems to be working and you look extremely tired, with hints of wrinkles showing up on your face. Don’t worry, these are just signs of stress and will go away once you have rested properly, at least for 8 hours and hydrated yourself with 2 litres of water and detox drinks.
5 things makeup artists warn against
Contrary to popular belief, makeup does not make a person beautiful. All it does is help enhance facial features that the users want highlighted and downplay the ones that makeup users do not wish to draw attention to. As such, it is important that those who enjoy using makeup know what will work on their faces and what will not. Makeup artists have a list of nine things that they want all makeup enthusiasts to know, including tips about how to do it right and most importantly, when to stop.
How complexion products contribute to colourism in our society
Unlike the blatant cruelty of racism, colourism manifests itself in more subtle ways.
Hair care tips and tricks for the summer
Whenever summer is at its peak, our hair has the roughest end of the stick as the first line of defence from the sun. So, it is essential that we give our hair some TLC. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you do just that.
5 beauty facials for a glowing Eid
Farzana Shakil is one of the most trusted names for women who want to look good for an event, need a quick pick-me-up for an occasion, or simply wish to pamper themselves. The salon has topped the country’s beauty charts for years and continues to reign supreme over most other parlours of the day. From the force behind the establishment herself, here are 5 beauty facials that will leave your skin soft, supple and glowing this Eid.
8 benefits of the champi: oiling the mane
Oiling hair is a common cultural practice in Bangladesh. We have seen our parents do it, we have seen our siblings do it, and now that we are of age, we do it too because it is essential to keep our hair healthy. Oiling is great for scalp and overall hair nourishment.
SKKN BY KIM: Brand new skin care collection by Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is launching her new skin care collection, SKKN BY KIM, on 21 June 2022.
Are 80s fashion trends coming back in 2022?
The 1980s were one of the best fashion eras of the last century according to fashionistas and influencers. Glamorous turtleneck blouses, messy bangs, oversized blazers, shoulder pads, neon and white heel shoes dressed everyone from the pop singer Madonna to movie stars like Tom Cruise in Top Gun and popular Netflix series like Stranger Things.
Top 6 things that can help you get glowing skin
Here are a few pointers from beauty experts themselves to help you get the picture-perfect look you have always wanted.
Shajgoj: the story of a unique startup
Shajgoj is a local brand that is bringing international brand cosmetics to Bangladesh. It won the Daily Star ICT Startup of the Year in 2021. Most recently, it became one of the only two Bangladeshi startups to have backing from Sequoia Capital India, raising 21 crores.Toggle recently reached out to Nazmul Sheikh, CEO and Co-founder of Shajgoj, to learn more about the origins of Shajgoj, its current operations and aspirations.
Know this before getting a piercing
Things you should know before making that appointment.
Opening up the world of beauty to transgenders
Namira Huq Badhon, previously known for her incredible success as a dress and jewellery designer, talks about her aspirations of working with transgenders ever since she was a child herself.