Hair Trend: Big Bouncy Curls

On the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar India, Freida Pinto dressed up a pale pink dress with thick, lush curls. If hot rollers feel like too much effort, simply wrap freshly blown-out strands around 2-inch rollers. Once the hair has fully cooled, remove the curlers and brush through to keep the spirals from looking too-perfect.

Rec: Velcro Curlers

Gayatri Oberoi's Beauty Secrets (Vogue India)

I feel beautiful when: I have my husband and happy children around me.

Beauty must-haves: Moisturizer and sunscreen. I use Neutrogena Helioplex Ultra Sheer Sunblock SPF 55 and Origins Youthopia Moisturizer.

One thing I just can’t do without is: My eyelash curler.

‘Get glamorous’ tip Smoky eyes: Eyeliner or kohl pencil under your eyes—smudged slightly for a smoky effect—and a hint of lip gloss will make you feel instantly glamorous.

Vanity bag essentials: For lips I like a natural look, I don’t wear dramatic colors. I love Clinique Lipsticks in Perfect Beige and Blushing Nude. For my face, I use M.A.C Studio Fix. I also use a M.A.C Eye Kohl for my eyes in a brown or black, and a pink or peach blush by Bobbi Brown or M.A.C And my eyelash curler!

Day and night looks: For the day, I put on M.A.C Studio Fix and pink or peach lipstick. I prefer a very simple, ‘no make-up’ look—no eyeshadow, just a brown eye pencil. At night, I like to go a little darker on my eyes. I’ll use an eyeliner or kohl pencil and maybe a glossy lipstick. If I’m wearing a really plain outfit, I’ll do smoky eyes, or if I’m wearing something more traditional I’ll apply some eyeshadow and make my eyes more defined.  

Beauty rituals: I keep my face clean at all times and I get facials once a month. The best rule to follow is, the less you do to your face the better—I just clean and wash it. I use Origins Never A Dull Moment brightening cleanser and foaming face wash. And I use their Origins Youthopia Moisturizer in the day and Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins Cream at night. Sleep is most important, if I don’t get enough sleep it shows on my face.

Home recipe: I’ve grown up putting besan on my face, which is why I’m probably reaping the benefits now at an older age. My mother gave me a mixture of besan, turmeric and malai for eight to10 years,a nd that’s one ritual that I followed religiously. I don’t do it anymore though, now it’s more important to eat well and have healthy living habits.

Tress Talk: I try and oil my hair with coconut or extra virgin olive oil once every couple of weeks. I really enjoy the L’Oreal hair spa treatments because they really moisturize and hydrate your hair. If I’m not going out, I won’t blow dry my hair, I’ll just let it be.

Fitness regime: I work out three times a week with Zareen Watson. Her work outs work best for me.  Each session is for around 60 to 80 minutes comprising of a mix of cardio and toning.

Heaven scent: White Linen by Estée Lauder for the day, and Hermès Kelly Caleche at night.

Beauty icons: Madonna. I think she looks beautiful.  Beauty philosophy If a person is happy from within, that is reflected on the face and the body and in the mind. Happiness gives you a very unique beauty, it’s real beauty.  

Holiday destination: My husband and I love Paris in the winters and skiing in St Moritz. In summer, it’s Italy.

Spa favorites: I love a deep tissue massage. The best spa treatments have been at the Four Seasons Resort Mauritus, and One & Only Reethi Rah Spa in the Maldives.

Favourite designers: Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, Roberto Cavalli, Marchesa and Valentino. I like Chanel for accessories and Christain Louboutin for shoes.

Make-up Trend: Bride & Beautiful (Vogue India)

With the wedding season in full swing, we're sure all brides-to-be are experiencing last minute jitters. Looking picture perfect on the most important day of your life can seem like a daunting task. They key to let your inner bride shine is to plan in advance to avoid any beauty emergencies on your big day. Every bride should plan her beauty kit keeping in mind the quality, longevity and actual use of the products. Your wedding day is not the time to try anything new, instead make sure you invest in tried and tested products which have worked well for you in the past.

From a basic hydrating moisturizer to a perfecting foundation primer, invest in high end products which are known for what they do. Avoid becoming the ghastly, pale over-foundation-ed bride and instead look for a foundation that offers sheer-natural coverage with a boost of light-reflecting particles. Because most Indian brides go the red-maroon route on their D-Day in terms of their attire, you should take time and find the perfect shade of red lipstick for your skin tone. Thoughtful planning can mean fewer touchups. After all you wouldn’t want to waste the most important day in your life worrying about non-waterproof mascara.