Say hello to the latest in fragrances, moisturisers, colour cosmetics and hair care — it’s time to get out and see what the new year has brought to the beauty stores!

Captured Red Headed!
THIS just in: L’Oréal Professionnel’s latest reds are racy and down-right flamboyant!

After a long season of blonds and earthy tones, hair designers the world over are going back to the flashy elegance of reds.

Check out these two interpretations of the new Captured Reds from maji.contrast created by Charlie Sellari from the Jacques Dessange salon and the L’Oreal Professionnel Team.


Soft And Smooth
RE-HYDRATE your skin with three new non-greasy moisturisers from Himalaya Herbals. The Face Moisturising Lotion with aloe vera and wheatgerm oil restores your skin’s vitality, keeps you feeling fresh all day and is rich in polysaccharides and enzymes that cool, moisturise and nourish the skin. If you’ve got ultra dry skin, opt for the Intensive Face Moisturising Lotion that contains aloe vera, Indian madder and country mallow that deliver extra nutrients and enzymes to condition your skin.

A special blend of herbs goes into the Soothing Body Lotion with apple and wheatgerm oil that penetrate deep into your skin, restore moisture content and prevent skin damage.

Say No To Dandruff
FEELING frustrated about being unable to rid your scalp of dandruff? Try Schwarzkopf Professional’s BC Bonacure Dandruff Control Treatment. It includes two unique formulations that intensely care for your scalp and hair, leaving it moisturised but ridding it of flakes due to dryness.

Both the shampoo and fluid have been especially formulated with Octipirox for good hair health. The fluid also has Allantoin and Panthenol that care for and calm the scalp without weighing down the hair. The treatment is only available through salons across the country.

A Spa In Amritsar
CRADLE yourself in the lap of luxury in a rather unusual setting — a spa in the midst of the city of the Golden Temple, Amritsar. Svaasa offers all the usual spa facilities and services but is an 18th century colonial heritage mansion that has housed royalty in the past.

With a library of over 1,500 Ayurvedic herbal oils and a staff skilled in numerous massage techniques, Svaasa promises to be a good retreat in the North. Experience body wraps, hydrotherapy, reflexology, yoga and meditation among other soul-pampering services. Take in the sights and sounds of Amritsar, as Svaasa also organises day trips.
For information visit www.svaasa.com or call 9811053800

Your Lips
PAMPER your lips with Oriflame’s Giordani Gold Rejuvenating Lipstick. Fortified with Vitamin A, C and E — a powerful combination of anti-ageing agents, the lipstick keeps your lips supple and elastic. Available in bullet form in six shades, the lipstick also contains sunscreen to prevent photo damage. Priced specially at Rs 299 for the month of January, so rush!

If global warming’s making you sweat, check out Oriflame’s alcohol-free body sprays —there’s De Marco and Glacier for men at Rs 219 and Rs 198 respectively; for women there’s Volare and Serene at Rs 198 and Eclat at Rs 219. These are special prices.

Masala Aromatics
THE smell of masala tea has always been refreshing, familiar, delicious and comforting —all at the same time. But you’d never think of it as an inspiration for a fragrance! Take a whiff of Bvlgari’s new fragrance Omnia and you’ll be pleasantly surprised! At a special event, Diana Hayden launched the fragrance. Omnia’s feminine, spicy and Oriental notes make it just as endearing as a cup of masala tea on a rainy afternoon.

Electrify!
WANT to charge the air around you? Try the new Electrix range from Elle 18.

With 12 high-voltage shades to choose from and silver streaks that look like lightening, the Elextrix range is very cool!

The pinks, lilacs, reds and metallics are the best and priced at Rs 20 each.

Oh Brother, Lui!
FOR the man who’s urban, sensitive and very masculine, Lui, the new fragrance from Rochas, is zesty and sensual. With notes of citron, bison grass, neroli, sycamore wood and vegetal amber, Rochas Lui symbolises masculine strength and charm.

Available at leading stores across the country, it’s priced at Rs 2,700 and Rs 1,900 for 75 ml and 50 ml bottles respectively.

Win The Femina-L’Oréal Professionnel Scholarship!
HERE is an exclusive offer to Femina readers!! Take it and you might be the next stylist Amir Khan wants for a new look! L’Oréal Professionnel and Femina are offering a scholarship for two candidates to attend the L’Oréal — M & J Academy in Chennai for a course in hairdressing. The first scholarship is fully paid, the second provides 50 per cent subsidy. The course will include understanding and working with colour, the latest techniques in cut, colour and styling and more!

The L’Oréal — M&J Academy offers diploma courses that range from a duration of two months to four months. Headed by a duo of internationally trained beauty therapists and hair stylists, Mita Banker and Jennifer Thomas, the academy excels in providing both foundation and advanced courses in hairdressing.
The scholarship is an endeavour on part of L’Oréal Professionnel to continue providing education and training for hairdressers; and on part of Femina to bring its readers value and opportunities to grow in the fast-developing world of beauty and fashion.

We hope you will reach out and grab every one of these opportunities and maximise your potential!
You may be a stylist seeking advanced training or a complete fresher looking to start a career in hairdressing, if you’re passionate about hair styling, this is the opportunity for you!

Last date for receiving requests for applications is now January 20, 2004. Last date for receiving filled out applications is February 15, 2004.

For applications, write to: Femina-L’Oréal Professionnel Scholarship, Femina, 4th Floor, The Times Of India Building, Dr D N Road, Mumbai 400001.