Outfit of the Day: Desi Backpack
Hello everyone!
How are you doing?
Many of you have been asking me about my hair care routine. ย I have been delaying it for so long because there is nothing much to share – it is very boring to be frank! I shall nevertheless, compensate for the long wait, by answering every little question I have beenย asked till date! ๐ Here you go!
I know, the last thing you all would want me to begin by saying is that my good hair is all thanks to my Mommy Dear, but it is true! I have been gifted a naturally nice quality of hair. And when you have that, there are only so many products you need to keep them in place.
I donโt use any fancy high-end products on a regular basis. Iโve used Clinic Plus Shampoo and Conditioner almost all my life. Honestly, I have gotten bored of it to tears! I do occasionally keep switching between products from L’Occitane, The Body Shop and Forest Essentials, but because these extravagant products do not create any unusual magic for me, I would rather not spend so much money on them, and stick to the basic one which gets me nearly the same job done!
I have a VERY oily scalp, so I need to wash my hair every alternate day. I donโt even remember the last time I oiled my hair. Because if I did, my mother could fry pakoras on my head! (And of course the Delhi heat would be happy to lend a hand! :P).
I bought the Kerastase Elixir Ultime Oil to use as a leave-in conditioner. I barely use it once in 6 months when Iโm going for some special party where I need my hair to stay in absolute place! It too, doesnโt do anything special for me except for adding a little glossiness. Because my hair gets oily the next day, I cannot use it after every wash. Whenever I do, I use as little as a tiny drop (tinier than the size of a pepper) only on the ends of my hair-length. Therefore it would take me not less than 6 years to finish the entire bottle!
I stay away from all sorts of artificial styling. I press/perm/curl my hair once in a decade! ๐ I ALWAYS let my hair air-dry. I wrap them up in a towel for 5-10 minutes after every wash (shampoo + conditioner), and it takes them about 30 minutes to dry-up completely.
So, the only hair care tips I would give based on my experience are:
1. Keep your hair away from excessive styling. Too much sugar gives diabetes! Get the point? ๐
2. Let your hair air-dry rather than blow-dry. ANYTHING natural is always better than EVERYTHING artificial.
3. Donโt eat wrong food- oily, fried, junk. As big a smile as a mayo-filled-burger may put on your face, it makes your hair sad.
4. If you cannot follow a good diet, try to take a health supplement or a multi-vitamin on a daily basis. All you girls waiting to grow their hair long- take note- it works like magic!
5. Drink water, lots of it. ย It does make a difference.
6. Try to cover your hair with a cotton scarf in dust and sun. It saves them from avoidable damage. Tried, tested, true!
7. If you have long hair like me, keep them tied in the sun. Itโll stop excessive sweating and thereby, unnecessary breakage.
8. If you do, tie your hair loosely. I know how much the slick pony looks oh-so-sexy, but still!
9. Comb them gently. ย I have seen girls fight with their hair like enemies when they become messy. Itโs a big NO.
10. Do not get them wet in the rain. Do Not!! I know we all like our Raveena Tandon moments, but DO NOT!
11. Get them trimmed every 3-4 months. Well, I should be the last person saying this! ๐ Anyhow! If youโre too busy, put it on your To-Do!
12. And lastly, as I always say- Stay happy, it does show on your hair!
Coming to the outfit now! You know how some of the best pieces of your wardrobe remain unattended for the longest time, and when you rediscover them, you shower them with unmatched love?! Thatโs what happened with this skirt and bag. I bought this skirt last summer. This bag, I ordered it way back in February! I pulled them both out, and paired them with this khaki blouse. Because the color palette of look was earthy, I finished out with n*de shoes.
Outfit Details:
Blouse, Skirt- Zara
Bag- House of Tara
Shoes, Cuff- Forever21
Glasses- Aldo
You know what? My school girl-friends took a few strands of my hair as their farewell gifts to keep under their pillows! ๐ Well Iโm just sharing! Iโm not going to entertain any such requests here! ๐
Have a great weekend!
Out I am from here, take care!
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ahh. reading your post was so so so much fun. please keep on writing like this and that too often.
and yeah that hair strand wala thing was hilarious
Thanks a lot Shikha. ๐
I’ve not written in a very long time now. I used to do it in all my earlier OOTDs, and I’m keen to get back to the habit. Let’s see how it turns out. ๐
rofl rofl rofl lovely post and *thankyou* for paying heed to my request…i do many nbot-do-to’s specially the rain, the air dry, slick pony and slackness in trimming….
Thank you! ๐ ๐ I’m glad I finally wrote this one! And I hope you’re happy too! ๐ ๐
Nice post Atika ๐ All points nicely put in simple word ๐ your and my hair care routine is familiar ๐ I also runaway from anything artificial.. *haan ji* Once i got my hair curled for a function and i was horrified seeing the vapors coming out of my hair ๐ after that i never went parlour for any styling ๐
rofl on your friend’s taking your hair strands rofl rofl
Thanks Anubhuti ๐ ๐
Ouch! I got fear of styling my hair cz of the same reason!
The* fear
You look great Atika. Lucky you! In my world, even if I spend all time on my hair and apply every nuska under the sun…I’d be happy if my hair turns out half as good as yours.
Thanks a lot Tanvi ๐
Awh! Don’t worry. Just a few precautions here and there, and I’m sure you’d have the best hair around. *puchhi* You should try going for regular Hair Spas (like, once every month). I have seen that make a tremendous change in many people’s hair problems.
Thanks for sharing your hair care routine Atika
Thank You for reading Jomol! *puchhi*
I agree with all your points because I do the same. I learned to trim my own hair, and I do that every two months. I stay away from styling and I always air dry my hair ๐ However, drinking lots of water is something I’m lagging behind in since always. -_-
Oh yeah! Maybe I should try doing that too!! ๐ Because all I get done is a U-shaped trimming.
Maybe that will help me stay regular!!
Well then, you should start with it today itself! Put a all-day reminder on your phone for every 1 hour. I started with that, and within no time, it became a habit. ๐
Wow such a Lovely outfit atika di …And ur Haircare Routine , so simple yet so effective , btw u knw finally the f21 website is launched *woot* *woot* *woot* *woot* *happy dance* *happy dance* *happy dance* *happy dance*
Thanks a lot Shrutika! ๐ ๐
Oh yes! I shared a picture of the good news on my inst agram page. *happy dance*
I looooove your bag…I have ordered this kind of bagpack from Srota but mine is all white ๐ ๐ u look super fab *clap* *clap* n dont worry I am not going to ask for your hair as a souvenir rofl rofl my mane is also the same length as yours *duh* *pigtail*
Oh good! *hifive* Thank you soo much ๐ ๐
I too had a long hair. Thanks to Chennai’s unbearable heat, I started cutting my hair. After looking at your hair now, I want to grow it again *pigtail*
And here, Delhi’s heat is getting maddening too, and I contemplate going short everyday myself! ๐
I’ve always admired your OOTDs but after this one I’ve become a fan of your writing skills as well. ๐ *puchhi*
also thank you for including your much awaited hair care routine in this outfit post. ๐
Oh thank you!! Thanks a lot *happy dance* I shall try to write more often! ๐ ๐
No no!! Thank YOU for reading! *puchhi*
Aww you’re too sweet Atika โฅ
And you know what although I’m a person who believes in soaking my hair in oil before a wash but I’ve noticed that people who never oil their hair have the longest tresses. Even my mum never oils her hair yet she has pretty long hair like you ๐ maybe not oiling hair could be a discovery for hair growth secret ๐ *happydance*
More than the reason that I have an oily scalp, I steer away from oiling because my hair break so much while applying it!! *cry*
And honestly, I haven’t seen oiling make any difference to anyone’s hair ever! Hence, it was not included my “tips list”! ๐ ๐
You know, more than the reason that I have an oily scalp, I steer away from oiling because my hair break so much while applying it! I’m not sure if this happens with others too, but isliye oiling is a big *nonono* for me!!
And honestly, I haven’t ever seen oiling make any difference to anyone’s hair. Hence, it wasn’t included my “tips list”! ๐ ๐