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Samantha Kochhar has helped models and stars put their best face forward
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Art of beauty Samantha Kochhar
Luminous skin. A touch of nude lip gloss. Fringes that graze the eyes. Striking red shirt and jeans… Samantha Kochhar looks every bit a cover girl. And she carries herself like one too. The woman who has helped several top-notch models and acto
rs put their best face forward, approaches beauty as an art. “Yes, the face is my canvas,” she smiles, as she reels off practical, how-to tips on everything — from fresh-faced styles to cutting-edge glamour.
“A beautician can make or mar your face. And that’s why it’s important for professionals to get the right guidance before getting started,” she says.
Airbrush
Samantha’s next step would be to popularise the airbrush technique in the South. “ Now, over 40 per cent of the parlours recommend it for the base. The method is hygienic and it involves spraying micro-fine particles on your face. Like spray painting, the finish is even,” says the celebrity make-up artist and hair stylist, who has worked in many Bollywood films, including Mira Nair’s ‘Monsoon Wedding.’
Talk about beauty awareness, and Samantha beams, “It’s never been so good, thanks to Bollywood, Fashion Weeks and the media. Today, we have clients coming in and asking stylists for a John Abraham hair cut or a Kareena Kapoor look. But some of our icons look unhealthy. We can’t afford to go on crash diets to get their look. Approach to beauty needs caution.
“One must be careful while choosing parlours and salons. Watch out for frequency of clientele visits, hygiene level and quality of products used. When it comes to treatments such as botox, laser and chemical peels, be extra careful.
“There’s only this much a beautician can do. There’s a fine line between being a beautician and being a dermatologist. For instance, a beautician can’t prescribe medicines for acne. And a dermatologist takes the help of an aesthetician for certain treatments.”
Samantha speak
The Amy Winehouse and Sopia Lauren looks are in.
Go for red lipstick and thick eye-liners this season.
Just highlight any one feature, don’t overdo makeup.
Fringes, bouffant and braids are back.
Neck is back in focus, so chokers will be the accessory in the coming months.
T. KRITHIKA REDDY
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