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The French connection It was the mood, mudras and melody of bharatnatyam, which helped French-born Annuchay Motty transform into Padmashri Devayani Born and educated in Paris in a cultural environment, where poetry, dance drama and philosophy were her first love. She secured master of arts, French honours, a Ph D level from Sorbonne University, Paris. She had performances in some films by BBC, European and Asian TV networks. An ICCR assignment for translating “Letters From Father to Daughter” by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru from English to French offered her an insight into the Indian culture but it was a CD containing musical compositions of legendary Pandit Ravi Shanker which was gifted to her by a friend, made the lasting difference. Her love for Indian music inspired her to explore its enriching cultural contexts. She was enamoured by the dance dramas, including one Night Song with a choreography on divine love sequence of Radha-Krishna by Milena Salvini. She learnt bharatnatyam from Amala Devi in Paris and later from Guru KG Ellapa Mudaloar and VS Muthusawmi in Madras before shifting to Delhi where she had formed her own troupe under the guidance of her guru S Sadashivam. An avid learner, teacher and performer, Devyani had carved a niche for herself at the national and international level. Having performed at top Indian festivals, she had won laurels for her participation at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, Edinburgh International Fest besides concerts in Rome, Portugal, World Culture Open 2004 at Seoul, to name a few. In the city for a dance recital at Chandigarh Craft Mela, Devayani shares her views on old and contemporary dance scene. What fascinated you in bharatnatyam, which is rigid in code and conduct and steeped in religious themes not in foreigners grasp easily? See, every dance form creates its own aura but the solemnity and spiritual grandeur of bharatnatyam keeps its traditional purity with strict grammar keeps it away from alien influences of other art forms. However, softening influences have crept in but in an admissible limit. Its features and ingredients of display of moods, music and melody and perfect timings have made it so popular in the West. Not going into the intricate details, I catch the essence of the spiritual themes, their inner beauty and essential nuance, imbibe them and gracefully use it in the designed format in my choreographies. How the foreign audience reacts to your performances abroad? Do you encourage Western dancers to emulate you? They remain perfectly silent watching and analysing the complexity of mudras and relish but burst into gentle applause after the performance. See today the West is looking towards the East, particularly India for the ethical value- based cultural and social life. Before the foreigners I have to take on those Indian artistes with an appeal to evaluate, appreciate and propagate the rich Indian music and dances. Whom do you credit for prestigious awards and your stalwart presence in the dance circle? Certainly the Indian aesthetics, classical dance form, my gurus besides my dedicated commitment to propagate these dance forms and take their prominence to the horizons of popularity on the world art scene. Good work will fetch recognition and awards but I am not content since ye dil maange more, she says in stylish Hinglish. |
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Miles to go…
For Gurdas Maan, it is the journey that is important, not the destination There is one Punjabi singer in every second Punjabi household’. Haven’t we read and heard about it over and over again? Yes, the Punjabi singers, who grow at the same speed at which they fade out. And, they all look the same; they sport the same spiked hairstyles. They love to accessorise their look with a diamond tooth or a large-sized khanda, and they all follow a Yo-kinda singing style. Not to forget, harping the same lyrics- Tu chad gayi doli mitran di arthi tey, sadi nasseb si khotey…. From the same tribe comes a singer with a difference. He had never felt the need to accessorise or gel his hair. His lyrics are like a rubber stamp that leaves a lasting impression on our mind. His fans say, ‘he’ belongs to a different league. As for the singer, he finds himself equivalent to a zilch. “Main na tin vich, na tairaan vich,” says Gurdas Maan, the Punjabi singer-actor, who sets the stage on fire with his non-stop entertaining performances. At Healthyway Immigration Consultants Pvt Ltd sector 42, the singer who has come to celebrate their phenomenal success over the past months and especially the past 10 days, Maan sums up his career in one line — “There is a long way to go, and there is much better work that I can do.” Modest or unperturbed, this singer has never let stardom get to him in any way. He is too grounded, tied to his roots and vie for the sky. “I don’t think I am a legend. However, if people think I am, they are too much in love with me,” adds Maan, who also met up with the five winners of ‘Meet Gurdas Maan’ contest. “Whatever I am today is because of the izzat that people have bestowed on me. I am glad they appreciate my work.” After fame, another thing that Maan willingly stays away Gurdas Maan is, technology. Ask him about the growing trend of releasing online music, and their ain’t anything he can comment on. “I don’t know anything about it,” he modestly shares. “Main duniyadari wala banda nahin. My office people take care of everything. I know nothing about it. I can only say about my work, and the desire to do better after every album.” With their home production Sukhmani releasing next year, the Challa fame singer zero in hard work and sincerity as the mantra for success. “Being a star, singer or celebrity is not in one’s hand. Kabliyat and kudrat carve your future to quiet an extent. At the same time, there is no long-term, and short-term singer. A singer is known by his or her work and dedication.” Which, the pretty girls at Healthyway Immigration feel Gurdas Maan has in ample. “He is a badshah in the real sense,” they echo.
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Doodle 4 knowledge
Mahatma Gandhi, the Taj Mahal or Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan drawn by schoolchildren may soon feature in specialised homepage logos in popular search engine Google on festive occasions in India. Specialised logos based on the theme 'My India' will feature on the special days including national holidays and other festive occasions, according to Google India. These logos will be selected from the 'Doodle 4 Google' competition, where schoolchildren across the country will be asked to "think about what is India and what it means to them," and then represent their vision pictorially, said Arvind Desikan, Head of Consumer Marketing, Google India. The contestants may include any aspect of India that may mean something to an individual, Desikan said, adding that the organisers do not want to restrict the theme. "We do not want to restrict the theme. We believe that the concept 'My India' is a personal one. We are one billion people and we have each experienced India in our own special way," he said. "Whether it's cricket, the Taj Mahal, Amitabh Bachchan, Mahatma Gandhi, Bharatanatyam, Aryabhatta... we want this young generation to tell us what they think through a doodle," he said. "The competition seeks to celebrate the talent and the spirit of Indian children. The winners' doodles will be displayed on Google's homepage for millions of people to see." —PTI
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Katrina shares a good chemistry with co-star Ranbir
Kaif while talking to reporters at a promotional event in Pune on Friday said they gelled well with each other because of their similar working style of keeping the energy flowing on the film set. Kaif recalled the entertainment on the sets of the film and said that when the filmmaker is passionate then the energy level on the sets is much better. "In this film Ajab, baseball I think it was. Baseball in between every shot we have like cameraman assistants and the lighting guys and every one together playing baseball. I think I was wearing some weighing dress but still I managed to play. It's just the matter of wanting to be on the film set. If you are working with someone who wants to be there and then passionate about making films because that's what they love doing, then the energy is so much better." The film is a romantic tale of two youngsters, Prem and Jennifer, played by Kapoor and Kaif. Shot in Ooty, Goa, Mumbai and Turkey Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani is slated to release on November 6. —ANI
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And the dreams would include a new home for their family, owning a beauty parlour, getting college education and opening an event management company. Abraham said that the show has a unique concept and is one of its kinds in the country. "I think it's a great concept. We have some of the participants out here, the superrich and the dreamers, all behind me. I have had the opportunity to meet them because I went as the guest for the finale," said Abraham. However, he refused to enter the medium. "I am very sure that at least for another 10-15 years I don not want to do TV. I will not do TV. I am very clear about it," he added. Actress Genelia D'Souza would be hosting the show. Big Switch is latest entrant to the reality show line-up hosted by Bollywood actors. Reality shows are popular among Indian audiences, but some local versions of global series have even stirred controversy. — ANI
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Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks cannot stop talking about how Bollywood actor Lara Dutta bought a dress from his spring-summer collection even before he showcased it at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW)."Lara Dutta really liked one of my pink dresses, which I showcased here today. She had tried three of my red carpet evening gowns in Goa, and really liked the pink one," Rodricks told reporters after his opening show. The dress, modelled by Laxmi Rana at the fashion event, is essentially a fuchsia "diva gown" with a bold and deep neckline and seamless circle sleeves. Though the designer had asked Lara to come and walk the WIFW ramp for him, she couldn't make it due to her packed schedule. "Her dates were clashing with the event," he said. According to Rodricks, the dress took three days to make due to its risque neckline. "I don't think Lara would like me to give out the price of the dress. But I can tell you that it is definitely below Rs 30,000," told Rodricks. Making a comeback of sorts at the WIFW, the Mumbai-based designer said: "I have got a great reception here."
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Height of joy
Don’t you ever envy the birds — for their freedom to fly across boundaries, touching the sky, finding the people beneath as tiny as the Lilliputians, sitting on tree–tops feasting in their straw nests! Well, here is your chance to experience the same. A climb to the dinning table laid out at the height of 164 feet at the National Crafts Mela, is definitely a thrilling experience. Further more, if you are among the guests of the first batch in Asia taking the wonder flight, of course, multiplies the pleasure. Your heart might miss a beat, looking at the height. All the same, the itch to try out something different, entices the first batch of 22 guests to take the climb. You bet, it is worth it. Sitting in the comfortable seats, well strapped with the safety belts on the ‘Dinner In The Sky Table’, it took only two-and-a-half minutes for the guests to realise that their dream have come true. They were on the top of the city watching the architecture of Le Corbusier like a bird, something that had never expected. “We thought we would touch the skyline,” they echoed, adding, “We could see the entire city from the height. It was simply out of this world. “We were made to sit on the adjustable revolving seats. The captain briefed us about the safety measures before signaling the liftman to take the platform up. It was lifted to a low height in the first phase to accustom the guests with height and then to the height of 164 feet,” they provided. Yes, they were in the seventh sky. Their bellies fluttered a bit. Nervousness was evident but it was over-powered by enthusiasm and excitement. Sharing the experience, D S Bedi provides, “It was very comfortable. Better than what I had expected. I would certainly love to board it again.” “I am glad that Kanwaljit (managing director) gave me this honour, thinking of me as his guru. It makes me feel proud that he has shown respect and gratitude in such a manner,” he further added. “I got apprehensive before the take off but I held my nerves, prayed the god and closed my eyes. After reaching at the top, it was a wonderful experience. I can never forget the moment I spent over the Wonder Box,” added Manjit Ahluwalia. Among the others who boarded the first flight were D S Bedi, Rana Gurjit, Surinder Pal Bhatia, Rakesh Puri, Kanwaljit Singh Walia, Bhupinder Singh, Inder Pal Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Manjit Ahluwalia, Tanveer Walia, Harvinder Kaul, Abhishek Mittal, Rajat Thakur, Satwant Bedi, Gurdip Singh, Kuljeet Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, Amardeep Singh, Sanjeet Singh, Jasvir Walia and Kulbir Singh.
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The classic Emporio Armani styling and design details have new additions to the collection of classic watches, which epitomise nostalgic design balanced with modern styling. Calf leather straps in brown, black and amber, coloured crystals and the traditional "tonneau" case-shape are the highlights of this array of watches. To add to the zing, these watches have silver, black and champagne-coloured dials. The stainless steel bracelets in this collection come in both chronograph and non-chronograph versions. A treat for all the gadget lovers, Emporio Armani’s range of automatic watches continues to focus on skeleton movements — TNS
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Chinese, Lebanese, Thai, Bulgarian — weren’t we drifting far far away with the food? When was the last time you heard of authentic original recipes from the traditional long lost granny’s kitchen? Bebe Di Rasoi-2009, millet-based traditional food festival at Chandigarh Press Club-27, comes as a whiff of fresh air. So what if the initiative by the Kheti Virasat Mission and Millet Network of India does not boast of countless delicacies, the event and intent are commendable. For beginners, there can be finger millet, kodo millet, great millet, presto millet, Italian millet, spiked millet, huh! The fox millet while growing bends and gives the semblance of a fox, while finger millet fragments into branches. Inside a seminar on food sovereignty and agricultural crisis is on. The placard actually says ‘organic farming can feed the world’. The speaker stresses on how all the living creatures in the soils of Punjab have been completely eliminated. We drive home the point and a lingering fragrance of all the laddoos of barjra, til, kanak. Says Reeta Kohli, additional advocate general, Punjab and a participant, “This is just one of the attempts at making people aware and responsible towards environment. It’s high time, we paid back to society and all the sectors came together.” —TNS
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The Mohali headquarters of WWICS saw the ultimate celebration extravaganza to commemorate the anniversary with the galaxy who’s who of Punjab and Chandigarh, all lining to congratulate WWICS family on this great occasion. WWICS Board of Directors paid a special role by joining the celebrations that included Lt. Gen Chibber, former governor, Punjab, Joginder Singh, former CBI director, AS Chatha, former chief secretary, Punjab and KN Pathak, former vice-chancellor, Panjab University among others. — TNS
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Dry skins need more care in winter. If the skin is a normal to dry, it should be cleansed twice a day, with a cleansing cream or gel. At night, cleansing is even more important, in order to remove make-up and other pollutants. Make-up cosmetics also cause dryness. Massage the cleanser lightly into the skin and remove it with a moist cotton wool. After cleansing in the morning, wipe and tone the skin, using a rose-based skin tonic or rose water. Exposure in the sun can also cause loss of moisture. During the day, apply a sunscreen, before going out in the sun. Most sunscreens have built-in moisturisers. For extreme dryness, it is better to use a sunscreen cream. A liquid moisturiser should be used under make-up. Apply it before using foundation. Whenever the skin feels dry, apply a liquid moisturiser. The skin should also be nourished with a good night cream. Nourishing helps to lubricate the skin and keep it soft. It also improves the skin’s ability to hold moisture. After cleansing, apply the nourishing cream and massage it on the skin, with upward an outward movements for 3 to 4 minutes. Then wipe off all cream with moist cotton wool. Apply an outer-eye cream around the eyes and wipe it off after 10 minutes.Be gentle, as the skin around the eyes is delicate and can get pulled and stretched easily. Oily skins actually feel and look better when the humidity is less. However, after washing the face with soap, there can be some superficial dryness. But, when moisturisers are applied, the skin becomes prone to pimples. Use a cleansing lotion or light cleansing milk. To combat dryness and moisturise the skin, take 100 ml rose water and add one teaspoon pure glycerin. Mix well and keep in a bottle. Apply a little of this lotion whenever the skin feels dry. Use an oil-free day cream or matte moisturirer. The skin on the lips is also very thin and lacks sebaceous (oil producing) glands. That is why it can become dry and chapped easily. Remove lipstick every night using a cleansing gel. Matte lipsticks actually have a drying effect on the skin. So, keep to glossy lipsticks. At night, apply pure almond oil or an almond cream on the lips and leave it on all night. This would help soften the skin. In fact, lip balms are also very helpful. As a home remedy, one can also apply cream of milk during the day. From the kitchen shelf
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Spartan needs
Pamper yourself with an array of spas available especially for the colder months It’s time we wrote about how to take care of skin and hair in winters. We usually bother a lot about the same in summers. What not do we do, apply coats of sunscreen, wash face regularly to avoid acne outbreak and get regular cleansing done and on hair, apply the usual conditioners. But as a matter of fact, it is in winters that our skin needs more care and nourishment to keep it from drying and cracking up. Skin care in winters is thus very important and the most convenient way to keep skin supple is to get a winter spa. Just three to five sessions during the season would serve the purpose. As Harveen Kathuria, manager, Cleopatra says, “Getting a spa once a month moisturises and nourishes the skin. Low temperature leaves the skin dehydrated which leads to its cracking”. Available here are winter specific spas to rejuvenate the skin. Harveen recommends, “Rich and creamy spa, which moisturises the body so much that you needn’t apply any cold cream at all for the next few days.” The spa involves the use of various body balms and hot stone therapies. “Steam bath later on helps open pores of the skin and makes the balms seep in, leaving the skin soft and moisturised.” Also suggested are Hawain Exotica Body Spa and Teraafango Spa, “With the application of various therapies, these spas help increase the blood circulation and makes one feel fresh.” The Terrafango day spa mineralises the body, makes up for the lack of moisture with the use of several therapeutic creams. Winter spas are very beneficial for people who suffer from perpetual backaches in winters. “One should begin going in for winter specific spas in winters after the age of 35. It is strongly recommended for people suffering from backache as massage increases the blood circulation and has a therapeutic effect,” suggests Ashirwad Praharaj, manager, Taj Spa. The traditional full body deep tissue body spa has a warm effect on the body that in turn increases the blood circulation. “The spa removes stiffness from the body and helps one stay warm in winters, the effect of which lasts at least a week.” One can’t afford to overlook the care that hair need in winters. The cold weather can leave the hair dry and brittle. Naunihal Singh of Burjois spa reasons why hair care is important in winters, “Change of season can harm the texture of hair and make them look frizzy.” To avoid the same, go in for Crystal Hair Spa or Protein Hair Spa that nourish the scalp, open the hair pores and repair the damaged hair cuticles. Anything for healthy skin and hair. ashima@tribunemail.com Pick ‘n’ choose
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The bane of modern day living is that we never seem to have enough time for anything. Our lifestyle is a constant whirl of activities and we rush from one to the other, barely pausing for breath. One of the major problems is the lack of time for the most important activity - exercise. And this lack of time is cited as the most common reason for not exercising. One easy way to take out time for exercise is to incorporate it into the routine of your day. All it takes is a little planning and some inspiration to squeeze in the exercise all day long. It’s not easy making exercise a habit. However, it starts with a decision and is followed by taking an action. That action can be as simple as taking the dog for a walk as complicated as training for a marathon. Make a commitment to yourself to find time to exercise and improve your health. Consider some of these ideas that can help you find time for exercising.
Exercise with your children. Take them to the local swimming pool or play in the garden or local park. Choose a new sport that you’ve always fancied trying and use it to improve your fitness. Almost every sport requires physical fitness and there are a host of sports where you can build and improve your fitness as you learn the activity.
Make your exercise as enjoyable as possible. You will be much more likely to find time for things you enjoy. Try out a few of the above ideas and before you know it, your new exercise routine will have become something of a habit - and a fun and healthy one too. kalrasachin@hotmail.com
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In the fitness of things Do you think hair spas are beneficial or just another fad?Nothing spa-cial
Nitish Sharma ,StudentHair to stay Meenakshi One time wonder Neetu |
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Obesity in male reduces the chances of fathering a child An Australian research has shown that overweight men are less likely to father children. While it has been known for some time that obesity reduces the chances of a female conceiving, this is understood to be the first study to show the effects of a male’s weight.The study, which involved more than 300 couples, showed that as a man’s weight increased, his chances of fathering a child decreased. “Clinical pregnancy rates were significantly reduced as paternal body mass index increased,” said Dr Hassan Bakos of the University of Adelaide.“Clearly. . . lifestyle choices should not be confined to the female partner when a couple is striving to achieve their dream of having a healthy baby,” Dr Bakos added. Couples participating in the study were either undergoing IVF treatment or an alternative sperm injection procedure, and almost 80 per cent of the men involved were either overweight or obese. Dr Bakos said the man’s weight was found to have no bearing on the earliest phases of the fertilised embryos that were produced. “However, by day four or five of the embryo cell division, when paternal genetic influence comes into play, there was evidence of impaired development,” he said. “Current studies in our laboratory suggest that DNA damage and oxidative stress may be involved,” he added. IVF processes involve the selection of the most viable fertilised embryos for implantation in the womb.Dr Michelle Lane, from the Adelaide IVF clinic, where the study was conducted, said it provided clear evidence of the vital role a man’s weight played for fertility. “A healthy weight for women undergoing assisted conception improves clinical pregnancy rates. However, the effects of male obesity on pregnancy outcomes has until now not been so clear,” said Dr Lane, scientific director at Repromed. The research results are to be presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Fertility Society of Australia, which gets under way in Perth next week. —ANI
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Exposure to cigarette smoke might weaken immune cells’ ability to remove bacterial infections from the lungs, specifically nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHI), a pathogen often associated with respiratory infections and the progression of respiratory disease, says a new study. The NTHI has been found to cause invasive diseases such as meningitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and bronchitis. It is also the pathogen most frequently isolated in the respiratory tract of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis.Alveolar macrophages are part of the lungs’ innate defense system and they play an essential role in the clearance of bacterial infections.The research team has found that cigarette smoke may disrupt the capability of alveolar macrophages to clear NTHI from the lungs. .“This study revealed novel effects of cigarette smoking on alveolar macrophage physiological functions which could contribute to lung bacterial colonization by opportunistic pathogens, such as NTHI,” said the researchers. —ANI
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The Indian performing arts, especially classical dances, are the precious treasure of its cultural heritage, emanating its ineffable ethos triumphantly conquering millions of souls the world over, including me, Annuchay Motty, the French national and now Padmashri Devayani for you,” says acclaimed bharatnatyam dancer explaining her transition from a French national to Devayani as a tribute to the majestic grandeur of Indian classical dancing, bharatnatyam to be more precise. 
Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif hails energy level of his co-star Ranbir Kapoor on the sets of their much-awaited film Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani (APKGH). After delivering some serious films, director Rajkumar Santoshi is all set to provide the audience with a breather with his upcoming romantic comedy
APKGH.With a title that is too long, and quite unlike a typical Bollywood name, the forthcoming movie has already made its presence felt. And the other thing making news is on-screen chemistry seen in promos and off-screen chemistry seen in media briefings between actor Kaif and Kapoor. The actors have been paired for the first time for this romantic comedy.
Even as more and more Bollywood stars are hosting television shows, actor John Abraham promotes a reality show but refuses to join the medium in the near future. Abraham flagged off a hand-pulled cart race organised for the promotion of a reality show that would showcase super rich class and poor would be living together in the real slum in
Mumbai.The show titled Big Switch would bring together 10 contestants from both rich and poor worlds. The show would demand rich class contestants to perform tasks like selling trinkets at a traffic signal, polishing boots at railway station, collecting garbage and selling fish in order to fulfill demands of their poor buddies in order to win.
Lara Dutta booked Rodricks' dress before the WIFW
Emporio Armani has launched its Fall Winter 2009 watch collection in India. An effervescence mix of elegance and the latest in styles, these timepieces focus on the look and feel of crocodile skin. The women’s collection is audacious and graphic, elegant yet playful with a vast range of colored calf leather right from the classic black to taupe. The dials are either oval or rectangle and fitted into a stainless steel case with textured finish. The collection varies from bold and striking to soft and feminine.
Love to oil your hair, but don’t have the time? Do you long for the good old days — Mom’s champi before a bath?Introducing, a revolution in hair care, an innovation after years of research – Garnier Fructis Shampoo + Oil 2 in 1.
Ritzy dresses and fancy suits danced across the red carpet, lavishly adorned night honoring the accomplishments of World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services in Immigration Industry on its 16th Anniversary.
The taut feeling in the skin is an indication that winter is approaching and the cold, dry season lies ahead. The humidity in the air becomes less. Lack of humidity affects the skin, because it loses moisture to the atmosphere. The moisture must be replenished and you should start doing it in good time. Otherwise, by the time we are into the cold season, the habitual lack of moisture can lead to excessive dryness, flaking, rough skin, reddish patches, etc, all conditions of dry skin sensitivity. The secret of a good skin lies in the right kind of care.
Before you make your mind as to which spa you are going for, also be sure of some other factors like hygiene of the spa centre and the quality of products being used. City based dermatologist, Dr. Ashima Goel advises, “Use of any wrong product can cause skin infection or boils. Also make sure that the temperature of the steam bath does not leave you with blisters.” 
Hair spa is nothing but hair-massage that we have been doing all this while using hair oils. The saloons for hair spas use certain creams, the after effects of which, we aren’t aware of. Without even having the slightest of knowledge about the products, we suppose they would help improve the texture of our hair. Hair spa is just another fad. 
Hair spas nourish the scalp just as body spas nourish the skin. They are beneficial since they include massage and steam, which open the pores of scalp and helps in the growth of the hair. I don’t think it is a fad, rather a necessity to help hair recover from the harm that shampoos generally do.
Hair spa though nourishes the scalp but doesn’t bring in any change in the texture of hair. It might render temporary softness to the hair, which whines away after a head bath. Hair spa has now become a fad among youth that does not have any guarantee of improving the hair texture.