Shweta Mehta■ shweta.mehta@hindustantimes.com

If you sport mid-lengthhair but are bored ofdoing it up the same

ol’way, we tell you how tocarry off easy-to-do looksand styles for a day atwork, parties or justcasual meetings withfriends.

Keeping it casual■ If you have curly hair,

scrunching is the easiest way to make itlook presentable.

■ On damp hair, apply aleave-in productdepending on yourhair type, and theneither just scrunch itor twirl it by takingsections and twistingeach of them separately.

■ Now, to add a littletwist, take two adja-cent sections from thetop of the ears. Twistthem lightly, takingthem to the back ofthe head and tie twoknots. Use pins tokeep in place.

Middle ground

While working■ Back-comb the top section to make a puff.■ Now, simply tie a ponytail to any one side.■ This helps in keeping your hair away from your

face and is simple and neat at the same time.

Time to party■ Take the top section

and back comb it to make a puff.

■ Then, make a pony-tail on one side.

■ Divide the ponytail intwo parts and twistthem both to one side(clockwise).

■ Take the two twisted sections and startinter-twisting themwith one another(anti-clockwise). Thedirection of the twist-ing of the section isvery important toattain the desiredlook.

■ Once the twisting is complete, lock it witha thin black rubberband.

■ This forms a braid-like twist to one side.Now hold the end ofthe twist and take itaround itself to forma bun and use U-pins to secure thebun in place.

EXPERT TIPA stylist always insistson using a leave-inproduct (along with aserum if necessary) formid-length to long hair.

PHOTOS: VIDYA SUBRAMANIAN

Pakistani designer HoneyWaqar chose a stunning

brocade ivory lehenga forNikhita that had gota patti,zardozi and Swarovskiwork. She teamed it with along, sheer pishwas thathad a beautiful trail.Nikhita wore all the tradi-tional bling that a Pakbride wears — polki and gold jhu-mar, maang tikka, big nath withrubies and an elaborate neckpiece with polki and emerald. Her hairwas tied in a braid and decoratedwith stones. A dab of peach onher cheeks and a shimmery peachlip gloss completed her look.

Kolkata-based designerSabyasachi Mukherjee

picked up a red silklehenga with lovelyembroidered beadwork, redscalloped dupatta, and asimple red maharani blousefor Nikhita. He insisted onkeeping the look simple: “Abride looks her best whenshe picks up everythingsimple yet classic,” he said. So, Nikhita’s make-up was kept subtle, with just kohl and glossand a touch of copper on her cheeks. Her hairwas tied back in an elegant bun. She wore athree string polki and gold necklace along witha matching maang tikka.

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Bridal beauty beyond bordersAs Bridal Asia kicks off in the Capital today, we get a leading Indian and aPakistani designer to doll up Delhi designer Nikhita Tandon as a bride

■ While there is bound to be aninclusion of modern clothes in abride’s trousseau, vintagecollections should also be a partof it — heritage pieces passeddown over generations. In yourquest to become a gorgeousbride, do not overdo the weddinglook so that it overshadows yourpersonality totally.

■ Always remember to remaintrue to your heritage so that youcan uphold traditional valuesbefore going over to a newfamily. Keep smiling and staycalm and relaxed to look yourbest. Try stressing less, as thatwill end up making you lookhaggard on your important day.

Tips by Sabyasachi Mukherjee

■ Think beyond red and think beyondlehenga choli. Try options such asa sharara or gharara, or a pishwaswith a lehenga. To add somedrama into your attire, go for along trail if you have theconfidence to pull it off. Do notoverload yourself with jewellery.Pick up classic pieces that suityour looks.

■ Keep your body type in mind.While a sharara or a gharara canbe pulled off nicely by someonetall and lean, petite brides andthose on the heavier side can gofor pishwas with lehenga, as itmakes one look taller and thinner.Play down your make-up. Usecolours on your face in a subtleway. Tips by Honey Waqar

Visit Bridal Asia 2012 and takeyour pick from the creations ofleading Indian and Pakistanidesigners. Also check outjewellery, chocolates, silverwares, accessories and more.

Up till 23 October at HotelAshok, ChanakyapuriTimings - 10am to 7pm

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