Tips from the salon floor.

Pre-monsoon frizz and post-rain scalp issues are different problems — and need different fixes. Riya explains what products actually work for Bengali weather versus what's just Instagram-sponsored fluff.

What to do when, from 6 weeks before the wedding to the morning of. Priya's guide covers facials, hair treatments, trial sessions, mehendi prep, and what NOT to try for the first time right before the big day.

Both look natural. Both cost significantly different amounts. The difference isn't just technique — it's maintenance, regrowth, and how your natural hair colour interacts. Riya breaks down when each one makes sense for Indian hair.

Kolkata's climate means oily skin for most, but not all. Tanisha explains the difference between hydrating, brightening, anti-acne, and anti-ageing facials — and what combination suits South Asian skin in this heat.

Meghna has seen every trend come and go. These are the ones that have actually stuck with her clients this year — and the ones that Instagram is selling you that look terrible in real life and cost twice as much to fix.

With 12 stylists testing products daily, we have opinions. Priya lists what we actually stock and use at Lumière versus what's on every influencer's shelf. With reasons — not sponsorships.