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Not so fair, but lovely

by Ramona Dhillon

Not so fair, but lovely is a well researched and curated platform for all things beauty related for people of melanin rich skintones. With a team of experts and entrepreneurs we discuss, debate and discover products and topics through a melanin rich lense.

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Episodes

  1. Chetali Chadha creator of India's first Skincare Masterclass

    Skincare Educator, Tedx speaker, Brand Consultant, Entrepreneur, Nykaa Best in Beauty Award jury and ET Women Conclave 2024 Winner, the extraordinary Chetali Chadda joins us on the show. On top of all this, she is also the creator of India's first Skincare Masterclass. Designed to empower...

  2. Brand focus with Sommer Beauty

    In this week's episode we meet the founders of Sommer Beauty, Sonali Kuruvilla and Preneetha Balachander. This fuss-free, clean, vegan, multi-purpose lead brand, is one you need for your everyday essentials. Described as one of the top women-led Indie beauty brands to look out for in 2024. Listen...

  3. Meet Aparna Gupta, a seasoned Indian Beauty Writer.

    In this week's episode, we chat to Aparna Gupta. Her journey has revolved around the art of storytelling. From beauty writer, to perfume experience creator and the founder of Lavender Room, we explore the Indian beauty industry through her eyes. A fascinating discussion about homegrown brands and...

  4. Ageless Fitness

    In this week's episode we explore the topic of Ageless Fitness with our resident in-house, fitness guru, Sanober Pardiwalla. You have heard the saying, "move it or lose it", well why is this important to your overall health and well-being? We look at how to incorporate movement into your daily...

  5. Brand focus with House of Makeup

    In this week's episode we interview the founder and CEO, Harlin Sachdeva from House of Makeup. When I first chanced upon this brand, I did not anticipate how amazing the product formulations would be. This is testament to to the research and development and the European Clean Beauty Standards…

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  6. Embracing change with Aarti Karlo

    This week we explore the topic of Embracing Change. We all know that change is the only constant, but why do we resist it? Our resident in-house spiritual guru, Aarti Karlo talks us through how we can deal with changes in a positive way and learn to embrace change. Tune in to learn more.

  7. Brand Focus with Butt-Chique

    In this week's episode we explore a new space with an interview with Kamakshi Agarwala from a homegrown Indian luxury lingerie brand, Butt-Chique. It is the products you don't know you need, until you need them! A very insightful and engaging conversation about how this brand is redefining and...

  8. Skin Trends for 2024 with Dr Soma

    Back for Season 2, we kick off with looking at the emerging skin trends with our in-house dermatologist, Dr Soma. Learn more about the shift towards embracing your natural skin with smarter and simplified routines. With a focus on barrier repair, Dr Soma talks us through the ingredients and...

  9. Brand focus with Gunam Beauty

    In this week's episode we meet and chat with the gorgeous Elizabeth Issac, the founder of Gunam Beauty. We learn about how her personal skin journey growing up and the influence of her family has lead to the creation of her brand. Gunam, which means virtue in Malayalam, is born from ingredients...

  10. Brand focus with Skindulge

    On this weeks episode we meet one of the co-founders of Skindulge, Ruchi Shah. She takes us on a fascinating journey behind the scenes on what it takes to build a multi-purpose, unisex, results driven skincare brand. This new generation brand focuses on inclusitivty and innovation, whilst being...

  11. Brand focus with Simrasa Luxuries

    On this weeks brand focus we meet the gorgeous dynamic sister duo Simran and Tanvi from Simrasa Luxuries. We learn about how their unique hair care routines growing up have led to the creation of an affordable yet luxurious hair care collection. They believe in creating ethical, chemical-free,...

  12. Understanding the magical world of crystals

    How can we harness the power of crystals in our everyday lives? Our resident in-house expert Aarti Karlo helps us understand and explore the fascinating world of crystals. How do we choose the right crystals for us? We bring some magic into your daily lives on this weeks episode.

  13. Navigating New Skin Treatments

    Gone are the days of the humble facial. So many new skin treatments are now being offered. Our resident in-house dermatologist, Dr Soma introduces us to what are the latest skin treatments available and helps us understand what might be right for you. Don't be overwhelmed, just be informed with…

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  14. The low down on Retinol

    Is Retinol the holy grail? Our resident dermatologist Dr Soma, talks us through the do's and don't's of this powerful ingredient. Before you jump on the retinol bandwagon, listen to our podcast to learn how to introduce and integeate it into your skincare routine.

  15. Product focus with Aminu

    Join us for part 2 of our chat with Aman from Aminu. In this episode we dive into their product collection and learn about their ethos and approach to sourcing ingredients and product development. Listen to the full episode on Spotify. Link in bio.

  16. Brand Focus with Aminu Skincare

    Join us on this week's episide as we take our first deep dive into the brand journey of Aminu Skincare with one of the founders., Aman Mohunta. A relative new comer to the Indian Skincare scene, the brand has already achieved a loyal fan following . The brand is synonymous with sourcing the best...

  17. How 10 minutes a day can transform you

    How can 10 minutes a day focused on you make a difference to you. Our in-house wellness expert takes us through various ways we can incorporate movement into our daily routine. We all have the same amount of time in a day, but how can you make time for yourself. This episode is a gamechanger.

  18. Is Meditation for you?

    In this weeks episode we dive into the practice of meditation with our resident expert Aarti Karlo. Is meditation for all of us? What different forms can meditation take? How can you incorporate meditative practices into your daily lives? We explore all this and more. Get Zen with us on this…

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  19. Manifesting a life you love?

    How do we attract abundance in all areas of our lives? What impact can the daily practice of gratitude have? Do positive affirmations really work? Set inspired intentions? In this podcast we explore abundance and how to make it work for you with our in house wellness expert Aarti Karlo.

  20. Busting sunscreen myths with Dr Soma

    Do Indian's need to wear sunscreen? In this episode we bust all the myths surrounding sunscreen for poc with our resident dermat Dr Soma. What long lasting impacts can sun damage cause and how to prevent them.

  21. The art of Journaling with Aarti Karlo

    In this episode, Aarti joins us again as we explore the art of journaling and how the practice can bring about positive changes in your life. We also chat about how journaling can take different forms and how to find what works for you.

  22. Introducing our in-house Dermatologist, Dr Soma

    Super excited this week to introduce our in-house Dermatologist, Dr Soma. She brings to the podcast a wealth of knowledge and experience to address, raise awareness and answer all your skin-related questions.

  23. Introducing our in-house healer, Aarti Karlo

    This episode the not so fair, but lovely podcast goes a little woo-woo with our in-house crystal loving healer, Aarti Karlo. We chat about the importance and relevance of self care practices that can help us navigate the world we live in today.

  24. Introducing Bollywood Stunt Women Sanober

    Super excited to introduce a regular guest on the podcast to chat and dive into all things fitness and wellbeing, Bollywood stunt woman, Sanober Pardiwalla. Learn more about her non-negotiable daily rituals and how you can bring them into your daily life.

  25. Not so fair, but lovely Introduction

    Welcome to the pilot episode of 'Not so faif, but lovely'. I am your host Ramona Dhillon. I look forward to bringing you a range of curated Indian beauty and wellness content and products. With a team of experts and entrepreneurs, we will discuss, debate and debunk beauty myths for people of…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Not so fair, but lovely is a well researched and curated platform for all things beauty related for people of melanin rich skintones. With a team of experts and entrepreneurs we discuss, debate and discover products and topics through a melanin rich lense.

HOSTED BY

Ramona Dhillon

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Not so fair, but lovely is a well researched and curated platform for all things beauty related for people of melanin rich skintones. With a team of experts and entrepreneurs we discuss, debate and discover products and topics through a melanin rich lense.

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