Born in Delhi and raised in Lucknow, the actor with boyish good looks started his career with a cameo in 3 Idiots, followed by Fukrey, Bobby Jasoos, Khamoshiyaan and the Hollywood film Fast and Furious 7. With Salon India, he shares hair care and grooming secrets.
Hair care routine
I don’t comb my hair. I use the minimum amount of styling and care products! However, when I do, I use only professional products recommended by my hairstylists. Am told even a little trace of oil on the scalp is likely to ruin the health of my hair. So I shampoo my hair every day so that my scalp is able to breathe.
Products you swear by
Moroccanoil shampoos, Schwarzkopf’s Mess Up Matt Gum hair wax and hair sprays.
Preferred hairstylists
Samantha at Samantha’s and Rohan at Savio, Mumbai. I think they are fabulous at their work. I feel some people are excellent at their work so much so that they can easily find the right cut according to your face cut and most importantly, the scalp size.
Styling hair for different occasions
Occasions call for different styles. I use my hands and fingers to set my hair for the look I want. For an important meeting, a groomed messed-up look with no shape does wonders.
Turning a bad hair day around
I spray Schwarzkopf’s dry shampoo and wax it all up.
I envy
Nobody. I like my hair.
Skin care regime
Any kind of exercise where you can sweat helps open the pores. But remember to replenish the body by drinking a good amount of water. The skin glows naturally. Moisturising the skin is a must. I use a cream called Ology from New York. It is a mix of milk and honey. I slather it on my face and body and I am good to go. It is hand-made and my girlfriend introduced it to me. I like rugged, bare and manly look so I don’t need lip balms or chap sticks.
Skin care secrets
My maternal grandmother was pretty strict when it came to hair care and skin care. She would ensure I took good care of my skin and hair. Those were the days when stress was negligible, and the lifestyle was simple and healthy. She used a concoction of ‘besan’ and other herbal products to enhance beauty.
Diet plan
I strongly believe that you are what you eat. I owe my healthy skin and hair to food. Eggs for breakfast are a must post-gym. I have oat meals with all varieties of fruits daily and lots of spinach. I put garlic in all my food items, which is a superb beauty and immunity booster.
Favourite fragrance
Burberry Touch and Carolina Herriera 212.
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