Mandana Karimi: Beauty is Happiness

Iranian/Indian actress and model Mandana Karimi is a woman of style. From her sartorial choices to experimenting with hair and make-up, the Big Boss 2015 second runner-up offers a lot of inspiration to her fans. Mandana decodes her beauty secrets and rules.

- Esha Gakhar

How are you staying productive while maintaining social distancing?

I am staying alone with my two dogs and have found time to do everything from cooking and cleaning to working out, reading, and taking online acting classes. Also, I make sure to catch up with friends. I try to sleep early and wake up early too.

What’s your at-home skincare and haircare routine?

I like to keep it simple and use homemade face masks. I oil my hair before going to sleep, every 3-4 weeks and also apply coconut oil on my hands and toes.

Do you experiment with your looks — on or off screen?

On-screen, it depends on the character I am playing and how much freedom we have to work on the look. I don’t use makeup when I am not working. I do love to experiment with my hair and make-up when I am attending an event or have to make an appearance. I don’t have a regular stylist or make-up artist; I work with five different teams as I believe that’s how I get fresh ideas.

How has your career choice influenced your personal style?