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The weather is so weird. My skin is dry and hair is greasy. What do I do?

Please use a pH balanced, sebo-regulatory shampoo for your scalp, and also a pH balanced face wash for face and don’t forget to moisturise your skin well. And drink plenty of water.

I use the same moisturiser throughout the year. Is that okay or should I change it?

If your skin behaves well with the same moisturiser, then it's absolutely fine you can continue to use. Normally, thick moisturisers and emollients are required for winters including petroleum jelly, where as creams and lotions are best suited for summers.

Long hair or short hair: which is better suited for Karachi summers?

Depends upon your like and dislike, both haircuts can be carried during both, summers and winters. Long hair can be tied up in a ponytail whereas short haircut can be styled likewise.

Best hair removal for normal hair growth for somebody who cannot afford laser?

Threading, waxing and derma-planning are three easy ways to get rid of facial hair. Other two being electrolysis and laser hair removal. Clinics are offering lasers at a very low cost these days. You can check different discount offers and packages online.

I’ve heard rubbing garlic is a good remedy for strengthening nails. Should I go for it?

It is said that garlic is rich in selenium which strengthens nail. Probably eating a clove of garlic will be more helpful, compared to rubbing one. As the nail grows from the nail-bed even then there is no harm in giving it a try. It may give a shiny texture to your nail-plate by acting as a nail-buffer.

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