Thoughtful Beauty & Self-Care Gifts to Make Her Feel Special This Raksha Bandhan & Friendship Day
Here are 4 self-care gift sets she'll actually be excited to unwrap this season:
1. KOMBUCHKA RICE WATER REPAIR & RESTORE Haircare Set – Rs 7,396
Give her the gift of salon-like hair at home. This 4-step, Korean-inspired hair care ritual is powered by kombuchka ferment, rice water, peptides, and natural oils to rescue dry, frizzy, and damaged hair. The set includes a gentle shampoo, deeply nourishing conditioner, lightweight frizz-taming serum, and a luxurious repair mask.
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