Alisha Sahay

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I Reclaimed My Culture’s Beauty Rituals In The Most Unexpected Way

1 month ago | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

It took only one sniff to transport me and my editor, Raj, back to childhood — and while we grew up in different places and times, certain scents are so integrally tied to South Asian culture that nostalgia hit hard. We were at Passerine, a new Indian restaurant in lower Manhattan, at a beauty event hosted by skincare brand Ranavat. There, we applied a few drops of a new product, their Brightening Saffron Essence, to the backs of our hands.
I Reclaimed My Culture’s Beauty Rituals In The Most Unexpected Way

1 month ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Alisha Sahay
Trump Is a Wedge Between These Immigrant Parents and Their Kids Who Can’t Stand Him

1 month ago | teenvogue.com | Alisha Sahay

At the second presidential debate of the 2024 campaign, Donald Trump promoted a conspiracy theory about Springfield, Ohio's Haitian community: “They’re eating the pets of the people that live there, and this is what’s happening in our country, and it’s a shame.”Haitians and immigrants, in general, had no choice but to watch the lie spread like wildfire. After all, white politicians have long wielded the dog-eating trope against immigrants in the US, especially Asian immigrants.
Marie Kondo Gives Her Expert Advice On How To Spark Joy While Traveling

1 month ago | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

Spring is finally upon us and, if you’re very lucky, with it comes the joyful anticipation of summer travel. Plans might include sprawling out in front of a glittering ocean or traversing the streets of a beautiful city somewhere far away. (After all, what is Instagram good for if not for soft-launching your new partner or showcasing a vacation destination?) This year, though, travel has taken on insidious undertones with recent actions from the Trump administration.
‘Deli Boys’ Dismantles So Many Immigrant Stereotypes — And Keeps All The Right Ones

2 months ago | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

“It’s up to us to enjoy this life for everyone who looks like us but doesn’t have it. That’s the secret to living in America, man.” This is what Raj blithely tells his brother Mir in the first episode of “Deli Boys,” lighting a joint for good measure.
SZA's Super Bowl Look Reminded Me That We Look Amazing As Redheads, Too

Feb 11, 2025 | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

This year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was iconic for several reasons — the parodied patriotism, the Grammy-certified shots at Drake, and of course, Kendrick Lamar’s bootcut jeans. But arguably chief among its icon status was SZA’s guest appearance, which came with a striking red monochromatic look from head to toe. Whether she meant to or not, SZA single-handedly drove a whole lot of people to run to the salon with the request for cherry-chocolate hued hair.
It's Time To Let Our Brown Skin Glow — Without Caking On The Makeup

Jan 31, 2025 | msn.com | Alisha Sahay

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For Black And Brown People, Here’s The Key To The 'No-Makeup' Makeup Look

Jan 31, 2025 | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

I’ll be the first to admit it: I’ll forever be nostalgic for the artistic prowess evoked by 2016-era beauty trends. Cut creases, shimmery eye shadow and razor-sharp contour were painted on, simply for another Tuesday at the office. Somewhere along the way, those half-hour “get ready with me” tutorials on YouTube devolved into pithy, fun TikToks spanning only a few minutes. These shorties now tout the “no-makeup” makeup look, designed to accentuate our natural features by focusing on glowy skin.
It's Time To Let Our Brown Skin Glow — Without Caking On The Makeup | Flipboard

Jan 31, 2025 | flipboard.com | Alisha Sahay

1 day agoSo iconic. Who needs clothes when you have a full beat? Not Julia Fox. The mother, author, and actress extraordinaire just went fully sans clothes while riding the New York City subway. All for a good cause, of course. In MAC's latest viral campaign, Fox wears nothing but a stunning glam look that …
Shoutout To The Eldest Immigrant Daughters — Who Will Inevitably Burn Out This Holiday

Dec 6, 2024 | huffpost.com | Alisha Sahay

You wear many hats. One might be Airport Navigator, towing your family through the holiday crowds with everyone’s boarding passes in hand, double- and even triple-checking that no one has a secret water bottle in their carry-on before security check. You might also be Homework Completer, pulled in to do your siblings’ final projects at the eleventh hour. Maybe you’re Family Mediator, squashing little beefs and making sure everyone is getting along at big family events.