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  • Karachi’s Salon Secrets

    Karachi’s Salon Secrets

    DISCLAIMER: These are not sponsored reviews. They are based solely on customer reviews and The Current’s own research.

    Karachites tend to pick salons according to the salon specialty. A salon in KHI will become known for certain treatments and that becomes the haven for the girls in Defence. Salons and their specialties are.

    Neelos

    One of Defence’s first salons, Neelos has been a go-to parlour for decades. It’s fantastic for blowdries but more so for waxing. Our go-to girl is Mary for waxing and facials.

    Bina Khan Salon

    Oh my God. Razia is legendary for eye brows at Bina Khan’s salon. She’s obsessively discussed on Facebook groups as well. We tried her and she definitely knows what she’s doing.

    Nabila’s

    Expensive. But if you want a good hair color and cut, go to Adeel at Nabilas. He does a great color, knows what he’s doing and it’s nice for a splurge sometimes.

    Anam Farooq Khan

    Young, fun and so so lovely, Anam Farooq is our go-to for party and bridal makeup. She makes you look so good that you have no choice but to feel good. She used to be at Tariq Amin’s salon but is now working on opening her own studio.

    Ellemint salon

    Karachites will vouch – Ellemint’s mani-pedis are great. It’s a clean and fuss-free experience.

    Did we miss your favourites? Comment or email us and we’ll give our honest reviews.

  • 4 Things You could buy at Ali Express

    4 Things You could buy at Ali Express

    Don’t be scared to order the things you love from Ali Express. It’s based in China but they deliver to Pakistan. Here are four things we have ordered – and loved – from the popular website.

    Stick On tiles:

    Sick of your plain walls but don’t want to spend too much on tiles? We ordered these tiles from Ali Express for a wall in our bathroom and six months later, they’re still sticking on strong.


    Pantry Moth traps:

    Tired of finding bugs in your kitchen cupboards but can’t find a way to get rid of them? Order these from Ali Express and we promise they work. Here is proof of purchase:

    Foldable laundry basket:

    These baskets are quite popular at online stores in Pakistan. We can’t claim that they were bought from Ali Express, but they are available here too.

    Water proof liners:

    For super clean people out there, here are antibacterial, anti-mildew and anti-moisture refrigerator liners. They keep your fridge clean and your food fresh. Available at Ali Express.

    Ali Express loyalists say that the app is easy to use, safe, and you can easily track where your item is. . And the amazing part is if the product is not what you ordered for, you can have your money back.

    The downside is that you have to order at least a month in advance. Delivery times vary: can come in two weeks or more. Smaller, household products do not have any custom charges, BUT electronics usually do.

    The best part is that you never know when it’ll come and when it does, it’s the present you’ve been waiting for. 

    If you want to buy anything from Ali Express, all you need is to give them your name, home address, credit card number. You can also download their app.

  • Food festivals: Which one was lit?

    Fond of food festivals? Don’t know which one was the best? The Current reviews:

    CokeFest:

    The best thing about Coke Fest was that everything was well-organised and on time. From parking our cars, entrance and to the exit, everything was spot on. It started at 3:00 pm on Friday.  We were there at 4:00 pm and stalls were ready to serve. Coke Fest had a seating system that we loovvveeddd.

    The con was that there were no trash bins on our way back to parking. We’re all trying to be eco-friendly. Coke Fest needs to be too.

    7up Fest:

    Major pros: there was daycare for kids, fireworks and to beat the traffic, a rickshaw to drop off families from parking to the food stalls.

    But nothing was on time. If you didn’t follow Pakistan standard time and were there by 4:30, it was terrible. From parking to the festival area, we had to walk for 50 minutes. The rickshaw, which was supposed to drop families from parking to the ground, was not functional when we got there. Food stalls were not ready. There was no proper seating system.

    Lahore and Karachi Eat:

    The big boss of food festivals has now come down to just being….nice. The food variety is now limited, ranging mostly from just regular restaurant stalls to amateur ones. Food variety was limited. Vendors complained a lot about bad management.

    DISCLAIMER: This review is not sponsored. It is based on our own experience and customer reviews

  • 5 essentials for everyone’s bag and where to find them.

    5 essentials for everyone’s bag and where to find them.

    Some things you can’t live without. And it doesn’t matter if you’re a guy or a girl, they should be in your bag, car, backpack.

    5. First Aid Kit:

    Remember when you had that killer headache and you were dying for a panadol?

    Make your own first aid kit with a stash of band-aids, panadol and alcohol pads. A zipper pouch is easy- to-use and compact.

    Available at OLX

    4. Hand Sanitiser:

    You’re out to eat and can’t wash your hands?  Hand sanitiser to the rescue.

    Available at ishopping

    3. Earphones:

    Want to listen to music but don’t want your driver to know what you’re listening to? Need to make a few phone calls but hate having the phone stuck to your ear all the time? DO NOT leave your home without earphones.

    Available at Telemart

    2. Power Bank:

    Is your phone always dying on you? Are your WhatsApp groups draining your battery? Don’t leave your house without a power bank.

    Available at Shophive

    1. Water Bottle:

    Remember: You can survive two weeks without food but only three days without water. 8 glasses a day are essential. Find water bottles that cater to your needs.

    Available at Homeshopping