₹2 lakh just for hair?: This is what it takes and costs to look like Malaika Arora

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Yoga Luxe

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Pilates Price

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Clean Wallet

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Glow Goals

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Salon Rituals

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Label Life

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Luxury Add-ons

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Skin Secrets

[{"selector":"#anim-60a02f02-7f78-4b46-bc9b-f3ec2a8cecde [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Optional, but common— cosmetic procedures like fillers and laser treatments cost anywhere from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh+ per year. Representative pic

Wellness Costs

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