CLOSE SHAVE: Korean company Dorco is playing it fine with its brand of shaving gear for both men and women, imported by Nepal Marketing Services. The men have a wide choice among several high-tech razors, and ladies too can pick from specialty products for the eyebrows and the body. Dorco cartridges work with other branded razors and cost less.

COLOUR ME: If you need a liitle splash of wearable colour then Lolane's extensive palette could have you crowing over your crowning glory. The Thai hair dyes are available in more than 27 different shades and range from Rs 125 - 600. Nepal Marketing Services say that one box of Lolane's permanent hair dye is enough for three applications while semi-permanent colours can be bought in smaller sachets.

SCOOTING OFF: Even girls do it-ride scooties, that is. With an ever expanding market of upwardly mobile Nepalis, Indian company TVS is doing brisk business. It has introduced two new models, TVS Fiero F2 and Scooty Pep to Nepal through M/S AIT. Rahul Sachdev, marketing manager at AIT hopes the new entrants will "explore and capture the biking opportunities of the younger generation". Models: Fiero F2 sports and Scooty Pep can take both Jack and Jill up the hill quite comfortably.

PROJECTING MARVEL: Mercantile Office System introduces Epson's EMP-S1, the sleek new LCD projector that's easy on the eye and effortless in its functionality. Its futuristic look complements what's on the inside-cutting edge projector technology. With its user friendly controls, quick power and shut down feature to its versatility to project in any environment, the EMP-S1 is a comprehensive tool.