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How to Fix a Bad Hair Dye Job: Tried and Tested
This year I had a bit of a bad hair situation. Since I have my roots done on a regular basis, my hair stylist suggested that from time to time I should have full head hair colour to even out the colour from roots to ends, which normally get lighter, and give it extra shine. Usually, she would apply semi-permanent colour that would come out darker than my natural colour but after a couple of weeks, it would wash out leaving my hair looking healthy and shiny. However, this time things have gone somehow wrong. My hair was very dark and as the time went by, it wasn’t getting any…
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My Secret to Effortless Hair: Digital Perm
Like other women, I am always on the look-out for the latest beauty and hair trends and innovations. Some work really well and other under-deliver on the promise. Digital perm is one of those findings that I am truly in love with and have recommended to all of my friends and acquaintances, and even published an article on it. ‘Digital what?’ you probably think to yourself but let me tell you the story of discovering one of the best inventions in the history of hair care! I was getting my haircut at one of the Japanese salons in London when I noticed a woman sitting in a corner in hair rollers…
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My DIY Wedding (Part I): Dress, Braid, Pout
A wedding is a special occasion for every girl and many of us want a fairytale, one-of-a-kind, experience. Yet, what do you do if neither you nor your fiancé want a big wedding with months of planning and hundreds of guests? DIY wedding could be your answer! Maybe because we both don’t like too much fuss and attention or maybe because we are too practical and don’t have patience for months of planning, my now husband and I decided to go for a small and intimate city wedding at the local Town Hall. That also meant that we could keep our expenses moderate and avoid starting our married life with a debt.…
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The Secret Wonders of the Digital Perm
Did you grow up with very straight hair but always wanted to have it curly? Are you tired of curling it every day just to find it straight as soon as you leave the house? I tested out Digital Perm specifically designed for straight Asian hair like mine and wrote about my experience in the November issue of the AGI magazine (click on photo for larger resolution). It’s a best kept secret in the West, while already super popular in Asia. I love my curls and will definitely digitally perm my hair again!
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Crazy About Oil: Skin and Hair Oils Review
It’s been a while since my last entry, but I meant to share my thoughts on oils that I have been using for my skin and hair recently. Three oils I am crazy about are: Bio-Oil, Argan Oil and Clarins Santal Face Treatment oil. I have heard about all three for while but only recently got to test them literally on “my own skin”. Bio-Oil So, according to the Bio-Oil manufacturers, it is a specialist skincare oil that moisturizes dehydrated and ageing skin, thus improves the texture, tone and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. Bio‑Oil should be applied to…
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The Day My Hair DYED
Yes, few days ago I got highlights for the first time in my life. For many women, this procedure has become a norm many years ago, but I somehow preserved and held on to my hair’s natural beauty for 30 something years. But as of today my hair, as salon stylists say it, is no longer VIRGIN! When I showed up in London’s best-kept secret, Toni & Guy Hair Academy, to get my half-head highlights, both headmasters were touching my hair and complimenting on its silkiness and softness. In fact, I was once modelling for Wella Hair show and the top stylist refused to colour my hair as he admired…
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As Braids Come Back
Did you think braids were only for school girls? Think again! Ukrainian politician, Yulia Timoshenko, has reinvented the traditional braid, which since then has been replicated on many catwalks and by celebrities. Today, braids are hot again in various shapes and forms and have been seen in many 2010 fashion shows. But it seems the relaxed side braid is both easy to do and gives “no effort” yet fashionable look. To try the new trend I did loose french braids on the sides leading to one bigger braid hanging on my left side. I love this playful yet somewhat romatic look. And here are other variations of braiding I do…
