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Sunday, August 11, 2024

Simple Tips To Keep Your Face Free From Acne and Breakouts

Adhering to a good skin care ritual can keep your skin healthy, blemish-free, and glowing.  If you do not have the time for intensive skin care, you can still pamper your skin by acing the basics. Get started with these six simple and no-nonsense tips.

1.  Wash your face twice daily, and again after sweating

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends people wash their face twice daily and wash again after sweating.

Sweat left on the skin and left to dry can worsen acne as the combination of sweat, oil, and bacteria may increase your risk of developing acne and lead to more severe breakouts. Thus, it’s best to wash your face as soon as possible after sweating.

2. Do not touch your face with dirty hands

Dirt, oil, and pathogens can be deposited on the face with your hands, leading to breakouts, so it’s best to avoid touching your face, especially when your hands are dirty. Do not prick and pop zits even though it's tempting, and do not rest your hands on your face.

3  Never go to bed with makeup on

Going to bed with a face full of makeup can clog the pores on your face leading to bacterial growth, acne breakouts, and inflammation. Use a makeup removal towel to wipe off the makeup on your face before washing it with a gentle cleanser and rinsing it clean with water.  The Ditoi disposable makeup removal towel is a great choice for cleaning your face as these paper towels are soft, gentle, and made from 100% biodegradable natural fibers to help leave skin feeling soft and smooth. These cleaning cloths towelettes with no fragrance and no added chemical or fluorescent dye are suitable for all skin types.

4.  Watch what you eat

What you eat can affect hormones which in turn, could worsen acne.  For instance, dairy products and foods high in sugar can spike insulin levels, altering other hormones that can impact your skin. Some studies have linked milk and whey protein with acne.  Fast food, deep-fried food, ultra processed foods, greasy food, and junk food may trigger and exacerbate acne in some people.

5.  Shampoo regularly

The oil and dirt from your hair can cause acne on your forehead and the sides of your face.  If you are prone to acne breakouts, shampoo your hair daily and keep your hair away from your face.

6.  Use a clean, soft towel to wipe and dry your face

Towels can harbor bacteria, which may transfer to the skin and cause breakouts or exacerbate acne if you already have acne. Using the same unwashed towel repeatedly can cause breakouts on your face.  The rubbing motion can also irritate already problematic skin and may contribute to further breakouts. Using a clean, soft cloth or disposable face towels from Ditoi Beauty and patting your face gently, rather than rubbing, can mitigate these risks.



Conclusion

Having a clear complexion and maintaining it is not impossible. It takes practice, time, effort, discipline, and persistence to achieve smooth and clear skin. If you do not see any improvement, consider switching to a new skincare product or visiting a dermatologist for professional advice.

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Benefits of Wearing Body Shaper

A body shaper is a tight garment that you wear to give an illusion of a flatter mid-section and slimmer body. It is also called shapewear.  It comes in different shapes, shades and sizes. Shapewear is everything you need to sculpt and support your body to achieve a more attractive silhouette. Body shapewear for women like waist shaper and tummy control body shaper are designed to impermanently alter the wearer’s body shape and they also work to provide support to the bust and back area. Shapewear can do wonders to your body shape in the blink of an eye. Your giggly tummy, big butt or thunder thighs can magically disappear once you've slipped into the best shapewear for women

Shapewear can be bought online from online stores like Lover Beauty but if you wish to try on several brands and styles, you can go to a physical store.  If you're planning to buy the shapewear for a specific outfit, it is recommended to bring it with you for fitting. A quick hip and waist measurement can help you make sure you're looking at the right size.

The Slimming High Waist Cincher Panty below comes with an abdominal shaping belt and is great for slim fit clothing.



The Body Shaper Buttock Lifter below instantly builds a sexy hourglass figure as it compresses your torso, waist, and abdomen with a comfortable feel. It's a great shapewear to be worn after pregnancy as it offers all the support and compression your ab needs to get back in its original shape.  It has wide adjustable shoulder straps to reduce stress and comes with a crotchless design which makes going to the toilet convenient.



Some of the top benefits of wearing a body shaper are summarized below:

  1. Helps you achieve an instant slimmer figure.
  2. Easy to achieve a better appearance
  3. Improvement in posture
  4. You tend to consume lesser food when your midsection is under compression.  
  5. Affordable compared to other weight loss or body toning solutions.
  6. Invisible beneath clothes
  7. Compliments a weight loss diet and fitness program
  8. Postpartum support
  9. Bustline support
  10. More calories burnt when you wear a body shaper during exercise from sweating more.

The flexible crotchless shapewear below offers good support and compresses the abdomen to help you get back in shape. The straps are adjustable and detachable while the crotchless design makes going to the toilet convenient.




Always remember to choose body shapers that fit you well, as being comfortable and relaxed is equally important as achieving that gorgeous look. 

Monday, September 14, 2020

Benefits of Wearing A Waist Trainer

If you're on a mission to achieve a super small waist like your idol, Kim Kardashian or have always dreamed of having a Barbie doll-like body, there are less painful alternatives to going under the knife in a Rib Resection surgery to have a couple of ribs removed.

A less invasive and much cheaper alternative is through waist training, the process of reducing your waist size and accentuating your curves using a waist trainer, a tight-laced corset and shapewear shorts. These garments are meant to give the wearer an exaggerated hourglass figure. Waist trainers or shapewear have been around since 1500 (though known as a bodice then) but was made popular again by the popular Kardashians. Even if you're on the larger size, you can get a plus size waist trainer and you'll see the difference on your body instantly.  Unlike jeans or belts, they are extremely flexible and the stretch of these fibers is up to 500%. 


FeelinGirl Plus Size Steel Bones Waist Trainer Corset With 3 Waist Belts

These are some of the benefits of wearing a waist trainer:

1.  Tucked in. The most obvious advantage of a bodysuit is what they were designed for: they stay tucked in!  There is no need to worry about your blouse or singlet popping out and having to thrust your hand down your skirt or pants to tuck it in place.

2.  Eating smaller food portions. Large meals may feel uncomfortable to consume when your midsection is under compression.  With a waist trainer or shapewear shorts on your body, you'll likely feel more comfortable eating smaller meals rather than large ones.

3.  Improvement in posture.  A waist trainer certainly does not allow you to slouch and keeps your posture straight and after a period of time wearing it, it becomes second nature to you to keep a good posture.

4.  More calories burnt.  When you wear a waist trainer during exercise, you will sweat profusely, especially around your waist area.  With that extra sweat, you will lose some water weight and calories.

FeelinGirl Plus Size Waist Trainer For Women Body Shaper

Just make sure that you are getting the right size when you purchase shapewear – or any type of clothing for that matter.  If the garment is tight around the hip area especially it can constrict the blood circulation to the lower legs. One should use common sense and if there is discomfort, should attempt a larger size. Also remember not to wear shapewear and waist trainers for extremely long periods of time and never sleep in them.   



If you’d like to cover up those minor imperfections and give your body a more natural shape, a women’s shapewear or bodysuit added into your closet of arsenal attire might give you just the boost of confidence that you need.  To help you safe some money, you can get the best Black Friday deals at FeelinGirl.

Along with a healthy diet, exercise and proper shapewear, you will be on your way to achieving a permanent hour-glass figure 😉.  




Monday, January 28, 2019

Clip-In Hair Extensions

For anyone who feels like their hair just doesn't have the length or volume they crave (and that growing it out takes too long), hair extensions are an instant solution. But with so many options out there, it's so hard to know which to choose.

One of the best options is clip-in hair extensions. They are a commitment-free way to add length and fullness or body to your hair.

Clip-in hair extensions are the easiest, fastest, and safest way to get long, thick hair in just a matter of minutes. Clip-in hair extension wefts come with the clips already attached to them. This means that you can simply take the wefts and easily clip them into your hair all by yourself, without any additional costs, time, or professional help. Clip-in hair extensions are the perfect solution for those who are looking to get thicker hair and longer hair instantly, without the hassle, long-term commitment or breaking the bank.

A good quality set of remy clip in hair extensions is worth the investment. Cheaper options can look bulky and even cause harm to your natural hair since the clips or tapes are poorly made. If you take proper care of your extensions, they will not need to be replaced so quickly.



The best hair extensions are those that blend in well with your hair and also that fit your lifestyle. For example, if you shower often, dance, work out, swim, or play sports on a regular basis - perhaps it is best to consider temporary methods of hair extensions such as hair extensions clip-in human hairlink, because they can easily be taken out for the duration of those activities and clipped back in when needed. Not only will this  ensure proper hygiene and will also make your hair extensions last longer, but will also be less damaging for your own hair.

14"Remy Human Hair Clip in Extensions for Women Thick to Ends Dark Brown(#2) 6Pieces 70grams/2.45oz

You can get a good range of clip-in hair extensions from BHF Hair at the following websites:

Amazon Store:https://is.gd/FJc9jI
Aliexpress Store: https://is.gd/nA8equ



Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Celebrities And Faux Hair

Celebrities change up their hairstyles on a regular basis, from wild shades to super-short pixies. But rather than chopping their tresses on a whim (and regretting it later on) or damaging their strands with excessive coloring, several stars turn to a more temporary solution: wigs and hair extensions. Wigs these days are made from human hair and most times, they look so natural that it's hard to tell if they are real or faux.

As proven by some of our favorite hairstyle chameleons, including Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, wigs are the easiest way to transform your look and make a major statement—no commitment necessary. From Kylie Jenner to Katie Holmes (whose blunt bob was so convincing, everyone thought it was the real deal), many other celebs love rocking faux tresses and peruvian hair on the red carpet.

There was a time when celebrities were the only women who wore, or could afford to wear hair weaves. Back then, the fact that the hair on their heads didn't actually grow out of their scalps was a hush-hush affair. Not anymore! Today, many women experiment with hair additions in every length, color and texture ~ from body wave to straight to bundles with closure.  Real Beauty Hair is an online store to shop for all your hair extensions and wig needs. They specialize in high quality human hair extensions.





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Instead of just adding inches and volume to your style, hair weaves have become a way to introduce variety to your style repertoire. Plus, there are actually some useful benefits to wearing hair weaves.





If you want longer or thicker hair, there's no better option than hair extensions.   These extensions save your hair from damage from harmful chemicals of conventional hair treatment methods. You can wear them for special occasions or daily if you want. You can even try out bangs for a day or two. Synthetic extensions can look shiny and fake, so look for human hair extensions. Your stylist can even cut them so they blend seamlessly with your own hair. Aliexpress Store is another great place to shop for high quality 100% natural human hair products, such as hair weaving, closure, lace frontal, lace wig and etc.



Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Curly Or Straight?

I really have no inkling where Cass got her crimped hair DNA from.When she was  under a year old, she had straight hair from the scalp, all the way down and ending with big wavy curls on her shoulders. She was born with thick, jet black hair.  When she was about 6 or 7 years old, her jet black hair turned into brunette, naturally! The brunette DNA comes from me for sure. Alycia's hair color is brunette too. When Alycia was born, her hair color was 'blonde' as the maternity ward nurses reported to my mum, who was waiting impatiently outside the OT.  But her 'blonde' hair turned into brunette over the years.  The color of Alycia's hair has been drawing curious queries from her schools' disciplinary teachers who thought that she had dyed her hair 😆, which is not permitted in school.

Hair crimping is a method of styling usually straight, long hair so that it becomes wavy, often in a sawtooth / zig-zag fashion. In the Southern United States, it is usually referred to as crimping, but also can be called krinkles or deep waves. Hair crimping is usually achieved by treating the hair with heat from a crimping iron (also referred to as hair crimper) or by braiding the hair, often in multiple strands, then undoing the braids after a couple of hours. A crimping iron has parallel heated plates designed with a flat S-shaped repeating groove.

The zigzag on Cass' hair is so deep that one would have thought that she went for hair crimping treatment. It's quite rare for an Asian Chinese to be born with this kind of hair. When her hair is wet and let down, it looks like she has just stepped out of a hair salon with a perm. But she hates having curly hair and wishes for straight and fine hair instead.

The grass always looks greener on the other side and one is hardly satisfied with what one has. Those with curly hair dream of having straight hair and vice versa. Whether it is hair rebonding or perming, the heat and chemicals used during treatment may damage the hair and scalp to some extent. An alternative to rebonding and perming is hair extension or getting a brazilian body wave.










Hair extensions made from 100% virgin hair bundles seem to be the vogue now.  They are pretty easy to wear by clipping onto your hair and more comfortable than wigs. If you have thinning hair or desire your hair to look longer, hair extensions are the to-go-to beauty solution. They are available in wavy, krinkles, straight and in any color you fancy.  Having the hair of your dreams can be achieved in just a few clicks away.  Do click on the links above to see what this site can offer you for all your hair solutions.


Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Celebs And Wigs

Celebrities are always looking for fresh ways to stay one step ahead of fashion trends. What was once a last-ditch effort to hide a balding head has now become the leading accessory to hit the red carpet — wigs!  You may be surprised to know that 97% of female celebs wear hair extensions!

This includes Taylor Swift in this picture:
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Beyonce who is always changing up her wig hairstyles:
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Nicole Richie sporting a topper plus extensions:
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You may be tempted to try on a wig but are curious to know if it's uncomfortable.  You may feel awkward and uneasy wearing it for the first time with a phobia that the wig will be blown off your head but you will get used to it pretty quickly.  Some people comment that wearing a wig feels like wearing a swim cap or a hairy hat.The materials used to make the wig can  be very itchy.   If it’s a comfortable fit, soft fabric, and quality hair, you may forget you’re wearing one until you touch your head.  Most of the time, there is always something that will bother the scalp or constantly touching you, such as baby hairs, hair inside the wefts, a loose hair net, and friction.






If you choose a wig with good ventilation, it will be easy to wear, light and will not cause a lot of heat. If you choose a wig with less ventilation, and thick layers, it will make you sweat a bit depending on your outside temperature. Also the feeling will vary for folks with lots of hair already on their head vs bald. Whether you are looking for straight  hair extensions, a maxglam Brazilian body wave or blond bundles with frontal,  it is best that you do some research on the internet and read up  reviews on wigs before settling on one.  Maxglam hair reviews is one site that you can read up on wigs.

Beauty, fashion, and lifestyle YouTuber  Ivy Powell  who is notable for her videos relating to natural hair care and extensions, as well as makeup recommends best kinky straight hair.






Friday, March 30, 2018

Reasons To Wear Hair Extensions

I am pretty sure most of us have that one horror story of going into a hair appointment and asking for a little trim off the ends and bangs, and coming out with a brand new hair style or even an un-asked for pixie cut. I hear ye! I've been there. Post hair-cut, I'd spent hours standing in front of the mirror and staring at an almost unrecognizable me, cussing away and corroded with regret.  Those times, I vowed never to cut my hair again at that salon.

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If this 'nightmare' happens to you again, there is a solution that you can turn to for a temporary fix ~ by way of hair extensions.

The good thing about hair extensions is that it can easily fix this problem that many of us painfully go through. Clip in hair extensions will not hinder hair growth so it’s the best alternative to rocking longer locks while waiting for your real hair to grow out.

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Hair extensions instantly make any hair style more beautiful and interesting. With the additional length, volume, and even pop of color to your hair, you can easily make any simple braid, bun, or ponytail more voluminous and intricate.

Another great way to use clip in human hair extensions is to use them as accessories in your hair. For example, you can braid a 3-clip weft to create a braid headband or clip on a few wefts to add that length and volume you've been dreaming about. The options are just endless.

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I have three wedding dinners to attend this year and I am thinking of doing up something fresh and sassy for my hair with clip in hair extension.  I know just where to get the best clip in hair extensions online.  Where do you get yours?

Monday, March 5, 2018

Gorgeous Hair Colors

I've been talking a lot lately about coloring my hair but I still haven't gotten to it yet.  A big part of me is hankering to try a different color for my hair, especially blonde but there is always a BUT! The big BUT stems from the fact that I can't seem to find the time to spend half a day at the hair salon to either do a rebonding or soft curls to my hair. And I hate to think of the chemicals penetrating every strand of my fragile hair and scalp causing God knows what harm to my hair and body. I'm just paranoid to the max like that. But I want a new color to my hair to welcome a brand new number to my age this year!

Bronde (shade that falls perfectly in-between blonde and brunette) was one of the most popular hair colors in 2017,  besides balayage, rose gold and playful colors. This year's hair color trends are shifting to warmer highlights, red-toned hues, and a new take on honey golden blonde.




Ultra Violet was named Pantone's Color of the Year, so it comes as no surprise that shades of purple and violet are really popping in 2018.  Are you game to try this color?

Created with Pravana Vivids Violet at root and Vivids Silver with drops of Violet through mid-shafts and ends.

If you are hankering for a change in your hair color but do not wish to have chemicals damaging your hair, or if you just want to hide the growing-out-a-pixie cut, the ultimate option is to wear a wig.

If you are open about wearing a wig then you can experiment with fun colors bob or blonde weave, blonde lace front wig, blonde bundles with frontal or the intralace system which gives you more freedom and looks incredibly natural.

The appearance of wigs has improved dramatically over the last few years so take your time when choosing the right style and the right color. An initial consultation with your chosen provider is the best way forward.











Thursday, January 25, 2018

Alternative To Perming Your Hair

Many years ago when I was still in the corporate world, I tried to be a little adventurous and permed my hair. That was one of the worst decisions I had made.  Not only did I look 10 years older than my actual age in curly hair, my scalp suffered the brunt of the perm chemicals and heat.  Consequently, I had itchy, flaky scalp and dandruff! I was corroded with regret. That hair perm cost me a frigging RM400!  And that was done 20 years ago.

Perming (and hair styling in general) is a tricky thing – you usually understand that it might do some damage but you absolutely want to do it anyway.  I was deeply influenced by my favorite TVB actress who had big wavy curls in a series that I was watching back then.

It is pretty common that a person with straight hair wishes to have curly / wavy hair and a curly-haired person wishes to have her hair straight.   For many women, the after-effects of a "permanent wave" or other chemical treatment can be nothing short of disastrous. Some experience major hair loss after getting a perm. Before going for a chemical treatment, understand the risks involved in perming or relaxing hair.




These are some of the disadvantages of perming your hair:

1) You can’t wash your hair right away.
2) Your hair can become dry and frizzy.
3) You won’t be able to change styles easily.
4) Your scalp can be damaged by the chemicals and heat.  This can result in dandruff and hair loss.

If you have straight hair and wish to have jerry curl weave, water wave weave or even afro kinky weave, there is an alternative to perming your hair and that is to get a wig made from human hair 😀





Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Cassandra's Hair Cut

Our stay in Ipoh will often include a trip to our regular hair salon for the girls to get their hair trimmed. This non-air conditioned old-fashioned hair salon provides no-frills hair cut at a fraction of the price one would have to fork out at funkier air-conditioned hair salons. I don't mind as long it does not have to burn a hole in my wallet.  The girls have been getting their hair cut at this salon since their very first hair cut when they were babies.



It was a tad challenging to get Cass to get her hair trimmed this time. She wouldn't allow the hair stylist to trim more than 4cm of her hair. I think the hair stylist trimmed more than that and even tapered some of her thick luscious hair.   My fussy pot wasn't too happy with the outcome, especially when she saw how much of her hair was on the floor.  Her chopped hair was enough to make  Brazilian hair bundles like the ones shown below for those in need of a wig, I kid you not.  That's how thick her hair is. Wish I still had such thick hair.  Thankfully the severe hair fall that I experienced earlier this year has stopped and I don't need to consider getting some cheap lace front wigs with baby hair or lace frontal with baby hair. I can't wait to see more baby hair growing on my scalp.



After the hair cut, Miss Fussy Pot vowed that she will not cut her hair again for the next 2 years and now wants to leave her hair till it touches her waist. 😆 









Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Human Hair Wig For Bad Hair Days

I will never forget a bad hair day incident that turned disastrous that happened to me 31 years ago when I was just 13 years old.   I used to have really thick and frizzy  hair. I hated that when my hair was let down, I saw the resemblance of a lion mane in the mirror. My hair was that 'big'. I hated how my hair looked on my skinny and sharp face.  So one day, just before going to school (I was in the afternoon session in Form 1), I decided to take matters in my own hands.  I whipped out mum's hairdressing comb that has blades at the edge and started to thin out layers of my thick hair.  The result was a plastic bag filled with luscious hair which I stealthily disposed of without my granny's knowledge. Mum was at work then.

When I stepped in front of the mirror to look at myself, oh. my. gawd., I was shocked to tears with what I saw.  The bottom part of my hair was thinned while the top part remained thick. I looked terribly hideous. I looked more like a lion now! I couldn't go to school in that hair. I used a handful of black clips to clip down the puffy hair on my head while the bottom part of the hair was so thin now that it was as light as air.  What trouble had I gotten myself into?!  I had acted impulsively without planning how to thin my hair. But what's done couldn't be undone. I wished that I could put on a lace front wigs with baby hair on my head to conceal my ridiculous hair style. I was worried sick that I would be the laughing stock in school.  I can't recall exactly what happened in school that afternoon. All I could remember is I was so upset with my bungle and with how I looked that I would stand in front of the mirror for days and weeks to try to find ways of rectifying my ridiculous looking hair. But nothing worked. Only a natural looking wig like some cheap human hair lace front wigs for a 13-year old school girl could make me look and feel better. But alas, I went to the hair salon to have the disastrous bottom part of my hair all chopped off. It was a free hair cut done by one of those trainee hair stylists at a top hair salon in my hometown and I hated my new chin-length hair even more! I have never looked good in short hair. If there were cheap human hair bundles for sale back then, I would have pestered my mum to get me some to extend to my hair.

That mistake I made when I was 13 had taught me to be thankful with what God has given me. Whenever my girls complain to me how they hate their hair, I would regale and amuse them with this story. This story has never  failed to make them feel thankful with what God has given them.

Back to hair talk!  If you are often faced with bad hair days, don't split hairs over your hair. Head over to MaxGlamHair.com to get some natural looking wigs made from human hairs.















Monday, August 28, 2017

How To Style Natural Black Hair At Home

How To Style Natural Black Hair At Home? This is what most women are eager to learn - DIY hair styling at home. Going to a hair salon for a new hairstyle usually costs a lot.  Hot tools such as curling iron and straightener are usually used in salon to achieve the desired hairstyle.  However, high heat will cause damage to the hair and scalp to some extent. If your hair suffers from high heat for long time, it may become dry and lose luster gradually. That's why more and more women prefer to style their hair at home without the use of hot tools. In addition to this, some hair products such as deep wave weave and cheap hair bundles are also good tools to change your hairstyle without damage.

We have mentioned that there are two quick and easy ways to style your natural black hair at home. The first one is to use heatless tool such as flexi rod to curl your hair overnight. The second one is to use some hair products such as weave and bundles to sew in into your own hair. Next we will talk about these two ways in detail.

The usage of flexi rod is very simple and easy. What you need to do is to start with blow-drying the hair and then section your hair into four parts. Each section is divided into three pieces. Conditioner can be used to add some moisture to your hair. Use wide tooth comb to brush your hair to avoid tangling. Then blow the hair around the flexi rod; the next day, you will have deep wave hairstyle. This method will not cause any damage to your hair and  it is very easy to mange. Have a try!

As for the hair products, they have been warmly welcomed by women, especially by black women. There are many kinds of such hair products sold in Amazon and AliExpress, thus you can easily get hairs from all over the world easily. Among these hair products, weave and bundle share lots of similarities. Both of them can be used to make wigs with great versatility. If you want to sew in the weave or bundles, you need to section your hair into small pieces and braid all of them. Then use needle with strand to sew in. There are lots of tutorial about how to sew in the weave or bundles online. Most  companies provide hair products in different styles and sizes. With these products, you can achieve your desired look.

If you really do not have any time to style the hair overnight or sew in weave and bundle, you still have another choice--- cheap human hair lace front wigs. This kind of wig is made using 100% human hair, with all the hairs sewed in, which can save your time greatly. Lace is used as the material, giving you a very natural look. Maxglam is a company worth to be recommended. It provides many cheap hair products with high quality. If you want to buy some hair products to change your hairstyle, it will be a good option.





Thursday, July 14, 2016

Self-Pampering Session On A Thursday - 14 July 2016

About 3 weeks ago, I went for my first ever foot spa. However, I had to cut short the session and omit the nail filing and painting to rush home to wait for Drama Queen and Cass after the transporter dropped them off.  The pedicurist spent a frigging 2 hours just to clean my feet that were severely beaten-up, dry with cracks and consequently had paint and calligraphy ink imbedded in between the cracks, no thanks to the three monkeys at home. She wanted to proceed with the nails but I told her that I'd go back to continue with the pedicure.

After just a week, my feet (that go through lots of 'rough conditions' everyday) turned unsightly again. No wonder the pedicurist advised me to have a foot spa once a week.  I will most likely settle for a bi-monthly treatment to keep my feet well maintained. It's an instant self gratification that gives me so much satisfaction just looking at how good my feet look now 😁😍

Today I had another foot spa and pedicure session. I slept through almost the entire 2 hours session. HAHA! See how chronically sleep deprived I am!  Sofia had to wake me up several times to ask me questions.

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For the nail art, I chose Hello Kitty, my favorite childhood Sanrio character and pink - my favorite color :)

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Foot make-over  and I am loving my feet now 😍

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Next up, I will be doing a make-over of my waist-length hair. I have made inquires on the prices just now and will try to squeeze out a couple of hours after the girls' exam to have a hair make-over :D




Friday, December 7, 2007

Tomato A Natural Skin Moisturizer



Do you know that tomato juice can be used as a natural moisturizer and astringent for our skin? I was watching TV the other day and got this beauty tip from the Home and Health channel on Astro. All you have to do is to cut up a tomato, hold the outer part of the tomato, ie. the part with the skin with your hand and rub the inner part of the tomato onto your face and neck and leave the juice on for at least 15 minutes before washing it off with water. I tried it and true, my face felt so smooth and I don't even have to use expensive moisturizer on my face. Keep the remaining tomato in the fridge and use it on your face a few times a day.