10 Long years..

Yesterday, I chopped off at least 10 inches of hair.

No, it wasn't "symbolic" for the new year or anything of the sort; but rather I felt my hair was thinning and lacked volume at the roots. For months I convinced myself that it looked like I was losing a lot of hair daily, but it was only cause my strands were long. 

Until a week ago, my sister non-chalantly pointed out that my hair looked thin at the scalp. I freaked. I knew it! I KNEW I was really losing hair! 

Whilst my thick and long hair looks healthy and full, I know for a fact that it used to be thicker. I've kept my hair long since I was 16 and it's been more than 10 years now. My scalp deserves some r&r for working so hard.

I did have second thoughts before the stylist came over, but only because my hair decided to look voluminous and thick at the last minute. My sister who was seated next to me told me to suck it up and remove my *graduation goggles* (please watch How I Met Your Mother or Google it if you don't know).

Deji of number76 has been my stylist for years, he is really really good at what he does and understands what I want so well! Not many people would leave the fate of their hair completely to the stylist, but I had that much faith in Deji. Every cut/colour session with him came out awesome. It's so sad that he has returned to Japan, so I crossed my fingers and booked an appointment with a new stylist, Sato instead.

My previous stylist in Melbourne was also a Japanese, Taka from Latt (now renamed Tsumiki). I think Japanese stylists are one of the best in the world. I've never had a bad experience with them!

After my consultation and seeing how Sato looked and touched my hair, I was pretty confident he would do a good job too. Bear in mind I've had many bad haircuts so I know what to look out for even before the stylist whips out his scissors.

This is what I showed him:

Progressing:

Am really pleased with the cut, though I would have to spend more time styling it now. I used to just was-condition-air dry. Now, I'd probably have to wash-condition-air/blow dry-curl the ends. It really does look like what I asked for! My sister is also happy with her trim and new fringe. I guess we've found our new stylist.

My hair is so much lighter and bouncier!

+603 6203 5111 number76 Mont Kiara, ask for Sato.

Off with her hairrr!

I absolutely detest it when a hairdresser doesn't understand simple instructions. How does a 2 inch trim turn into a more than 6 inch chop?

It was all too late by the time he snipped of the first chunk, I could only watch and let him do the same to the other side.

I didn't throw a fit because my hair was long to begin with, and even with that length chopped off none of my friends noticed. But I most definitely would not be returning to that salon! I knew there was a reason why I paid for expensive haircuts! From now onwards, I will only be getting my hair cut at number76 at Mont Kiara by Deji-san.

Aside from my little hair mishap which took place last month, I have a confession to make.. this is actually Scheduled Post #5. So if I haven't been replying your comments (if there are any at all), it is because I have been away. Sorry!

I didn't want my blog to be quiet for the duration that I will be away so I wrote a few posts before I left.

Can't say when I will be back but what I can share is that this is something that I've wanted to do for a while but didnt know how/what exactly it took to get there.

Will definitely let you guys know when I am back! Until then, take care and be happy.

"All the joy the world contains,

comes through wishing happiness for others..

All the misery the world contains,

comes through wanting pleasure for oneself."

-Shantideva

Random Monday

Christian Dior: Safari Beige // Incognito // Saint-Tropez // Glacier

On my nails, Witchery Vintage Rose (first from left, discontinued)

Liese new colours: Antique Rose (not pictured), Black Tea Brown, Classic Chocolat, Elegant Ash, Natural Black

The new Liese colours are perfect for me as I am trying to ease back into darker hair colours. Dropped 2 boxes of Black Tea Brown into the basket. Byebye light hair, it was good while it lasted!!

Leaving you guys with some videos by a bunch of really talented Malaysians, LOVING all the clips on JinnyboyTV and especially the cuties in it :D Dennis Yin!! Joseph Germani!! 

WATCH! Then, SUBSCRIBE!!

♥

Curls and pretty nails..

Curling my hair last night took about an hour -_-" I don't know if I've gotten slower or what, I was practically falling asleep by the time I was done. 

Yes, that's a pimple scar on my forehead :C

I was having difficulty photographing the length of my hair, but it is about 3-4 inches past my boobs. Long, but I've actually had it longer before. This is me on the last day of "no eye makeup" after work.

My definition of a *perfect* curl..

DONE!

Volume please!

I love volume in my hair. This picture actually doesn't show how much volume there is because I didn't pull it all to the front.

 Here is how it looks on the right side, I actually have A LOT of hair.

I then proceeded to stick on some pre-glued false nails- but to my dismay they fell off straight after I washed my hands. I was thinking of sticking them back on with the nail glue but I decided to test out my Miss Tangerine nail set from Etude House instead.

 So sparkly and so easy to do too! I want to try this out with other colours ♥ 

I slept in my curls and awoke to softer and less volume (perfect for work). Here is my hair in Liese Ash Brown. I did this just 2 weeks back, I haven't decided if I actually like this shade- it's darker than before and it does have a tinge of ash but.. I don't know. I'll wait a month before changing colours I guess.

Alright, that's all I have today. Off to eat at Bubba Gump's with JagiBOY in a bit!

♥

All about my Hair.. ♥

I have decided it is time to share with everyone how awesome Kao Liese Bubble Hair Colour is! But before I do so, an introduction to the condition and colour of my hair 2 years ago..

Melbourne, Velvet fridays @ SEVEN

April 2009  

Hair Condition: Natural black roots, bottom half has been bleached at least 3x, dyed from blonde>black>ash brown>black. I wasn't being nice to my hair :S As you can see, the top part is smooth & glossy, but the bottom looks dry. I started colouring my hair back in 2006 (read post here), bleaching in 2007.

Melbourne, Brunch @ Mart130

August 2010

Hair Condition: This colour was done at a Salon, before I visited Melbourne. Sat in my seat for so long, mushrooms were growing out of my head. I forgot what colour I asked for, but I did bring a Japanese magazine as reference and just pointed.

Damage: Bleach + Colour + Treatment = close to MYR500.

Malaysia, PJ @ JagiBOY's 

Early Nov 2010

Hair Condition: 3 months since my last visit to the salon, my regrowth was SO GROSS! I don't know how I could let myself go like this.

Malaysia, KL @ Christmas Dinner

End Nov 2010

Hair Condition: Coloured my hair with Raymond from Shawn Cutler, he is the one and only stylist who assured me that IT IS POSSIBLE to have light hair without using bleach! Skeptical initially but he did say the colour wouldn't be 100% accurate. In my case, I was pretty happy with the results- very close match but under certain lighting you could tell there is a difference. As Jagi said, its probably cause we bleached our hair before. A little darker than before.

Damage: Colour + Trim = about MYR400, but I also purchased a shampoo.

Okay here is the part where my Kao Liese Bubble Hair Colour Review comes in! I first saw this back in 2009 when I visited Singapore with Jagi, but wasn't very interested because how vibrant can a non-salon dye job be anyway? Plus my hair is REALLY black!

If not because I saw my colleagues rocking their new colours and asking where they did their hair, I would've never guessed it came from a box!! They all had dark hair to begin with and thick too, and the colour was very vibrant and bright. I was SOLD! They had a tip for me though: to leave it on for at least ONE HOUR instead of the recommended 20 mins before washing off.

By early Jan, I already had about an inch of regrowth showing (my hair grows pretty fast) so I picked up the Liese Bubble Hair Colour in Chiffon Beige. 

It was the lightest colour in the range, I grabbed it thinking the colour would show the best since it was light, as opposed to a darker colour which might not show on my hair. 

The instructions are VERY SIMPLE, gloves and all are included in the kit so you just need some shampoo and mask to condition after. There is also a conditioner that comes with the kit but it didn't do much for my hair. Left the dye on for about 1 hour 10 minutes (yes I timed) and...

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TA-DAHHH!!

Liese Bubble Hair Colour- Chiffon Beige ♥

Jan 2011

Hair Condition: I never expected the colour to come out so well! I used the mixture from one and a half bottles, kept reapplying the solution when the bubbles disappeared and also kept massaging when it looked dry. Very even colour, and I was very happy! And there was no sign of regrowth anywhere!

Damage: Colour = MYR 34 x 2 boxes. So cheap!!

Just before the Lunar New year, I dyed my hair again to look pretty for my Taiwan trip! This time I picked Marshmallow Brown- a darker shade.

After having light hair for 6 months, I am thinking of changing back to a brunette gradually. My results as anticipated, we as good as the first time if not better..

Taiwan, Braving the rain @ Ye Liu

February 2011

Hair Condition: Colour came out very well, roots were coloured 100% I feel that the colours are very true to the box. It is more brown compared to the Chiffon (please excuse my stringy hair, it was very windy).

Damage: Colour = MYR 34 x 2 boxes (even with my length and thickness, I could only use 1.5 bottles maximum, and I was reapplying liberally) 

In conclusion of my Liese Bubble Hair Colour Review, I was initially apprehensive of DIY dyes before I tried Liese and I felt that only Salons could give you a light, bright colour. But I was SO wrong. I don't think I would be going to a Salon to re-dye my hair anytime soon. Which is a pity because Raymond was actually pretty good. Oh wells! More $$$ saved for my Material wants then :D

Some of my tips:

1. Do not wash hair for at least 1 day before you colour it. Also, do not use any product (gel, wax, hair serum..) as that would affect the performance of the hair dye.

2. Get someone to help you check if all strands of hair are covered.

3. Leave dye on for at least 1 hour and sit in a room which isn't air-conditioned. Heat helps the solution colour your hair faster and better.

4. Rinse with a shampoo formulated for damaged hair and condition with a very moisturizing mask. 

5. Do not wash hair for at least two days after initial dye.

6. Use your hair mask as a conditioner! 

Well, that's what I do at least (: 

Hope you found this post useful! For all you virgin DIY dye-rs out there, Liese is really easy to use- the colour is great and the price is awesome. I totally recommend it to anyone who wants to listen! ♥

Project365: Day #2

Liese Bubble Hair Colour in Chiffon Beige.

Am very, very happy with the results! Does this mean no more 4 hr trips to the salon for me? :D

Review in a bit! ♥


P/s: I don't know how my picture came out mirrored :S