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DIY Explosive (Reddish Orange/Brown) Hair Below Php500
February 23, 2019 • Hairventure, Products
For 2018, I focused on getting cold tones for my hair (ash, blue, green hues) and so for 2019, I planned to go back to the other side of the color wheel starting with my go to color --- red. But, I didn't want it to be just red or like really wild red, cause then it'll be harder to remove again.
I wanted to go for a ginger-ish, brownish red which is usually found on drugstore/common box dyes that uses developpers --- and as I've said on my IG, I've only been using organic/keratin/vegan hair dyes since October 2018 because my hair is already severely damaged. Luckily, one of my favorite local everything hair shop -- @hue.nicorn -- launched their own line of bio-organic dyes!
I wanted to go for a ginger-ish, brownish red which is usually found on drugstore/common box dyes that uses developpers --- and as I've said on my IG, I've only been using organic/keratin/vegan hair dyes since October 2018 because my hair is already severely damaged. Luckily, one of my favorite local everything hair shop -- @hue.nicorn -- launched their own line of bio-organic dyes!
I immediately got the shade EXPLOSIVE knowing it would be more vibrant on my blonde hair since as said on their IG, it's formulation can be used on unbleached hair. Anyhoo, the bio organic dye comes in a 200ml plastic container and its costs Php300. I only ordered one since I guessed the 200ml pack should be enough for my shoulder length hair.
Here's the state of my damaged hair before I did the coloring session. I had ashy blonde hair (maintained by Purple Keratin) and very dark roots.
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| Forgive my tutchang hair. HAHA! |
When I use semi-permanent dyes that are creme/keratin based, I no longer do my usual routine of putting in VCO since the dyes usually have their own conditioning properties. I just make sure I have clean, damp or dry hair. Personally, i prefer doing it on dry hair --- I have no (scientific) explanation for this, but somehow it stains my hair better when applied on dry hair.
I wasn't able to take photos of my coloring session because I was so much in the zone during the application. The consistency of the dye was so perfect (as if I mixed it myself) it was so easy to put it on. It also had strong pigmentation which immediately gives your hair that instant color.
For semi permanent dyes --- those that don't have chemicals that could harm the hair, I let it stay on my hair for hours. In this case, I had it on my hair for about 3 hours and voila...
BUT, a day after I wasn't satisfied with it's one color look and wanted more depth. I had this Chroma Celloshine in the shade Magenta on stock --- which I was planning for another color, but thought this might be it.
It was a very bright & neon pink concoction which scared me --- pink not being my color and all. What I did was mix it with a lot of white colored keratin (or you can do this with any white conditioner) After coming up with the color consistency that did not scare me, I applied it again on dry hair. This time only concentrating on the roots.
Chroma Celloshine is also highly pigmented however, I am not a fan of the smell and since it's really just colored hair treatment, it doesn't stay on the hair long
But it did give my hair a certain depth for a few days :) One amazing thing about Chroma Celloshine also is that it's super cheap! If you want to try out loud colors, but not quite sure if you can wear it for a long time, I highly suggest using this. Lots of sellers have them on Shopee for Php65. All in all, I only spent Php365 for the hair color, include shipping and it's still under Php500!
What do you think of my new hair color? What color should I do next?
Comment and share away!
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Products used:
Chroma Celloshine from Shopee
Risque Designs: Limited Summer Collection
January 31, 2018 • Products, Risque Designs, Shoes
Summer came a little early for Filipino lifestyle brand, Risque Designs. The brand which is known for Artisan Footwear has launched their limited edition mini summer collection.
Risqué Designs is a Filipino lifestyle brand that brings forth modernity and luxury with its meticulously hand-crafted artisan products.
From the far-flung communities of Negros Occidental and Paete, Laguna, to the busy show town of Marikina City, Risqué fuses various Filipino materials, craftsmanship and inspirations to create both ready-to-wear and ready-for-runway for footwear pieces.
Risqué envisions a revival of traditional crafts to be competitive with global brands, thus fostering a surge in demand for age-old skills such as loom-weaving, wood-carving and shoe-making.
This summer collection of X Strap Sandals features limited Negros hablon weaves in 3 color ways.
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| Sinag |
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| Alon |
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| Isla |
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Shop Tick Tock It's Locked on Fundr
December 13, 2017 • DIY | Tips | Lists, Fundr, Products, Shirt Printing
Nawala na naman ako sa internet world lately, guys. Sorry. I've been super stressed out with finances and a bit overworked since you know, BER months is kill yourself month in the advertising world. Not complaining though --- just making that clear. Just saying this because I want to share something I do to destress (apart from binge watching K-Dramas ANNNDD Chinese Dramas --- I found a super cute series, I'll share it with you next time)
Anyway, one of the things I do to destress and break away from all the corporate slavery is look at some stuff I love and like in the internet or just anywhere then make them into something I can put in shirts. I know, it's not that original, but I do this mostly because I'm a shirt kind of girl, but I can't find shirts that I actually like (in the PH, at least) So, what I normally do is make them myself. I do a bit of tweaking and bring them to the nearest shirt heat press while you wait station. As we all know, heat pressed prints breaks and chips of in time and a single shirt can't actually go under the silkscreen process, because HELLO isa lang yun, hindi tayo mayaman.
As I did my research on what other options I can use, I came across this really cool website, Fundr by Custom Thread. This website became the solution to my shirt printing problem and more! The likes of it are already famous and widely used abroad, but they're the first one I saw doing it here in the PH.
I'm not sure how long Fundr has been in the business but they've already worked with local bands like Kwjan, Ransom Collective and Callalily. Aside from that, they print your designs on 100% cotton shirts and use direct to garment (DTG) printing. Not only do they make your shirt for you, they also give you an avenue to sell your shirts in their marketplace! Super cool nito guys.
One day, I was just planning to destress and make myself a couple of shirts and voila! Instant business for me too!
The website is very east to navigate and gives you a lot of guidelines and options too! This is super perfect for work at home parents, bloggers, freelance artists, etc. Fundr removes the hassle of managing an online shop by doing all the production and shipping them out for you. All you have to do is create your design and upload it to your Fundr page.
Check out their website to find out more and start your own Fundr Shop! And while in the process of checking out their site and making a decision whether you'd want to try them out, check out my fundr page too --- see that SHOP TICK TOCK ITS LOCKED button on the blog side bar --- Just click and start shopping!
Mainline Clothing Co. | 2017
October 31, 2017 • Products
One of the reasons why I was also out of the blogosphere for the past 9 months is my small online clothing business which I have been struggling to manage for more than a year now. Yes, struggling --- nevertheless, I love doing it. Although, if you know me personally, you'd know that most of the stuff I sell aren't actually MY personal style. I know it's weird because entrepreneurs usually start with selling stuff that are personally used by them. How is it supposed to work? Well, I am one of those backstage people who loves dressing up other people more than myself. It's weird, but I find happiness in that. Plus, mostly I sell clothes I would love to wear if I were gifted with a 36-24-36 body. Hihi.
Anyhoo, this is a short post with more pictures than words as I would just like to formally present my clothing line and brainchild, Mainline Clothing Co. :)
Mainline Clothing Co. today caters to mostly women. We sell originally and locally produced (and sometimes originally designed) stuff and some imported clothing. Early next year, we are (hopefully) planning into venturing into men's clothes as well. We, we already started with some originally designed shirts designed by us and freelance artists here in Manila. Hope you guys can check it out and maybe put it in your holiday gift list for the boyfriend, hubby or boy-friend :P
We know it's not much compared to other online stores who probably have the same range of merch as we do, but most of our designs and stuff are really close to our hearts. We take time and put in hands on effort in creating the (original) pieces. <3
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For more designs, visit the website at http://mainlineclothingco.shop or you can like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram!
Review: Dead Sea Mud Acne Removal Mask Set
January 13, 2017 • Products
What better way to welcome the new year than a "proper" blog review post. It's been awhile since I posted a decent review, so I decided to do one at the start of the year (thinking it might actually make me do it regularly for the rest of the year)
I Am Born Kids Apparel x Bebe Bottom
December 04, 2016 • IAB Kids Apparel, Momma Diaries, Products
If you've been following me on instagram, you'd know that I am cloth diaper user and a fan of unique prints. Ever since I was pregnant, I have been researching the what nots and slowly creating a stash for Avery.
When she was about 7 months, my CD buying and hoarding got out of hand (I literally spend more on cloth diapers, than my own clothes) and so I thought of creating my own diapers. I though it'd be cool because I'd get to design all of Avery's diapers and I could also sell some under I Am Born Kids Apparel. After months of research and learning and sourcing out the materials, I finally gave in. I may have the skills to design and layout them, but I definitely do not have the skill (and time) to sew/make them. I know I could've just hired someone to make them, but then I think it would lose that "love" and "personal" touch that you get when you order from work at home moms (WAHM)
A few weeks back, I found out about FabrikaMNL. They were the biggest answer to my prayers! FabrikaMNL is custom fabric printing online shop that prints on ready cloth diaper cuts fabric. So I had a layout printed and I sent it one of my favorite WAHM's, Mommy Mel of Bebe Bottom.
While talking to Mommy Mel about custom printed fabrics and having them sewn etc. nauwi kami to talking about having a collaboration. I put up my designs and sell them and she sews them! And now, all my ideas and layouts/designs won't go to waste!
Our collab prints are now uploaded in the Bebe Bottom group. Here's a peak to the collection:
I will also be uploading some other IAB Kids Apparel exclusive designs and layouts which you can order and may be shipped to you or a WAHM of your choice. :)
Haayyyy... Have I known about FabrikaMNL and that this set up will actually work, I would've released the prints a long time ago. Hihi! Oh well! It's never too late.
Join the group today or Like I Am Born Kids Apparel on facebook to join the first batch of prints on January!
A few weeks back, I found out about FabrikaMNL. They were the biggest answer to my prayers! FabrikaMNL is custom fabric printing online shop that prints on ready cloth diaper cuts fabric. So I had a layout printed and I sent it one of my favorite WAHM's, Mommy Mel of Bebe Bottom.
Our collab prints are now uploaded in the Bebe Bottom group. Here's a peak to the collection:
I will also be uploading some other IAB Kids Apparel exclusive designs and layouts which you can order and may be shipped to you or a WAHM of your choice. :)
Haayyyy... Have I known about FabrikaMNL and that this set up will actually work, I would've released the prints a long time ago. Hihi! Oh well! It's never too late.
Join the group today or Like I Am Born Kids Apparel on facebook to join the first batch of prints on January!
Mary Faith Beauty Line
August 16, 2016 • Products, Sponsored
Ah, finally! I had the time to finish and publish this review and feature of Mary Faith Beauty. This has been sitting in my drafts for weeks! And I actually feel bad for not being able to share it earlier because their products really works wonders, anyhoo, read on to find out what i'm blabbering about...
The Next Big Thing is Lilac, Marikina is Open!
May 07, 2016 • Places, Products
The next big thing in the busy streets of Lilac, Marikina is having their soft opening tomorrow, May 8, and everyone is invited!
Live with the King
May 04, 2016 • Android, Huawei Nexus 6P, Products
What exactly do you look for in a cellular phone? Great display, good battery life, fast performance, sleek and handy, and the list goes on. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a phone that has them all? There actually is one! Lo and behold!
The King of Android: HUAWEI 6P
This elegantly designed phone has all the features you'll ever need in a mobile phone. Read on and let me share with you my favorites!
Tommy John's Fight Against Testicular Cancer
April 07, 2016 • Cancer, Cancer Awareness, Products
Some of you might have the wide eyed look right now and asking why am I writing about TESTICULAR Cancer when I can't even have it? Okay, let me say one thing that is based from a personal experience --- Cancer does not only affect the one who has it, sometimes it affects the family or the people surround him/her more.
Wearing & Working with Bubba Tai
March 04, 2016 • Momma Diaries, Products
I know I ain't the (well-experienced) parent blogger, but I am a work in progress. Day by day, (specially now that I'm a work from home mom) I am learning a lot of new things about being a parent and I will be sharing (and locking) them here!
I Found it on Galleon.PH
February 24, 2016 • Giveaway, Products
ShopSpring.Com | My Grown Up Wishlist
December 02, 2015 • Products, Sponsored
'Tis the season to be jolly! Falalalala la la la la... Hello December!
My Belkin Wishlist
November 02, 2015 • Products
In this day and age, I think you all would agree with me when I say that we can no longer live without our gadgets and most importantly the internet. It has become a part of us. So much a part of us that when we accidentally leave our cellphone at home, it's as if you left the house without your underwear (well, I feel that way :P)
Tony Moly Snail Foot Mask
May 29, 2015 • Products
Out of the whole
April BDJ Box, this Tony Moly Foot Mask was one of the products I wanted to try
the most. I've been gaining weight like
crazy since the pregnancy and it's been a challenge walking around with all that
weight in front of you. I feel as if my
foot's been tortured enough (that's without the manas yet)
Unboxing: April #BDJBox
May 14, 2015 • Products
I know this
post is very late, apologies. I got my
hands on my April BDJBox really late since it was shipped to my office address
while I was on a 30-day medical leave.
Anyway, on to the unboxing!
Prom Season and Dresses from Choies!
March 10, 2015 • Products
Let me start this blog post by saying that I never went to prom. Haha! Yes, I didn't. So, I never realized it was prom season already until my sister went to me asking for advice and all that shiz.
Breakfast food before Battle!
February 02, 2015 • OOTD, Products
*This is a very very late post. Work has been a pain in the *** recently, sorry!*
Since I've been gone for a few days, this post will be hitting two birds with one stone. A restaurant feature and an OOTD featuring my favorite camou tote bag from Abby Jocson!
Office Girl Staples: Choices from Wantering.com
January 22, 2015 • Products
This post was inspired by an editorial I saw at the Wantering Shopping Site. Wantering is much like our Zalora and houses lots of different brands and almost all sorts of fashion items.
The editorial was about stepping up your career game this year and making it the #BestYearEver. It says that along with being career oriented, you should also have a killer wardrobe to go with it.
I was inspired to do this post because it would help me in one of the steps I need to take to cross off one item in my 2015 Bucket List!
I went through the shopping site and found items which I believe should be a staple in every corporate slave's (MY) closet.
Slowly Everything Happened So Fast
December 26, 2014 • People, Products
This post is long overdue. Forgive me.
My brother finally finished his first Short Film under Studio Sari.
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