FOTD: Birthday Girl + First Makeup Video

I celebrated my birthday two weeks ago but I wasn't able to post anything about it. I was busy with the exams, BarOps and other extra curricular activities in school. I even had a major exam on my birthday so I knew I won't have the time to pamper myself as I needed to study all day and night. However, I still wanted to look special so I finally gave in the temptation to visit Menage Salon. On the day before my birthday, I decided to get a haircut but I asked the stylist to simply add volume on the back part of my hair. Then I also asked him to cut my bangs. :P  

Before:

After:

Some of my friends told me I look better with straight hair. It was quite tempting to back to rebonding my hair but I resisted. :P Curly hair is difficult to manage but at least it is a beautiful style on its own. I enjoy straight hair sometimes but I won't go for permanent straightening. 

Makeup

Products Used: 

FACE
Pinkie Swear Cream Foundation in CCF-03

Ever Bilena Cheek Blush in Earth used as bronzer

E.L.F Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Luminance

Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake Foundation in Silk used as setting powder

EYES

In2it Waterproof Eyebrow Colour

Nichido Mineral Kohl Eye Pencil in Onyx

Nichido Mineral/Precise Eye Pencil in Tiger Eye

Pinkie Swear Mono Eyeshadow in Skin

Lingmei Luxuriant Curling Mascara

LIPS

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Mauvey

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Port

Before I end this post, I just want to share with you my first makeup tutorial. I filmed it yesterday. I'm not sure if I'll be able to make more videos since classes will resume next week but I'll try. If you want to suggest any topic for my next video (hopefully, I will have time hehehe), feel free to leave a comment. :D


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How To: Style Curly Hair Using Bendy Rollers

Some people asked me if I had my hair digitally permed. And the truth is NO. I have naturally curly hair and I only style it to give it a little swag. haha. :P  My hair styling routine is quite simple. I apply mousse from the middle part of my hair to the tips then I straighten my bangs and front part of my hair using a flat iron. Hence, this look:

Looks a little bit okay right? Parang hindi lang nanuklay ang peg.

My hair is quite long already and it's becoming more difficult to manage. The tips of my hair are also getting dry. I want to get a haircut but I want to maintain the length of my hair. My only problem right now is getting a haircut while maintaining the hair length may not be the best thing to say to the hairstylist. YES because they actually never happen >_< especially with curly hair. The hairstylist has to cut it in layers to define the curls and to reduce the frizz. As the curls become more defined, the hair appears shorter. Get the drift? And that is IF the hairstylist ACTUALLY do as what they're told. Most of the time, they simply cut it shorter even if you told them you want to maintain the length on the back part of the hair. Malalaman mo na lang tapos na at sobrang haba ng nabawas.  At siyempre iiyak ka na lang kasi mahal na nga binayad mo, hindi ka pa sinunod ng naggupit sayo o pangit pa iyong pagkagupit. May pa 1 inch pa tayong nalalaman at oo siya ng oo pero 3 inches ang ginupit niya. >_<

And why is this such a big deal? Well, Nani's sister is getting married (again but this time it's a Church Wedding) and I'm part of the entourage. Peg ko ilugay ang aking hair. Hehe.

ANYWAY, I've been trying to find ways to style my hair. I want defined big curls. Ayoko naman magmukhang Goldilocks no. 

Since I have a very long hair and my curls look more wavy and frizzy, I decided to define the curls using bendy rollers. I've tried using bendy rollers before but my hair looked terrible afterwards. My curls were all over the place. I wanted to give them away until I saw Judy of Itsjudytime used bendy rollers in one of her hair tutorials. That got me inspired to try them again. :P Bakit? Pangstraight hair lang ba ang bendy rollers? Hahaha. :P

Here's one way to use them on curly hair: First, divide the hair into two sections: top and bottom.

The top part was probably just 1/4 of the hair since I planned to straighten my bangs, front, side and little bit of the back part of the hair. Secure the top part with a hair clip.

Second, apply mousse on the bottom part and use bendy rollers to lock the curls. 

Third,  release the top section and begin straightening the hair.

Yey! Akala mo nagparebond lang. LOL

Fourth, secure the top part with a hair clip again. If the bottom part of the hair is not yet dry you may use a diffuser to expedite the process. Otherwise, just leave it for 30-45 minutes to dry. 

Fifth, remove the bendy rollers and reapply mousse. 

And lastly, remove the hair clip and blend the top and bottom section of the hair. Don't use a brush since using a brush on curly hair will only make the curls more frizzy. Use a comb preferably a wide tooth one. 

TADAH!!!! Akala mo pinasalon pero Bendy Rollers lang pala. :P

The power of bendy rollers! ^___^ Thank you for visiting my blog! Stay happy and beautiful!

Hair Update: To Dye or Not To Dye

I feel like dyeing my hair from dark brown to light ash brown. But I won't cause I don't want to bleach my hair. >_< Haha. I am torn between loving my natural hair color and sporting a lighter hair color for a change. 
Anyway, do you think it's a good idea to color my hair? I did it once but I wasn't able to maintain it. My hair became dry and a little bit brassy. Do you have any recommendations or tips on how to maintain colored hair? Just in case I decide to dye my hair, I want to know the effective ways to prevent hair damage. 

     
     I want to try the shampoo hair color like the ones in Etude House. But EH has limited color selections. >_<  I hope they release new shades. :)

Thank you for visiting my blog! Stay happy and beautiful!

HOW TO: Style Curly Hair in Less than 10 Minutes

Another video for you, girls! Does this mean I'm into Vlogging now???? lol

Wait for my sucky dance moves 3:44

Note: Before you watch the video, kindly scroll down and pause/stop my music background. 

Gumaganito na ang blog ko. :D May bidyo na akong nalalaman. hihi

At bonggang nakatuck in pa tshirt ko. Gumaganon. HAHA

Notice my eyebrows? :P No more "Forest" brows. :P

Have a great day!

How to Style Curly Hair and Hair Products Update

Hello from my Handy dandy Camera

As most of you know, my hair is naturally thick, curly, wavy and frizzy. I am constantly changing the products I use in pursuit of finding the best product for my hair. At the same time, I want something affordable so that I can maintain it. 

Having a curly hair is not easy. I'd wake up in the morning hating the fact that I can't comb my hair and end up with it looking good. If you have a straight hair, it's probably easier to curl it than having a curly hair and try to straighten it. I've finish up the Professional Touch Styling Mousse and the Camellia Seed Oil. And now I bought new products and I hope they will work better for me.

Products I'm currently using: 

From left to right: V05 Extra Body Styling Mousse, 
Hair Treats Natural Fusion and
Hair Treats Color series with Vitamin E 

Hair Treats Natural Fusion and Color Series with Vitamin E

I bought this product because my Tita (Aunt) recommended this to me. She told me it would make my hair soft and shiny. Luckily Watsons sells these for Buy 1 Take 1. Yey! I gave the other two to my mom so that she can also try both products. ^__^ True enough, it did make my hair shiny the whole day. The yellow one costs Php 139 and the other costs Php 79.

This is pricier than the Professional Touch Styling Mousse. But it is still affordable at a price of Php 219. I bought it since I've read good reviews about it. And it can make the curls last the whole day and give you that wet look without drying your hair. Another thing I like about this mousse is the 24 hour humidity protection. I definitely need that for a product since it's very humid here in the Philippines. At the same time, it can help prevent your hair from frizzing.

  

I style my hair by straightening my bangs. I just want the curls from the middle to the end of my hair. Some people actually thought I had my hair digitally permed. 

But NO. No, I didn't. :P

To achieve this hair look, here are some simple and easy steps:

1. After taking a bath, apply hair shine/oil from the middle to the tips of the hair. Scrunch you hair and make sure the product is evenly applied.

2. Spray water to your hair and continue to scrunch it.

3. Make few sections of your hair and separately twirl them with your fingers.

4. Use a flat iron and straighten your bangs and some hairs on each side of your head. (Optional- you may do this if you have bangs or shorter hair on the front) 

5. Brush the top of your hair to make sure that the curls and the straightened hair blends well together. 

6. Finally, use a mousse and gently scrunch your hair again. This will make a wet hair look and at the same time maintain the curls all through out the day. 

BTW I'm wearing EB Matte in Mauvey. ^__^


Embrace your Curls! :)

That's all folks! ^__^