Regimes

Just so you know, this will be one hell of a long post.

I had black hair for years and now it's silver. So, let's cut to the chase shall we? I had to bleach my hair seven times, yes 7. Nobody does that especially not in 2 months. Is it bad for your hair? Of course. Do I care? Not really. I have had naturally healthy hair for as long as I live, it's good to have a challenge now, to maintain and whatnot. Anyhow, the first 3 times was done by a friend and then I went to the salon because I was lazy to do it myself as my hair was quite long. The reason I bleached 7 times was because I dyed my hair black so I couldn't get an even blonde. The parts that were dyed black before remained darker than the rest of the hair. It was devastating. It would be easier for you if you hadn't dyed your hair raven black before. 4 times of bleaching should probably be enough for Asian hair to be blonde.

Extra point: I've conditioned my damaged hair with coconut oil in between bleaches before I've decided to dye it. I lather it on everyday and every night because the condition of my hair was terribly bad.  It was noodle-like and the split ends were crazy (Never knew what that was until I had it) So, I did everything I can to keep it from getting worse. The coconut oil works very well. Also, if you take a tablespoon or two everyday it helps you lose weight. Just in case you're wondering if it works, it does. It's amazing.

Okay, let's resume. As for the dyes, I've tried Schwarzkopf's Igora silver dye after my 6th bleach but that wasn't as good and it doesn't last as long. After my 7th bleach, which is the middle picture below, I've decided to cut off my hair and dye it with La riche Directions Silver. It is a semi permanent hair dye which works really well, not only does it conditions the hair, it lasts longer too.

It took me a long time to remove the orang-y tone from my hair, that is when the purple shampoo comes in. I use it once every three days to maintain the silver dye. I can't wash my hair everyday anymore as my hair is dry so when I do, I'd use the purple shampoo. I leave it on for about half an hour to get rid of the unwanted yellow and orange tones from my hair. The third picture is how it looks like with frequent usage of purple shampoo and La riche Directions Silver. Considering you don't need to mix La Riche Directions with any peroxide, you may leave it as long as you wish till your desired colour is achieved, I left mine for two hours.

Even after using La riche Directions, I still have a wee bit of light brown hair mixed up with most of my silver, not that noticeable, but it's there. That is when I've decided to make my own hair toner to get the exact silver that I've been wanting.

I've used this hair treatment cream and mixed it with a blue and purple powder hair dye to create an indigo color. This way it'll remove the orang-y tone from my hair. I lathered the mixture on my slightly damp hair and left it for 15 minutes. Surprisingly, it works perfectly. Better than any hair dyes I've used. Maybe a little too well that some parts of my already silver hair turns blue. But I love it.

This is the final outcome, after months of trying, I'm finally content. I even made a purple mixture to dye my sister's blonde hair with this method and it turns out beautiful. I bleached her hair twice and used this method to turn it from blonde to a rich purple. Even when it's fading, it faded into a pastel purple which looks gorgeous. The reason why I love this aside from La riche Directions', it's because it's less damaging than using any dyes with peroxide. This will be my go-to method whenever I need to tone my hair. All orange / yellow tone removed and my hair is left with silver and blue.

Stuffs I use to take care of my hair:

I've been using these two products and they work best for my dry and damaged hair. Trust me when I say I've tried a lot of products before landing on these two. Give it a try if you'd like but then again what works for me may not work for you but since all you have is time and money, why not? It's annoying really, when before this, I didn't even use anything on my hair and it was soft as fuck. But oh well, you gain something, you lose something else. Fortunately, I have ways to get what I've lost because I don't give up. You shouldn't either. I will keep finding new ways to get back my healthy hair and when I do, I'll let you know.

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Now, let's talk about skin.
I'm a freak when it comes to my skin. I am obsessed. I don't get pimples, not often but I have developed a rather sensitive skin as I grow. I realized that when I'm 19 years old and I can't just use any random products as how I used to but thankfully I know my skin well enough to find the best products for it.

First of all, the current soap I'm using :

I have been using these two soaps for months and they're very good. I call them the Greellow Soap I used these for both my face and my body. Talk about being a cheapskate right? I don't care what matters is it works. I was told to use it only for my body but I thought why not, it's good. It's a herbal soap, the green works as a scrub and the yellow works as a skin lightener. These two soaps works wonders on my skin although it can be drying but it's very good. If you're already fair, you can use it to maintain your skin's fairness. These soaps also prevents and gets rid of acne. When using these, be sure your moisturizer or body lotion is hydrating enough.

Moving on to moisturizer:

I use Dr. Jart's Liquid Ceramidin. I've been using this for months and I rarely have breakouts. It is lightweight which is a plus point. So I can safely say it works well for those with sensitive skin. I use this after I cleanse my face with two those soaps. This will moisturize your face greatly without it being sticky. I bought this 2 months ago and I haven't even finished it. Although it's pricey, it lasts long as you don't have to use that much, probably just as big as a 20 cents' coin every time. This moisturizer is able to reduce the size of your pores and makes your skin looks healthier. Since I've used this, I don't plan on changing my moisturizer.

Aside from that I also use this little pulse cream:

I avoid slapping on a lot of products on my face because it's inconvenient and it might.. summon pimples. Yes, summon. So this one is good as all I have to do is rub it on my pulse. From the ones on my neck to the ones on my wrists and even my tummy. Apparently, it balances out your hormones, preventing breakouts and it makes your skin fairer. It works excellent in preventing breakouts, I had both my mom and my sister use it since they do have a lot of acnes and it works extremely well on them.

Twice a week kind of thing:

As for maintaining closed pores, I use Dr. Jart's Pore Medic. There's not much to say for this except for how amazing it is. Give it a try then you'll know. It leaves your skin soft and smooth with your blackheads gone. It makes the process of extracting your blackheads a lot easier.

As for the rest of my body, I mix this white cream I've been using for years with Johnson's Body Care Oxygen Fresh Gel Lotion to create a light serum that absorbs quickly into my skin. It works to lighten and hydrate your skin. I actually bought an empty bottle with a pump from Daiso to store this mixture. That is all I've been using for years.

Avoid using any creams that require you to dip your finger into it. If you keep doing that it'll allow bacteria to just sit in the cream and the more you use it the worse it gets, that is how you get pimples. If you need to, use a new cotton swab every time.

They think I'm crazy for caring so much for my skin but the truth is, little things matter. Why overlook them? For example, I taught my sister to not allow hair conditioner to drip down her back when she showers, also to avoid using hot water while she's at it as it'll cause back acne. At first she thought it was ridiculous but then she tried washing it my way and her back got a lot better. There's a cause for everything, you just need to observe.

Scars & pimples:

When there is a pimple on my face, I don't pop it because popping will only make it worse. So what I do is apply creams. I have about several different creams for different kinds of pimples. To those who think you can just use one for all, you're stupid. Below are the ones I often use.

 Simple's Spotless Skin Rapid Action for first sign of pimple (the not-so-big red bump)

 

Dermic Eucare Recover cream for the tiny white bumps (comedones), its cooling effect helps reduce the size of those tiny buggers to nonexistent. Aside from that, I do use Oxy 5 for bigger pimples, the kind that hurts before even appearing, it works well for that kind of pimple but the downside is that it dries out the skin rather badly.

And as for scars, when I have one, this is my go-to. It is absolutely amazing. It's pricey but worth it. I actually use this to get rid of the scar of my eyebrow piercing.

That is all for now. I am terribly exhausted. I'd be updating more once I've tried new products. I have tried many products online and offline, some of which are locally made, some are great and some are not. If you have a product that you think is good and would like me to make a review out of it, do send me an email. Although I do prefer products that is to be applied on my body instead of my face. Lastly, the most exciting part of this post is that you can actually purchase some of these items through the following website :

www.notyourgod.co

Yes, that will be my warehouse, online.

Have fun.

Lippie

Hello there to those who care. It's raining here on my side of town. Quite frankly, I could be doing something more productive like cleaning up the house or the likes of it but here I am typing. So, shall we get to it? I've been buying a lot of lipsticks lately. No, that's not me bragging, if I were to brag, trust me, you'll know it. Anyway, this is me sharing. I've been using Lime Crime as my daily lipstick (liquid to matte). Yes, blood red lips for most days and by the end of this post you'll know exactly how to get my signature red lips. Some of you might just skip to the end and yes, you can do that. But why miss out on the rest? You're already reading. My mother told me that it's not good to just merely do things half-way. If your mother never said such a thing, learn it from mine. That woman is almost always right. Anyway, aside from Lime Crime, I've fallen for another brand which is LASplash. I've got to say the staying power for LASplash is much more impressive than Lime Crime and it is easier to apply. When I say the staying power is impressive I mean, eat oily food or whatever, they cling to your lips like nobody's business. It's quite difficult to remove them unless you use an oil-based make up remover or to name a brand, Biore's Cleansing Oil Cotton Wipes works just fine for me.

Nymphadora by LASplash
 (A kind of mauve, darker than "Ghoulish" but belongs to the same family)

Ghoulish by LASplash

(A pale mauve, could be categorized as a nude shade)

Ravenclaw by LASplash
(Dark purple, you might think it's black but it's really not)

Black Velvet by Lime Crime
(Similar to Venom by LASplash)

Venom by LASplash

Untamed by LASplash
(A rich brown shade, that has more red pigments compared to "Spellbound")

Spellbound by LASplash

(This is similar to Lime Crime's "Salem", also the difference between this and "Untamed" is that is appears to be more of a deep brown with a slight green undertone)

 Innocent Vixen by LASplash

(The perfect slightly warm nude, this is beige)

And finally Wicked by Lime Crime.

But hold on, that isn't just it. I've used another lipstick underneath to make sure I get that blood red shade that I absolutely adore. So, yes, there are two layers of red to get that. The one underneath is Revlon's ColorBurst Matte Balm in 'Standout". Now, your curiosity has been appeased. I'm still looking for the perfect red lipstick that would be amazing standing alone without layering with anything else. And when I've found one, I'll let you know. Oh! That reminds me, you can purchase selected LASplash colours from www.notyourgod.co the ones I like, at least.

Make up rules for the idiots

Hello there, people of earth. Today we shall talk about painting a canvas in which the canvas is your face of course. Make up is seen to be one of the most important needs of women and they'd always have them in their bags. If you're a woman and claim to not have at least one makeup in your bag, you're just bloody lying. For me, make up isn't so much as to "hide flaws" but it is to express and surely make up is fun but there are rules to it.

For starters, eyes — they play a very huge role in first impressions. The makeup rule for eyes is to avoid getting mascara on your skin by using a spoon as a shield. Slid the spoon under your bottom eyelash and apply your mascara thoroughly with ease.

The second make up rule is to always make sure you blush your cheeks according to your face shape. This is an important tip for women as with the wrong blush applying technique, you will probably look like a proper creep (even more so if you already are). Besides that, choose a blusher shade which blends well with your skin tone to avoid it being too light or too much of a baboon's ass.

Next make up rule is when you have that one tiny pimple or spot you desperately need to hide (because you already have a bad attitude and your face is your only hope) — the best way to cover up those spots is to apply a dab of concealer with a brush onto the area, blend it in with your finger and finish it off by applying powder on top. That is all for now. Just like any other person, I sometimes find myself in dire need of new make up items for no apparent reason. Good news is that ZALORA now offers a wide range of make up for women online from various well-known brands.

Crossbreed

 

Hello there, earthlings. Feeling alright nowadays? Let's just pretend I'm that caring for a second. 1 second later.. Okay, done. Today I shall be talking about the new "CROSSBREED" sweatshirt that FTG has recently released. It was designed by yours truly, that means myself. As most of you know, I have been using the line "Sors Salutis" on my bio sections for quite sometime now, be it on Instagram or Twitter. The translation to that would be fate is against me. It was depicted from my favourite Latin poem "O Fortuna."  I'm all about the dramatic, what's more to life than that. Anyhow, I have decided to include that in my design for this sweatshirt. Apart from that, this design was inspired by one of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing "The Vitruvian Man" which is about human proportions. You can read all about it via Google, if you care enough. There's something about this particular drawing that fascinates me which is why I've decided to use the concept for my design which also involves a juxtaposition of a horse's head. I'm all about the absurd as well, that's nothing new. What's funny is I didn't know that 2014 is a year of the horse according to the Chinese Zodiac when designing but hey, what a grand coincidence, now it's a definite must-have. Besides that, the quality of this sweatshirt is great, just like FTG's previous sweatshirts, The Seven Deadly Sins'. It's not too thick nor too thin, just good enough for Malaysia's weather. You can read their customers' reviews on their blog. If you're interested to purchase this sweatshirt, you can only get them from FTG. One thing about FTG is that chances of them restocking their official products are close to none, so, go on and place your orders while stocks last. That will be it for now, I'm dead beat.

 Alas, creatures.

Loose tees

Hello there, as some of you may know, Frenzy To Go has recently released their unisex line "NOTNUDE"  along with their signature tees. I've been quite a slacker for awhile now, so I very much prefer putting on tees or simply long-sleeved tops when heading outside. It's just one of those moments when I'm just extremely lazy and considering I've never dressed up to impress anyone, I genuinely do not give a fuck. Back to their tees, both designs come in three colours which are black, grey and white. Also with sizes from S to L. They've launched this for a week now and the good news is that these shirts are selling really fast. So, you better get them while stocks last. Anyhow, you should follow them on Instagram for quick updates: @frenzytogo.

And here's a picture of when I've decided to be unattractive.

 Jump on the bandwagon and wear NOTNUDE as a fashion statement.
Come on people, make momma proud.

Alas, creatures.

Sinusitis is not sexy

Greetings loyal readers, initially I intended on updating my blog with a little story I've recorded last week but then it got deleted for some reason and I don't feel like recording again ergo, today I shall update with a few products I've used to feel somewhat better when my sinuses are infected and I'm out of antibiotics. I was really desperate in getting better as it's really difficult to drive or even walk around when I'm going through one of  my sinusitis episodes, so I looked up on natural ways to make the son of a bitch go away.

The first would be drinking a glass of diluted raw apple cider vinegar, twice a day. When I say diluted I mean 2 teaspoons of the apple cider vinegar in a coffee mug filled with warm water. I must warn you that it smells like feet and tastes a little funny. If you can't cope with the taste, you can always add some honey. It didn't just make my sinuses better but it also helps make the skin appear more plump and hydrated.

The second would be by using this Sinus Care Starter kit which I bought at a drugstore. It gives you an immediate relief but it is quite uncomfortable to pump the solution up into your nostril so it drains out of the other. This will clean your nostrils entirely, meaning it'll get rid of the nasty mucus. This product was an impulse purchase as I've mentioned, I was desperate but good news, it works. So, if you're just like me whom sinuses are often infected, you might want to give it a try.

  Alas, creatures.

Human vices

Hello there, so today I'm going to talk about the sweatshirts that Frenzy To Go has recently released. It's their own version of The Seven Deadly Sins made into sweatshirts, it's safe to say that theirs are the first in Asia. Most of you already know about this as I've posted it on both my Facebook page and my Instagram. I, for one adore sweatshirts, they're incredibly versatile. Since I've tried on those sweatshirts myself, I could honestly say that the quality is top-notch and I'm not just saying that because I'm one of the founders, no, I'm saying that because it's the truth. They're 100% cotton, not too thick, they're just nice for Malaysia's weather and they're very comfy as well. Anyhow, I've bought many pullovers from different brands before and I could say that the material these sweatshirts have could easily compete with most of the popular brands outside. Ally does not lie. Look, if you're still having doubts on buying they're sweatshirts, don't waste any more of your time contemplating because they're worth it. Well, there's really nothing like wearing your vices.

Alas, creatures.