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18 May 2013

Best Hair Salon in Singapore - Shunji Matsuo by Caely!

I went back and visited my favorite hair salon in Singapore, Shunji Matsuo at 313 for a hair treatment weeks ago.
Now, a lot of you might think that;
"Hm..I don't I need a proper hair treatment, conditioner/ treatment oil is good enough."
"I think my hair is quite healthy. I didn't bleach or did any harsh chemical treatment to it. It should be fine."

My question is "Quite healthy? Really? Have you ever dyed your hair? permed? straightened? bleached?"
If you have ever did any of those, your hair definitely needs a hair treatment.

Everyone wants a well maintained and healthy hair, agree?
With the still on going trend - ombre or dip dye hair colouring, I do not deny that it somehow damages my hair.
Actually, bleach means removing the colour of my hair. In the other word, it means killing my hair. LOL!
Well, I have to thank the amazing and professional stylist in Singapore, Caely (Shunji Matsuo International Director)
and her team for minimizing the damages that could happened to my bleached hair.
I have ever said this, but, I am just gonna say it again. Honestly, the damages are way lesser than what I expected.
I even think of bleaching and lighten it a little bit more. I know..I know..my current ombre hair is already gorgeous! Haha!

How to take care of ombre hair?
1. Use the correct hair shampoo. Beware! some shampoo does wash out your hair dye.
2. Use the right conditioner too. In most case, ombre leads to dry hair. You need to moisture your hair more often.
3. If possible, do not wash it too often. I wash my hair once every one or two day.
4. Treatment lotion, cream or lotion might help but,
5. Hair treatment works better and the result can be seen instantly. =)


A lot of us take every effort to look great by putting on make up, buy beautiful clothes and etc.
Hair care is often forgotten and it mostly leads to dull and damaged hair.
Hair treatment monthly or weekly is highly recommended. Fyi, hair treatment is different with you daily conditioner.
Hair treatment is more intense and works much better than a conditioner.

About Sherpa Pre-treatment;

The treatment retains some of the hair’s natural waves while giving it a smoother and glossier look.
The Sherpa pre-treatment helps to lock in the goodness of the cosme cream
by prolonging the effects of straightening, colouring and perming procedures.
It also replenishes the hair with essential nutrients on a daily basis, resulting in a healthier, shinier and more manageable mane.



Yes!! Those that you see above are all of the products used for the hair treatment.
Now, you still think that hair treatment is the same as you, using conditioner during shower? You are wrong!
It consist of miscellaneous steps that includes applying conditioning mist, serum, silk cream and etc
followed by scalp massage, steaming, shampooing and conditioning.
Hair treatment is best for those who have ever bleached or dyed or permed.
In short, if you have ever did any chemical treatment to your hair, you should try your best to visit the salon at least once every month.



Sherpa Pretreatment is ideal for your hair to regain its texture and shine.
The whole process took about an hour. Well, actually I wish to stay longer in the salon.
They have a lot of updated magazine and I often couldn't manage to finish reading them all at once. Haha!
Anyway, here's the final result. My hair feels extremely, soft and smooth after the hair treatment. Picture explains!



I love my smooth and shiny ombre/ dip dye hair! =D

I highly recommend my favorite salon to everyone, whether you are female or male, whether you just need a trim or a makeover.
Shunji Matsuo at 313 has never disappoint me. I have visited the hair salon countless time for hair colour, hair treatment and hair cut.
The stylists are extremely talented, understanding and professional. Get your bounchy and shiny hair at Shunji Matsuo at 313 now!

Look for the International Director, Caely when you visit Shunji Matsuo Salon at 313, Somerset.
Trust me, your will have a good hair day after visiting the salon, like me! Haha!
She is amazing. For me, she is the Best Top Hairstylist in Singapore!

Where to find Caely?
Shunji Matsuo Salon is conveniently located at 313 @ Somerset.
Oh! The salon is strategically located around Orchard road (just above Somerset MRT)

313 Orchard Road, #03-26, 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895
Contact No. :+65 6238 0226
Email: lovehair@shunjimatsuo313.com.sg
Follow them on facebook page HERE

Last but not least, don't forget to quote "Irene" to get 10% off all service exclude haircut!


Here's Shunji Matsuo Hair Salon at 313 Price List for your reference;


Have a good hair day everyone! *smooch*



After from the salon, I met up with my boyfriend around Orchard Rd.
We had hard time choosing for a suitable restaurant to have our dinner.
We walked from 313 Somerset to Paragon and finally decided to go to Ngee Ann City.
It doesn't end here.


We went to basement then, 3rd floor then 4th floor and so on to find a good restaurant. Queues were everywhere.
Bf wanted to visit his favorite Korean BBQ restaurant. So, we decided to go straight to 4th/5th floor. I don't remember.
We tried to go into several restaurants too! Unfortunately, most of the restaurant were FULL!
At the end, we settled down at Crystal Jade.
We were starving! We ordered a melon soup, a plate of his favorite pork, a plate of veggie, prawn and etc.
The dinner was good! In case if you are wondering, bf settled the bill.
Hahaha! I always pay for cheaper meal such as McDonald, KFC, Char Kway Tiao. LOL! 



That's all for today. Thanks for reading! #WINK!

                   

16 May 2013

Featured: Have You Downloaded The StreetDirectory Application?


Hi Everyone Introducing Streetdirectory App (ver 2.0) 

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This App will save you time and money getting around and finding business in Singapore. 

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This upgrade has 5 exciting releases. 

Important Notice This version features a useful SMS and Email feature that allows users to send maps and business information via SMS and Email.
For this function to work , the application requires permission to access mobile and email contact within your mobile device for your easy selection of recipients. 
he application will not broadcast any messages without your instruction.

   



You can get it here:

Watch this video!


                   

12 May 2013

Review: Best Natural Eyebrow Embroidery in Singapore, Erabrow by Erabelle

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Guys, I am so extremely excited about today's post.
I finally went down to Erabelle Prestige at Vivo City and got my eyebrow fixed.
That was the smartest and greatest decision I have ever made! =D

Honestly, I don't really know how draw my eyebrow. Oh man! They are really difficult to draw, don't you agree?
Know what? I have ever cut my bang just to cover my eyebrow. LOL!
Anyway, a month ago, I fixed my appointment and went down to Erabelle Prestige that's conveniently located at Vivo City.
If you are planning to get your eyebrow embroidery done at Erabelle too, please call at least two weeks in advance.
I fixed my appointment  last minute and ended up waiting for a week.
But, never mind! "Good things come to those who wait and good things are worth waiting for." #wink


Upon entering the outlet, I was welcomed by their friendly staffs in kimono and were served with a cup of warm tea.
I love pretty things and everything in Erabelle is oh-so-lovely. The furniture, the chandelier, the bed, the cup, everything.
If you have ever read about my Anna Sui inspired room, you would know that, I love everything classic, victorian-ish and annasui-ish!
Imagine how happy and delighted I was when I stepped into this little paradise.





About Cosmetic Artistry
Cosmetic Artistry (semi-permanent makeup) is the art of placing colours just below the epidermis of the skin 
for the purpose of definition to enhance facial beauty, stimulating the look of perfectly-applied makeup.

Today we are going to talk about eyebrow embroidery.
Eyebrow embroidery is actually a new generation of eyebrow tattoo.

What's the difference?
Tattoo look fake, very black and you know, they are basically just black line.
The latest method to get a beautiful, natural, nicely shaped-eyebrow shape is embroidery.

Erabrow Eyebrow Embroidery is only performed on the skin surface.
Thus, making eyebrow embroidery a much safer and less risky treatment than eyebrow tattoos.
The colour can also be adjusted and personalized in alignment with the original eyebrow hair colour, 
which results to a realistic look and feel.


Fyi, Erabelle Prestige was the 2012 winner in recognition of "Quality Results and Services"
in the category of Best Day Spa (awarded by Women's Weekly).
In addition, they were also CozyCot 2012 Women's Choice Awards Winner in Eyebrow Embroidery Category!
They totally deserved the awards.


Other than Cosmetic Artistry service, they offer facial and massage service too.
Look at their treatment room. So cute and princessey!

Click here to view more picture of their treatment room at Penang Rd outlet.




About Erabrow

"Elegantly-shaped brows for an exquisite look"

Without a nice frame, a pretty picture looks incomplete.
Let our experts customize the colour and shape of your eyebrows perfect for your unique features and face shape.
Defined and uber-feminine eyebrows give you so much confidence you might just decide to face the world, bare-faced.

Fear not, Erabelle uses a semi-permanent technique which will not fade to a blueish-greenish tint.
The latest SoftStroke Technique together with certified safe colours
mimic the look of hair strands to give you a completely natural look.



What do they promise?

Natural Results
Natural and subtle semi-permanent makeup that is smudge-free.
If you are forever drawing on your eyebrows or you want to save your precious time,
you also want to look great 24 hours a day, then Erabrow eyebrow embroidery is the answer.



Tailored Designing
Each look exclusively tailored to enhance your natural features. I was asked to fill up a form before getting my erabrow treatment.
Then, at the Instant Beauty Design Counter,
the artist analyzed my face shape and features to customize a look that brings out my best features.
In this step, she trimmed, shaped and designed my eyebrow with the Erabrow Eyebrow Pencil.
Btw, she said, I have a diamond-shaped face. I was so happy to find out about that. I thought, I have a round face, no?
Once completely satisfied with the enhancements, I was directed to the Instant Beauty Room.


Safety First
Certified-safe colour, anti back-flow mechanism and strict hygiene procedures.
All colours and equipment are of the highest safety standards in line with the European Cosmetic Directive
and/or approved by FDA (Germany), where standards and technology are known to be top-notch.

(As shown below, the needles used were brand new)



For added safety, a patch-test was done prior to service to test the colours on my skin.
Once determined to be absolutely suitable for the technique, the artists proceed with the procedure.


Does the Erabrow Eyebrow Embroidery hurt? My answer is definitely NO.
I asked my mum if it hurts when she did her eyebrow embroidery years ago.
Her reply was "It was very very painful".
I was quite surprised and I wonder why? How come mine doesn't hurt at all?
Seriously, I didn't feel anything! It wasn't painful or uncomfortable even after the treatment.
The thick numbing cream applied on my eyebrow worked effectively!


Softstroke Technique - Gentle on skin
Using their exclusive SoftStroke technique,
colour was placed just under the epidermis with the use of a handheld micropen (as shown below).


The unique SoftStroke technique using European-engineered Micropen is a blend of hairstroke technique and soft colouring. 
The 3 dimensional shape makes my eyebrow more natural and tidy, just like my own eyebrow hairs.
The process lasts about an hour and according to my artist, the results will last for about 1-2 year depending on my skin condition.

 


Follow me via Instagram @ReneOct for my daily photo. You will get to see more picture of natural eyebrow there.

Here's a comparison photo for your reference;
That's a huge transformation isn't? See my eyebrow before the embroidery? That was mad-messy.
After Erabrow, not only that my eyebrow is tidier, but they also look extremely natural.
I can assure you that Erabrow is completely different with those traditional old-fashion tattoo.
In fact, it is far from it. Picture explains!
I am personally very satisfied with the result. It feels good to have nice looking eyebrow 24/7 =D

This photo below was taken two weeks after the embroidery (after the healing and peeling process).


Procedures:
Embroidery - Colour Check (4-6 weeks after the first session) - Touch up (6 month after the last session).

How do I take care of my new brows?
- Avoid washing the area in the first 24 hours
- Avoid any exfoliants during the healing process (7-14 days)
- Avoid swimming pools, the beach, steam rooms and saunas during the healing process (7-14 days).
-Apply after-care products provided by Erabrow.

Ps: Aftercare creams will be provided complimentary after each colour session. Erabrow is only for brows which were never done before.


Yummy warm dessert was served after the service. =D



Now, here's the exciting part:
A deal designed specially to reward you my lovely readers,
Quote my name "Irene" and get 10% discount for all Erabrow service.
Promotion ends 31 Dec 2013.

Erabrow Premium (Price Approx. SGD 780.03)
Erabrow Design
Semi-permanent Services x 3
Aftercare Cream.

Visit their website at http://www.erabelle.com/ and like their facebook page here

Erabelle Prestige Orchard (Tel: +65 6836 8388)
103 Penang Road #01-06 to 11 VisionCrest Commercial Singapore 238467
Walk: 10 mins from Dhoby Ghaut Mrt, Plaza Singapura

Erabelle Prestige Vivocity (Tel: +65 6376 8336)
1 Harbourfront Walk #02-01/02 VivoCity Singapore 098585
Walk: 5 mins walk from Harbourfront MRT (NorthEast Line)

Erabelle Bugis (Tel : 6883 1151)
200 Victoria Street #02-25 Bugis Junction

Erabelle Bedok (Tel : 6753 2322)
799 New Upper Changi Road #03-27 Bedok Point