Carousels and Couture

TDLR Review:  I would not recommend this hair colour product at all, because the shade turned out nothing like the box. Also it is difficult to wash off.  NOTE: I have dark Asian hair, which might be the reason why it's not suitable for this product. So I'm back with another hair dye review! I've raved about the Liese hair dyes before ( Cassis Berry , Sweet Apricot , Antique Rose ), because those are super easy to use (I've appreciated that even more after finding out how difficult some at-home hair dye kits can be to apply). But I got suckered into getting a box of Schwarzkopf Ultimate Colour hair dye, because the models on Schwarzkopf hair dye boxes always have gorgeous shades of hair! I've used Schwarzkopf before, I've bought the Palette in Magical Blue Black (no review, only a haul). But I was disappointed with it, because there was only a faint sheen of blue, and the black faded from my hair quite quickly. The trouble with Schwarzkopf also is...

TLDR Review: Definitely buy them. So worth it. If you want soft and smooth hair, this is for you. BUT if you want voluminous hair, this might not be for you because this is not meant to give you volume. Disclaimer: I have Asian hair.  Essential is most famous for targeting the cuticles of the last 15cm of our hair, because that's where our hair is the driest and needs the most moisture. Ever since Kao came out with the Essential Nuance Airy and Rich Premier (in Pink and orange), I have been obsessed with their hair masks. Not only are they affordable, they're really good. Not to mention they come in really cute jars! But I wasn't so interested in the rest of their hair products: the shampoo, conditioner and hair treatment. Now Essential has come up with another range! The Purely Smooth range targets damaged and rough hair and gives a light smooth finish. And of course, this range also targets the last 15cm of our hair, making sure it is smoother and tangle-free. I ...

Just a simple post musing about my hair. I've been thinking about changing my hair colour yet again, since my black roots are beginning to show. It is definitely an unsightly look, and I really hate the contrast of my brownish hair and black roots. Previously, I have used the Liese Cassis Berry hair dye to try and get it red, then the Liese Sweet Apricot hair dye for a shade of light brown, then the Liese Antique Rose hair dye for another shade of red. I love having red hair, but unfortunately, my hair doesn't really take well to red pigments and I end up with brownish hair instead. I have a friend with the exact opposite problem: instead of brown hair, she ends up with reddish hair. I envy her hair so much because I am getting very tired of brown hair and I really love beautiful red hair. I've been contemplating trying out a different brand to see if I can get a shade that will stay on my hair. Other than Liese, I have also tried out the BeautyLabo hair dye in Candy...

  I bought the Clear Dry Scalp and Itch Control Shampoo together with the Clear Women Anti Hair-Fall Shampoo . And I've finally finished the bottle so I thought it'll be great to do a review on it. I was less impressed with this shampoo. Firstly, I have an oily scalp not a dry scalp, so this wasn't exactly suitable for me. I do have an itchy scalp though, so I felt that I wanted to try this out and see if it's good for my scalp. I bought the travel-sized version, so that I can see whether it works well for me before I purchase the retail sized version. Clear is quite a famous haircare brand in most countries. They've sponsored Lotus Renault in F1 2012, which boasts Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean as their drivers. Apparently, this shampoo has an anti-itch formula to reduce scalp from itch and dryness from first wash. It does not tangle my hair, and it lathers well. I also do find that my scalp is less itchy after using this product. It also does not dry...

After the review on the Himalaya Herbals Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo , I realized that I hadn't done a review on the Clear Women Anti Hair-Fall Shampoo, that I got and finished some time ago. As I mentioned in the last post, I was worried about the amount of hair fall I've been experiencing, and some thinning area around my fringe. So I've been taking a close look at the anti-hair fall shampoos that are available in the market. I got the Clear Women Anti Hair-Fall Shampoo in a travel size. I also got the Clear Women Dry Scalp and Itch Control Shampoo too. Considering that Clear has launched a new formula, I wanted to make sure I liked it before I purchased a retail size version. Also, a travel size sure makes it easy to tog along to the gym whenever I feel like it. Clear is quite a famous haircare brand.They've sponsored Lotus Renault in F1 2012, which boasts Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean as their drivers. Bet Kimi's never had dandruff before! An...

I have been worried about hair fall lately. A lot of hair ends up on the shower floor and I am beginning to see my hair thinning, especially the fringe. So I've been on a lookout for anti-hair fall shampoos and hair therapy products. But before I buy anything, I will always research extensively, even if it is just a drugstore product. I read some glowing reviews on the Himalaya Herbals Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo and got really excited when I saw it on sale at a beauty shop. I've seen the brand Himalaya around, but I rarely used it. The only time I've ever tried the brand was a body lotion that I used as a hand cream and for my elbows. It was alright, but nothing outstanding about it. So when I got this shampoo i was quite excited to try it because every review I read was a good one. It is a 2-in-1 formula that helps to nourish the roots and strengthen weakened hair. Apparently, it is also safe to use on colored or permed hair, which means that it is a gentle shampoo. I...

I've already reviewed the Loreal Anti-Frizz Hair Mask ( see review here ) but one day I thought of trying the Total Repair Replenishing Mask to see how it is like. I found a tub in a small shop in Tanjong Katong Complex at only S$6, so I thought, might as well try it! My hair goes through constant blow-drying, hair-dyeing, and occasionally I subject it to hairspray to hold it in place. I think many other girls do the same thing, or use hair curlers or straighteners, damaging their hair even more. And who doesn't want to repair their damaged hair? It comes in a shiny red an white tub and contains 300ml. Basically after shampooing, you massage some into the ends of your hair, wait for about 5 - 30 minutes, then wash it off. Either you can use conditioner before it or after it, or you can replace conditioner with it, it's up to your preference. I always shampoo my hair, use hair mask, then finish with a conditioner. I use a lot of the hair mask every time I wash my ha...

I've already tried dying my hair with Liese 3 times. The third time, I used Antique Rose ( see review here ). The second time, I tried out Sweet Apricot ( see review here ). The first time I ever tried this simple shampoo-like hair dye, I tried Cassis Berry. Back then, the collection of Liese hair dyes just came out on the market. It was quite exciting, because not only were the colours so pretty, they used a new technique of bubble hair dyes, where you apply it on your hair and massage it sort of like shampoo. So after looking at the selection, I wanted red hair so I looked at either Sweet Pink or Cassis Berry. I got Cassis Berry because it was a darker shade of red-pink, and I thought it looked nicer. It was easy to apply, especially since the instructions are there in English. Within an hour or so, you can have a new hair colour all in the comfort of your own home. And you don't need help from anyone else, you can do it all on your own. Colour-wise, I have to admit...

  Thanks to the popularity of the Liese Antique Rose review that I did ( you may read it here ) and the Cassis Berry review ( read here ), I've decided to recount my previous experiences with Liese hair dyes. I've already tried it for a total of three times, and the second time I went for Sweet Apricot. Liese released Sweet Apricot (brown) along with Platinum Beige (ash), and I picked up Sweet Apricot as I was tempted to see what it would look like. But, I forgot to massage it in completely, so I was left with uneven hair, especially the roots and the inner layers of the hair. And since this was a bright colour, the black (my original hair colour) was very obvious. The colour itself was quite nice. It turned out a little more brown than the orange that is on the cover of the box, but it is a nice bright colour. Also, on the second wash it still looks exactly the same (unlike some other brands that will start to fade). In real life, it is a little less bright but when you...

Loreal has somehow been a constant in my life, as my mother loves to use their shampoo and conditioner. As I always have frizzy hair, I felt that conditioner was not enough, and branched out to hair masks and treatments. I tried the Loreal Anti-Frizz Hair Mask when I was 14, and years later, it still remains one of my favourite hair masks of all time. Despite my willingness to try new and different hair masks in the market, I've come to the realization that I love this the most. Hair masks are more intense and moisturizing than conditioners and hair treatments, and also need a longer time to soak into the hair. The timing differs, with some needing only 1 minute, and others up to 30 minutes. Usually I will leave the Loreal hair mask on for about 5 minutes, but if I have time I will leave it on for longer so that my hair can soak up the goodness. I once asked a hair expert about why we couldn't just leave it on for a long time (surely the longer the time spent, the mor...