Toni&Guy Beach Curl Spray Vs. Juuce Pure Sea Salt Spray

So here we are in the battle of the HAIR TEXTURIZING SPRAYS!

When I buy a texturizing spray, the criteria I have in mind would be something that wouldn't be too heavy on my hair, cause brittleness or get my hair oily the next day. I have tried so many products and so far, these two stood out:



TONI&GUY Beach Curl Spray


What I LOVE with this product:

• When I spray it on my hair, it doesn't make it too sticky and I can still run my fingers through it :)
• The packaging is cute with its pink and metalic look, it sure is eye catching 
• You can use it both on damp and dry hair and the results are still amazing
• It is affordable at $11.99 it is more than worth its price

What I DON'T LIKE about this product:

• It has the "TONI&GUY Signature Smell" that everyone (well most) doesn't like. It's musky with a hint of weirdness. But that doesn't bother me really (really).
• The nozzle doesn't disperse the vapor evenly - i.e. its more like a hose on "jet" setting - so you'd have to make sure that the can is about 15-30 cm away from your hair when you spray so it doesn't saturate one area of your hair only

Rating: 4/5

Juuce Pure Sea Salt Spray


What I LOVE with this product:

• I love the smell of it! It has a coconutty smell that is absolutely delicious :) It's very summery.
• I love the packaging which comes in a tall bluish see through plastic container which has an "aqua" effect.
• The nozzle dispenses the vapor evenly as it is very fine 
• It protects your hair from the harmful rays of the sun as it has UVA/UVB (perfect for summmmer!)

What I DON'T LIKE about this product:

• If you spray too much 2 or more on one part of the hair, then it makes it really sticky and the strands stick together and become hard
• It's quite expensive as I got mine from a hair salon at about $30 NZD
• It gets a bit greasy the day after using it, which is a big no no.

Rating: 3.5/5

So it is now up to you to choose which type of texturizing hair spray is right for you :)
Both are suitable to apply before curling your hair and they both give volume when sprayed on the roots when blow dryed.

Is your hair ready for SUMMMMER?

Summer is coming and I am ready for my beachy wavy curly hair :) I love this look as it's fresh, summery and carefree... and it is easy to do! If you don't live near the beach or  if you don't like going to the beach but you still want to achieve this look, here are some tips on how to trick your way in to having the perfect beach wave hair:

1. Start with damp hair (about 70% dry - as dripping wet hair can dilute the hair product and lessen its effectiveness). Spray some heat protector before you start.
2. Part your hair into two sides, spritz some texturizing spray on the roots of your hair and on the lengths. When it comes to texturizing sprays, make sure you don't overdo it as it can leave your hair feeling sticky and brittle. When you spray on the roots of your hair, use only one spray each side (depending on how many parts you have), and on the lengths of your hair- for long hair, spray no more than 3 on each side; for short hair 1-2 sprays will do.
3. Use a round brush to blow dry the roots of your hair for that "lift" - only use the brush for your bangs/fringe but not on the whole hair. Blow dry until it is reasonably dry and that you can see the lifting effect (2-4 minutes).
4. Use a diffuser to finish up the roots of your hair. Make sure that the heat setting is on high to achieve the wanted look. Diffusers help spread out the heat while separating and lifting the hair near your roots for that added volume.
5. Loosely plait the lengths of your hair. It's up to you how big the plaits will be depending on the type of wave you want to achieve. For bigger waves, plait one side of your hair into 2; for smaller waves, 4 each.
6. Blow dry the lengths of your hair until it is absolutely dry. For a maximum shine, use the highest heat setting.
7. Remove the plaits and use your fingers to separate them out. Do not use a brush! Tousle your hair and voila... beach hair in minutes :)

New Look!

I recently changed the look of my blog into something less...gray. As a person who embraces change, I try and improve things about me may it be changing my hair, makeup style and fashion or just the way I am really as there is always room for improvement. Never be afraid of change as variation is exciting.

Love it or hate it, I'll keep it :P

DIY Ombre Hair

Ombre! No, I am not speaking Spanish or some other language, this is the new hair trend that everyone is raving about. Last year, it was all about the dramatic blond-blue-pink-yellow-whatever combo, but now it is all about the gradual change from brown to light brown to blond tips or from the black to brown to light brown tips. This look is so low maintenance because you don't have to keep visiting the hairdresser for your monthly touch-ups, but rather, this hair trend will only cost you a couple of dollars if you do it yourself + maintenance (every 4 months or so).

So, I have been wanting to get my hair dyed this style for ages and I've been asking salons how much it would cost me and they are not cheap.. costing more than $200 for the length of my hair.. SIGH!

But not to worry.. DIY Ombre is doable! So doable that even non-professional hair stylists can do it with their eyes closed (as long as they don't leave the solution on their hair for too long :P).
So I ventured into the local supermarket and grabbed me a box of lightening kit from Schwarzkopf called Nordic Lightening Creme L1 Ultra Intensive Lightener, which comes in a box like this:

I have really black hair and hair dyes don't usually work when I use them. One of my biggest fears when I was lightening my hair was that it might turn ORRRAAANGE! I knew this was a possibility but I still decided to go through with it. 

Here are the steps to achieve DIY Ombre:

1. Make sure your hair is dry and all the tangles have been brushed through.
2. Decide the gradient mark to know where to start applying the lightener.
3. So what I did was, I only lightened half-way through the lenthgs of my hair, although you also have the choice to start 3/4 from the tips to the roots or leave a couple of inches from the roots to start. 
4. Apply the lightener to the chosen length of your hair and distribute it evenly right down to the tips.
5. Keep on applying it till its all gone and make sure it is more concentrated down at the ends of your hair for that sun-tip bleach look.
6. Leave on for about 30-45 minutes if you have dark hair like mine or 20 minutes if your hair is already light.
7. Rinse and blow dry using the lowest heat setting (and don't forget to use a heat protector before blow drying, as your hair is now more prone to breakage and damage caused by the chemicals).
8. If you're not happy with the result, if it's not lightened enough, you can repeat the whole process again but this time lessen the time you leave it on since its already bleached).

I love the result I got and I will definitely be doing it again when it needs retouching.

Ombre Hair Care Tip:


Now that your hair is bleached/lightened, it is now more prone to breakage and damage, make sure that you condition your hair regularly using shampoos and conditioner rich in protein to keep your hair looking beautayfull!