David's Salon Foliage Hair Care

     Achieving naturally beautiful hair is not an overnight thing. It’s a balance- from professionally trained stylists who will take care of your hair at the salon and how you will maintain it at home. Products need not be expensive. It’s about hair care that will not break the bank but does not sacrifice quality. Presenting Foliage- the brainchild of David Charlton of David’s Salon.

     The team of David Charlton realized that there was still a need for salon-quality products that were created with advanced formulations and natural ingredients yet are competitively priced. From these seeds grew the idea of Foliage- natural professional haircare that caters to basic hair issues. It smoothens frizz, protects from constant coloring, rebonding, and perming plus repair damaged hair and hair loss. They created uncomplicated yet effective products and treatments- keratin treatment line, shampoo and conditioner, repair and reconditioning formula, and a booster-serum. Sharing more information on Foliage and the products that I tried at home which I highly recommend for great hair needs.

David's Salon Foliage Hair Care 

Love Beauty and Planet 2019 Summer Collection

     Love beauty and want to save the planet one small act at a time? Yes, you can with the launch of Unilever's environment-friendly personal care brand- Love Beauty and Planet. The brand was introduced to the Philippine market last January and many were surprised because of the brand's one simple goal: whatever we do must be good for beauty and give a little love to the planet.

     This summer, the eco-beauty brand is introducing two new collections of hair care and body care products: the Coconut Oil and Ylang-Ylang collection, and the Coconut Water and Mimosa Flower collection. These are the yellow and blue bottle that will complete your summer personal care products that will remind us to show ourselves and the planet some love through #SmallActsOfSummerLove.

Love Beauty and Planet 2019 Summer Collection 

Why Switch to Natural Hair Care Products?

     In this fast-paced life, we crave practical solutions to everyday problems. Finding such solutions is a struggle for us women, especially in hair care, skin care, and nail care departments. That's why we still have reservations when we see a new, promising product in the market. Consider our hair – and the products we use to take care of it. Some of us go through years of road testing before we find the right shampoo and conditioner for our crowning glory. Do your current hair care products fail to work – or is dandruff still a big problem? That’s a sign that you should make a switch.

     Commercial shampoos and conditioners use harsh chemicals that strip natural oils from your scalp. It's much better to try other options, like herbal hair products, that are made from natural ingredients. Let me share the importance of using gentle hair care solutions as a treatment for dandruff, right after the jump!

Why Switch to Natural Hair Care Products?

Me Time with Watsons

     What's your definition of busy? For me, it's the so little time so much to do kind of day. I always say ‘I’m busy!’ even if there's a free time in between. Looks like the word 'busy' is everyone's favorite. 

     We glorify being busy because we are pressured to achieve a lot, all at once: to climb the corporate ladder, take care of our family’s needs, raise children, and manage the household all while curating our lives into a perfect feed on social media. Did you know that when you are too “busy” ‘24/7, seven days a week, 30 days in a month and so on, you end up giving everything and that precious gift for yourself- time!

Me Time with Watsons

Things You Should Know Before Buying Hair Growth Supplements

     The beauty market is full of products that promise instant results. Knowing what to look for will save you money and stress. Moreover, you do not want to end up with a pricey product that does not work or harms your hair. Here are some tips that will help you to choose a hair growth supplement:

Find Products with a Good Reputation

Things You Should Know Before Buying Hair Growth Supplements

Product Review: Etude House Two Tone Treatment Hair Color

     If there's one thing that I can call forever in my life (aside from my husband), that would be my hair coloring love affair! I've been coloring my hair for years now. The schedule depends on if the roots are starting to show or the color has been washed out. I can say that regular hair coloring is the reason why I always achieve the hair color that I want without bleaching since most of the shades I apply are light blonde, blonde, ash, ash blonde, and light brown. 

     If you notice, most of the colors are on the lighter side of the hair color wheel. There are times that I want to try a bold and bright color like purple, red, or blue BUT it requires bleaching which is a NO-NO for my thin and limp hair. But guess what- I discovered a product that will somehow make my hair purple today, green next week, and for an entire month. Enter Etude House Two Tone Treatment Hair Color. Read more after the jump!

Product Review: Etude House Two Tone Treatment Hair Color
Etude House Two Tone Treatment Hair Color in Mystery Purple

My Hong Kong Lifestyle Haul

     Hong Kong is known as one of the countries where you can shop til you drop. It's a shoppers heaven and the infamous Mongkok and Temple Street are your best bet if you're looking for bargains and cheap finds. We went to Hong Kong last June 4 and stayed there for 4 days. It's my third visit and I don't shop that much as compared to my first and second visit some 10 years ago.

     We went to Hong Kong for my son's pre-birthday celebration and to visit Ocean Park Adventure courtesy of Klook Philippines. Booking our Ocean Park Adventure Tickets and 4G WiFi via Klook PH is one of the best decisions that I've made for this trip and I will muse more of that on my next post. But for now, I want to share my small haul which primarily consists of gifts for the birthday celebrants in the family and some goodies for the parentals, sisters, and pamangkins.

My Hong Kong Lifestyle Haul

SM Beauty Playground

     Looking for all things beauty? Look no further as SM Beauty launches their very own playground where beauty enthusiasts have all the freedom to discover, experience, and play with the wide array of beauty products and services under one beauty hall.

    I was invited to the launch of SM Beauty Playground at SM Makati weeks ago where I swatched, tried, and tested all the makeup from drugstore to high-end brands. I was in makeup-skincare-all things beauty heaven as the brands allowed us to play with makeups. I also joined in games that the beauty associates prepared for a better understanding of the brand's product offerings. Read the highlights of the event below :)

SM Beauty Playground

My Shopee Summer Must-Haves

     There's one thing that Filipinos love to do during free time or the wee hours of the night- online shopping!!! I presume that some of you may have already shopped online and it's an accomplishment if you have successfully purchased an item you've been longing for. Since it's summer, I have a list of must-haves that I want to buy online as online shopping is the most convenient way to shop at the comfort of your home.

     The blazing summer heat kept me under house arrest for days now. I need to replenish my summer essentials and I'm so happy that Shopee Philippines is here to save me from traffic and sunburn. For those who still don't know Shopee, read the post below and discover some of the summer must-haves that I highly recommend :)

My Shopee Summer Must-Haves

How to Care for Your Hair Extensions

     The beauty of hair is that it is so versatile: keep it long, short, dark or blonde or bright pink. Your hair should express who you are and your own self-confidence. Sometimes you just want more hair, and the addition of hair extensions will do the trick. However, quality hair extensions will cost you a hefty salon visit – it is crucial that you take care of your extensions post-salon to help them last.

How to Care for Your Hair Extensions