New fringe

As I mentioned in my quick update, I went to JB last week and while I was there, I have my fringe cut at the saloon instead of cutting it myself. Last DIY was a disaster, so no more hair DIY :D

FOTD and Update for Hair Color

Today lighting is perfect for capturing the red tone of my hair color. You can see from the picture above how my hair color differ in different lighting condition. One thing to note here is how even the dye color is. To read other post related to Prettia Bubble Hair Dye, click here.

I wearing ELF Essential Lipstick Classy paired with ELF Essential Super Glossy Lip Shine Pink Kiss. I'm pleased to find that nude pink lipstick works for me. For Pink Kiss review and swatches, click here. For Classy swatch picture, click here.

p/s: I looking for facial scrubs that works well for clogged pores. My skin still recovering from clogged pores that was caused by Everyday Mineral base.

Update: Prettia Bubble Hair Dye Sweet Pink

Day 2

On day 2, the color appear to be much lighter on the roots. I would describe the color as dark brown with reddish hue. My hair doesn't feel dry at all, I guess the leave in conditioner really works!

Day 7

The color finally even out, it doesn't look patchy. My hair color become much more noticeable. It is reddish brown, very pretty, I like it. The dye doesn't seem to damage my hair at all. It actually become softer after I dye it. The only problem is, I can't use my ELF Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium. If I actually used it, my eyebrow will become too dark for my hair.

p/s: I edited pictures in this post using Photoscape. Wish I know about the software earlier, it is so easy to use, and very neat! Lovin' it ^_^

Prettia Bubble Hair Dye Sweet Pink

I'm always curious with the concept of dye-ing hair using foam. The idea is that, if your shampoo foams can clean your hair thoroughly, then dye in foams will cover your hair thoroughly too. So I got mine from JPstylez LYN sale thread. It arrived yesterday in a very neat packaging. The dye box wrapped in bubble wrap, and wrapped again with packaging paper. They also include business card with the box. The dye comes with instruction manual in Japanese. I could only makes sense of few words, but the illustration is really easy to understand. Better safe than sorry, I google for instruction, review and video related to this dye. Internet, very useful.

So, I follow the instruction, pour coloring agent in bottle 1 into bottle 2. Invert bottle 10 times to mix well, changed cap into foaming cap. Change to old shirt, apply Vaseline to my hair line, ear, back of my ear, etc. Comb my hair. Put on glove, squeeze bottle 2, apply the foam to hair, keep massaging the foam into my hair. After 30 minutes, wash my hair using my own shampoo. Apply my own conditioner after I rinsed the shampoo, wait for 5-8 minutes, rinse conditioner. Towel dry hair, apply leave in conditioner that come together with the dye, apply generously. Let me hair air dry. Walla~ Well, I make the video below in case you want to see how I apply it. *Beautiful dreamer~~*

Regarding application, it is so easy! Years ago, I dyed my hair using DIY dye in cream form. Heck, it's a nightmare. Period. Prettia on the other hand very easy to use. The foam makes even application by yourself possible. It have strong ammonia smell, so remember to dye in well ventilated area. It stings a lil, very minor compared to my previous experience with DIY dye.

The dye foam changed into pink color from white, as time goes.

Kushu-kushu

Contrary to the instruction manual, I apply the dye from the bottom of my hair to the root. I continuously massage the dye to my hair, focusing less on the hair root. I think that helps even out the application. After I washed my hair, I find root of my hair to be lighter than the rest. From my research, it gonna even out in 2-3 days.

The result is actually not bad for DIY dye. It come out as dark brown with red tone. Just like the result of henna. I used to henna my hair when I was children. The color looks similar except with Prettia, there are no stinking smell of henna (ammonia instead), shorter application time, 30 minutes instead of overnight, stains on my skin easily removed, while with henna, it gonna stay for days.
I used more than enough dye during application and I still have a lot of leftover. The stains on my skin and on my curtain easily removed using water.

I'm pleased with the result. The dye is not damaging to my hair at all! The leave in conditioner is damn good. Did they sell separately? I like it. Actually, after using the dye, my hair feels softer.

Would I repurchase? After 3 months or longer, yes.
Would I recommend? Oh yeah, there are variety of shades available, you bound to find one that you like.

Dye-ing my hair.

I'm just done dye-ing my hair using Prettia Bubble Hair Dye in Sweet Pink. Boy, it's so easy to use. I'm gonna make a video of me dye-ing my hair.

Hopes the color is okay *crossing fingers and toes*

Hair Story

My hair is one of my most obvious imperfection. Since I was a baby, I always have thin hair. Thin as in hair density and strand thickness. My sisters on the other hand, have thick hair. Maybe they take some from me XD

Even though my hair is not my best feature, I really love doing something to it, I'd perm/curl, dye, and cut my hair. The only thing I would definitely avoid is rebonding or straighten it. Who in the right mind would do that if they have thin hair like mine?!

Below are some pictures, showing changes in my hair style from 2009 till recent.

3rd March 2009, I love this pic. My hair actually looks nice here when it is actually very dry and stuff.

18 April 2009, the one sticking her tongue out is my younger sister who have this jungle of hair. She have to thin it now and then to make it manageable. I miss that fringe.

16th May 2009, this pic taken during our last dinner function as degree student. I dyed my hair burgundy at this time. The curly hair has become wavy hair.

23rd July 2009, at this time, I was so sick of my long hair that each morning I'm tempted to cut it myself. I hate my long hair at that time. So, I went to Richard for help. He cut my mermaid hair into this bishounen crop. Can't you see how happy I am with that cut. Very!

24th August 2009, Bad hair day.

3rd September 2009, getting dark blonde highlighter.

5th September 2009, Another bad hair day. LOL

31st October 2009, Went to Richard again for another hair cut. Short and feminine.

6th December 2009, sudden urge for shorter crazier hair. Again, Richard is my hair stylist. I heart this cut. Miss this short hair.

11th December 2009, Sporting super short during shopping with the guys.

26th December 2009, went to a wedding reception, wearing traditional kebaya with short hair. People turn their head to look at this crazy girl.

17th May 2010, attending juniors dinner function. My junior said my hair looks like Audrey Hepburn's. How I wish it is!

9th July 2010, During Rainforest World Music Festival.

16th September 2010, few days before I curl my hair again.

The hair stylist is my mum acquaintance. Honestly, she's so sloppy and messy. She attached the curler too tightly to my scalp that it actually hurts, and she let the stinging perming solution flowing down my neck. Ouch. But the curl she made is good and it's only RM 25.

6th November 2010, about to months after the curly ordeal. I'm happy with the style as it make it look like I have a lot of hair. The only problem is that, I never feel like a sexy lady with this hair. It's so playful and bouncy and childish. But I still like it :)

What's your hair story?