Saturday 13 October 2012

skip the salon!

Heya~! I cut my bangs! (^O^/)


What do you think? Decided to give my bangs a lil' snipping since they've grown way-y-y past my brows and were already covering my eyes. The past few days I had to sweep them sideways to get it outta my view. But I didn't want side bangs since I've been wearing that style forever!!


I always wanted the "triangle bangs" like all the Japanese models and gals have! So yeah, I'm gonna keep it like that until I find something better to do with my bangs (V^v^,)




Hmmm... I wanna try braiding my bangs sideways. I should leave this for some other day~

So yeah, I cut my own bangs and this isn't my first time doing it. Back in the uni days, sometimes it gets so busy, I didn't bother to get myself haircuts. Too much hassle to travel all the way to go to my usual salon so sometimes I don't visit the salon for 3-4 months. Thus, having to resort to chopping off my own bangs.


OK, this idea might sound really weird to some of you girls, but it's actually kinda cool 'cuz Japanese models do this too! Like Tsubasa or Marimo(I think its her!) and many other models~! They're even some tutorials in gals fashion mags!



Super duper easy way to cut your bangs! Here's how I did mine with just a pair of scissors and a comb~



STEP 1


Split bangs into two parts and hold the upper part with a pin.



STEP 2


Snip bangs to desire length, I choose to keep my bangs at below eyebrows length, holding the scissors VERTICALLY. Not sideways or you'll end up having really obvious uneven cuts... They might even end up shorter than you want too.


Happened to me once(,TOT,) I wanted to hide in my room and not go out until the bangs grow out again... fml then.


Anyway, snip until you get the bottom part a somewhat even cut then unpin the upper part of the bangs and do just the same! *snip* *snip* *snip*




STEP 3


Now here's how to get a more tidy look. Snip off only the strands that are either too long or made the bangs looked uneven this time holding the scissors HORIZONTALLY. Try not to over-cut them!



And walahh~~ you're done!((( (^O^)/ )))

Thursday 11 October 2012

Tamagohada AHA+BHA Facial Cleanser Review

OMG! Realized I haven't been blogging for a while... I've been reminding myself to write this review post for weeeeks!! Initially, I've planned to post this review it at the end of last month, which is exactly 4 weeks after I tried and tested this new HadaLabo cleanser but I've kinda busy having my hands on other stuff (,≥A≤,)


Anyway, here's HadaLabo's AHA/BHA range cleanser which I'll be reviewing today:




[caption id="attachment_2736" align="aligncenter" width="491"] HadaLabo AHA+BHA range Cleanser[/caption]


About 2 months or so ago, a friend and blogger, Sarah suggested I write a review on HadaLabo's Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion which basically acts as a moisturizing toner.




[caption id="attachment_2742" align="aligncenter" width="248"] HadaLabo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion[/caption]

I contemplated for a while, debating with my inner self whether or not to get the lotion. Then I remembered I still have 3 other toners and 1 moisturizer not to mention having thrown a couple more away then when I was spring cleaning last month ||(,=A=,'')||




[caption id="attachment_2738" align="aligncenter" width="369"] all my other toners & moisturizer[/caption]

I didn't get the lotion. Still I'll be KIV-ing it and for now, decided to give the cleanser a go first. I couldn't resist the eggggquisite promise for smoother looking skin! So I got this cleanser from Watsons' for 15% off it's usual price at RM31.90.


This TamagoHada range, directly translates to "egg skin", comes in two different choices_cream or foam.




[caption id="attachment_2741" align="aligncenter" width="232"] HadaLabo AHA+BHA Foam Cleanser[/caption]

I opted for the one in tube since it'll be a better choice of traveling companion.



Even the creamy texture looks egg-yliscious~!



What I really LOVE about this cleanser? My pores look smaller in EVERY wash!! No kidding. It exfoliates thoroughly but isnt't too harsh for the skin. After 4 weeks, the difference is much noticeable. My scars appear more even and even the pores are tightening up~! What is this sorcery?!(OoO/)


On the other hand, I find it can be really drying to the skin which probably contributed to the breakouts I've been getting every now and then.


My rating:



3.5/5


I actually would prefer to stick with the Ace Neogence range of skincare but I really hope to see a smoother result by the end of this month so I got myself a second tube though I'll be using this alternatively with ACE Neogence cleanser to prevent my skin from drying too much♡ Oooh, and I'm making a mental note to get my hands on the HadaLabo Moisturizing toner after I finish the Nano White toner~

On Instagram

© voguelyvivien. Made with love by The Dutch Lady Designs.