Tag: hair
Cooling Products to Beat the Summer Heat
You know that summer has arrived in the Philippines when stepping outside feels like you’ve entered the seventh circle of hell. The heat index will continue to go up as the weeks lead to April and March, so brace yourselves for feverish weather. Looking for cooling products to help you survive the extreme heat? Add […]
45 Proudly Pinoy Beauty Brands
Whether you prefer to call it P-Beauty or F-Beauty, Filipino beauty products are gaining traction all over the globe. There’s a growing market for Filipino makeup and skincare brands that suit the different shades of kayumanggi (brown) and not just glutathione-pumped white skin, a tired trend that needs to be abolished in Asia. To celebrate […]
Best Hair Tools For Curly Pinays
Before the Curly Girl Method (CGM) made waves (pun intended) in the Philippines circa 2018, I’ve been advocating for natural curls for years. As a Pinay growing up in a conservative society where straight hair (and not to mention—the straight path—but that’s another TED talk) is the norm, I struggled to embrace my curls. Read […]
Best Color Care Hair Products in the Philippines
Looking for the best color care hair products in the Philippines? I’ve been getting my hair colored—both DIY and professionally—since 2005. Before we get to my 50+ tried and tested color-care shampoos and conditioners, here are the top five things I learned about caring for colored locks: 1. Go sulfate-free. Sulfates enable lathering and deep […]
Donate Your Hair to Cancer Patients in Manila
Locks of Love is the most famous hair donation program in the United States and Canada. While they don’t have a network in the Philippines, we have a few small groups that accept hair donations and create wigs for cancer patients. I first blogged about Makati Medical Center’s hair donation program back in 2016. Since […]
My 2019 Summer Beauty Essentials
This year I’ve been more conscientious about the beauty brands I support. Are they eco-friendly or at least taking greener steps? Are they travel-friendly since I am always on the go? Can they withstand the Philippines’ humid weather? Here’s a roundup of the products that made my summer checklist. Let’s take a closer look at […]
Hair Care For The Frequent Traveler
Travel can take its toll on your hair, whether you’re backpacking for a month or are just doing a weekend beach trip. Whatever hair type or length you have, you can keep your mane in tiptop shape while traveling. Before Your Trip 1. Deep condition your hair. If you’re heading straight to the beach or […]
Bad Hair Day? Braid It!
Braids reemerged in the Hollywood scene back in 2012 when celebrities took mermaid fish tails and braided crowns to the red carpet. Through the years, it evolved from trend to style staple, with numerous Pinterest boards and blog posts dedicated to braids. Lately I’ve been turning to braids as my go-to hairstyle. I’m still adjusting […]
Pumpkin Spice Hair And How I Donated My Curls To Science
After sporting the same long hairstyle for almost two years, I decided it was time for a drastic change. I called my trusty hairstylists, Jude Hipolito and Rose Velasco of JURO Salon for a makeover. I asked for a short crop and for my color peg, I picked pumpkin spice latte, which was all the rage […]