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New Year’s Eve parties are the best. They give you the opportunity to play with your outfit, dress up, and mix up your wardrobe in ways that you normally wouldn’t. When everyone is in a festive mood, reminiscing about the previous 365 days and thinking about the year to come, the opportunity to wear a standout outfit is a way to jump start whatever changes you want to make in 2019.

However, when the night approaches, most people encounter a small roadblock. With so many options to choose from and the seemingly endless wardrobe possibilities, which is the right outfit to settle on? Another caveat is that New Year’s outfits, while exciting to wear, don’t get a lot of airtime during the rest of the year so you haven’t been able to figure out, through trial and error, which combination is going to work best. All this stress and you haven’t even started to think about what to do with your hair.

However, there are some tried-and-true combinations that work for every New Years, no matter if you’re in a warm location or a wintry climate. Just remember that the key is to balance flash with comfort. New Year’s parties, by design, run late into the night, and you don’t want to be standing around incredibly uncomfortable with five to six hours justify to go. What to wear in New Year Eve’s party? Here are some ideas.

6 Outfit Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Trousers & Blouse

This is a classic combination that can be executed in countless ways. However, the benefit is that each possible iteration is designed for comfort. Trousers can be incredibly cozy, and when you’re picking out a blouse choose one that has a little added flair—maybe some sequins or sparkle—and pair it with some metallic flats or some sandal heels. It’s hard to go wrong, and you’re guaranteed to turn heads and feel comfortable.

Skirt & Turtle Neck

Done right, the skirts and turtleneck outfit can be both formal and sexy. Many celebrities have opted for this look in the past, partly because it’s so darn comfortable and partly because it can be augmented with several shoe combinations. You can wear boots, heels—really, anything will look cool below a miniskirt. If you’re going to be in a cold location or you’ve traveled somewhere far, you’ll also be grateful that you wore a turtleneck.

Jumpsuit

Honestly, how often do you get to wear a jumpsuit and not stand out? While you’re sure to still turn heads, this incredibly comfortable outfit option will make everyone else jealous. Jumpsuits are basically a pajama onesie on steroids. They’re easy to put on, can be worn with literally any type of shoe, and are both incredibly elegant and very laid back at the same time.

Mini Dress & Boots

This classic combination is not only timeless but also subtle and sexy. Over-the-knee boots are the perfect example of more-is-more, and when they’re paired with a mini dress they can equal a knockout fit. This outfit is perfect for people who might be hopping around from party to party, because it’s versatile and can be worn in settings that are both formal and casual.

Maxi Dress

Going with the theme of more-is-more, a maxi dress, something that is long and that flows down to your ankles, is ideal for a New Year’s party. It’s flashy but also low-key and can be incredibly comfortable. While some people may have the impression that a maxi dress is old school, it can actually offer a degree of elegance that few other outfits can. It’s a timeless piece, and if done right will be sure to turn heads. There’re also a lot of them out there, so getting one on short notice won’t be an issue.

Bold Sleeve Dress

If you want to feel like a princess or queen, there’s no better night than New Years to dress the part. There’s also no better outfit than a bold sleeve dress to give you that royal aura. Loaded with frills and designed with bold colors, this type of dress will create an impression on every person around you. It’s elegant, classic, and anything but subtle. Check out Lulus for a variety of cute options!

No matter what you choose to wear, remember to stay safe and have fun. New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration, and should be a memorable night year after year!

This is another huge haul of products we got from Healthy Options Shangri-la Mall. I think the last time I visited the mall to shop was three months ago (before I was put on bed rest), so it felt like freedom to walk without restrictions while shopping for organic and all-natural goodies in our favorite store. 🙂 I’m also happy to find that the store is now adorned with Christmas decorations and that Healthy Options Christmas gift sets are already available. Below I’m sharing a haul post of what we got from our two-hour shopping spree. 😍 We also ended up picking some awesome items for my baby.

Healthy Options Products from Shangri-la Mall (November 2018)

Healthy Options in Shangri-la Mall is my favorite branch because it carries the most complete lines of products and the store itself looks very bright, beautiful, and spacious but still organized. Also, the staff are nice, helpful, and accommodating so it’s easier to find items and learn what’s best for every concern. We walked around all the aisles, took our usual essentials, and checked out new products on the shelves. It’s funny that we enjoyed shopping so much that we didn’t notice the time; we were the last customers in the store and the doors were almost closing!

Holiday Shopping at Healthy Options

Grocery

• Audrey’s Chia Cookies – These deliciously thin and crispy cookies are made with chia seeds with plenty of omega 3s, Chia seeds contain a dense concentration of vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Field Day Organic Pasta Sauce (Tomato Basil) – We’ve tried the three other variants of Field Day organic pasta sauce before, and we like them all. We add the tomato basil sauce to pasta for a quick and easy meal.
• Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta – This whole-grain pasta cooks up to a perfect al dente texture. It’s great for those looking for gluten-free, and wheat-free alternatives. The best thing is that it’s made from brown rice with added rice bran for fiber which is much better than the ordinary (refined) wheat pasta.
• Follow Your Heart Pesto Vegenaise Dipping Sauce and Spread – The elegance of fresh basil meets the creaminess of heart-healthy, soy-free Vegenaise. We love slathering this spread on pan de sal whenever we crave a creamy pesto topping.
• NuGobar Stronger Protein Bar – My husband is currently trying different brands and flavors of protein bars for quick muscle recovery after working out. NuGo Stronger is one of the tastier ones. It’s also great that it’s gluten-free and packed with 25 grams or more of non-GMO premium-grade whey protein.
• Rhythm Roasted Kale (Sea Salt and Vinegar) – Made with 100% fresh organic Lacinato kale, these crispy kale snacks are tasty and toasty with crunchy bits of goodness, salty enough to satisfy.
• Lotus Biscoff Spread (Crunchy) – This stuff is heaven in a jar! We love that there are bits and pieces of lotus biscoff cookies here that serve as the “crunch” in the crunchy cookie spread. Try it on bread, toast, muffins, and bananas.
• Chocolove’s Strong Dark Chocolate – This bar of strong, bittersweet Belgian dark chocolate is a special treat for lovers of higher-cocoa-content chocolate. It has intense, well-rounded cocoa flavors that melt smoothly in the mouth then transition to a pleasant cocoa aftertaste.
• Good Health Avocado Oil Potato Chips (Lime Ranch and Barbecue) – These gluten-free, non-GMO chips pack amazing flavors and they aren’t too salty either. We like the crunch and light seasoning.
• PopCorners Jalapeno Cheddar Popped Corn Snacks – For the nth time, we got these addicting popped corn snacks. Drizzled in sunflower oil, these chips have the perfect mix of sweet and salty. These are made with non-GMO corn, no gluten, and no nuts.

• Pacific Foods Organic Coconut Milk – The natural goodness of organic coconuts shine through. This coconut milk delivers a creamy and refreshing flavor with no sugar added. We add it to chia seeds to create chia seeds pudding or over cereal for a simple yet nourishing breakfast.
• Pacific Foods Barista Series Soy Milk – This is the best plant-based milk we tried for lattes. It works great in both cold and hot beverages.
• Traditional Medicinals Ginger Aid – If you’re a fan of the spice, or just dig ginger’s digestive soothing properties, you’re going to love this robust herbal blend. With plenty of zesty ginger, combined with mellow blackberry leaf and lemon myrtle leaf, this tea is great to drink before meals to warm up your digestive system. It’s also good after dinner to promote healthy digestion, especially if you’ve over indulged.
• Knudsen Simply Nutritious Mega Green – Packed with vitamins and essential minerals, this juice blends the finest fruits, herbal ingredients, and nutrients (apple, banana, pineapple, peach, mango, green algae, spirulina, and chlorella). A six-ounce serving of Mega Green is the equivalent of one serving of fruit, according to the USDA.
• Lakewood Organic Pure Black Cherry Juice – This contains 100% organic pure black cherry fruit juice. It is health in a glass! Black cherry is a powerhouse full of micronutrients, vitamins and minerals that medical research suggests helps control gout, arthritis, blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose. This juice is not too sweet and not tart and actually tastes as if you are eating fresh organic black cherries and as it should as this is not from concentrate.

• Healthy Options Sparkling Juices – My mom and sister had a hard time choosing which sparkling juices to give to family and friends. In the end, they got these five: apple mango, wildberry, rose, gold apple, and acai. We’ll get more next time! What we like about these HO sparkling juices is that they’re made from 100% natural grape juice harvested with no artificial flavors added. They’re non-alcoholic as well.

Chilled and Frozen

• Woodstock Organic Whole Blackberries – My mom was so thrilled to find organic blackberries in the freezer. She plans to mix it with her smoothies. These yummy and plump blackberries provide an excellent source of fiber. They’re also good on cereals, pancakes, waffles, or fruit salad.
• Sophie’s Kitchen Breaded Vegan Shrimp – For my dad, I got this gourmet plant-based seafood. The instructions on the package state to place the “vegan shrimp” in pan, drizzle with fresh squeezed lemon juice, and sauté until vegan shrimp is lightly browned. It’s gluten-free, soy-free, no preservatives, no MSG, no artificial flavoring, no sugar added, low in calories, and high in fiber.

Personal Care

• Nature’s Gate Shampoo (Jojoba and Sacred Lotus) – For hair care, Nature’s Gate is really one of the top brands I prefer. This particular variant has a unique blend of jojoba, sacred lotus, and horsetail extract which is ideal for thin and dry hair. It smells amazing, no icky ingredients, and no animal testing (cruelty-free). My hair feels healthy and clean with no residue.
• Nature’s Gate Conditioner for Color-treated Hair – This is my second favorite only next to Giovanni Cosmetics’ hair conditioner. With herbal extracts to naturally invigorate and revive tone and highlights, Nature’s Gate Conditioner effectively conditions hair to help bring back the vibrancy of color and highlights. Hair is replenished with essential nutrients and moisture from Wheat Protein and Panthenol (pro-vitamins B-5). It deeply moisturizes to help amplify color and highlights, ideal for hair needing added strength and luster.
• Nature’s Gate Lotion (Papaya) – This is a great lotion with a nice, velvety-texture. With restorative enzymes, it soaks in fast and it’s so healing. The scent is light, a bit sweet but not overwhelming.
• Nature’s Gate Body Wash (Lavender) – Made with coconut water, this hydrating lavender body wash awakens the senses with a blend of lavender, lupine seed, and frangipani. It’s vegan, paraben-free, non-GMO, gluten-free, sulfate-free, and phthalate-free. It lathers well with just one pump but I usually use two pumps for my entire body.
• Nature’s Gate Original Moisturizing Liquid Soap – This is what we have in our kitchen and bathrooms for hand washing. It contains fennel for its moisturizing properties which leaves the hands thoroughly clea n and soft. I also love that this liquid soap provides a rich, abundant lather even with half a pump.
• Derma E Purifying Daily Detox Scrub – Our holy grail! This natural exfoliate lifts away micro-pollutants and impurities for a fresh, healthy radiance. It’s a daily deep detox that draws out toxins such as environmental pollutants (exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, heavy metals).
• Jason Power Smile Whitening Toothpaste (Powerful Peppermint) – This fluoride-free and SLS-free toothpaste features an exclusive blend of polishers that help prevent tartar build-up. Jason Power Smile toothpaste has stain-fighting botanicals that gently whiten and brighten your smile. The Grapefruit seed and perilla seed extracts help fight the bacteria that create damaging sugar acids and keep your smile bright without harsh abrasives or irritating chemicals.

Baby and Kids

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• Babyganics Moisturizing Daily Lotion (Fragrance Free) – This product is safe for newborns. It’s pediatrician and dermatologist tested and exclusively 100% natural. Plant-based ingredients include shea butter, olive, and avocado oils to help nurture and support baby’s skin. It free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, petrolatum, artificial fragrances or dyes.
• Nature’s Gate Shampoo and Body Wash – I’m in love with the scent! Nature’s Gate Soothing Baby Shampoo has herbal extracts that naturally soothe, smooth and soften fine delicate hair. It contains certified organic ingredients, including sage, nettle, yarrow and rosemary. Mild and gentle for delicate hair and sensitive skin, this shampoo and body wash is hypo-allergenic, 100% paraben, colorant, aluminum chlorohydrate and alcohol free.
• Country Comfort Baby Powder (Talc Free, No Fillfers) – It’s very absorbant and non-abrasive. The gentle healing properties of five herbal powders are combined with the fragrant subtle scents of pure orange and lavender oils. These pure ingredients absorb moisture than can cause irritation and chafing, without the use of harmful talc.
• Lafe’s Baby Insect Repellent – This baby-friendly insect repellent is citronella free, chemical and DEET free. It’s made of a special blend of certified organic geranium and lavender essential oils to repel nasty insects.

Farm Produce

• Healthy Options Kale (Flat and Curly) – Mommy was so happy that there’s kale in Healthy Options. Kale is a superfood packed with protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A, fiber, and anti-cancer properties. It has more vitamin C than any other leafy green. Besides its good looks, flavor, and benefits to garden ecology, kale is good food!
• Healthy Options Eggs – We bought four trays of all-natural eggs in different sizes (medium, large, and extra large). The eggs came from chickens fed with food free of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, antibiotics, and hormones.

When you have body hair that is embarrassing, your first reaction may be to shave it off. Alternatively, you may turn to other at-home methods like waxing or sugaring. But there are also other hair removal options to consider, including clinical hair removal procedures. Here are some of the most popular hair removal techniques and how they differ from one another.

Comparing Home and Clinical Hair Removal Procedures

Using a Razor to Remove Body Hair

Shaving body hair off with a razor may seem like the most convenient and easiest option on the surface, and that is exactly what it is. That is, a razor blade can only remove the parts of each hair visible above the surface. The hairs below the surface remain untouched. Think of it much like mowing the lawn. Grass roots and lower portions of blades remain behind. The same is true of shaved hair. For that reason, when you shave it off, it has a tendency to grow back quickly. It may only take a few days to reappear.

Waxing or Sugaring to Remove Annoying Body Hair

Sugaring and waxing are popular body hair removal methods you can do on your own at home or have performed on you in a clinic. The latter tends to be more accurate and keep hair away longer because clinicians are trained in popular sugaring and waxing techniques. Clinical waxing or sugaring is also recommended if the hair you want to remove is in a sensitive area or one you cannot easily reach on your own, such as on your back.

Sugaring and waxing essentially rip the hairs out, which means more of the invisible part of each hair is removed than when you shave. Therefore, hair will take longer to regrow. In fact, regrowth after such procedures can take several weeks. 

Depilatory Cream and Epilator Use for Hair Removal

Another way to remove unwanted body hair is with an epilator. An epilator is a hand-held device that works like tweezers except it plucks multiple hairs at once. I used to have a Braun Silk Epilator with 20 tweezers that remove hair at the root for a long-lasting smoothness. Using an epilator, you can remove unwanted hair from almost any part of your body you can reach. The process is quite efficient, but it is also quite uncomfortable (and quite painful especially for the first few times). When you have a clinical hair removal procedure like laser treatment your clinician can use numbing agents to minimize discomfort. There is no such option with home epilator use.

You can also try an at-home product called depilatory cream for hair removal. There are various brands available in local drugstores. It is a cream or lotion you apply consistently to your body according to the directions. Over time, use of such a cream can remove hairs. It can also help delay the regrowth of hair after other procedures, such as waxing. However, you must remember to use it on a regular basis, which makes it one of the less convenient hair removal options.

Also, note that the main risk with applying a depilatory cream is having chemical burns because they are strongly alkaline. If you have sensitive skin, it may be best to stay away from these creams and make sure you’re removing them thoroughly or you risk developing a “slow burn.” I know, I’ve been there, too. Ouch!

Getting Rid of Each Entire Hair with Laser Treatment

If you are sick of shaving, waxing, and/or using depilatory creams, you may want to head to your local clinic for laser treatment. I’ve gone through about 8 sessions of the painless diode laser for underarm hair removal at Skin Station several years ago, and it’s very effective until now. Compared with a lifetime of shaving, waxing or plucking, diode laser can save you both time and money.

What was once thought as impossible, virtually painless laser hair removal treatment is now available. Basically, a laser penetrates down deep below your epidermis, or outer skin layer. By doing so, it can weaken each entire hair down to its follicle, or root. The sheer number of laser hair removal machines for sale in the skincare industry is staggering, so you will find different machines in use in each of your local skincare clinics. Some may be better suited than others to treat your skin type or color, so you need to discuss your options with a clinician before scheduling an appointment.

Girls with medium hair length like me have a great variety of hairstyles and updos to choose from. However, I really know how difficult it can be to find the right hairstyle for specific occasions such as a prom, anniversary, wedding or just when you want to do something different and look fabulous. Here I’ve selected the most stunning updos for mid-length hair that help to maintain an elegant and unique image.

Sparkling Updos For Medium Hair

Messy Updos for Medium Hair

Messy updo hairstyles are very popular among girls with mid-hair length as well as short and long tresses. They are easy to create at home and are perfect for both formal and casual events. Messy updos look simple, varied and original. That’s why I love them so much! So, take some bobby pins and enjoy these easy updos for medium hair which, in my opinion, deserve your attention.

Jumbo Horizontal Braid Updo

Horizontally braided, a big braid looks like a cute bizarre bun. Just gently tuck the end of the braid and in order to make your updo lacier, pull out each piece of the braid. Such a versatile updo is good for any occasion. Besides, for a romantic finish, you can leave several loose tresses around your face.

Low Bun with A Lovely Headband

Getting a low bun is one of the most widespread ways to create a cool messy updo in a few minutes. However, if you want to diversify this simple hairstyle, you can add some interesting accessory to it, for example, a headband or scarf. Before twisting your hair into a low bun, just wrap it around a beautiful headband and that’s all – your wonderful messy updo is ready!

Voluminous High Bun

If the volume is your aim, you can try this fantastic updo. It is really great for thin medium length hair because, finally, you get a voluminous, elegant and impressive hairdo. By the way, it isn’t so difficult to create this masterpiece. Firstly, you need to do a high ponytail and then gradually curling and pinning hair around its base.

Formal Hairstyles for Medium hair

But still, some of us prefer more formal hairstyles or this is required for the event. When it comes to formal updos, tresses of medium length can present a very pretty, moderate and stylish picture! Sometimes I also opt for formal updos when the occasion demands. Well, with these my options, you will always attract public attention and look stunning!   

Stylish Low Side Bun

Elegant and chic, this formal updo makes your hair look sleeker. You can style this hairdo not only for formal events and it will add special charm to your image. But don’t forget to use pomade or serum in case of frizz emergencies to make your look as sleek as possible.  

Simple French Roll

French roll hairstyle is one of the easiest updos for medium hair length that look classy and sophisticated. French vertical twist isn’t difficult to create and it doesn’t require much effort to maintain, but it looks extremely gorgeous.

Romantic Medium Length Chignon

If you’re looking for the easy updos that can be created in a couple of minutes, pay attention to this lovely chignon. Just roll and you are free to go! Remember, a chignon is ideal for mid-length hair because it gives the fullness and volume to your hair and, moreover, it is perfect for any formal event.

How do you find my favorite updos? What updos do you like the best? Please, share your thoughts in the comments below.

Short brown haircuts are no destiny for chic hairstyles, no matter if you’re wearing traditional bob or a super short pixie. Now, there are lots of easy ways to come up with a new magnificent hairstyle every day – all you need is a little bit of practice and some inspiration.

Here’s a collection of top 10 glam ways to rock chocolate brown hairstyles that will become a complement to your hottest and most successful looks. The best part? You won’t need to spend more than 5 minutes in front of the mirror to do your hair. Scroll down to check the best ideas.

10 Ways to Style Your Short Brown Hair

1. Bobby Pin Solution for Short Brown Hair

Probably, the easiest way to update your asymmetrical bob and give it a trendy vibe is to play with bobby pins. All you need is to take a strand near the face and fix it behind the ear. Also, you can try not to hide the pins under the hair, making the accent on them, or curl the hair and twist the strand before you fix it. Just play by your own rules to create unique images.

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2. Sleeked Up Bun Hairstyle

The second-day hair does not always mean a bad hair day. If you style a sleeked up bun, using a hair product, this is gonna be the best hair day ever. Experiment with low and high buns for different outfits to look incredible on every occasion.

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3. Messy Top Knot Idea for Short Hair

In contrast to previous elegant sleek and smooth hairdos, such messy top knot will be more appropriate for casual wear. However, it also is a solution for those bad hair days of your short brown haircut.

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4. Braided Chocolate Brown Hairstyles

Short chocolate brown hairstyles will look completely different if you add a braided twist to them. Make a central parting and separate small strands of hair near the face. Add new strands as you go along the back of your head with your French braid and end up with cute little buns or just fix them with small elastics or bobby pins. Also, you can create only one braid going behind the ear for a more romantic look.

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5. Half-Up Half-Down Sleek Styles for Short Hair

Sleek half-up style with a ponytail or a top bun is a great way to add some creativity to classic traditional styles. These ideas of short brown haircuts styling are the best option for those who can’t stand messy hair but still wanna add some fresh notes to their traditional images.

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6. Low Messy Ponytail

This is the hair-do you can easily make on the go even without glancing into the mirror. A low messy ponytail is a kind of versatile comfort, which will always be in fashion.
However, you can give a touch of creativity to this basic upstyle by adding twisted strands on both sides.

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7. Charming Updos for Short Brown Hair

Wanna go for a sleek and sophisticated look? Slick your spiky pixie or classic bob back. There are lots of ways to style short brown haircuts into a gorgeous updo for a special occasion. All you need is several bobby pins, a pretty hair accessory, and a little bit of patience. Just look at these fantastic hairstyles. Yes, they’re created on super short cuts.

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8. Messy Top Knot Half-Up

It looks like a careless messy top knot half-up has become the most popular hairstyle with ladies all over the world. No wonder that our list of the best ways to style your short brown hair couldn’t do without this hairdo. They look divine on shoulder-length bobs and is super easy in styling: just tie the hair at your crown into a high ponytail, wrap it into a tight knot, and secure with bobby pins.

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9. Easy Twisted Styles for Short Wavy Hair

These chocolate brown hairstyles are the example of how to spice up an ordinary loose wavy hair. All you need is to grasp two wisps of hair on both sides of your center parting, twist each of them tightly or carelessly (depending on what look you’re expecting to get), and combine them at the back of your head with bobby pins.

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10. Tiny Buns Idea for Short Hair

Double tiny buns or top knots are a genius styling hack for short brown haircuts. Up or down, they look super cute and can add both romantic and sporty-chic vibes to your boring everyday image.

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Daily hair and scalp care treatment infused with natural ingredients? Count me in! Milbon’s exclusive Plarmia collection is the newest treatment available at Style Hub Salon (Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City). Meant to “age-proof” your hair, the products utilize botanical extracts paired with innovative technologies to revitalize and restore soft, shiny, younger-looking hair.

If you have hair concerns like breakage, itchy scalp, dandruff, flakes, dry scalp, or dry hair, these are mostly because of the scalp’s inability to make enough oil to lubricate the strand and retain moisture in the cuticle. The Plarmia Treatment is recommend to create a great moisture foundation and keep the scalp and hair healthy.

Plarmia Full Head Spa Treatment at Style Hub Salon (Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City)

My sister and I made our way to the salon last Sunday to try it ourselves. The procedure was done in an hour, with four easy steps.

1. Plarmia Clear Spa Foam

The hair and scalp treatment process kicked off with pre-washing our hair with water, followed by the application of the refreshing Plarmia Clear Spa Foam. At Style Hub Salon, the hair expert administered hair shampooing with a gentle scalp massage for 2-3 minutes before rinsing well, to revitalize the hair strand by stand.

The Plarmia Clear Spa Foam purifies oily, flaky scalps and maintains healthy, younger-looking hair. It has the cleansing power of microcarbonation to lift and remove buildup, excess oils, and dandruff that regular shampoos cannot wash away—while increasing microcirculation. Special ingredients include Echinacea, Great Burnet Rose, Piroctone Olamine, and Soybean.

2. Plarmia Balancing Scalp Soap Shampoo

Next, the hair expert took an appropriate amount of the Plarmia Balancing Scalp Soap Shampoo as a foam base, massaged the product throughout the scalp and hair, and rinsed thoroughly.

Formulated especially for dry, sensitive scalps prompted by or accelerated with age, this shampoo effectively and deeply cleanses the scalp and hair without stripping its essential moisture and lipids.

3. Plarmia Balancing Scalp Pack

After shampooing, the Plarmia Balancing Scalp Pack was applied to our wet hair and gently massaged into the scalp. It felt so cool and soothing. The staff massaged our scalp once again, helping us savor a moment of relaxation.

Made to sort out dry, itchy and sensitive scalps, this scalp pack moisturizes the scalp to restore its moisture balance. Special ingredients include Kaolin Clay, Royal Jelly Protein, and Soybean. After a few minutes, we went to the shampoo bowl for another cool water rinse.

4. Plarmia Base Act Essence

Finally, our scalp was gently massaged with the Plarmia Base Act Essence which helps to increase microcirculation and promote the optimal environment for thicker, fuller looking hair. It’s like a leave-on conditioner treatment to reduce tangle and frizziness. The invigorating formula is packed with 11 nutrient-rich botanicals including licorice and white mulberry root known as ancient medicinal herbs. Our hair felt softer, and there wasn’t a speck of dandruff in sight.

Last step was blow-drying the hair into desired style. We were totally satisfied with the final result. 🙂

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Wrap Up

Oftentimes, people go to salons for hair treatments like rebonding, perming, coloring, styling, etc., but one thing that’s overlooked is scalp treatment. The scalp is like the skin; it has its own needs and should have a proper regime to maintain good health. Cleansing, nourishing, and caring for the scalp with the right products helps set a good foundation for healthy hair.

The wonder products designed for a delicate scalp have just arrived recently. With the Plarmia full head spa treatment at Style Hub Salon, you can have a thorough hair and scalp cleanse to remove excess sebum, prevent chemical overload that may lead to irritation or allergies, and treat certain scalp conditions once and for all. If you’re unclear of your scalp situation, contact Style Hub for a consultation and advice. Style Hub also offers the back bar treatment and head spa express.

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Everyone wants to save money when it comes to fashion. With discount websites, outlet stores, and more fashion can be affordable. One of the ways people learn about sales, discounts and other places to get good deals is by reading blogs and looking at deals others have found and curated for them.

If you are one of those people who is constantly finding deals and sharing them with others, or if your friends always come to you when they need to go shopping for a good deal, you may want to consider starting your own blog. How do you get started? Here are some tips and tricks.

Let’s Get Technical

First of all you will need to get a place to blog, which means you will need to set up a website of your own. Fortunately this is a pretty easy thing to do with modern tools and intuitive website builders. The process involves a few simple steps:

• Select a domain name: You need to choose a name that is relevant to fashion but that is unique. Keep it simple to say and spell, and use an online domain name search tool to see if the name you want is available. Once you have selected and purchased a name, you can move on.
• Get Hosting: You will need a host for your site. At first, start with shared hosting. This is the most common type of hosting and the least expensive. Once you build to a higher amount of traffic, you may want to look at dedicated or self-hosting options.
• Design your site: There are many fashion templates out there from a number of different providers or you can modify another template or if you have the skills design your own site from scratch.

However, you follow these steps, these are the shell of the things you need to have in place before you start to blog.

Create a Content Plan

You have heard before that if you aim for nothing, you will hit it every time, and the same is true for a blog. You will need to have a goal in mind, what message you want to share, and how you are going to share it.

You will also need to set up a predictable schedule to keep yourself on track with posting often, but also so your readers know when to check back to find new content. The more regular your posts and updates, the higher you will rank on Google and other search engines, and the more readers you will gain. But how do you find that audience?

Finding Your Audience

Finding your audience is related to a couple of things. First you will need to know what people are searching for when it comes to affordable fashion. You can go by the things you and your friends search for, and that is a good way to start, but there are more sophisticated tools to make sure you are posting content that will get attention.

Second, you need to know where to talk about that content. From Facebook groups to Reddit to the right hashtags on Twitter and Instagram, you need to know where your audience is talking about affordable fashion. This is pretty easy to do with some simple searches on social media, or even with tools that will show you popular hashtags.

Finding your audience is great, but you need to have your own social media presence as well, otherwise how will they know who you are and that your opinions can be trusted? This means that you must share others posts and not just be self-promotional. Social media is social, so befriend your audience and you will be ahead of the game. Connect with other influencers as well, as they can help spread the word about your website and blog.

Go Shopping

You will need some fashion and some experiences to write about, so you will need to go shopping. This probably means shopping online and in person. Learn the local places to go, but also the things on the web, and national chains that your readers will have access to. The broader your experience, the larger audience you will reach.

Of course, you will be shopping for you and your family, so that will be your first niche or area of expertise. It is easier to write what you know and what you are passionate about and starting with your own needs and shopping habits will not only be easier for you, but better for your readers too, as you can speak with authority.

Of course, over time you can expand your expertise into new areas and blog about those too. Get to shopping and make your blog fun and filled with your passion.

Do the Write Thing

For a blog to work, you will have to write a lot. Stick with your strategy. Take notes as you shop, and set aside time to write your blog posts. Schedule them ahead of time so you don’t have to be home or even remember to post. Your blog will do that for you. Use online grammar tools or write your posts in Word or another word processor to make sure that your spelling and grammar is good.

Write in a familiar, conversational style. Let your personality shine through and be yourself. Those are the things that will set your blog apart from others in the fashion niche. Your voice is your most important asset.

Blogging about budget fashion can be a way to make your voice heard beyond just your friends and family who look to you for advice. Use this guide to get started, and become a fashion blogger today!

Last week, I scored a great discount from Deal Grocer (Ultra-Reliable Gel Mani and Classic Pedi at The Style Hub Salon for only PhP 488) and immediately booked a reservation in the weekend. My sister and I visited the salon to treat ourselves to a mani-pedi session. It’s also a good time to catch up and bond while getting our nails lacquered using ORLY’s nasties-free polish.

Review of The Style Hub Salon (Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City)

Ambiance:

The Style Hub Salon on the ground floor of Sequoia Hotel (beside Ombu Restaurant, across Burger King) in Quezon City has been operating for five years. It opened on August 2, 2013. The salon looks bright and modern with a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The large glass windows bring natural light and offer passersby a glimpse into the vibrant salon.

I love how it maximizes its space to keep an orderly work environment: Featuring a responsive layout, hair services take “center stage,” while nail services are positioned on the sides. The section for hair wash (shampoo system) is at the back, just beside the restroom, and there’s also an area for hair styling and makeup. In the middle, across the counter, there’s an accent mural with The Style Hub Salon’s logo, which is used mostly as a backdrop of photos happy customers share on social media.

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The color scheme, furnishings, and the floor plan give a distinctive look that appeals to the eyes. Mirrors don’t only serve their functional purpose but also give the illusion of a roomier interior and provide a divider between the reception area and the stylists’ space. All these present a good image that matches The Style Hub Salon’s services and clientele.

Service:

Booking an appointment is a must, and reservation is only a quick phone call away. The staff informed me that there’s only one person in charge of manicure and pedicure so one of us will have to wait for the other to finish. I said that’s okay and proceeded.

Upon arrival at the salon, I gave the printed paid vouchers from Deal Grocer and handed out my ID for validation. The place was quite busy but it’s good that we were assisted at once and were seated in their cool leather reclining chairs. The well-trained mani-pedicurist started cleaning, filing, and shaping my sister’s nails then letting her choose from a wide selection of ORLY gel polish colors for the gel manicure. Three coats were applied. The nails were placed under the UV light to dry each time to set and were baked to hardened perfection.

The great thing about gel manicure is that it can last about two to three times longer than a regular polish (up to 4 weeks). Gel nails also keep their shiny finish (chip-free) until the polish is removed, and the natural nails under gel polish have a tendency to grow longer because of the extra strength. This is recommended for on-the-go and busy people, since a gel manicure holds up much better in the regular wear and tear of a workweek.

Since it was my sister’s first time to have her nails under UV light, she was amazed at how fast the gel polish dried up (done in 1-2 minutes). 😉 There are some cons on the curing process under the UV-emitting lamp though. It can potentially damage the skin when not used properly, i.e. over-curing the nail can make the polish become more difficult to remove. A properly applied gel should literally “float off the nail” with the acetone soak. After the three coats, the staff moisturized the hands with a deep-penetrating oil to repair any damage and strengthen the nails.

Power packed with vitamins, the ORLY GEL FX is no ordinary gel manicure system. Antioxidant vitamins A and E help to promote healthy nails while pro-vitamin B5 protects the structure of the natural nail. My sister and I prefer nude and safe colors that we can wear in the office. I picked out the ORLY Gel FX Coffee Break, which looks like a nice clear tan with a touch of pink. My sister chose the GEL FX Sands of Time, which is an earthy nude tone with the glory of orange, hot pink, and fiery copper reimagined and richly saturated.

Next, the pedicure was done with precision by first softening the cuticles with a white solution, cleaning and filing the nails once again, then applying regular nail polish with a color that also suits her style.

While waiting, I got a stack of magazine from the shelves and killed time reading beauty and entertainment articles. In less than an hour, it was my turn to get the treatment. The same process was done and we went out of the salon feeling pretty satisfied. 🙂

The only letdown was that we were not asked if we wanted to have a cup of freshly brewed coffee or our choice of complimentary beverage (as stated as part of the deal’s description).

Price for Value:

As seen from The Style Hub Salon’s price list, the regular price of their Gel Manicure alone is PhP 500 and their pedicure service costs PhP 250. In total, we saved PhP 262 per person. The deal is great and price for value is fair. Don’t miss out on it, in case you’re interested to spoil yourself with this mani-pedi for a simple yet stylish statement.

The Style Hub Salon in Sequoia Hotel also currently offers the following promotions on Deal Grocer’s site: Flaunt Bouncy Curls with a Digital Perm so you can skip the curling iron with this permanent style and One (1) Session of Rampage Rebond to manage your mane with a silky straight solution. Redemption hours are Mondays to Saturdays from 9AM to 7PM and Sundays at from 9AM to 6PM.

For more beauty deals, do check out Deal Grocer’s Beauty and Wellness page! Deal Grocer has the best prices across all channels and the assortment is curated so quality can be ensured.

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