3 months after my makeover, my hair still looked fabulous!

This is my current hairstyle now...after 3 months of hair makeover ... I still think it looked  fabulous! Since I have received some many enquiries about where I cut my hair I think I shall blog about this.

Remembered I had my first hair makeover earlier of the year where I cut my hair short after 10 years and had my hair coloured red in Centro Hair Salon in Gardens.

And 9 months down the line, my hair is long again and I went for a makeover again in Centro.

Seriously I love this hair cut & hair colour and I think one of the best haircut I ever had.. it is fresh and complement my face shape very well. 

I love the rose gold base colour !

I had front side highlight in copper. Instead of full head getting highlight, I got side front being highlighted because this is the new trend Kevin said he learnt from his London's trip.

Styling this hair is pretty easy as I just need to as most I need to do is to blow dry. And on special ocassion, I use this Loreal Professionnel Super Dust to style and create texture for the hair..super simple to use, just pour the powder on the hair and use fingers to comb through the hair to create the volume.

Thanks Kevin Woo who is the founder of Centro Hair Salon for the hair makeover! Twice in a row and I am pretty impressed with his skills and all I need to do is to sit back and relax... and he will decide what to do with it and assured me that it would look fabulous!

Many people told if you have short hair, you need to visit the salon every month to maintain it. I still remembered Kevin told me previously when he was cutting my hair that my hairstyle does not require much maintenance and even it is grew long it would still looked nice. True enough even after 3 months I had my haircut, the hairstyle does not go out of shape and still looking fabulous! I have friends who message me recently and asked me where I did my hair recently....(though did my hair 3 months ago). The colour of the hair though has fade a little and not looking as bright as before, it was alright if I want to keep them as long as I do touch up on the hair root soon! 

Personally I think short hairstyle makes me looked really young & cool and when hair grew longer, I looked more ladylike. I still think I like the short hair version so I guess I will cut my hair soon ....and would be keeping them for some time :)

By the way, Centro Hair Salon is currently offering 10% off on Restyle Package. You can call now for an appointment at Centro The Gardens Mall 03-22877330, Centro KLCC 03-21616330, Centro Privé KLCC 03-21623330. 

Review : No more bald patches with BioTHIK Hair Building Fiber! See the before and after picture to believe it!

Discovery of hair loss (alopecia) is a stressful experience for both sexes. 

However it is more distressing for women because we concern so much about our outlook. You know many women hair fall happened after crazy perming, colouring, highlighting, etc..and I had hair fall problem aever since I bleached my hair... ( I learnt my lesson the hard way!) And you know in Asian culture, a healthy hair is a sign of youth and good health. So if one have hair fall problem, people usually think that person has a bad lifestyle. And that is the stress that one has to live with it.

The worst part is when one found out their hair fall problem is due to genetic because it could not be cured. So the sad truth is that a lot of men or women choose to suffer in silence.

When I attended BioTHIK launch in Beauty Expo last week, I was introduced to a wide range of hair clinicare products and hair growth treatment that can help assist us in allowing our hair to appear and feel at its best. 

BioTHIK is a exclusive brand featuring a botanical based hair care range that provides an ideal solution to those with hair thinning problems. Their two signature products, Hair Building Fiber and Fiber Locking Mist, work hand-in-hand to instantly add volume to thinning hair, reducing the self-consciousness that would affect daily lifestyle, all in a mere 30secs. 

So I was given 3 products to try in total ; Scalp Cleansing Foam I (Shampoo), Hair Texture Protector (Conditioner) & Hair Building Fiber. So the item which I am most curious to try is definitely the Hair Building Fiber

According to the description, BioTHIK Hair Building Fiber (RM118 for 15g) is an ultra light fiber made from pure Keratin and treats hair by rebuilding its volume and thickness without weighing down the hair shaft. The high quality fiber does not irritate the scalp and it comes with 11 colors for an absolute perfect color match to your hair. It says be amazed by the noticeable results in 30 seconds! 

BioTHIK Hair Building Fiber comes in 11 natural looking shades that easily blend into any hair colour concealing any baldspots and patches in a matter of seconds. These coloured fibers can also be mixed for the alternative shades of hair colour. These specially coloured fibers are made of pure keratin, the same protein that is from our own hair and when shaken onto balding or thinning hair, the fibers instantly bind to the existing hairs giving the appearance of having significantly more hair. The fibers are each cut between the ranges of 0.3 - 0.5 mm thickness.

I pour out to see the fiber and can see the fiber is so black and very fine!

Direction how to use it.

How the fibers works on our hair

So I decided to try the BioTHIK Hair Building Fiber on a male's friend hair who is facing serious hair fall problem to see if really works to cover his bald patches.

Just pour slowly the BioTHIK Hair Building Fiber and within seconds the hair looked fuller! Not bad the result.... 

Then I continue pouring the fiber sparingly on the upper head on my friend and within seconds it filled up the bald patches so nicely! And my friend hair did not feel any discomfort and loves the effect that the "cheat" it gives! 

Honestly I was like OMG I was so so so impressed with this instant result which looked so natural! 

It's important to spray (BioTHIK Fiber Locking Mist RM52.80) to lock the fibers in place so it keeps the hair fibers in place whether it should rain or even be windy. The Mist will helps to lock the fibers into the existing hairs thus one may rest with peace of mind that the secret of his or her bald patches are secured. It is alcohol free and have benefit allowing moisture to be retained within the scalp and not letting it dry out easily. The product does not contain aerosols, making it non-flammable and safe for use on your hair.

I think my friend would be getting this full size because he looked so happy when he looked in the mirror with his new "hair"! Well I think this BioTHIK Hair Building Fiber has definitely boost up his confidence!

For more info, visit www.biothik.com.

p/s: Of course I still think it is important to keep our scalp healthy before resorting to hair fiber. Nothing beats having a healthy hair right!

Review : Kerastase Cristalliste range & Centro Prive Salon KLCC

 Finally I could sit down and write about this Kerastase Cristalliste Pink Party organised by the awesome people in Centro Hair Salon. I have been using this Kerastase Cristaliste range for some time and it is time for a complete review!

Btw, if you have been reading my blog for quite some time, remember my new hair colour I did earlier this year? It was Kevin,  the founder and Creative Director of Centro Hair Salon who did an amazing job in colouring my hair early this year! (Read more here)

So after my 1st pleasant experience, the kind people in Centro wanted to organised a pink party me to experience the Kerastase Cristalliste range. And I have invited my friends Shannon and Pauline to join me!

 It was held in CENTRO Prive in KLCC 4th floor and this is my first time here. I noticed the different between Centro Hair Salon & Centro Prive is that the latter only use Kerastase products for all its services. Hence Centro Prive is a exclusive & luxurious hideaway!

To be exact, Centro Prive located just next to Isetan in Level 4 KLCC. (Besides Clarins Institute)
 

The entrance of CENTRO Prive, love the Artemide Skydro ceiling lights that cast a silvery glow over the reception area.

 Love the detailing that they did at the entrance. I think also got fengsui meaning !

CENTRO Prive is a Kerastase concept salon where only Kerastase products would be used here, expect nothing but only luxury & personalised treatment using Kerastase products!

CENTRO Prive offers customers to be pampered in seclusion with its showcase Kerastase Room, where a range of hair spa treatments await one’s tired tresses. The Kerastase Hot Stone Massage ritual is also available, designed to soothe and seduce. Another star treatment is Kerastase Chronologiste, a hair care treatment inspired by the qualities of caviar.

The seating in salon

One special feature of CENTRO Prive in this KLCC outlet is that there are 2 VIP rooms. One consists of of two sweater and another for three seater. This is definitely a perfect place for a girly pampering sessions with a few girlfriends...  luxurious and exclusive to for a girly day out :) 

Since I came with 2 girl friends, we were lead to VIP room with 3 seaters decorated with pink set up in conjunction with the colour of the Kerastase Cristalliste range.

Oh there is pink cupcakes & macarons to accompany the pampering session! Feeling that we are in the princess pamering session already! 

The perfect pampering session.

 The head massage is so so so GOOD!!!

Ah I was so excited when I saw my pink bubble hair and I thought why so awesome one the shampoo.. until the stylist told me because my hair is newly dyed (at that time) that's why the colour got wash off! Aiks... got me excited by a little while only! 

Nevertheless the head massage was so good! I want to go back for more!

One thing I like about Centro Prive was that, the VIP room is adjoined to the fully automated basin room.

And this is what I called VIP... need not queue to take turn to go to the basin & having a private washing space! 

 After washing, this is how my hair look after blow drying using the full range of Kerastase Cristalliste. My hair looked glowing, silky smooth and light! Oh did I mentioned the Crtistalliste range leaves my hair sweet candy scent, oh so yummylicious!

My stylist decided to give a little magic to style my hair! Suddenly feel so girlish and korean style! Totally love it.. didn't know my short hair can do this hairstyle! Love the volume at the side as it could cover my fat cheek and hence making my face looked smaller :D

I absolutely love my hair colour! I want to re-colour my hair again! 

The pricelist at the salon is pretty reasonable for Kerastase concept salon which is located in KLCC... a place which is luxurious and quiet to enjoy pampering time! 

Before I share my review on the Kerastase Cristalliste, I got a little story to tell!

 Ocassionally I miss my curly long hair! >.<

I used to have very long hair for more than 10 years and absolutely love it when it was long & pretty and I could do any styling on my hair! When hair reach my waist, I started to have hair fall problem... hair loss shine, hair looked lifeless bcos it looked heavy even after shampoo! So I cut shorter and went through few chemical treatments to enchance the hair look! By then I had more problems! Name it; more hair loss problem, hair loss shine & split ends - HORROR!

End up, I had no choice but to cut my hair short! Although I am liking my short hair at this moment, ocassionally I do miss my long hair... where I can *flip* my hair whenever I want! 

 It is every girl dream to have luminous, healthy, weightless and ultimately beautiful hair

 

BUT do you know that?: - 

• 65% of young women have long hair* 

• 40% tend to have oily hair* 

• 30% have split ends* 

This coupled with a tendency towards heavy use of heat appliances can cause hair to become dull, damaged and lifeless. The Kerastase Cristalliste range opens the door to a new breed of discerning young beauty-hungry women and offers them a dedicated range to meet their specific hair needs - without being over prescriptive and without weighing it down. 

Note : *Source: Health & Beauty 2007 – Europe 5

Kerastase Cristalliste has the latest LIQUID LIGHT COMPLEX technology

Enhanced with an innovative three-component formula, the Cristalliste technology treats the hair fibre to create feather light and free flowing locks from root to tip: 

1. Oil Solubilisation System 

- High foaming cleansers leave roots perfectly cleansed without feeling stripped - The system traps and dissolves impurities to reveal light flowing hair - 

- The Result: Purified roots 

2. Anti-Dry Magnet-Like Polymers 

- Caring agents attracted to dry and sensitized zones of the hair - Evenness of fibre’s cuticles is restored and lengths are smoothed and refined - 

- The Result: Polished Ends 

3. Aloe Vera Illuminator 

 - Concentrated doses of amino acids and vitamins delivered to the lipid structure of the hair - Powerful natural moisturiser enhances natural hair glow and shimmer

 - The Result: Multi-Luminous Hair

 Kerastase Cristlliste Bain Cristal Luminous Perfecting Shampoo - RM78.00 (250ml)

This ultra light shampoo comes in 2 types, for fine & thick hair. The one I am having here is for fine hair. The formula enriched with a plant origin extract helps smoothe the hair, leaving it lustrous and supple, caring for the hair without weighting it down.

Direction to use: Apply to wet hair, massage & rise.

My review on Kerastase Cristlliste Bain Cristal Luminous Perfecting Shampoo

It has really delicious sweet candy scent which is really addictive! This shampoo does the cleaning job properly and I feel my hair a little bit more moist & light after washing! I am happy to know that this product is free from silicon, paraben & colorant!

Kerastase Lait Cristal Luminous Perfecting Conditioner - RM90 (200ml)

This is ideal for dry lengths and ends and suitable for both thick and fine hair. It will repair the hair fibre’s lipid structure -Softens, loosens and lightens the fibre to improve the hair’s natural luminosity.

My review on Kerastase Lait Cristal Luminous Perfecting Conditioner

The conditioner texture is light and after hair wash I feel my hair is softer & lighter. It was an acceptable conditioner to use, it is not super moisturizing but it works great as a daily conditioner for people with long hair that wanted a condition their hair without weigh it down. And of course it leaves the hair smelling so nice with its candy sweet scent!

Kerastase Cristalliste Lumiere Liquide Luminous Perfecting Essence - RM 82 (125ml) 

This is the higlight of the range, the hair oil promises glowing, healthy and easy-to-wear hair that guarantees uncompromising Kerastase quality. Apply 1-2 pumps on dry or towel dried hair. Remember do not rinse your hair as this is a leave on hair treatment.

My review of Kerastase Cristalliste Lumiere Liquide Luminous Perfecting Essence

My first impression of this hair oil is that the texture is so light, almost like water! The scent is stronger than the shampoo & conditioner & last through out 8 hours. After applying the oil, my hair texture feel a little bit smoother, looked less frizzy and looked shinner! It is really nice because you can't feel the oilyness on your hair because it absorbed immediately after I applied it. Hence it does not weight down my hair at all!

Since my hair is short I only can use 1/2 or 1 pump (a bottle can lasts for very long!) and I checked that even after a long day under the sun my hair did not feel greasy at all but still smelling nice! Highly recommending this to people who has long hair especially (or even short hair ) to try this!

Kerastase Cristalliste is available for sale at all Centro Hair Salon & all other Kerastase salons.

1) CENTRO Hair Salon, The Gardens Mall - 03-2287 7330
2) CENTRO Hair Salon, Suria KLCC - 03-2161 6330
3) CENTRO Privé, Suria KLCC - 03-2162 3330

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My Beautiful Hair Makeover by Kevin Woo, Founder and Creative Director of Centro Hair Salon!

 

As you all know, I had a haircut last year and I went really short. Well it looked fine but not great because the hair colour is uneven, dull and looking unhealthy... basically my hair looking lifeless.

So I accepted an offer for a hair makeover at the Centro Hair Salon in The Gardens Mall, Midvalley last week. Afterall I had changed my hairstyle, why not giving my hair a new life by colouring?

The interior of Centro Hair Salon in Gardens Mall is in stylish black, giving a modern, chic and classy feel as I walked in! I learnt that they have different areas for different purposes which makes it is an exclusive affair for for customers to enjoy their hair being pampered!

As I sat down, I was offered coffee, tea and juice. I was then served with a chill cup of orange juice and a Hokkaido Chiffon Cupcake to keep my tummy happy! Oh yummy..love their service!

 

I'm feeling like a princess, after getting a royal treatment from Kevin & his assistant Jay!

I heard of Kevin Woo name for the longest time and I get to know better from last year L'oreal Colour Trophy Award 2012. I was told that Kevin has came a long way before he was known as the winner of Winner of 2006 L’Oreal Color Trophy & 3 other subsidiary awards. He entered hair industry since 1990 and after returning from Singapore in 1998, he started a humble outlet at Sg Wang plaza in 2002 and later moved to Gardens Mall for re-branding in 2007. And now Centro Hair Salon has 3 outlets, one in The Gardens Mall and two in Suria KLCC Mall.

After Kevin looked at my hairstyle, skintone,personality and few other things, he recommended me to colour my hair red. He said it would make my hair looking alive and skin looking fairer than before! And that is exactly what I wanted!

After a good hair wash, Kevin started by highlight my hair using L'Oreal Professional Majirouge - Permanent Hair Color Magenta Red after carefully sectioning my hair.

 For the rest of the remaining hair, he used a mixture of L'Oreal Professional Majirouge - Permanent Hair Color Dark Blonde Intense Red & Light Brown Intense Indescent.

He said the result of the hair colour would be dimensional and the highlight will give texture to my hair and complements my whole look.

 

And just before the colouring, Kevin applied this L'Oreal Stillcap Scalp Protector on my scalp. He said that this is a pre-treatment before colour, which it will protect the hair scalp and reduce discomforts such as itching and stinging of my hair scalp. And true enough, I did not experience any itchy or stinging on my hair scalp during my colouring session! 

I didn't know L'oreal has this awesome stuff !

Looking like an alien during the colouring.

After my colouring is done, I can't wait to see my hair... but before that Kevin treat my new coloured hair with a mixture of Kérastase Pixelist together with Kérastase Concentre Fusio-Dose-Booster Polyphénols which is a highly concentrated protective treatment for colour-treated hair to ensure lasting color radiance and hair fiber repair.

And finally my hair makeover is done! 

 This is my before picture, looked how my hair looked dull, unhealthy and lifeless.

 Presenting to you, the Before & After picture! 

See how much a good hair colour makes such a big difference! 

It was such a perfect combination of colours and now I know why he is the 2006 L'oreal Colour Trophy Winner and he has celebrities clients such as Amber Chia, Daphne Iking, Lynn Lim, Jojo Goh, Atilia, Syafinaz Selamat and Vanidah Imran. 

My After picture (indoor lighting), from all angle. I love the first instant I looked into the mirror!

 

See the beautiful highlight that Kevin did, it was really nice & not too striking which gives just the perfect glow to my hair! The colours looked different from every angle, reddish, brownish and purplish too!

And I knew a hairstylist need to have certain skills & experience when comes to colouring, because one has to take into account of the existing hair colour, hair texture, hairstyle, skin tone, colour mixture and timing..and Kevin has it all!

Thank you Kevin & Centro team for inviting over to be the first blogger to enjoy the hair makeover & it was really an honour and I love looking into the mirror every now and then to admire my beautiful coloured hair!

My hair colour under natural sunlight.

My hair has a new life and this is the best hair colour I had so far. 

And it is just a month away from Chinese New Year, why not a hair makeover for yourself too!

p/s: And to those who asked me how much is the price of my makeover, with my hair length and the two tones hair colour ( colour & highlight) this cost around RM448. 

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