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5 Worst Products to Apply on Your Hair
We all get to experience bad hair days, and sometimes, its exact cause is impossible to pinpoint. It could be due to hair styling mistakes, the humidity in the air, or it could also because of continuous use of harsh products. Luckily, you can easily remedy the latter by simply avoiding them. Check your stash and see if any of your hair essentials fall into these categories. Do your hair a little favour and get rid of those damage-causing products from your stash.
- Silicone-Based Products. Although it can create an illusion of shinier and healthier hair, constant use of silicone-based products can dry out your strands from the inside. Yes, it gives you that sleek, shiny finish, but that same product also prevents the real nutrients from penetrating into the hair shafts. A better alternative, use silicone-free products like Aesop Shine to add both shine and nutrients to your hair over time.
- Alcohol-Based Products. Alcohol has long been known as a drying ingredient, not only to the skin but for the hair as well. This is the reason why expert hairstylists recommend ditching the styling mousses and spray gels with high alcohol content. To keep your hair in place without drying it out, use alcohol-free hairspray or styling gel, like L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Alcohol-Free Strong Hold Defining Gel.
- Protein-Based Conditioners. Using conditioners fortified with protein is actually alright, as long as the product contains other essential hair vitamins. Using conditioners that contain too much protein will eventually make your hair lose its natural elasticity, causing split ends and hair brittleness. Look for conditioners that contains both protein and moisturizer like Korres Aloe and Dittany Conditioner. This product is perfect for hydrating and strengthening your hair with its equal amount of moisturizer and protein.
- Products with Paraben. Since paraben is used to kill bacteria in some water-based solutions, they are naturally dangerous to the human cells. This is why most beauty experts recommend using products that are labelled as ‘paraben-free’.
- Coal Tar- and Zinc Pyrithione-Rich Products. These ingredients may help you in dealing with your dandruff problems, but these active properties can also be incredibly harsh on the scalp and surrounding skin. For a more nourishing alternative, use Leonor Greyl Bain Traitant a la Propolis to manage your itchy dandruff sans the skin irritating effects.
Most hair products can really help us get healthier mane, but there are also some that do the exact opposite. So the next time you shop for your haircare products, make sure to read labels and steer clear from those that belong to the aforementioned categories. Be a smart shopper and you’re guaranteed to get healthier and lovelier locks.
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Get Your Rapunzel Hair
5 Tricks to Grow Your Hair Faster
We all have those days where we stare at the mirror and just wish that our hair grow faster. Other than sporting a wig, there’s just nothing that we can do to instantly get long, gorgeous, shiny strands. But down feel down just yet, since there are still a few things that you can do to help your hair grow faster and get that Rapunzel-like hair that you want.
- Get a Haircut. It may sound contradictory, but getting regular trims is necessary in encouraging faster and healthier hair growth. We understand that you want to grow your hair, but not cutting it regularly will only cause dry and split ends to occur. So visit your hairdresser now and let him snip off your strands.
- Take Vitamins. Sticking to a healthy, well-balanced diet is a good way to encourage hair growth, but it doesn’t mean that you should skip the essential vitamins altogether. To get longer and stronger hair, experts recommend taking biotin. This supplement will aid in revving up the production of your dormant follicles, giving you fuller and stronger hair later on.
- Use the Right Products. Other than your diet and salon schedules, the quality of the haircare products that you use also plays an important role in achieving longer and stronger strands. Stylists advise using products that are specifically designed to moisturize and strengthen your hair. Also, don’t forget to massage your scalp every time you shampoo and condition your hair, as it helps in promoting good blood supply into your hair, making it stronger as it grows.
- Apply Heat Protection Sprays. Since you’re planning to grow out your hair, it’s important that you always use a heat protectant spray on times that you’ll use heated styling tools. Also, avoid pulling your hair back into tight buns or ponytails to avoid hair breakage and putting too much stress on your scalp. If you still decide to wear your hair back, choose loose styles that won’t tug your hair.
- Eat Right. Apart from being beneficial for your body health, eating right can also work in favour of your hair health. Skipping on your meals, or not eating enough protein-rich foods will only cause your hair to grow weaker and slower.
Getting longer and stronger hair doesn’t solely rely on the hair products that we use. Living a healthy lifestyle and properly grooming your hair also plays a vital role in achieving gorgeous strands. So do keep the aforementioned tricks in mind, and you’ll definitely get the long, lovely locks that you want.
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What to Expect at the National Day Parade
Singaporeans are excited for the celebration of the nation’s 50th independence. People are specifically hopeful to participate for this year’s National Day Parade. The tickets to the golden jubilee are already available.
The tickets are only limited so people better get their tickets if they want to experience the golden jubilee first-hand. For those who want to enjoy the parade at the comforts of their homes, they have to expect a great show. Here are some things that we can expect for this year’s National Day Parade:
- Tribute: National Day Parades will not be the same without LKY but this year, we will still enjoy his presence through the prepared tribute. LKY surely wants us to move on and be joyful that we reached this far.
- Aerial Show: The Black Knight’s special show will be a marvel to watch. The special line-up prepared by Black Knight will represent the five ideals of LKY in founding Singapore – equality, justice, progress, peace and democracy.
- Theme Song: There will be another song aside from “Home”. This year, Dick Lee is back with his song “Our Singapore”. We will hear it soon and we still have time to memorize the lyrics and sing along.
- Fun Pack: Every household here shall get a Fun Pack. Fun Pack includes commemorative items, snacks, interactive items, nostalgic items and publications. This year will be different. We do not need to rush and ambush the volunteers just to get some.
The National Day Parade will be held at Padang and The Float at Marina.
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Viber Localized Singapore Expressions
We are social beings. If we are not together, we find ways to communicate and communicating now seems to be more fun than ever. We can now use different private messaging platforms to communicate. As long as there is internet, talks will not end.
If in this case we are using Viber, we will be delighted to know that Viber now localized and released expressions. Viber released sticker packs called Singapore Shiok and Fun in Singapore. The new sticker packs feature local expressions.
The collection gives us everything that we need in order to express our feelings and thought freely. The collection features Singlish expressions that include popular activities here and popular locations. With these stickers, we can have full, meaningful and lively conversations.
Many locals commend Viber’s localization. Viber is significantly putting their time and effort in localizing their stickers to offer users genuine local experience. Viber is also thinking of releasing special SG 50 stickers in commemoration for the nation’s 50th anniversary. The two new sticker packs are free and downloadable at Viber’s Sticker Market. We can give this a try. This will surely bring out the best experience.
Apart from our place, Viber also released other stickers that represent local celebrations like the Rio Carnival in Brazil or Water Festival in Myanmar. Last year, Viber’s World Cup stickers became popular. This kind of effort is much appreciated by locals. Viber should continue this and they will surely prosper.
We can say that Viber’s localizing is successful regardless of the locality or the market. Chatting has never been this fun!
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5 Tips in Finding Your Fashion Identity
Decoding your personal style can really make your life easier. First, you can already shop clothes more wisely. Second, you can now get dressed faster every morning, and lastly, you’ll become more self-confident. So if you’re still in the process of figuring out your go-to look, then follow these five-step guideline below.
- Take a Close Look in Your Wardrobe. The first step in finding out your personal style is to determine the most common clothing piece in your closet, then get rid of those the items that you never really wear. After that, start deciding as to what key pieces are missing from your wardrobe to complete the look that you’re going for.
- Seek Some Fashion Inspiration. A good way to determine your personal style is by seeking a fashion inspiration. Cut out catalogue and magazine pictures that represent your fashion goals, then slowly add those pieces into your wardrobe. Also, consider the shapes, silhouettes and colour palettes that you’d like to have in your signature look.
- Experiment with Textures and Colours. In finding your signature style, it would be best to step outside your comfort zone so that you can properly analyse your fashion selections. That way, you’ll get a clearer perspective as to whether you like a particular style because it looks good on you, or just because it’s trendy.
- Understand Your Body Type. As you start figuring out your signature style, it’s important that you identify the style that fits your body well and highlights your best assets. Remember, fit and proportion plays an important role in determining a good clothing style.
- Create Your Wardrobe Slowly. Once you’ve finally decided on the signature style that you want, you can already start adding in the key pieces to it. As you start shopping for these pieces, be very intentional as to why you’re buying them. Come up with a shopping list and ensure that you won’t deviate from it.
Figuring out a signature style can be a very time-consuming process. So don’t hesitate to take as much time as you want to find the fashion identity that you’re confident and very much comfortable with.
