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Jul
4

Easy Curls? try Wind Spin

By Donna Mae  //  Hair, Tips  //  No Comments

Everyone wants to have that “Korean-look” easy curls once in a while. Specially during events or just normal days where we want to dress up and feel good. I discovered this do-it-yourself Easy Curls with Wind Spin.  We discovered this item last year when we went to Hong Kong with my mom and dad.

It’s a very unique “patented” piece of structure you attach to any standard blower. It is a curl diffuser with cyclone technology to create that curls with steps as easy as blow drying your hair. Here are very easy steps to get that easy koren-look curls.

I just tried it this morning and I think I got one thing wrong. (hehehehe) But I still love the results. The thing is, I have a long hair I didn’t know that a portion of the structure can be detached to allow my long hair to just flow. I’ll be trying this again tomorrow and see the difference. I’m gonna update this blog post.

Do-it-yourself Curls

1,2,3 Step Wind Spin

Easy Steps:

1. Section damp hair into four quadrant, 2 sections in the front and 2 section at the back.

2. Attach the WIND SPIN to the Blower.

3. Divide the front section of your hair into 2 parts, then place 1st part inside the WIND SPIN tube.

4. Turn ON the blower then move the blower up and down. Wait until your hair is completely dry. While your doing this, your hair will be spinning inside the WIND SPIN.

5. Do the same thing with the rest of the sections.

 

Easy Curls

Wind Spin Easy Curls

I love how easy it is. It is like blow drying your hair with a twist and wala! curly hair. (yahooo)

more photos!! :)

 

Easy Curls

Easy Curls

Wind Spin for Long Hair

And then I saw this photo in the box. This is where I’ve made the mistake. For long hair a portion of the Wind Spin structure can be detach to allow long hair to spin well. I’m gonna try this one tomorrow morning again. (hehehehe) yey curly day again tomorrow.

Here’s my before and after photo:

Easy Curls

Before and After Wind Spin

 

Wind Spin Easy Curls

Wind Spin FOR SALE

Wind Spin is only P800

Click: WHITE ANGEL BEAUTY SUPPLY for ORDERS

or

HOW TO ORDER:
1)For faster facilitation of orders, you can text me at 09328908777 (with DETAILS: Name, Order, Location and Mode of Payment)
2)I am usually online Mondays-Sunday 10:00 am
3)Click  CONTACT ME and fill up the following info:
Your Complete Name:
Shipping Address:
Shipping Method:
Mobile Number:
Mode of payment:
Item/s you would like to purchase:

4) or E-mail me directly: ydonna888@gmail.com (with DETAILS: Name, Order, Location and Mode of Payment) for faster Transactions

  • Items will be delivered once payments are made. You can via Western Union, BPI, BDO, LBC and Cebuana Lhuiller.
  • After ordering, I usually get back within 24 hours, 2-3days at the most.
  • HAPPY SHOPPING!!! xoxo <3

 

Jul
3

Morocco Argan Oil Products

By Donna Mae  //  Hair, Skin  //  No Comments

Argan Oil is sometimes called the miracle beauty ingredient. The Argan tree is native to Morocco and we have heard a lot of benefits from using the oils that are produced by hands from this certain tree. This Argan Oil is one of the rare types of oil and the demands are huge but supplies are limited that’s why it is expensive.

Here are list of Benefits for ARGAN OIL.

Hair

  • It eliminates frizziness,
  • Repairs dull and dry hair,
  • Hydrates the hair naturally,
  • Enhances hair elasticity
  • Strengthens the hair by repairing damaged cellular membrane
  • Nourishes the growth of hair
  • Restores the smoothness of the hair making it manageable
  • Renews and repairs damages caused by destructive chemical process
  • Locks in moisture and adds luster and shine of the hair
  • Helps mend split ends
  • Improve dry scalp

Body / Skin / Nails

  • Improves skin firmness
  • Hydrates and protects the skin from dryness
  • Preventing and reducing the appearance of stretch marks
  • Helps reduce wrinkles and soften the skin
  • Reduces the oiliness of the skin
  • Strengthen weak brittle Nails

Reference: Wikipedia, Argan Oil Society, Buzzle, and Argan Beauty

I can’t put everything in this post the list goes on and on about the immense benefits we can get with Argan Oil. Not only with the hair, body, skin, nails but also over all health benefits it brings to us.

Here are Morocco Argan Oil Products that are available in my online store WHITE ANGEL BEAUTY SUPPLY.

Argan Oil

Morocco Argan Oil

Morocco Argan Oil, P800

No Artificial Preservatives
SULFATE-FREE & GLUTEN-FREE

The Composition of argan, most stable unique oil, endows it with many benefits. Argan Oil presents an exceptional percentage of essential fatty acid, Vitamin E and F. These ingredients ensure the functions of repair and defense of the skin and make your hair healthy, shinny and smooth.

Directions:
HAIR: Apply a small amount throughout damp hair, style as usual.

 

Argan Oil Shampoo

Morocco Argan Oil Shampoo

Morocco Argan Oil Shampoo, P1,000

No Artificial Preservatives
SULFATE-FREE & GLUTEN-FREE

Morocco Argan Oil Shampoo is blended with rich Vitamin E, Wheat Amino Acid and Essential Oils. You hair will be easy to manage and have lots of body and shine. The essential oils eliminates frizzy hair and split ends. Sebamed agent is an antiseptic and treats oily scalp with scales and bacteria.

 

Argan Oil Conditioner

Morocco Argan Oil Conditioner

Morocco Argan Oil Conditioner, P1,000

No Artificial Preservatives
SULFATE-FREE & GLUTEN-FREE

Intensive Hair Care Conditioner developed for dry, porous and damaged hair. Target Nucleo Hydrolyzed Protein Homocy-steine Therapeutic Aroma therapy reconstructs the hair. Super Micro Magnesium Grains strengthens the hair’s tenacity and elasticity. Ceramides Silk Peptide moisturizes and seals in tinted hair color. Vegetal Protein provides intense nourishment for the hair. Silk POT Factor creates bounce and shine for the hair. After 3 weeks of use the hair will be 90% restored.

Morocco Argan Oil Hair Masque

Morocco Argan Oil Hair Masque Keratin Protein

Morocco Argan Oil Hair Masque Keratin Protein, P1,200

This intensive reconstructor rebuilds and repairs hair from the inside out with selected botanicals.

Directions: Shampoo hair and towel dry. Apply 2oz – 4 oz. directly to hair. Leave on for 10 minutes (heat optional). Rinse thoroughly and style hair.

Morocco Argan Oil Hair Masque

Morocco Argan Oil Hair Masque Caviar Essence

Morocco Argan Oil Hair Masque Caviar Essence, P1,200

This intensive reconstructor rebuilds and repairs hair from the inside out with selected botanicals.

Directions: Shampoo hair and towel dry. Apply 2oz – 4 oz. directly to hair. Leave on for 10 minutes (heat optional). Rinse thoroughly and style hair.

visit my online store for Safe and Easy transactions via PAYPAL. WHITE ANGEL BEAUTY SUPPLY 

HOW TO ORDER:
1)For faster facilitation of orders, you can text me at 09328908777 (with DETAILS: Name, Order, Location and Mode of Payment)
2)I am usually online Mondays-Sunday 10:00 am
3)Click  CONTACT ME and fill up the following info:
Your Complete Name:
Shipping Address:
Shipping Method:
Mobile Number:
Mode of payment:
Item/s you would like to purchase:

4) or E-mail me directly: ydonna888@gmail.com (with DETAILS: Name, Order, Location and Mode of Payment) for faster Transactions

  • Items will be delivered once payments are made. You can via Paypal, Western Union, BPI, BDO, LBC and Cebuana Lhuiller.
  • After ordering, I usually get back within 24 hours, 2-3days at the most.
  • HAPPY SHOPPING!!! xoxo <3
Jun
25

Skala Hair Treatment (made in Brazil)

By Donna Mae  //  Hair, Tips  //  No Comments

We have tons of HAIR TREATMENTS out in the market. But some of them are already very commercialized and don’t have a wide variety to chose from to cater to different hair needs. I recently launched my online store WHITE ANGEL BEAUTY SUPPLY where I share/ sell to you the products that Salons are using at DISTRIBUTORS price. So let me share to you the Hair Treatment that is- SKALA which is made in Brazil.

 

Hair Treatment from Brazil

Skala Hair Treatment

Skala Hair Treatments are made in Brazil. They have a wide variety to cater to different hair conditions. Not only does it smell good it will also repair what your current hair condition really needs. Skala Hair Treatment is not available in any department stores because it is only distributed to Salons. You might find this displayed at your favorite salons.

Let’s discuss each variant one by one.

Skala Hair Treatment

Skala- Jaborandi

This is one of our best-seller. Skala Hair Treatment – Jaborandi is specially formulated for weak or dull hair and it’s also good for hair loss prevention and shine. I remembered I have friend who ask me what hair treatment is good for her since she had her hair realxed and rebonded and it’s thinning out. I recommended this to her and she guaranteed that it repaired her weak and thinning hair.

 

Skala Hair Treatment

Skala- Chocolate

Skala Hair Treatment – Chocolate is formulated for fragile hair. It gives your hair deep moisturizing and nutrition and to top it all off leaves a sweet scent of chocolate to your hair.

 

Skala Hair Treatment

Skala- Ceramides

Skala Hair Treatment- Ceramides formulated for damaged hair caused my excessive chemical treatments such as color, relaxing, perming, rebonding etc. It will bring back hair vitality and shine.

Skala Hair Treatment

Skala- Color

Skala Hair Treatment- Color formulated to protect colored hair. This will give vitality and protection to your colored hair.

Skala Hair Treatment

Skala- Shea Butter

Skala Hair Treatment- Shea Butter is formulated for dehydrated or brittle hair. It gives intensive moisture to your hair.

Skala hair Treatment

Skala- Fruit Cocktail

Skala Hair Treatment- Fruit Cocktail is formulated for normal hair it will provide your hair with silkiness and softness.

Skala Hair Treatment

Skala- Aloe Vera

Skala Hair Treatment- Aloe Vera is formulated for curly and dry hair. It will give your curly or recently permed hair much needed moisture and nourishment.

 This retails for only P155.00 

Check out and visit my online beauty supply WHITE ANGEL BEAUTY SUPPLY for orders:

DIRECTION:

You can either use SKALA HAIR TREATMENT as a daily conditioner or a weekly hair treatment.

A.) CONDITIONER – you can use this everyday as a conditioner for a very good hair maintenance.

1.) Shampoo hair, Rinse thoroughly.

2.) Put ample amount of Skala Hair Treatment on your hair and distribute evenly.
**note don’t scrub on the scalp just on the hair especially at the ends where it’s most needed.

3.) Rinse scalp area thoroughly 100% and leave about 10% of the treatment at the ends

B.) HAIR TREATMENT – weekly hair treatment (old school term is HOT OIL)

1.) Shampoo hair, Rinse thoroughly.

2.) Put an ample amount on your hair (roots to ends do not scrub on scalp), focus on the ends.Leave on hair for 20-30 minutes

**note (don’t be afraid if you leave it longer it’s a hair treatment to put in moisture on your hair not a chemical treatment)
3.) Rinse scalp area thoroughly 100% and leave about 10% of the treatment at the ends

 

I ship the products all over the Philippines by Air 21 but if you have a specified courier in mind, just let me know
I can also ship it abroad as long as the product is not LIQUID with ETA of one week via postal service
I do meets ups in GENERAL SANTOS CITY & DAVAO CITY only
Shipping fee will be shouldered by the BUYER
Shipping Rates:
* Maximum of 500g
2GO – 125 (flat rate)
Air21 – 115 (flat rate)HOW TO ORDER:
1)For faster facilitation of orders, you can text me at 09328908777 (with DETAILS: Name, Order, Location and Mode of Payment)
2)I am usually online Mondays-Sunday 10:00 am
3)Click CONTACT ME and fill up the following info:
Your Complete Name:
Shipping Address:
Shipping Method:
Mobile Number:
Mode of payment:
Item/s you would like to purchase:4) or E-mail me directly: ydonna888@gmail.com (with DETAILS: Name, Order, Location and Mode of Payment) for faster Transactions

Items will be delivered once payments are made. You can via Western Union, BPI, BDO, LBC and Cebuana Lhuiller.
After ordering, I usually get back within 24 hours, 2-3days at the most.
HAPPY SHOPPING!!! xoxo ♥

Jun
21

White Angel Beauty Supply Online Store

By Donna Mae  //  Etc, Hair  //  No Comments

Today, I opened my online store White Angel Beauty Supply.” We are a Salon & Spa supplier in Mindanao, Philippines. I decided to share the products we’ve been selling directly to salons & spa to the mass market- that’s you my dear readers and followers. This blog has been a venue where I share my beauty and hair tips which I gained over the years, being born in a family whose main businesses are Beauty Salons. So, I think it’s high time for me to share our products as well.

All the products in my online store are salon tested and salon approved. These are the same products they’ve been using inside the Salons. We own the distribution of some of the products here in Mindanao, this means your getting the products at distributors price.

Now all you kikay’s out there will have the opportunity to have fabulous salon maintained hair for a fraction of the cost.

Here are some of the products that I’m selling. You won’t find them in any Department Stores.

Hair Treatments

Skala Hair Treatments made in Brazil

 SKALA has different varieties for different hair needs.

SKALA Hair Treatments are made in Brazil. At 300g I only sell it for P155.00

DIRECTION:

 

A.) CONDITIONER – you can use this everyday as a conditioner for a very good hair maintenance.

**note don’t scrub on the scalp just on the hair especially at the ends where it’s most needed.

 

B.) HAIR TREATMENT – weekly hair treatment (old school term is HOT OIL) Put an ample amount on your hair (roots to ends do not scrub on scalp), focus on the ends. Leave on hair for 20-30 minutes

**note (don’t be afraid if you leave it longer it’s a hair treatment to put in moisture on your hair not a chemical treatment)

 

RINSE:

Rinse thoroughly especially on the scalp area. You can leave 10% of the treatment at the ends.

 

 

 

Mondes Hair Treatments at 1000g Price Range is only P230-250

 

That’s only a sneak peek of my products for sale.

Please check out my online beauty store: WHITE ANGEL BEAUTY SUPPLY

 

 

I ship the products all over the Philippines by Air 21 but if you have a specified courier in mind, just let me know

I can also ship it abroad as long as the product is not LIQUID with ETA of one week via postal service

I do meets ups in GENERAL SANTOS CITY & DAVAO CITY only

Shipping fee will be shouldered by the BUYER

Shipping Rates: (PHILIPPINES only)

* Maximum of 500g – 1kilo up different price range

2GO – 125 (flat rate)

Air21 – 115 (flat rate)

 

HOW TO ORDER:

1)For faster facilitation of orders, you can text me at 09328908777 (with DETAILS: Name, Order, Location and Mode of Payment)

2)I am usually online Mondays-Sunday 10:00 am

3)Click CONTACT ME and fill up the following info:

Your Complete Name:

Shipping Address:

Shipping Method:

Mobile Number:

Mode of payment:

Item/s you would like to purchase:

 

4) or E-mail me directly: ydonna888@gmail.com (with DETAILS: Name, Order, Location and Mode of Payment) for faster Transactions

 

Items will be delivered once payments are made. You can pay via PayPal, Western Union, BPI, BDO, LBC and Cebuana Lhuiller.

After ordering, I usually get back within 24 hours, 2-3days at the most.

HAPPY SHOPPING!!! xoxo <3

 

Apr
28

Envy Me Salon and Spa Robinsons Galleria

By Donna Mae  //  Hair  //  No Comments

The salon who created a buzz in Mindanao specifically Davao and General Santos City is finally opening in the Metro.

Envy Me Salon and Spa is known for it’s superb customer service, innovative and up-to-date quality service. They are also known for being a one-stop shop for beauty and relaxation since they offer complete hair, nails, body, and face services.

Envy Me Salon logo

They are the first Salon in the Philippines to offer the Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Treatment.  

They have a very cozy, spacious and comfortable space conveniently located at level 3 west wing Robinsons Galleria. Come and visit them and experience the comfort and laid back feeling of the south.

Envy Me Salon & Spa Manila

 

Envy Me Salon & Spa Manila

Shampoo Area

 

Envy Me Salon & Spa Manila

Envy Me Salon & Spa Manila

Store Front

 

 

Service Menu

Envy Me Salon & Spa Manila

For Inquiries and Appointments please call: 0946-1923415

Mar
8

Here comes the SUN in Mindanao

Yes, summer is here but I’m talking about a different SUN for now. I’m talking about Sun Cellular great news for us here in Mindanao. Sun Cellular expands it’s coverage here in Mindanao.

Yesterday, Sox Bloggers met with Sun Cellular Executives Jocel Adorable, Assistant VP for Marketing Services and James Arthur Lim and they personally gave us this GOOD news.

Sun Cellular in Mindanao

Photo by: Ariel Lalisan and Arnel Lim

Hearing this good news I was ecstatic, my whole family and all our business establishments are using SUN Cellular because it’s very convenient and cost effective. Our communication lines with our business is very important to us and SUN Cellular is one of our partner.

 

Here’s SUN CELLULAR official write up regarding the announcement/ GOOD news.

Sun Cellular Expands More Coverage in Mindanao

Sun Cellular is expanding its network coverage in the Mindanao area to bring its best value services to more customers in southern Philippines.

Sun Cellular Chief Operating Officer Charles Lim says they will be strengthening their network coverage in areas of Mindanao to include Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Camiguin, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi, Dinagat Island, Compostela Valley, Sulu, parts of Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro and Davao del Sur among others . “The demand for our best-value products and services in Mindanao is immense, hence we prioritized this region in the initial phase of our network enhancement program for 2012,” he explained.

Lim added, “Sun is improving its signal strength  in Mindanao to provide its subscribers wider network coverage and more reliable service especially in key areas in the region such as Davao, General Santos, and Cagayan de Oro.  We want those in Mindanao to optimize their experience of our unlimited call and text service, as well as the value-for money bucket load and postpaid plans that Sun has been providing its subscribers nationwide.”

Sun Cellular has been known for its best value product offering such as the Text Unlimited 150 which allows customers to text other Sun subscribers unlimited for 30 days and the Text Unlimited 200 which also includes 500 texts to other networks aside from the 30-day unlimited Sun-to-Sun texts.  “Mindanao is an important market for us. Local and national officials from the region have been sending us letters on behalf of their constituents and we’d just like to say we have heeded their call  ,” Lim enthused.

Lim revealed that the Mindanao network improvement will just be the initial salvo of network enhancement programs that Sun has lined-up this year. “We will be augmenting our existing 6,000 plus cell sites and will further strengthen coverage which will also be felt in the areas of North Luzon and the Visayas region, wherever there is a demand for Sun’s affordable communication products and services,” he said.
This will include improving indoor coverage through the use of in-building solutions and high gain antennae in strategic locations. The network improvement program also involves  optimizing exisiting cellsites to boost both 2G and 3G signals.
Sun Cellular is a Member of the PLDT Group.


I recently got SUN Cellular BlackBerry Plan 999 with UNLI call & text sun to sun PLUS UNLI internet. I’m very happy with it and I’m encouraging all my friends to get one also. Three (3) of my brothers got the same SUN Cellular BB Plan too were having fun using BBM sending photos and voice notes. And oh since the unlimited call and text is for Sun to Sun subscribers only I also added their Anti-shock services by adding P199 to my plan I now have 1,000 texts to other networks.
I Love my BB Sun Cellular Plan 999
Imagine receiving and sending emails as easily as texting. And for Social beings like me (LOL) I’m forever Online with Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare I keep up with what’s happening with my friends and family and of course the trends and news.
Sun Cellular BlackBerry Plan
Thank you very much SUN Cellular for making our lives a lot more easier by providing us cost effective plans and packages and now expanding your network coverage. If your not a SUN subscriber yet you should seriously consider getting one. Thank you Avel Manansala of Gensan News Online Mag for arranging the meet up with SUN Executives. And also to Ariel Lalisan and Arnel Lim for the photos.
Jan
27

New Year, New Hair

By Donna Mae  //  Hair  //  6 Comments

(Sharing my Gensan Gazer column for January 2012.)

 

Everyone loves a new year because it simply means new beginnings and new ideas to play with, start the year fresh. Try tremendous changes in your hair, explore and experiment. In doing my research with what’s the trend in the year of the water Dragon a lot of them say that it is the year where we must change drastically. If your hair color’s comfort zone is more on the browns this year be more experimental, play with reds and matte.

Here’s one hairstyle that Hollywood’s stars been crazy about, the Ombre hairstyle. Ombre(adjective): French term for shaded. It is a color effect where the color gradually changes from light to dark. Not to be confused with a Spanish speaking male. (from http://www.pinkrickshaw.com)

For ladies who have been coloring their hair and maintaining it, this look is like you’ve gone lazy that you let the roots grow out. It’s darker in the roots and lighter at the ends but with out the harsh lines that separates it. For us Asians, who have brunette hair color this look is very easy to achieve all you have to do is have it highlighted at the ends the more your hair grows the more it looks good. Head out to your favorite salons and talk to your stylist and get your ombre hairstyle.

(Photo credit to: http://www.pinkrickshaw.com)

One hair style that has been around for a very long time is the blowout messy look which is not yet very accepted here in our small town, but let’s do that it this year shall we? This look is the look we often see in celebrities during red carpets, high volume and bouncy with beach waves. Enough with the pin straight hair look, please. If you have naturally wavy hair love it, there are ways to maintain and tame them.

For girls/ladies with very nice bone structure, small face and have long neck try very short hair cut this year. Bob cut and Fringe are still in. But this time fringe is not super bold straight this year the trend is that it should have volume and is more textured.

For guys, trend this year is undercut. You can do a lot of playing, experiments, and ideas with undercut. Grow you’re hair a bit longer then do the under cut. For everyday messy matte look put wax but for a formal look brush your hair up and do a wet look using a gel.

We should have our own style and we just perk it up sometimes to go with the trend. All fashion gurus have one thing to say, “Fashion and Trend fades but Style, is Eternal.” So, find your own style, have fun, explore experiment and work it this 2012.

 

To get your ombre hairstyle head out to Hairs & Nails Salon

Gensan Branch 
2nd Level
KCC Mall of Gensan
(083) 301-4822

Marbel Branch
3rd Level
KCC Mall of Marbel
(083) 228-9048

Davao Branch
Tionko Bldg. Duterte St.
Davao City
(082) 305-3401

 

 

Dec
10

X-mas Bazaar

By Donna Mae  //  Etc  //  No Comments

Here in the Philippines during the holiday season Christmas Bazaars are seen everywhere. It is where you’ll see unique finds perfect for gifts. It is also the venue for Garage Sales for PRE-LOVED items. Like me, I have tons of cloths, shoes, bags and accessories  that I don’t wear and use anymore. The sales from my garage sale are all going to the schooling of 4 kids (my laundry lady’s children). I have been sending them to school for 3 years now. Three are elementary students and 1 is a high school student. Enjoy shopping this holiday.

These are some of the items I’m selling. Most of them are SOLD the 1st day of the Bazaar yesterday.

Christmas Bazaar

Pre-Loved Bags

Christmas Bazaar

Pre-Loved Shoes

christmas bazaar

H&M sexy top (worn once)

 

Christmas Bazaar

Come and visit NautiChic booth at the Christmas Bazaar at Robinsons Place Gensan from December 9-11.

Dec
5

APHCA International Hair & Makeup Competition

Last November 7, 2011 together with mother Ricky Reyes and 35 Philippine delegates we went to Macau to participate  and compete in the 15th APHCA(Asia Pacific Hairdressers & Cosmetologists Association) International Competition. The venue for the event was at the Venetian Hotel & Convention Center. Three years back the we also joined Ricky Reyes in Guangzhou, China for the same competition my blog post about it: Beauty Tour with mother Ricky.

Ricky reyes Hair & Makeup Competition

The APHCA(Asia Pacific Hairdressers & Cosmetologists Association) participated by 40 different countries all over Asia Pacific some of them are: Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, China, Taipei, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Macau, Indonesia and the Philippines. I noticed that their are a lot of countries who joined and participated these year than 3 years ago including 6 from Europe. I saw Spain, Portugal, Germany, Russia, France and many more. According to the organizers the purpose of the competition is to stimulate the cooperation and development among the salon industry players and as a result to unite the Hairstyle and Cosmetology industries in Asia Pacific region and uplift their skills to next level.

 

Ricky Reyes International Competition

Or very own Ricky Reyes is the president of the association. Every year the Philippines compete in these prestigious international hair competition and we do not go home empty handed. These year Stephani Ilagan won 1st runner up in the Bridal Make-up category, while Nitz, Ester Garcia, Peping de Guzman, Antonio Agustin, Ronald Tuano, Vicente Hisola, Racquel Pangilaga (all from Manila and Luzon) and our very own Giovanni Luage (Expression Salon-ILIGAN CITY) and my brother Daniel Lois Buddy Congson received honorable mentions for various categories such as Evening Hairstyle, Evening Make-up, Bridal Make-up, Cut and Creative Color.

 

Hair & Makeup Competition

Initially, I went there to be a judge in one of the categories but I became an impromptu model for my brother, Daniel Lois Buddy Congson for the evening make-up and for Peping de Guzman for the evening hairstyle booth gained honorable mentions for their superb work. It was a very different experience for me this year really an eye opening. I learned that models work in these kind of competitions are no joke, they have to bare wearing outrageous outfits, super high heels,  big and heavy head piece, and artistic high fashion hair color and hair style. They need to carry and present the look matched with what the hairstylist or make-up artist envisioned it to be.  No runway walk needed for models here, they just need to stay put and when judges approach them they have to show the work of art make by their hairstylist & make-up artist as creatively as they can possibly do it.

Judging these huge event is very different, they have judges from participating countries and assign them to different categories each of the judges has 10+ lucky cards, and the model who has been given the most number of lucky cards will win the category.

I was really at awe with the creativity of hairstylist and make-up artist coming from different countries and culture.

So, ’til next year we might go to either Korea or Cambodia they’ve yet to finalize who will host 2012 APHCA Hair Olympics


Nov
18

Wellness Revolution

(note: This article was published at Gensan Gazer)

We are now in the wellness revolution. People value health and wellness. Being healthy is now the trend. That’s why according to Paul Zane Pilzer, known economist, Author of 9 best selling books and economic adviser of 2 US Presidents, that “WELLNESS BUSINESS IS THE NEXT TRILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY!”

No wonder there are lots of health and beauty products that are coming out in the market. And sometimes we have a hard time choosing which product we should use. Let me share to you some of the wellness products that are out in the market and some of its benefits.

Glutathione serves as my daily dose of anti-oxidant and it whitens my skin (from all the water sports I did last summer I need to lighten-up). Contrary to what others think that glutathione is bad for our health, base on research and personal experience in taking glutha it is the mother of all anti-oxidant and this is not foreign to our body we already have certain glutathione level but over time it tends to deplete because of our exposure to toxins and our un healthy lifestyles. Now, a days we need to supplement our body with vitamins, minerals and anti- oxidants. Take note glutathione’s main purpose is not skin whitening it is only the side effect.

Glutathione with Vitamin C and E

Royale Wellness Glutathione Glutathione with Vitamin C, Grapeseed and Vitamin E

Never forget your Royale-C, this helps in the absorption of all your vitamins and mineral intakes. Vitamin C is also known to be the mother of all vitamins. Prevention is always better than cure right?

Vitamin C

Royale Wellness Vitamin C

I started changing my lifestyle and am a little more active. I enrolled in a gym and started boxing lessons.

Gym with Boxing in Gensan

Boxing Session at Arcadia Fitness Center

 

I also started taking Fitshape which helps me have extra energy in doing my weights, cardio and physical activities. The L-carnitine content of Fitshape converts my stored fats to energy which I need in doing my boxing.

Fitshape L-Carnitine & Green Tea Extract

Fitshape L-Carnitine & Green Tea Extract

I also drink Richarge to give me energy for me to survive my daily weights and cardio program.

Richarge

Royale Wellness Richarge

 

Yes, it’s hard work sacrifices and changes are made when I decided to have an active lifestyle. But all the sweat and hard work really pays off once you climb to that weighing scale and you are now 9lbs lighter plus the compliments you are getting from friends and family. Not even that just the extra energy I have for me to enjoy my summer doing extreme water sports like water ski, water rafting and wake boarding.

Wake boarding in Davao

Wake boarding at Deca Wave Park

Change in lifestyle means the whole package deal so that also means changing my eating habits. I trimmed down my carbohydrates and more of the greens. Taking in Spirulina also helps me, it’s one of the highest source of protein. Spirulina is known to be the super food, it’s actually a complete meal since it’s what astronauts eat in space.

 

Spirulina

Royale Wellness Spirulina

I encourage everyone to hop in and join the wellness revolution. It feels great to be active and healthy. Eat right, Exercise and drink your vitamins. At the end of the day this famous quote remains eminent “Health is Wealth.”

 

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Jul
4

Top, Emerging & Influential Blogs – my choice

Every year we get to nominate Top, Emerging and Influential Blogs

It feels great to be recognized and nominated

Here are my choices

1st nominee is of course my very own Beauty Blog

KIKAYMUCH.ME

here, I share beauty, hair and make-up tips.

It feels great whenever I get comment thanking me for sharing useful informations.

2nd nominee is my soul-sister, Orman Manansala’s food blog

EAT’S TERRIFIC

I love reading his blog post about his honest reviews for restaurants

Orman has a love affair with food which he vividly describe through his blog post

His post will often time make me hungry because he has this distinctive way in putting taste into his words.

One of my favorite people on earth are the teachers

that’s why my 3rd nominee goes to

Ariel Lalisan’s, I AM ARIEL LALISAN

He is one of the coolest teachers I know. He is well-loved by his students.

I would love to sit in his class one of thess days. hehehehe

His blog is very informative too.

My 4th nominee

is Sheila Marie Dumalay’s

MOTHER INSTINCTS

Sheng, is a very good writer. I learn a lot from her.

Her tips in motherhood is a great help for all mothers out there.

Not just for mothers, like me I also find a lot of interesting facts and informations in her blog.

My 5th nominee goes to

Lynette Gallinero’s

PINAY TRAVELOGUE

A fellow kikay, make-up artist and business woman.

That’s why I love her. Her blog has travel tips as well as awesome photos from her hubby.

my 6th nominee

is Leah Valle’s

13th Witch

Also a kikay, beauty blogger and a photographer.

I love her artistry. May it be through her photography or through her jewelry designs.

I find her blog very amusing and food for the eyes.

I love her high fashion shoots and informations about fashion.

My 7th nominee is Jinky Borela’s

Jinky’s Kitchen World

Here, ate Jinky shares her home cooking recipes

My 8th nominee is

from my idol JOANA GRACE BANTING-LAPORE

General Joana

My 9th nomiee goes to

my mentor and a very good friend the mind behind the name “PIYESTA!”

Gilbert Yap Tan’s

BOOKWORM of GENSAN

My 10th and final nominee goes to

very talented young, Mark Glenn Cabrera

Markable Me

So, that’s my nominees for this years Top, Emerging and Influential Bloggers.

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Jun
6

Royale Beauty L-Gluta Power Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

I’ve tried a lot of deodorants already, name it and I’ve tried it. Then, I tried the Royale Beauty L-Gluta Power Anti-Perspirant Deodorant I personally love the subtle smell of freshness it brings.

I use it everyday with out really minding that it can also whiten the underarm. I’m not fond of looking at my underarms (if it’s too much information, sorry) because I have chicken skin like and a bit dark underarm. I do underarm waxing regularly at one of our salons. Last week when I got my underarm waxed, my staff noticed a difference in my underarm she said, “it’s much lighter and she can see improvements she then asked me did I change my usual deodorant? I told her, yes that I’ve been using Royale Beauty L-Gluta Power Anti-Perspirant Deodorant.

 

whitening Deodorant

Now, orders of Royale Beauty L-Gluta Power Anti-Perspirant Deodorant is lining up because they really saw that it is very effective.

 

Royale Beauty L-Gluta Power Anti-Perspirant Deodorant provides all-day-long protection from body odor with tri-active complex that whitens and smoothens underarm with regular use.  It also gives that all day feeling of freshness and dryness.
This deodorant is specially formulated for underarm skin
combining highly effective skin whitening agents that whitens underarms in just 2 weeks.

•  Arbutin and Glutathione, both powerful skin whitening actives that prevents skin darkening
Sand reduces existing pigmentation
•  Vitamin E, improves and nourishes underarms skin’s texture making it smooth and creamy
•  Mixture of special ingredients, makes underarm hair feel softer, finer and easier to remove

Use daily after bath and get that white and smooth underarm you’ve always been wish.

SOURCE: Royale Business Club website

 

whitening deodorant

Royale Beauty L-Gluta Power Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

for only P299.00

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May
7

My Brazilian Blowout Experience

By Donna Mae  //  Hair  //  64 Comments

A background about my hair condition and routines. I color my hair monthly because my hair grows really fast. I also had my highlights done last January.  I either have my hair curled or straighten using hair iron every other day. I get a hair treatment once a month. But when I want my soft curls by hair curling iron to last long I don’t get a hair treatment because the drier my hair the longer the curls will last and I love my wavy look especially during events and occasions.

My hair is super chemically treated. I started having my hair straightened and relaxed when I was just 16 years old. Then, Hair Rebonding came I had my hair rebonded once a year sometimes twice a year. Although I don’t have curly hair my hair is what you can describe as frizzy or  ”buhaghag.” Now you know my hair routine and condition you can only imagine how my hair looks like.

I decided not to get Hair Rebonding treatment for about 3 years now because of a lot of reasons:

  • My hair appears PIN straight and very FLAT
  • There are a lot of RESTRICTIONS  (you can not tie your hair, you can not wash your hair for 3 days and you can’t go swimming in the beach)
  • It will take 4 to 5 hours to finish my super LONG hair
  • Rebonding process will leave my hair straight but it also dries my hair
  • After the treatment you need to maintain it meticulously for it to look good.
  • I can not curl my hair as often as I want to
  • My hair is highlighted with bleach and pile and pile of chemical treatments had been done on my hair, if ever i’ll get my hair rebonded there’s a big tendency that my hair will get really damaged worse it will split and cut off.

 

Then the news about BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT came from my mom. We are having an exclusive hands-on training seminar about it for all our salons. My mom told me that BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT is the treatment we’ve been waiting for because the more chemically treated the more colored your hair is the better the result will be.

I have an inch of re growth so before doing the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT I had my hair refreshed with color. Daniel and Kimberly my staff from Envy Me Salon & Spa, Robinsons Place Gensan and Hairs & Nails Salon, KCC Gensan branch was assigned to do my hair.

BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT process will only take about 90 minutes compared to 3 to 4 hours in Hair Rebonding.

First, they wash my hair with BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT Anti-Residue Professional Shampoo. Then, they towel dried my hair.

Second, they put the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT Professional Solution. They Blow dried my hair then hair ironed it with a special iron to seal in the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT solution .

Then, they rinse my hair and apply the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT Deep Conditioning Masque. Then applied the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT Daily Smoothing Serum. Then Blow dry my hair one final time.

Finally, apply the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT Shine and Shield Spray Shine.

It’s that easy, right? For my hair which is about 24 inches long the whole process only took an hour. Here is my before and after photo.

Brazilian Blow at Hairs and Nails

Before After Brazilian Blowout

Brazilian Blow at Hairs and Nails

back view before and after brazilian blowout

My fascination with this life changing, break through hair treatment didn’t stop there. After I had the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT treatment I documented the condition of my hair daily by taking photos. And here they are:

Brazilian Blowout

DAY 1

 

Brazilian Blowout

Day 2

 

Brazilian Blowout in the Philippines

Day 3

Brazilian Blowout in the Philippines

Day 4

This photo was taken right after I spent the whole day swimming in the beach and trying out ski-boarding. My hair remained soft and I can still use my fingers to comb it.

Brazilian Blowout in the Philippines

Day 5

 

Brazilian Blowout in the Philippines

Day 6

Brazilian Blowout in the Philippines

Day 7

The natural waves of my hair is still here that’s why it looks very natural. BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT is very natural hair treatment. Our hair is made of protein specifically keratin and the BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT we are putting in Keratin and coating our hair with it. Again, this is not a straightening procedure it only creates a protective protein layer around the hair shaft therefore smoothing the cuticles and eliminating frizz.

Contact us for an appointment

Hairs & Nails,

Gensan Branch 2nd Level

KCC Mall of Gensan
(083) 301-4822

Davao Branch
Tionko Bldg. Duterte St.
Davao City
(082) 305-3401

ENVY ME SALON

Gensan Branch

Robinsons Place Gensan

(083) 554-2134

Good News ladies ENVY ME SALON & SPA is now OPEN in the METRO come and visit them at level 3 west wing Robinsons Galleria for appointments and inquiries call: 0946-1923415 or 234-1066

Apr
27

What is Brazilian Blowout?

By Donna Mae  //  Hair  //  2 Comments

What is BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT? aside from the fact that it is the hottest hair treatment in HOLLYWOOD right now? It is also the most innovative and effective professional smoothing treatment in the world!

BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT is the only Professional Smoothing Treatment that improves the health of the hair. It leaves hair SMOOTH & FRIZZ-FREE WITHOUT harsh chemicals.

Plus with BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT the Hair becomes HEALTHIER & SHINIER. Not pin straight and dry like what  Hair Rebonding does to our hair.

The entire treatment completed in JUST APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES. It has NO DOWN TIME! You can wash your hair IMMEDIATELY! NO RESTRICTIONS! You can tie or pull up your hair as soon as you leave the salon! You can wash it off right after the treatment, you can go swimming, you can do whatever you want imagine??

Is it a straightening chemical treatment? NO, BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT is not a straightening product however, your hair will apear straighter because it is smoother and has no more frizz. It is the kind of straight though that’s natural-looking and still has body. Not pin straight lifeless like rebonding, straightening and relaxed hair.

Good news ladies, it is now here in the Philippines! And it is available at HAIRS & NAILS SALONS and it’s sister companies starting tomorrow, April 28, 2011. Contact them

Brazilian Blowout hair

Brazilian Blowout is also available at

Envy Me Salon logo

located at level 3 west wing Robinsons Galleria

Apr
23

Royale Beauty: KOJIC Papaya Soap

Every month their always come a time where us ladies experience hormonal imbalances especially before, during and after our menstrual cycles. Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap is my recent savior from the pimples that appeared in my face.  For me, I don’t have an oily skin so I’m not prone to pimples I only got pimples when my menstrual cycle comes. I recently discovered about this beauty soap because I’m a business associate of Royale Business Club. I’ve been talking and selling Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap to a lot of my friends. But it was just recently that I had the opportunity to use it.

KOJIC PAPAYA SOAP

Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap dries and exfoliates my pimples. When I noticed a pimple on my chin I dipped my fingers in the water then rubbed the Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap then I applied it on top of the pimple only. Then before I finally went to bed I washed my face first with Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap then after that I used Royale Beauty Anti-Ageing  Facial Soap.

Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap will exfoliate your pimples because of the KOJIC content and then the PAPAYA will lighten your skin. But it sometimes leave your face dry that’s why after using Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap I still used the Royale Beauty Anti-Ageing Facial Soap so that my skin will not dry up because of the KOJIC PAPAYA’s strong content.

Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap worked effectively because after a few hours of using it my pimples dried up already. I’ve heard a lot of testimonies regarding this beauty soap and now I’m one of them who had tried and proven the effectivity of this product.

I encourage those ladies and even gentleman who had pimple problems to try Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap. This maybe the products you’ve been looking for all this years.

This product has BFAD Certification under DOH and is also HALAL Certified.

 

KOJIC PAPAYA SOAP lightens the skin by inhibiting melanin formation. With its complete combination of active ingredients, kojic papaya soap helps remove pimples, mildly exfoliates, nourishes and rejuvenates the skin & lightens overall skin tone..

SOURCE: Royale Business Club website

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Royale Beauty KOJIC Papaya Soap

P 180.00 only

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Apr
22

Hairs & Nails Salon & Spa for FRANCHISE

By Donna Mae  //  Etc  //  No Comments

hairs and nails salon

 

HAIRS & NAILS BODIES & FACES SALON & SPA

is looking for FRANCHISEE

for it’s

Gaisano Digos branch

and Gaisano Toril branch

 

Contact ME

or email me directly at ydonna888@gmail.com

for inquiries

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