PRODUCT FEATURE


Today I bring to you a review of Fay Jardin's Hair Removal Cream and Whitening Cream for Knees & Elbows which I've been sitting on for a while now and just had the time to publish. My apologies for the somewhat delayed blog post. Anyway, let's get the ball rolling.

The Fay Jardin Hair Removal Cream can work for both males and females. Do note that men's hair is relatively thicker compared to women's. But of course, that's subjective and really differs for each individual. For our tests, I did the armpit hair removal, NoodleBoy did the facial hair removal, and my friend Mary Anne did the body/leg hair removal tests.

The product claims to be safe to use with SGS Certification and based on our personal experiences, we did not have any adverse side effects. No burning, itching, or redness afterwards. If you have any allergies with the product ingredients, you might want to ask a skin expert before using it or do some skin testing first. It does, however, have a very strong scent to it, kinda like a hair perm solution. It's unpleasant for me but tolerable. So I suggest using this outside and not in a closed room with no air vents or windows.

Ingredients: De-ionized Water, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters , Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate , Cetearyl Glucoside (and) Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,  Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol , Sodium Polyacrylate, Steareth-21, Calcium Hydroxide, Lactic acid, L-Sodium Lactate, Potassium Hydroxide, 1.3-Propanediol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol , Fragrance.

Fay Jardin Whitening Hair Removal Set

Unwanted body hair? The Fay Jardin Hair Removal Cream and Whitening Cream for Knees & Elbows got you covered... like literally cover then uncover, if you dig. The application is so easy and the results are pretty cool. I have used hair removal creams in the past, mainly out of curiosity instead of the need because I really don't have much hair to remove. Compared to the ones I've tried before, this is more affordable and easy to come by thanks to Shopping99PH, where the Fay Jardin Whitening Hair Removal Set can be purchased.

I made a super quick video on how to use it:



I know the English product details and instructions may not be all clear on their website (understandable for products that are imported from Taiwan) so let me just break it down for you.

Steps as easy as 1-2-3:
1. Apply the product generously on clean skin. You want to cover up everything and get to the base of the hair shaft.
2. Depending on the thickness/coarseness of the hair to be removed, I find that the waiting time varies. But if you want a guide, it should be at least 30 minutes to make sure the product works its magic!
3. Simply remove with a spatula or tissues. We used a small plastic spoon to get the job done fast and easily!

Now on to our BEFORE and AFTER photos:

Armpit Hair Removal


Facial Hair Removal



Body/Leg Hair Removal


Knee Whitening


Elbow Whitening




As you can see, the Fay Jardin's Hair Removal Cream and Whitening Cream for Knees & Elbows do work! And not just for me but for a lot of people and for different skin types, too. So if you're looking for ways to remove hair easily and painlessly, go ahead and try it!

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I've been getting a lot of questions about my dream hair that I am proud to have achieved. So to answer all of you, this is a blog post dedicated to just that. Let's get started because I know a lot of you are eager to know the details, assuming of course that's why you're here reading my blog, right?


I'll do a Q&A style for this post to try and be concise about how to do a colorful ombré / mermaid or unicorn hair / pastel or rainbow head style. I hope you'll find this informative and if you still have any questions, feel free to comment below and I'll do my best to update this blog regularly to answer your queries. Please do understand that I am no expert and you can take my advice with a grain of salt.


HOW DO YOU GET STARTED?

First of all, you'll need to bleach your hair. There are no shortcuts. If you want awesome colored hair, you have to get rid of the dark pigment first in order for the colors to show. I already wrote a post about going blonde and some instructions on how to bleach your hair at home. You can check that out by CLICKING HERE. If you're not confident to do it yourself, you can always get a pro to do it for you, but I must say this, why spend all that money when you can just do it yourself? Just remember one important thing: DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST!




WHAT HAIR DYE DO YOU USE?

Right now I'm all about semi-permanent hair dyes. It's safe to use and is actually made from vegetable dyes so the colors last only for a couple of weeks because it gradually fades. I like it that way because I can start with really dark colors and it eventually fades into pastel shades. It's awesome! TIP: Stay away from dandruff shampoo and hot water because it will fade the colors away faster than you'd want it to. I personally prefer the ones from Manic Panic because they have a million (okay, exag!) colors to choose from. There's also Punky Colour, Pravana, Adore, Sparks, Special Effects, and La Riche Directions. That's a multitude of semi-permanent hair colors if you ask me! For people in the Philippines, you can buy it from Funky Streaks or Rainbow Head.


HOW DO YOU DO IT, LIKE GET ALL THOSE COLORS IN YOUR HAIR?

It is actually the same concept as the DIY ombré hair that I did before when my hair was longer. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to do it. All it takes is guts... well, no guts, no glory! Anyhow, you have to do it by sections at a time. Do not mix all the colors! Depending on what style you're aiming for, you can do the dark colors first then the light ones or vice-versa. As for me, I did the tips of my hair first. Then slowly worked my way up. For more details, you can read about it in my previous blog post by going HERE.


CAN YOU LIST WHAT YOU *REALLY* NEED TO COLOR YOUR HAIR?

You'll need colorful dyes of course and you'll need conditioners (a lot of it!), keratin or any treatment oil (I still find Argan oil the best for my hair!), a mixing bowl and comb, gloves, an old shirt and towel, and a lot of guts. Tee hee! I think there are some semi-permanent hair dyes that don't require you to bleach your hair first, but those are some pretty dark colors. If you want to obtain a bright colorful hair, then bleached blonde hair is A MUST! (How do I even stress this enough?) Also these dyes can stain so be ready to do massive clean-up if you're not too careful. I personally like darker shades of colors because I can always mix it with a conditioner to make it lighter and it's more cost-effective that way. The conditioners and treatment oils keep your hair healthy. Also I refrain from shampooing my hair so the colors last longer. I only shampoo my hair when I really have to, i.e. when it's really dirty or when it stinks! Otherwise, just use conditioner every day and you're okay. It will be oily and heavy at first but your hair will understand and will adjust in time so it won't produce much oil to weigh down your crowning glory.


IS YOUR HAIR DEAD? HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF IT?

Bleached hair equals dead hair basically. But there are ways to revive it and even though it involves a lot of products, you don't have to sell an arm and a leg to keep your hair alive. It boils down to choosing the right hair products and finding the ones that work for your hair. Different folks, different strokes. In most cases, you'll only need a wee bit of hair product. You can find a list of products I use to maintain bleached hair and how to keep a healthy and shiny mane by clicking HERE.


WHAT IF YOU MESS IT UP?

The good news is you can just color it black or brown and forget it. But with perseverance, you can do... anything. It's just hair. It will grow, but if it doesn't then you're screwed. LOL. I'm just kidding! Of course, you can always run to the nearest hair salon to get it fixed or you can wear a hat. But what can possibly go wrong with trying to do a mermaid hair or a colorful ombré? If you follow instructions carefully, read blogs and reviews, then prepare yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally, you're gonna be okay. Di gani, pwede raka mo hilak ug colored! Hehe. Seriously though, don't think too much of it. Don't stress. Just have fun! Don't worry about your hair... for now. I mean, sooner or later we'll grow old and we'll lose our hair. That's for sure. So when will you play with it? When it's gone? Are you afraid of losing hair and getting bald? There are safe and natural solutions like a hair restoration surgery. Maxim Hair Restoration is a hair transplant clinic in the Philippines that provides proven and effective hair transplant surgeries. Check out their website at www.maximhairrestoration.com for more details.


HOW MUCH DO YOU SPEND FOR YOUR HAIR? WHERE TO BUY HAIR PRODUCTS?

Honestly, I don't know. I never counted and even if I did, I'd imagine I have saved a ton considering I do everything at our house and you know I always look for creative ways to save on products. All my hair experiments take place at home so I don't have to pay any professional fees. I buy hair products when they are on sale, some are gifts, and others are freebies. A lot of my hair products can be bought at department stores, drugstores, and online shops. It's just a matter of looking for ones with the best deals. Can you imagine if we had coupons here in the Philippines?!?


WHAT'S YOUR TAKE ON HAIR CHALKS/SPRAYS AND FOOD COLORING OR CREPE PAPER (yes, FYI, you can use that for hair coloring too!)?

If it works for you, then why not, chocnut? In fact, I have used them before and it works for both dark and blonde hair. But the guarantee is pretty slim and if you're not mentally-prepared, you could be in for a disappointment. It is also VERY temporary, meaning it's gone in a day or two. You'll have to keep reapplying and I don't have the luxury of time to do that. Also you can take note that my home-made purple shampoo/DIY hair toner is actually made with food coloring and you can check that out HERE.


WHAT ABOUT ATTENTION? PEOPLE *WILL* LOOK AT YOU!

I'm an only child so there's nothing new with getting all the attention. Plus, my hair deserves it! Many people don't know what it takes to get it to look this way! When I see someone with colored hair, I don't stare. That's just rude. I would compliment that person and give my biggest and most genuine smile because I know the story... so, R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Also, my husband says I'm the most oblivious person in the world with absolutely no peripheral vision, so there. Most of the time, it's not that I don't care, but it's just that I don't see people looking at me. If you don't like the attention, sorry folks, but if you live here in the Philippines, you better get used to it! :)


WHAT DOES COLORED HAIR SAY ABOUT YOU?

If employment is what concerns you most then you'll have to take that up with management or your company's policies. Since I work at home, I just couldn't care less about the criticisms I get for being different. I mean, come on. Aren't people being judgmental idiots for thinking that just because your hair is different, you're automatically like a rebel or a bad person or something? It's friggin' 2015. Deviating from the norms is, well, normal. My hair does not define me as a person or affect my attitude in any way. It simply means I like colored hair because I'm bored of black and brown. End of story.


So go ahead! Spring is in the air and summer will be here in no time. This means that for students, now's a great time to do some hair experiments with reckless abandon! If you're someone who's been told to get a life, well, here's your solution! If you're bored beyond belief with the usual hair color offerings, now you have endless choices to make! But if you're simply looking for some change, then your hair is sitting right there on top of your head. Join me! A whole new world of colors awaits!

Press PLAY ▶️ for mermaid hair. I think the pink parts hardly show at all because I put too much purple. 😁 Still lovin' it though... 💙💜💗#bastaigatsikat #hair #instahair #manicpanic #AtomicTurquoise #CottonCandy #PurpleHaze #rainbowhead #hairstyle #unicornhair #colorful #mermaidhair #BeautyBloggersPh #beauty #instabeauty #instahair #bblogger #beautyblogger

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Good luck, guys! Please do tag me when you've finally taken the colorful plunge! Follow me on Instagram: @bastaigat_sikat or use my hashtag (#bastaigatsikat) so I can find you wherever you are on social media. So excited to see all your creations!

Truth be told, going blonde wasn't one of the sporadic decisions I've made in my life because I had actually given it a lot of thought beforehand. It's not like dyeing your hair to a different shade of brown because as soon as your hair grows, those dark roots can be a tad ugly in contrast with your blonde mane. I'm blessed (cursed?) with hair that grows super slow, so that means it would take at least a month of growth before it looks obvious that it would call for a "retouch" of those roots.

It's 2015 and I'm still blonde!

You can read about my Blonde Ambition journey HERE, HERE, and HERE. First of all, you need to remember that it is a process. Blonde hair doesn't happen in one go, especially if you're a brunette. Because if you do that, you might as well shave your head since you'll be left with nothing but a mop of dead hair. Apparently, bleaching your hair is essentially killing it already.

TIP: Buying powder bleach in bulk comes out cheaper.

Because I'm all for DIY (do-it-yourself) projects, I found two ways to get rid of those dark roots without professional assistance. You can do these right at home. First, there's the typical bleach. I prefer using the powder one (the blue-colored powder) over any gel/cream/liquid/whatever is there. Some would add hydrogen peroxide to their mixture but I don't. I only use either a 30 vol. or 40 vol. (9% or 12%) developer/oxidation lotion for my solution. Bleach is the easier and fastest way to lighten your hair but know that you take the risk of damaging your hair.

Using powder bleach to touch up those dark roots.

Do remember to wear gloves when you apply this to your hair because bleach is pretty strong and it burns the skin. (It smells like pee, too!) Which is why it isn't really advisable to apply it on your scalp and you have to wash it off in just a matter of minutes. The results, however, are always satisfactory, at least for me since I have fine hair and it doesn't take much to get it colored.


Sometimes my hair gets too yellow or too brassy over time, so in order to get that particular shade of blonde which I like, either Pale Golden Blonde or Light Ash Blonde, I'd have to use my own homemade purple toner/shampoo/conditioner. (Read This!)


Another way to touch up those dark roots is by using the lightest hair color you can find such as the Palty Sparkling Blonde hair color or the above pictured super affordable Best Lure Joynna hair color in Fade/0.0 which costs only Php 40 from my local beauty supply store. Same drill as the bleach by mixing it with a 30 vol. or 40 vol. (9% or 12%) developer/oxidation lotion.

Using the lightest shade of hair coloring dye for dark roots.

For its price, you'd expect the cheap hair dye to smell like crap but not this one! I also tried the Best Lure Joynna hair color in Lightest Ash Blonde 11.1 and it really doesn't have any of that strong off-putting scent. In my experience, it doesn't leave hair dry but still don't forget to use conditioner or treatment when you wash it off. I like to use Cream Silk daily treatment + conditioner every day when I take a shower. But once a week I shampoo my hair and I reach out for my favorite shampoo/conditioner, which as of the moment is the white Palmolive one that's made for dull hair.


It gets my hair clean and doesn't leave it dry at all. It also seems to make my blonde hair shine all the more. And isn't that the whole point of having blonde hair?

Giving Rapunzel a run for her money.

One of the advantages of going blonde is that I can play with all sorts of temporary/semi-permanent  hair dyes, too. Bottomline is it's just more fun being blonde. Period.


Additionally, there are also a few more products that I use to keep it healthy and full of life. Devoid of its natural color, one would assume my hair is practically dead. But it doesn't have to be that way thanks to these products that I've discovered through SampleRoom and BDJ Box.


These are lightweight products that are suitable for fine hair. The Lucido-L hair supplements, the Curling Milk and the Treatment Oil, are products I never thought would do my hair any good. But I absolutely love them! For styling purposes, I needed just 2 drops of the Curling Milk to give my hair volume. I apply it on my damp hair then blow dry the heck out of it using nothing else but my hands. It's also a great setting lotion.

 
The same goes for the Vitress hair cuticle coats for times when I'm feeling glamorous and want a bit of wave/curl to my hair while protecting it from further damage with all the heat. The Cynos Moroccan Argan Oil is what I use after bleaching my hair because it does a superb job at preventing dryness. The rich argan oil easily brings it back to life and makes it shiny and soft, too! The Dove daily hair vitamins breathe life to my hair easily with no effort at all and leave my golden mane looking so naturally soft and shiny as you can see in the pic below.


As you can plainly see, for over a year now, I've been sporting this blonde hair and there's still no sign of brittleness nor split ends! (Or maybe it's too light that I can't hardly see it?) Can you believe it's been well over a year and a half since I got a pixie cut and my hair is still this short?!? So in conclusion, with the right products, one can get super shiny natural looking blonde hair that would make any Barbie jealous and without having to sell and arm or a leg, too. Tee hee.

French braids are so pretty.

Now that my crowning glory has grown a bit longer, I can start experimenting with different hairstyles again! Looking forward to more hair adventures this 2015 and also thinking of doing pastel hair soon. What do you think?

☞ CLICK HERE to read the first part of my Blonde Ambition and how it all started.☜

It feels like ages since I colored my hair radically so I decided to pick up the brightest color I could find at my local supermarket. And behold, I got Palty Hair Color in Sparkling Blonde for a little over Php 300. It's made in Japan, apparently imported but already in distribution here in the Philippines.

I have a bad feeling about this... 😁 But no guts, no glory! How can I possibly mess up my hair any further? ☺️ Will update you later! #bastaigatsikat #hair #instahair #blonde #ambition #blondehairdontcare #bleach #review #beauty #instabeauty #beautybloggers #bbloggers #pinay #palty #japan

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Honestly, I assumed this was like the super convenient and easy to apply Liese Prettia Bubble Hair in which basically you just shampoo it on your hair. But to my dismay, it was actually a regular hair dye PLUS BLEACH! Que horror! And here I thought I was going to give my hair a break from all the chemicals.

I don't read Japanese so I can't really comment on the ingredients, but it does include the blue bleach powder so I gather it's what's going to lighten my hair and turn it into blonde. Umm, okay. What have I got to lose, right? I've gone platinum already so we've pretty much covered the entire spectrum and stages of hair bleaching.

English instructions provided. Whew!

So yeah, you only have to mix the developer and bleach first. Then add in the color in the tube. Use the convenient applicator and of course, protect your hands with the gloves provided. I must say that the gloves are pretty nice! I mean, not just your ordinary cheap plastic glove but it's made of a more durable plastic that lessens the likelihood of tearing. And we certainly do not want that if we're working with bleach! I've had my fingers burned one too many times before.

Mixed and ready to use!

The applicator bottle has these comb-thingy so you don't need a separate brush to apply it on your hair. You just comb through it using the bottle and it even applies evenly to my surprise. The biggest issue I have though is the SMELL! And it was like OMGWTFBBQSAUCENOMAYO, definitely the worst smelling bleach I've ever tried in my entire life! Not that I've come across any sweet-smelling bleach ever. But the Palty mix was so strong I swear you could smell it from miles away!!! So make sure you do this in an open area where there's ample air circulation because not only does it smell so horribly, it seems to hurt my eyes, too, since they would water constantly. Ugh! Seriously, you don't want this thing in your eyes. Tiis ganda lang ang show! So then I wrapped my hair in the flimsy shower cap provided and left it for what seemed like 45 minutes(?), because I lost track of time really though I did keep checking on it to make sure I get the roots colored completely.

And so with no further ado, may I present to you the results.

Before and after with Palty Hair color in Sparkling Blonde.

I washed it off using the pink Palmolive shampoo+conditioner TWICE and then applied the supplied Palty hair conditioner last. My son was touching my hair afterwards as it was surprisingly very soft when suddenly he burst into a song, "Let it go! Let it go." Okay, we're not doing Elsa here, you know. But he seems to be associating it with the blonde hair.

My hair was all sorts of different shades before so I was pleasantly surprised that the color turned out even and actually as advertised and seen on the Palty box! I mean, how many hair dyes do you know that actually gives your hair the same shade as the one that's seen on the model?

Eat our heart out, Rapunzel!

It is pretty bright as expected of a Sparkling Blonde shade. I think it's a bit too yellow for my taste, though that was the idea to begin with. Now I'm thinking of maybe washing it with a toner to get it muted or something. Ah well, time will tell.  Maybe in a few days this sunshine on my head will look a little less daunting. Tee hee.

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☞ Read my Blonde Ambition Part 4 - Care for your hair and HOW TO STAY BLONDE!.☜




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Cream Silk Daily Treatment Conditioner

I didn't realize Cream Silk, the Philippines' most trusted conditioner brand, is offering a new product which is the daily treatment conditioner until I got them in my September BDJ Box. It actually comes in different variants but I got the Hair Fall Defense and the Standout Straight ones.

The No. 1 Hair Care brand celebrates 30 years of limitless possibilities for the #BeyondBeautiful Filipina.

Four weeks ago, I started using the daily treatment conditioner and suffice to say, I don't have a lot of unclogging the drain left to do nowadays. My husband as well as my son uses it and the amount of falling hair I need to clean up in the bathroom has significantly lessened. Hair fall really is one of my biggest hair issues since I have super fine hair, which means I don't have a lot to spare. I feel like I'd be bald when I hit 40 considering all the coloring I subject my crowning glory to. So I absolutely need all the hair treatment I can get!


So what's the fuss about this new daily treatment conditioner from Cream Silk? Let me convince you by watching my quick video review about it below or check it out at http://youtu.be/Y3p6rnIwS-s.



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