New Hair Colour + Wenawave Salon + random FOTD pics

Long time no blog... again!

Sorry readers, Chinese New Year's approaching (only 3 more days zomg) and I've been busy with baking CNY cookies and cleaning. On top of that I've recently resumed violin lessons so gotta reserve time for practices. And of course, I have to work; in my dad's place and teaching the violin as well.

I don't have anything particular to blog about (actually I have tonnes of things to blog about but I just don't know where to start from...) so I'll just share a recent picture of myself.

 Yes, I dyed my hair red. 

Why? 

Cos I've been wanting to do it but each time I decided to, the stylist would tell me it's not going to last, it's not versatile, difficult to maintain blablabla. And each time, I changed my mind to some typical browns. When I saw Mustardqueen's pictures, I was inspired once again and decided that I HAD to do it. It's either now or never. I'm not young forever. I couldn't do this when I was studying and now that I'm not working in an office (yet... nobody knows the future), I gotta do it or I'll never get the chance to.

True enough, red fades really quickly. As quick as when you wash it the first time after you dye it. Now, each time I shampoo my hair, the foam is pink. The water runs with a red tint, and it stains my towel when I dry my hair. If I'm not carefull, my wet hair stains my clothes! Whether or not you use a colour protecting shampoo, it will still fade, trust me. And I can see a little bit of regrowth on my hair already which I assume is going to look really obvious and weird once it's longer. The colour now isn't as vibrant as the picture above, but you can still tell it's red. 

Difficult to maintain? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely. It's exactly what I wanted and I have no regrets doing it. Despite the first 2 days I was a little afraid to show the world, I wore a cap around lol. I even got a shock a few times when I looked at myself in the mirror haha. I honestly didn't expect it to turn out so bright even without bleaching. It's kind of difficult to explain; I wanted something different, but never expect it to be so vibrant. Its scary but at the same time I really like it, if I make any sense.

Ok so here're some information just incase anybody wants to go all out to welcome the Chinese New Year!

Place: Wenawave Salon @ Times Square, Kuala Lumpur

Call for an appointment: +60321423002

Creative Director: Yen (I consulted her for the colour but another stylist did the dyeing)

Price: RM 220 for colouring (my hair's over my boobies) and RM 95 for treatment

Brand used: L'oreal either a shade from the Majirouge or Majirouge Mix+ I don't remember. As for treatment, I don't know either, I usually don't ask.

The place is quite small and busy so I suggest calling to make an appointment before going. And parking at Times Square is freaking expensive so take public transport if you can. Yen is really friendly and helpful, so are the other stylists so I'd say I quite like the service. The only turn off was how I had to wait for about 15-20 minutes when I was there eventhough I had already made an appointment but I understand that it's approaching CNY and the place was packed with clients.

Ok here are some random pictures of FOTDs. 

 

Very basic one colour all over the lids using Urban Decay's Smog. Then blend out the edges nicely, and I think I did darken the outer corners. 

A gold, teal and dark blue/black from the Sleek Original Palette. Using very basic application; I used only the sponge applicator which comes with the palette to apply the shadows.

This one required a little more steps to create; using a metallic taupe pigment and some browns on the crease. Urm... yeah that's a pimple under my lips.

Ok, gotta go for now! If I don't make it in time to wish everyone, Happy Chinese New Year!