3 Hair Colour Trends That Will Turn Heads This CNY!
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Life is too short to have boring hair. This CNY, colour up your hair for that new-year-new-me look. After all, your hair is the crown you never take off. In this article, we’ve rounded up the 3 hottest hair colour trends of 2016. Get colouring!
1) Purple
Nothing beats the latest trend of purple hair. Turn heads with this refreshing and royal colour. For a more toned down look, go for streaks of varying dark purple as it blends nicely with brown-black hair. Otherwise, opt for a full purple dye for that diva look.
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One of the latest hair trends is aptly named ‘grannyhair‘. Shades of grey and metallic hair brightens one’s overall look, and emphasises the darker features of one’s face (eyebrows, eyes, lips). Turn heads and wow everyone with this hair colour this CNY!
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If you’re feeling a tad ambitious, try rainbow. The myriad of colours will attract attention and you’ll be the star of every gathering you attend. With rainbow, there are many possibilities. You could do streaks, a full head of colour, or choose to dye certain sections for that subtle look. There are also different versions of the rainbow trend; metallic, pastel, or bright.
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How will you be doing your hair this CNY?
3 Makeup Looks to Consider for Chinese New Year 2016
Everyone will look their best for the fast approaching Chinese New Year, and you can’t lose out. Stun your friends and family with your perfectly pulled-off look, and stay poised and fabulous for every gathering and selfie. Here are 3 makeup looks to consider this Chinese New Year!
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AU NATUREL
With Au Naturel, you look like you own that glowing complexion, radiant cheeks, and pink healthy lips. Your look screams Natural Goddess, and friends and family will gush about how perfect you look.
Here is what you should do to achieve a natural and flawless look:
- Start your beauty regime a week before. That healthy radiant glow does not happen overnight. In the week leading up to Chinese New Year, get more rest and drink tons of water. In the shower, scrub yourself all over, exfoliate, tone, and moisturise. Stop procrastinating, and apply those masks and creams to keep your skin taut and clean.
- On the actual day, prepare your skin with the right amount of moisturiser to ensure that your skin will not dry out, and will look fresh through the day.
- Apply a layer of with a good coating of and you’ll be ready for the day!
2. ORIENTAL
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3. GLAMOROUS
8 Beauty Products To Protect Yourself From Singapore’s Hot Weather!
Have you ever had a good day ruined by the disastrous heat in Singapore? The scorching heat is always making you feel cranky, irritable and you end up looking like a mess towards the end of the day. Rain or shine, the last thing you want is a sunburn, break out or frizzy hair. We have gathered 8 must-have beauty products to keep you looking fresh and glamorous through the day.
1. Redken Frizz Dismiss FPF 20 Spray
Finally, a hair product we have all been waiting for! Redken Frizz Dismiss Spray is a lightweight smoothing lotion for fine to medium hair in low to high humidity, which works best in Singapore’s heat.
This leave-in-spray helps in managing detangling, and provides protection from heat styling up to 230ºC. It also provides lasting frizz control, smoothing and humidity protection without weighing strands down.
Unlike leave-in oil treatment, Redken Frizz Dismiss is ultra convenient. You just have to spray it on your hair after a shower, run it through any tangled ends, and voilá! Your daily post-shower hair routine is complete. Best of all, the new Frizz Protection Factor (FPF) scale makes it easy to select which of the four new FPF treatments is right for you, based on hair type and humidity level, so you can go about your day frizz-free.
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Redken Frizz Dismiss Smoothing Lotion Spray, NA.
Kenaris (level 5 Wheelock Place) or Capello Loft @ The Centrepoint.
2. Innisfree It’s Real Squeeze Mask
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You are probably familiar with Innisfree, the popular Korean beauty store that has been popping up like daisies all over Singapore. One of its most popular products is the It’s Real Squeeze Mask. You will be spoilt for choice by the plethora of mask types.
Tea tree, aloe vera and manuka honey have been much raved about. After just 15 minutes, these masks will leave your skin nourished. You’ll also smell like a million bucks. At a price of S$2 per piece, these masks satisfy everyone’s desire for affordable yet effective facial masks!
Innisfree Its Real Squeeze Mask, $2 each.
Innisfree stores.
3. Shiseido Perfect UV Protector
With such a proven record, the Shiseido Perfect UV Protector is worth the investment. Why waste anymore money on ineffective sunscreens?
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector, $59.
Major departmental stores.
4. Biore SaraSara Body Powder Sheets
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Aside from having a good sunscreen lotion, there’s another absolutely essential item you need everyday – Biore SaraSara Body Powder Sheets.
The sheets come in two different scents, Breezy Floral and Zesty Citrus. The Breezy Floral has a feminine and refreshing scent. Needless to say, these miracle sheets are perfect for the inevitable stickiness that is part and parcel of Singapore’s humid climate. Say goodbye to unpleasant odours and perspiration!
The next time you’re in Watsons or Guardian, pick up one of these packs – you won’t regret it!
Biore SaraSara Powder Sheets, $3 per pack of 10
Watsons or Guardian stores.
5. Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment
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Behold… Fresh’s Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15. This highly popular lip product moisturises your lips and provides essential protection from damaging UV rays.
With over 10 different colours to choose from, you’ll definitely be able to find a shade of your liking. Furthermore, with buildable coverage, you have control over how sheer or vivid you want the colour to be!
This lip treatment is one of the best products we have ever tried. It kept our lips moisturised for more than 8 hours, even after drinking and eating!
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Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15, $33
Fresh stores.
6. Simple Soothing Facial Toner
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It’s so hard to look for a good toner that is budget-friendly. After trying Simple Soothing Facial Toner, we were surprised at how effective it was.
This soothing facial toner is formulated with skin-friendly ingredients such as chamomile, witch hazel and Pro-Vitamin B5. Simply put (pun intended), this toner will leave your face hydrated and fresh after application.
Simple Soothing Facial Toner, $12.90.
Available at RedMart.
7. evian Facial Spray
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evian Facial Spray is the best way to keep your face hydrated in air-conditioned or over-heated offices. This life-saver enhances make up after you’ve spent a long time outdoors in the sun or in an air-conditioned place. Ultra-fine, pure and natural mist allows the skin to absorb a unique balance of beneficial minerals along with the water.
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Guardian stores.
8. 3M Nexcare Acne Patch
We’ve all experienced the pangs of fear that strike when a pimple starts growing. It’s the same story every time – a red bump that transforms into a huge and repulsive whitehead. And it takes ages to go away!
Apply this before bed and as you sleep, the patch completely drains away pus and bacteria while you catch your beauty rest. The best part is waking up to an (almost) completely shrunken pimple.
With this life-saver, you’ll never have to worry about unwanted zits ruining a special occasion. Pimples, be gone!
3M Nexcare Acne Patch, $7.00 for a pack of 36 patches.
Watsons or Guardian stores.
