Organic haircare just keeps geting better
When I was living in the Bay area, I aspired to all things organic. It was a combination of living within walking distance of Whole Foods (notable because Americans in general don’t walk), and the prevailing Californian school of thought (happy weather makes happy people who are therefore committed to maintaining their happy living). But … Continue reading
A Preview of Shiseido Sale 2013: Prices & Haul!
Hi hi!!! Shiseido is having it’s half-yearly private sale, and it’s happening 13-14 December at L12 Orchard Building! Here are some of the goodies you can expect to find: CDP lipsticks at $40 each Eyeshadow quads $50 each Eyebrow pencil refills $15 each Eyeliner pencil refills $15 each CDP highlighters $60 each Cream foundations $60 … Continue reading
Original Mineral Haircare
I was asked if I’d like to review Original Mineral products recently, and my response was a resounding “Yes!”. After taking such care with my skin and diet, it is very important not to overlook hair products as these contain some of the most toxic chemicals in our daily lives. I’ve been on the hunt … Continue reading
My Evolvh Hair Treatment Routine
Ever since my favorable encounter with Evolvh (read my review on Evolvh’s Ultrashine Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner here), I’ve been a devout Evolvh follower. So, when the company announced that it was going to launch a new UltraRepair Deep Conditioning Treatment Masque, I placed my advance order, eager to be one of the firsts to … Continue reading
Beautybox 2.0: Nylon x Vanitytrove
It’s been awhile since I reviewed any beauty boxes, I just hadn’t been feeling it lately. But there’s been a change brewing in the air lately, and for better or worse, we are now in beauty subscription service version 2.0. As you all may have heard, Vanitytrove has recently made the switch from a fixed, … Continue reading
Philip B Oud Royal Forever Shine Conditioner
On my last visit to Sccube The Apothecary (read here), I had such disturbingly fried ends that EK took pity and gifted me with a small sample of Philip B Oud Royal Forever Shine Conditioner. As my form of thank you, and because I found this to be such an interesting product, I decided to … Continue reading
Aveda SS13 Full Spectrum Hair Makeover Session
The wonderfully generous folks at Aveda invited me over to their HQ yesterday for a complimentary hair coloring session! This is actually my 2nd visit as I was unable to experience their full spectrum hair color (read here) when I was here last October. It may have been a blessing in disguise as I’m in … Continue reading
EVOLVh Luxury Organic Haircare
Who the heck ships a bottle of shampoo and conditioner halfway across the world? ME!!! Thanks to the forward-thinking folks at Coterie, I was introduced to EVOLVh, and now I keep my bathroom stocked with it permanently! With the impressive tagline of “turning straw into silk”, EVOLVh certainly sets a lofty expectation. Made from 90% … Continue reading






