Beauty – Page 3

GETTING A HAIRCUT & DYE AT J’S SALON

November 29, 2018 by Little Miss Honey 1,001 Comments

A week before my birthday, I wanted to refresh my look. I wanted to have a fresher cut and lighter haircolor. There are so many salons to choose from in Singapore and it was very hard to choose. Then I got to discover of a salon that is inside a hotel. It was conveniently near my workplace so I headed to J’s Salon on a rainy Monday morning.

I was amazed to see how spacious the place is. It is found in Level 3 of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. I was greeted by two friendly staff and told them that I have a haircut & dye appointment. Seeing me drenched from the rain, they gladly helped me with my equally-drenched umbrella and directed me to the toilet if I wanted to dry myself which I happily obliged.

When I reappeared looking less of a wet puppy and more of an excited customer ready for my new look. I wanted to see the whole salon first before I start my haircut. There is the entrance and I saw a large shelf of Kerastase hair products. Then I was led into a monochromatic spacious area for hair services and nail services. Further in the salon is their Medi Spa. I saw several room for facials, body slimming, IPL and body massages. They offer this cocoon like atmosphere for the clients to enjoy a more soothing experience. Near the area, there is another spacious area with comfy white couches that is perfect for parties like bridal showers or a mani-pedi birthday party. There is also another room for hair spa treatment in a garden-like ambience overlooking the Singapore river. I couldn’t believe I haven’t discover this gem of a place after living for years here in Singapore.

J’s Salon believes in blending Science Technology, Expertise and Natural Environment in providing holistic services to their clients’ needs. They provide a wide variety of services from hair , face and nails. They also have waxing and makeup services. They have top-notch stylists and therapists and they are known for their impeccable customer services.

My Review

I met Master Stylist, Tony, who will be do my haircut & hairdye. He was graciously listened to what I wanted for my hair. I wanted to have a cut above my shoulder and a lighter haircolor. He explained to me what he will do with my hair. He also said he will use Organic Hair Dye which is less harsh because he learned that I am currently breastfeeding.

Tony and his team started their magic on my dry unflattering tresses. They applied a serum to my dehydrated hair before they started the cut. Tony cut away my hair and gone were my unsightly split-ends. Then they started on the dye on my hair. I chose a reddish brownish blond color for my hair. They applied on my hair and away from my scalp at first. I never felt any discomfort or pain on my scalp at all. And later when it was almost finished, they added in the hair dye near the scalp to complete the look. A few more minutes and it was rinse time.

Here is the final look and I am so happy with the results.

with Master Stylist Tony Liu

I take good care of my hair using Kerastase hair products. I highly recommend J’s Salon to women who believes they deserve a luxurious beautifying and pampering session. It is such a wonderful salon to go to for all your hair, face & nails treatments. You will never regret it.

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J’s Salon

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
392 Havelock Road Level 3
Tel: 6733 3882 / 6834 0012
10.00am – 10.00pm daily
Hotel Ext : 1868 / 1869

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Email: appt@js.com.sg

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with J’s Salon. All opinions are my own. Regardless, I only recommend products which I personally believe will be good for my readers.

BRAZILIAN WAXING AT PINK PARLOUR

November 7, 2018 by Little Miss Honey 1,217 Comments

In 2012, single and just a few months of living in Singapore, I decided out of whim to try out having a Brazilian Wax and see if I would like it & if I can tolerate the pain. For those who doesn’t know what Brazilian wax, please go google it. I saw this cute girly place in Joo Chiat, Katong named Pink Parlour that has Brazilian waxing, other hair removal treatments, manicure & pedicure treatments and spray tanning services. So I booked my first Brazilian wax without any hesitation.

On the day of my schedule for Brazilian wax, I was served by a very nice accommodating Malay therapist. She was kind enough to note that this was my very first experience in Brazilian waxing. She explained to me carefully what she will do for the treatment.

The Procedure

Here is how the procedure goes. The staff would offer you this cute black & pink rubber slippers to wear. Then they will hand you a towel and usher you to their bathroom for a wash or rinse . Once you are ready, they will lead you to one of the rooms.

In some cases, a trim may be needed but sometimes, it is not necessary. They would apple a baby powder on the area. Then the hair removal will commence. They would use a warmed pink wax and spread it the area using a flat stick. The therapist would asked if the wax is too hot. Once the wax hardens, the therapist would strip it off from the skin in a very swift precise manner that minimises the pain and discomfort. You can feel that the wax pulls the hair and not the skin so no much pain or any note of bleeding. Therapist would even give you their pink cuddly cat stuff toy to hug if you feel pain. But it wasn’t really needed because the pain score for me was 1/10, with 10 being the most painful. After several hard wax in and hard wax off, the area would be almost hairless. The little hairs would then be removed by application of blue wax then a thin cloth paper would be placed unto the blue wax and the little hairs would be stripped off. This procedure is much less painful at this point than the hard wax. And to totally remove 100% of the hair, sometimes tweezers are used to remove the remaining stubborn hairs. You are left with a silky smooth skin.

About Pink Parlour

Pink Parlour started in Singapore in 2005. They soon become well-known in the grooming and waxing arena for women and men to feel good about themselves from hair removal using waxing or IPL treatments, spray tanning, whitening, nail treatments and brow & lash tint.

Pink Parlour have won several beauty awards :

2016 SG Spa, Top 100 Spas in Singapore
2016 Expat Living Awards 2016, Winner of Best Mani-⁠Pedi Salon
2015 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2015 Harpers Bazaar, Best Brazilian Waxing
2014 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2013 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2012 I-⁠S Magazine, Top 100 Places to Visit Singapore
2012 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2012 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Waxing Parlour
2011 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2011 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Waxing Parlour
2010 Singapore Tatler, Best of Singapore Grooming
2009 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Specialty Wax (Designer Brazilian)
2009 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Bikini Wax
2009 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best French Manicure / Pedicure
2009 Cleo Magazine, Best Manicure / Pedicure
2008 Singapore Women’s Weekly, Best Hydration Fix Facial
2008 Cleo Singapore, Beauty Directory Top 20 Nail Salons
2007 Simply Her, Best Brazilian 8.5 Rating
2007 Spa Crystal Awards Nominee, Best Spa in Southeast Asia
2006 Harper’s Bazaar Beauty Awards, Most Fun Spa
2006 Urban Wire, Painless Brazilian

After Treatment Care

After the session, make sure to avoid hot showers, swimming pool, sauna or jacuzzi for the next 48 hours. I also apply Pink Parlour Bump Freedom Lotion and Pink Parlour Calm Protect Lotion. They contain wonderful ingredients like Tea Tree Oil that protects and heals the area. In the next few days after the waxing, make sure to exfoliate the area when bathing. Hair regrowth starts around 3-6 weeks and it is time to book your Brazilian Wax session.

My Review

Before my scheduled Brazilian wax, I thought I would just try it once out of curiosity but surprisingly, I love having monthly Brazilian wax. It is already part of my monthly pampering regimen. I have been having Brazilian wax since 2012 until 2018, only at Pink Parlour. The only time I skipped my Brazilian wax was when I learn that I am pregnant, I would wait until I am beyond my 1st trimester and 5 months postpartum.

Pink Parlour makes me feel comfortable and relax in spite how awkward the treatment may sound like for newbies. I was amazed that I didn’t feel self-conscious about the whole procedure. The procedure is relatively almost painless and it is done in a matter of few minutes. I doesn’t require a whole chunk of your time which is a blessing for a busy mom like me. Also booking an appointment is such a breeze. You can book appointment by downloading their app and book from there. You can call or email them to book appointment too. I love Pink Parlour Brazilian Wax so much that I often would offer the treatment to my family & friends as a gift. I would love them to try it out for themselves.

I highly recommend Pink Parlour for their hair removal services. I am a loyal customer for years and gladly would promote their amazing service. I love they have several branches scattered around Singapore and happy to find one near my home. They also have branches in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. Do try it out for yourself! I guarantee you won’t regret it.

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SPARKLING SMILE WITH LA VIE AESTHETICS

October 20, 2018 by Little Miss Honey 1,996 Comments

I love coffee. I got acquainted to the Singapore hawker kopi and it became a pure addiction. Though I am cutting back now and leaving my coffee love to weekend affairs now, this love affair left me with stained teeth due to the caffeine intake. I been hoping to regain that pearly whites and sparkling smile now that I have kicked back on my coffee addiction a little bit now.

I wanted to go for a teeth whitening services for my coffee-stained teeth but I was particularly looking for a treatment that does not involve heat, drill or needles. Since I do have sensitive teeth, I wanted a procedure that wouldn’t damage my teeth. So I was happy to find La Vie Aesthetics that provide SparkleSmile Teeth Whitening treatment. They are conveniently found in Level 4 of Orchard Gateway. They utilise a blue LED teeth whitening technology alongside an application of non-peroxide teeth whitening gel. The LED light activates the teeth whitening gel which in turn whitens the teeth and remove any tooth stains or discolorations. The treatment promises removal of all kinds of tooth stains such as those from coffee, wine, smoking, aging and medications.

I visited La Vie Aesthetics last Saturday. The place was very classy and the vibe of the place feels very luxurious and fit for royalty. The staffs were so courteous and accommodating. I was offered tea while I answered a questionnaire about some information needed so they can treat me better. There was a TV in the reception area that shows the different services they offer. They also offer face treatments, body treatments and hair removal besides teeth whitening.

Then I was led to a room by a therapist where I was asked if I consume coffee, black tea, curry, red wine and carbonated drinks regularly. She also asked if I smoke, if I had any injuries that affected my teeth and have prior teeth whitening treatments. I do consume coffee and black tea often especially before and it was a NO to the rest of the questions. She then assessed my teeth by basing the colour of my teeth against a set of teeth in varying depths of white to yellow color.

Once assessment was done, I was brought to a room. I was asked to brush my teeth with the toothpaste and toothbrush that was prepared for me in the room.

The Procedure

I finished brushing my teeth and I pressed the call button to signal to the therapist that I was ready for the procedure. Lying in the bed, the therapist applied balm over my lips. They also placed this plastic mouth opener which I saw Ellen Degeneres uses in her game in her talk show where her guests would talk with that mouth-opener thing in her mouth and it is so funny. But I didn’t dare talk too much with that thing around my mouth. The therapist placed a gum protector all over my gums. Then a protective eyewear was placed over my eyes then the treatment started. It lasted for 30 minutes.

Ugly coffee-stained teeth

The Review

I was surprised that it was fast and painless. It wasn’t uncomfortable with the whole procedure. The staff were all so nice and answered all my questions. I noted the results instantly. My teeth were 8x shades lighter. I was more confident in smiling now. I plan to do 2 more sessions for the SparklingSmile Whitening. The sessions must be 3 weeks apart. I will give you updates in my instagram account. Don’t forget to follow me at www.instagram.com/littlemisshoney to see my results after my 2nd and 3rd teeth whitening session.

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La Vie Aesthetics

277 Orchard Road
#04-08 Orchard Gateway
Singapore 238858
(Near Somerset MRT)

Tel No: 65-65814470

Email: info@lavieaesthetics.com.sg

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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with La Vie Aesthetics. All opinions are my own. Regardless, I only recommend products which I personally believe will be good for my readers.