Showing posts with label Hairstyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hairstyle. Show all posts
Total Hair Transformation | New Look Reveal - VLOG
After patiently waiting an entire year (and growing my hair like a straight, blank canvas), I finally decided to get a fresh, new haircut (the balayage had worn out and I wanted a change) for my birthday month. Being a responsible citizen, I took all precautionary measures, and stepped out on a chilled Sunday to get myself a brand new haircut. And, the timing couldn't have been better - I got this done exactly hours before the partial lockdown was announced in Mumbai - whereby it was announced that Salons would be shut for an entire month. Guess, somethings are meant to be!
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Monsoon Makeover & Contest | Juice Salon
Usually, I opt for a haircut only twice a year (April & September). And if I want the length of my hair to grow well, I will only opt for occasional trims and trust my stylist to add some magic by tweaking the hairstyle a bit. Oh! And I can be very fussy when it comes to choosing the right hair stylist. I have had the same stylist for years now and honestly, I get very skeptical when it comes to any form of hair makeovers with other stylists. So, when Juice Salon approached me to get a fun monsoon makeover, I wasn't too sure about it. But my team (especially Dhwanika, who takes care of Administration) kept insisting that I just get a little change of style. Eventually, I gave into their demands and agreed to get a mini monsoon makeover with Juice Salon. Now that my stylist is traveling for a month with a film crew, it was the right time for me to review the services at Juice (I have always loved the LYN and French pedicure here).
Oh! And we also have an exciting contest waiting for you at the end of this post.
The folks at Juice (Khar) had booked my appointment with their stylist Ronnie, who was extremely warm and a great listener. Minutes after exchanging hugs and greetings, we got down to work. Ronnie began by understanding my lifestyle and how I wear my hair (I mostly leave it open, except during workouts, run and dance rehearsals). Then, she began the 3-step hair inspection, when included inspecting the scalp, hair texture and checking for hair issues, if any. Currently, I am facing the same problem as most Mumbaikars - major residue build up due to the heat and humidity. Plus, if my workout hours increase, the residue builds up all the more. Ronnie took all the details into consideration and informed that I had a normal scalp and well maintained hair. She added that with a small change of style (I told her that I didn't want to cut off the length), she will chop off the dead ends and ensure that my hair looks healthy. Well, that's all I wanted and with that, we started off with the hair wash and conditioning process. Since she knew about my hectic lifestyle, Ronnie ensured that she adds a 10 minute long massage during the conditioning process. It was perfect, since I had a long working day.
After the wash, Ronnie began by getting rid of the dead ends and once done, she started work on getting the front layers right. Then, she moved on to the side bangs and within minutes, my mini makeover was done. Ronnie asked if I wanted any particular look (curls, straight) and I asked her to keep it simple and sleek. And there you go! A quick blowdry, leave-in serum and my new monsoon hairstyle was ready. Ronnie loved how the side bangs looked on me and said, "Next time, you should get fringes done in the front. You will look adorable." Well, maybe, I will give that a try in the future for sure.
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| Ronnie and I at the Juice salon after the makeover |
What? - Juice Salon (Khar)
Services offered: Juice Salon takes care of all your beauty and hair care needs, right from haircuts, wash, color to manicure, pedicure, facials, clean ups, waxing and more. They also have exclusive services which includes the LYN manicure and pedicure, where the newly launched LYN Nails products are used.
Price range: Basic services starts from Rs 70. Haircuts with regular stylists Rs 700 and Haircut with senior stylist / art director / salon director is priced at Rs 900 onward.
Service Experience: The services offered at Juice are quite good, with the stylists and staff that are well trained. The ambiance of Khar salon is really good. Tucked away in a quite lane, there is no sign of hustle-bustle. The salon is big and not very noise, even on weekends (a big boon). They stock up on professional L'Oreal and Kerastase products. They also offer exclusive hair spa treatments, which can be recommended after a detailed consultation with the in-house expert. As far as the haircuts are concerned, it is extremely important for a hair stylist to understand your lifestyle, needs and after examining your hair, give you tips on how you can improve the texture of your hair. Even while cutting / trimming, a good hairstylist will always inform you about the step-by-step process and keep you updated about the length that they are about to cut off. Ronnie did all that and much more, as she took great care of me and ensured that I have a relaxing experience, even during a haircut. The support staff is also very alert and humble. I also noticed that a lot of customers return back for their haircut and hair color services with their favorite stylist, which is proof of their long list of loyal customers.
Pros: Great staff
Good ambiance
Value for money
Good services
Cons: If you do not live in Bandra/Khar or the nearby areas,
locating the salon can be quite a task. Keep Google Maps handy.
Verdict: A must visit for those who believe in spending the right amount of money on quality services. Recommended services - Haircut, Hair color, LYN Manicure & Pedicure.
Participate in our 'Get The Look With Juice' contest and two lucky winners (one on the blog and the other on Instagram) stand a chance to win a free hair experiential at Juice Salon.
Answer a simple question, follow the rules and win! (Indian residents only)
Why do you deserve to win a free hair experiential at Juice salon this monsoon?
Rules
- Only one entry per person is allowed
- Participants of the Blog contest can comment in the box below or leave their answers on our Facebook / Twitter account with the hash tag #GetTheLookWithJuice
- Please mention your name and state / city along with your answers.
- Entries without the hash tag and other details will be disqualified.
- Participants are allowed to submit their separate entries on both the platforms (blog and instagram)
- One winner each will be chosen from our Blog contest and Instagram contest
- For details of the Instagram contest, head to our official account
Contest Deadline: July 26, 2015 23:59 pm IST
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Good luck to all the participants!
Outfit Details
Dress: Vero Moda
Grey Short Cardigan: Old Gift
Watch: Swatch
Outfit Details
Dress: Vero Moda
Grey Short Cardigan: Old Gift
Watch: Swatch
Love,
The Dancebee
Review | Bed Head TIGI Small Talk
While a whole bunch of ladies can't stop getting their hair straightened or colored, the other lot is ready to shell out any amount of money in order to get thicker, smoother hair with incredible volume. Well, hair rituals maybe a way out, but that cannot be your one stop solution. One needs a product that can not only add volume, but give some much needed life and energy to limp hair. The first time I came across Bed Head TIGI's Small Talk was at the LFW Apartment, during a makeover with the Bed Head team. This adorable little bottle may just be the magic potion you are looking for. So, we decided to try the Bed Head TIGI Small Talk for a fortnight and came up with an honest review.
Product: Bed Head TIGI Small Talk 3-in-1
Price: Rs 950
Quantity: 200 ml
What does it promise?: Thickifier - Adds body and volume,
Energizer - gives life to limp hair, Stylizer - Defines, separates and controls.
What works for us: This handy product comes in an adorable purple bottle, with a neon green pump (again, extremely handy). Anywhere between a pea or hazelnut size should be enough for hair below shoulder length. If you keep in mind the quantity, amount used and price, the product sure is value for money. We like how the product not only adds volume, but also makes your hair smooth. A normal blow dry after use should be enough to make the product work wonders. You will notice how your hair doesn't clump up. The light consistency of the product will not weigh your hair down, which means, it is perfect to use even during those hot, humid afternoons. Another win-win is that the product smells good, with a mix of grape and blueberry. Small Talk is a miracle product for limp, flat hair.
What doesn't work for us: Nothing to do with the product, but the lack of instructions on the bottle might be a problem for some. Maybe!
Verdict: During the review period, a pea sized amount was enough for my hair to look fuller and shinier throughout the day (after a normal blow dry). I stepped out for several interviews and meetings during the afternoon, but the humid weather didn't affect my hair, nor did the product make it greasy. The product didn't make my locks stiff, but did add a nice texture (despite the fact that I changed my hair style twice - thrice on some days). We highly recommend this magic potion, Small Talk, that does yield big benefits!
Ratings: 4.5/5
Love,
The Dancebee
Makeover with Lakme Absolute Salon | LFW S/R 2014 Grand Finale
Apart from the regular runway analysis, fashion conversations and more, what kept me busy (well, almost) at the recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week Summer - Resort 2014 were the makeovers and new collection preview at the Lakme Absolute Salon near the main stage area. I am not into experimenting with my hairstyle, so I was a little skeptical about opting for something really different. The stylist informed that she wants to avoid keeping the hair open, since I was wearing gold tassel earrings that needs to be shown off. Well then, here we go.
Lots of pins, a rubber band, bed head tigi hair spray and we were ready to go. The stylist opted for a high chignon. The idea was to allow the earrings to steal the limelight and be the stand out element of this outfit. I thought, that sounded like a good idea. Especially since I won't really opt for a classy hairstyle like this on a regular basis (unless there is a red carpet event, of course).
In less than 15 minutes, my chignon was all ready. I love how the stylist added some drama with two tiny braids on both the sides, which gave the effect of a vintage braid hairband.
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| Above: The high chignon Below: Posing with the stylist from Lakme Absolute Salon |
Although I didn't really need heavy make up, the make up artist insisted that I get a teeny - weeny makeover in that department too. It gave me a chance to try the new range of eye shadows and pencils from the Lakme Absolute Illusion collection. Well, there is no close up of my eye make up (blame it on the bad lighting at the salon area), but it was inspired by the one sported by brand ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan on the campaign poster. I am in love with those colours already, especially the dark, metallic blue eye shadow. And well, what do I say about Rajesh Pratap Singh's grand finale collection? Mesmerizing and simply stunning.
Here's my before and after image on the last day of Lakme Fashion Week Summer - Resort 2014. Which look do you prefer?
Outfit Details
Dress - Label by Ritu Kumar
Pointed toe heels - Zara
White sling - Forever 21
Accessories (Gold tassel earrings and Arm party) - Forever 21
Love
The Dancebee
It's raining 'Combs' (Haircare)
It's been quite sometime since I did a post on anything! Yeah, times are crazy, especially when you have exams. But now that they are over (which also reminds me that I have some entrance exams this month) I can happily blog away. The weather has been acting quite weird this year, with rainfall in the konkan region in April, which means NO 'Pure Alphonso Mangoes' (Yeah! I don't like anything but Alphonsos, That's called being a true 'Konkan Patyachi Princess' LOL).
But, this post is not about mangoes! We are discussing something else.
We all love our 'Good hair days'. We love using different kind of hair products to make sure that your hair gets everything it needs to keep looking good. But very few people invest in good hair tools, especially combs and brushes. We have seen women carry a small comb in their make up pouches and even men, removing a teeny weeny plastic comb from their pockets to set a few stubborn strands straight. But is that pocket comb enough to keep bad hair days away? Think again.
In this post, we will concentrate on the needs of a good comb and Top 5 combs you must own.
A good comb is a must if you want your hair to look good and maintain it that way everyday. The market is filled with tons of combs and we tend to pick up any comb thinking all of them do the same job. But the fact is, every comb available in the market has it's own pro's. No matter what hair type you have, it is very important to have combs with various spacing between the teeth. As buying all the combs in the market from the Styling, Dressing, Wide toothed etc range won't be possible for everyone, here's a quick look at some combs that should become a part of your 'Essentials' kit.
1. All purpose styling comb
A styling comb is a must. Styling combs are very useful as they can be used for lots of hair styling routines. These fine toothed combs can also be used to apply products to your hair.
But, this post is not about mangoes! We are discussing something else.
We all love our 'Good hair days'. We love using different kind of hair products to make sure that your hair gets everything it needs to keep looking good. But very few people invest in good hair tools, especially combs and brushes. We have seen women carry a small comb in their make up pouches and even men, removing a teeny weeny plastic comb from their pockets to set a few stubborn strands straight. But is that pocket comb enough to keep bad hair days away? Think again.
In this post, we will concentrate on the needs of a good comb and Top 5 combs you must own.
A good comb is a must if you want your hair to look good and maintain it that way everyday. The market is filled with tons of combs and we tend to pick up any comb thinking all of them do the same job. But the fact is, every comb available in the market has it's own pro's. No matter what hair type you have, it is very important to have combs with various spacing between the teeth. As buying all the combs in the market from the Styling, Dressing, Wide toothed etc range won't be possible for everyone, here's a quick look at some combs that should become a part of your 'Essentials' kit.
1. All purpose styling comb
A styling comb is a must. Styling combs are very useful as they can be used for lots of hair styling routines. These fine toothed combs can also be used to apply products to your hair.
Birthday Haircut | B:Blunt
I've always had this habit of getting a new haircut or if nothing, some styling, a few days before my birthday. And so once again, I stepped into B:blunt to get a haircut. My stylist has been the same for the past couple of years and each time I've had a haircut, he has never failed to give me a new look. A happy hair experience is always good for you. The pictures are not clear as they have been taken from my sister's phone, but I feel they look good anyway.
A short crop (like a bob) is something I wouldn't really go for, as I don't think it will suit my face cut. But the weather in Mumbai takes a toll on me every year and I cant help but for a shoulder length or for something slightly shorter than that (Honestly, I don't have the heart to go for any style shorter than that). I don't go to the salon with any style in my mind. I trust my stylist, Rohan from B:Blunt, enough to give me something that will look good on me (He does a wonderful job each time). So once again, a new summer hairstyle and a new look to flaunt is finally here!
PS: I love the decor at B:blunt! So chic and stylish.
Love
The Dancebee
