My Hair Had an Instant Glow-Up at the Aveda Miraculous Oil Launch at Culture Salon

One thing I truly appreciate about beauty events is when I get to learn something new—not just about a product, but about how to use it properly. Last July 10, 2026,  I spent the afternoon at Culture Salon MNL in BGC for the launch of Aveda Philippines' newest haircare innovation, Miraculous Oil, and it turned out to be one of those events where I left with both healthier-looking hair and new haircare knowledge.

The afternoon started with a masterclass by celebrity hairstylist Jim Ryan Ros,  a huge reunion since I met him during my Blogging days which was around 2009 or 2010!  From makeup artist to hairstylist and to be a salon-owner, I am so happy and proud for him!

Jim shared not just styling techniques but also practical tips on keeping hair healthy despite frequent heat styling, coloring, and everyday exposure to environmental stressors.

One thing that immediately caught my attention was how Miraculous Oil challenges what many of us usually think about hair oils.

Growing up, I always associated hair oils with something you apply after styling for extra shine. While that's still one way to use them, I learned that this particular formula does much more than simply add gloss.

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How to Have Healthier Hair for the New Year

 

My hair is TRASH. 

Hahahah.  What a way to call my own hair right?  I am honest.  My hair is one of my concern since I was a teenager.  I remembered saving up my allowance to buy hair care products.  

I was born with unhealthy hair.  Kinky texture, dry and brittle.

So I spent my whole life taking care of it to look as decent as today.  Whatever you see today - even if it's still dry - is the best of my hair's ability! :P  

So to those who want to know what I've been doing - or using, here are some of my top products that I have purchased and repurchased.

Healthy hair starts with healthy roots.

I seem to have thick hair, but you are definitely tricked by the illusion of thick hair!  I have a lot of hairfall and my super patient husband is already complaining!  

"Have your scalp checked and use something!!!" - yup!  That's from him!

I did purchased a lot of hair thickening products, a lot of them are greasy, and worst, smells super bad!  SO obviously, I got lazy and did not even bother to do something about it.

Thankfully, I discovered Hairreve Hair Thickening Serum - when the brand says Hair Rescue, well, it is true!  I have a huge blob of "thinning hair area" making my hair looks thicker on one side and super thin on another side.  I used this spritz bottle after every shower and spritz all over my scalp and massage.  

Can I tell you a secret?  I was even trying to save this product so I only spritz (sometimes) on the thinning hair area and I can't seem to find that area anymore after finishing up the whole body!  I was amazed!!!!

Best of all, the product is NON-greasy, smells SUPER GOOD and best of all IT WORKED.  It really worked!  

Strengthen your Hair 

Especially when you love to use styling tools!  The constant blowdry, curling, straightening will put a huge toll to your hair.  I find my hair to be more brittle when I was trying out different hairstyles using various hair tools! 

So today, I can't seem to use any heat styling tools without protecting it with a product.  

Currently loving Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-in Treatment.