Reader's Corner: My Hair Length

My dear reader Samantha from Singapore sent me an email asking me how long my hair is and what the style is. I think it is quite hard for me to explain my hair length as it's all layered and it goes all over places! hahaha Really, you find different lengths and layers on my hair. So I just took a picture of my back just for you to see the length :) Thanks for being part of my blog dear.

By the way, it's summer, it's hot, and I'm super itching for a haircut, really!!! I've been tempted many times, I've always shorted a short do during my highschool and college years. Aaaaacccckkkk, I am so tempted to cut my hair but it took me such a long time to reach this length....haaaayyyyyy

Your "confused about hair" askmewhats,
Nikki

Askmewhats Food Trippin' at : KXP Restaurant

The KXP New Pasta & Rice Experience is located at the Robinson's Place Ermita Mall New Wing. We walked passed by this restaurant a couple of times and we gave in, we really wanted to try something new. And here are what I ordered....

** Bacon and Mushroom Alfredo approx Php210.00

This is an okay dish, it's not a type you would go back again and again. It tastes too buttery and not too creamy for my taste. I would say it's OK. Nothing phenomenal.

** Chix n' Fries approx Php185.00

This is a disappointment for me, I love chicken and I've been a chicken eater for the longest time. The regular fry-on-your own packs from the supermarket tastes way much better. The fries are "blah" and the gravy..oh..the gravy...tastes like instant gravy. Sorry Chicken, I wanted to love you, but my taste buds says no.


Have you guys ate something that you wanted to love?
But just can't?
Happy weekend, no diet weekend to everyone ok?


Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Askmewhats Reviews: Maybelline Whitestay UV Base

Before I bought this product, i was searching through the net for a good review on this product. But to my dismay, I can't seem to find an in depth review or even comment on this product. I've found several in HK websites or in Taiwan, but basically, it doesn't satisfy me. So I have to give this a go and buy!

The problem I find with this product is that most sales staffs from Maybelline (here) cannot even express to me what really is the use of this product. They can just tell me its a face sunblock! That's it! But they always make it a point to let me know that this is "used as a base before you put on your foundation" which could confuse buyer into thinking that this is a cheaper alternative of a make-up primer/base. I've used this product for a month, as a sunblock --- that's it!

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• cheap/affordable
• absorbs to your skin easily
• who doesn't love SPFs?
  

Cons

• too watery
• doesn't have good indication on what this is really intended for (well...i'm putting myself into someone who doesn't know anything about make-up.

Will I repurchase?
NO, I find Neutrogena's face sunblock works better on me

Anyone who tried this before? How'd you like it?

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Reader's Corner: On Hair Fall

to Pretty Me, hope this helps :)

Hi Nikki! i have this hair fall problem. any suggestions? My hair is too fine and I've been wishing to have it thicker. Hope you can help me regarding this matter. =)

First of all, I want to clarify I'm not a hair expert. But I can only vouch on some products I've used and I can also give a tip based on my experiences or my friends.

First of all, I want to check with you Pretty Me if your hair fall is average or not. Is it more than the usual 100-150 strands a day? (yup, i researched this is a normal hair loss rate) As I can say that as we get older, our skin, the body's largest organ loses its elasticity, so we compensate that by using creams, lotions etc.. Same with our scalp, it needed attention and most of us don't give the right amount of attention to our scalp.

There are several reasons for hair loss, aging, stress, environment can all cause to hair loss. I believe you have to pinpoint the start of your hair loss and what causes it.

I believe a lot of people will ask you to use a hair fall control shampoo. Yes that could probably help but let's go beyond that, I've read from one magazine that I've been reading several years ago about hair loss, and here are some tips that I can think of and remember:

1. Massage your scalp - I believe this can help bring greater blood flow to your scalp. Massage it on circular motion and pull some of your hair (gently). I always have this type of massage in a spa and I always ask what's the use of it, and I always get to have this explanation, a massage for your scalp for healthier scalp :)

2. Use a large tooth comb when your hair is still wet - I've been doing this for more than a decade now, I still lose like 5-10 strands of hair, but not as much as using brushes!!!! And when I say LARGE tooth, I mean as large as possible :)

3. Eat healthy - this is very important! As our diet is one huge factor for a woman to be pretty. Just think of a woman so into diet, you can see their skin gone bad and also their hair lacks luster. So drink lots of water and go have a balance diet :)

4. Do not put conditioner directly into your scalp - or any treatment as this will build up onto your scalp.

5. Use any hair strengthening shampoo or conditioner - yup, you don't have to use both together to, to aid hair strengthening. I have used both Rejoice and Pantene, both of them works for me. Buy them in sachet and give them a try before you buy the whole bottle.

My dear askmewhats readers, I'm sure you guys have your own tips!
Let's help out Pretty me and tell me what your advises and tips are :)

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Shoe Shopping

**bought this at Greenhills RIO store for Php599.00 (on sale)

**available in black, silver and golds at Landmark for Php399.00

The red shoes and the gold gladiator sandals are what I bought during the weekend :) I'm loving it. I'm not really into bright red shoes, but what pushed me into buying this is because it's SO comfortable!!! And I can wear this if I'm having a "blah" day and it will just boost my mood :)

Gladiator sandals are famous nowadays, and you know it can cost you an arm and leg (well not exactly) but I wanted a gladiator sandals that's comfortable and not too pricey as I know this fad will just come and go. Thanks Bea for telling me about Landmark's cheaper version of Gladiator sandals. The first time I fit it, I love it!!!!

So to all on the budget gals out there, looking good doesn't have to be soooo expensive, and feeling comfortable doesn't mean you have to work overtime just to pay for it! :)

I know a lot of you readers have been buying make-up every now and then... How about shoes? Did you go shoe shopping? When was the last time you shop for shoes/sandals?

Your askmewhats,
Nikki