[[Hair Tips]]

• Back to basics. Take time washing your hair. Use only a dessertspoonful of shampoo and massage your scalp to improve circulation and stimulate growth. Always rinse shampoo extremely well, as any traces left on the hair will reduce shine.
  
• Don’t forget the conditioner! This will smooth down the hair cuticle and coats the shaft, acting as a de-tangler and protecting your hair from damage. When applying, concentrate on the lengths and ends of your hair rather than the scalp to avoid greasiness at the roots. And unless you are using a leave-in conditioner, make sure you rinse well, as any residue will leave your hair looking dull and weigh it down.
  
• Don’t dry out. Washing and blow drying your hair too often can strip it of natural oils and long hair is especially prone to becoming dry and brittle so allow hair to dry naturally when possible to maintain moisture levels. Give the ends of long hair extra attention by using extra conditioning cream or serum as these can be up to five years old and need as much moisture as possible to prevent splitting.
  
• Clarify your style. Styling products can leave a residue on your hair over time, so when necessary use a clarifying shampoo to remove any build-up. On short or mid-length styles that use lots of texturising waxes and gels, a clarifying shampoo should be used more regularly as these types of products build-up quickly.
  
• Intensive care. Take the time once a week to deep condition on your hair. These treatments contain more moisturising ingredients than regular conditioners, and work by penetrating the shaft to increase hydration. . Apply the intensive conditioner liberally to the lengths and ends of your hair, then use a wide-toothed comb to distribute evenly. Leave in for 5-10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. This will not only make your hair look and feel better, but also will keep moisture in, preventing split ends.
  
• Deep down shine. For an extra glossy finish apply your deep conditioner before relaxing in a hot bath or sauna. The heat will open up the hair shaft allowing the moisturising agents to penetrate deeper into the hair.
  
• Be gentle. If your hair seems to be breaking easily or falling out, it may be the result of rough treatment. Hard brushing or pulling, twisting the brush to tight when styling, snagging hair bands, chemical processing, chlorine and too much sun can all cause damage to your hair. Treat your hair gently especially when wet as it’s at its weakest. Always blot your hair with a towel, never rub it.
  
• Don’t overload your hair. Using too many styling products will weigh the hair down leaving it dull, lifeless, and difficult to style. With waxes, gels, and mousses, always apply the product to your palms first, rub together, then distribute as evenly as possible through the hair with your fingertips.
  
• Treat yourself to the right tools. Investing in good quality styling tools is essential in achieving a professional finish, and also minimises damage to your hair. Watch carefully the techniques your stylist uses on your hair, from the type of brushes they use, to how they direct the heat when drying it. This will allow you to recreate it properly yourself at home.
  
• Get it straight. Try using straightening irons for a smooth, glossy, professional finish to a straight style. Avoid damage by using them only on dry hair, no more than three or four times a week. Work on small sections at a time, being careful not to keep the hair clamped for too long or to go over the same section twice.
  
• The final touch. For natural looking hold that hides any split ends or broken hairs along your parting, spritz hairspray onto your palms first and then smooth onto the hair.
  
• Extra luxury. A rough cotton pillow can literally wear the hair away, so for extra luxury sleep on a satin pillow, which allows the hair to slide rather than being caught. It will also prevent your style from getting too out of shape during the night.

This article is the courtesy of Hairdresser of the Year Andy Uffels.

Well... any comment 'bout this article? I guess I have to apologize for the inconvenience in this entry 'coz it's toooooo long.... Haha... =) Ok then... I'll leave u guys alone, kay? Let me know if this hair tips work. ^_^

So Long Guys.....

~Venz~

*[[ Ven~ T* whIsPeReD OuT ]]*|12:22 AM|

Friday, February 25, 2005

[["Spider"]]

~Hula.....

Today turned out pretty good to me (I think). I answered all my statistic test questions; hopefully I can score an A on it. Hehe... Then, I got back my results for my Spanish and Biology tests, which turned out not as good as I expected, but I'm OK with that. Haha...

Had a dinner at Little Malaysia with my 2 cuzs, and I ordered the "Xing Zhou Chao Mi Fen" (I think it's called Singapore Bihun), which was not as good as the one that I had when I was in Penang. Kinda miss all the food in Penang... *gonna eat all I can when I have a chance to get there again.. Haha.. =D

Find out this cool car when I was surfing on the TVB blog two days ago.

Know what kind of car is that??? It's a Maserati Spyder. Cool, eh?!? *the price is also really cool.. huehuehue..... Hope that I can get one some day in my life. Haha... =)

O'lare... Gotta zzz now, have an US Hist. class tomorrow morning (will get to know my result for the 1st test *grin*)

Signing out......

~Ven

*[[ Ven~ T* whIsPeReD OuT ]]*|11:08 PM|

Thursday, February 24, 2005

[[New layout]]

Haha... how's my blog's new layout? Isn't it cool n pinkish? Hehe... =) Been surfing on others' blogs and got some ideas from them and my sweety cuzz, Tie, too. Muchas gracias!!! I kinda like my new layout, it's a good thing though. Despite, I've been wasting my time for almost 3 hours; havent get started on my Statistic review yet. Huh! Better get going rite now.. I'll add some other cool stuffs later. I've been thinking on adding songs and MVs rite here but still havent figured it out yet. Does anybody kind enuf to help me with this? Hehe...

I'm out...

~Ven

*[[ Ven~ T* whIsPeReD OuT ]]*|2:58 PM|

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It's been a while that I didnt post anything on my blog. Am I such a pathetic person? Haha... I guess I was juz too busy with my school and other stuffs that I didnt even have time to update my blog. Sometimes, I just feel lazy to update my blog coz it will take such a long time to just post up an entry. Today, I juz feel like droppin some line on my blog, and then I'll watch cartoon b4 I go to bed. I'm too sleepy rite now. Seems that I havent had enuf sleep for a decade. Haha...

I got a sudden call from my lovely cuzz ,herli, 2 days ago. It's been nice talking to her since I haven't talk to her in like urm... 2 years. Feel like sthg different with her voice that when I told her that, she said "si meh??" Hehe.... Eniwei, thx for calling, Jie. ^_^

Ok guys.. I'll juz leave u all alone. My eyes really cant stand it enimore.. they r asking for a long long rest already since tomorrow I'll have to review for my Statistics test on Friday. C Ya...

Chao......

*[[ Ven~ T* whIsPeReD OuT ]]*|12:15 AM|