Joyfully Yours

When Lolane was introduced to me, memories of colored hair in high school flashed in front of me. In my years of existence, I've never experimented with hair colors. I remember that back in high school, having one's hair colored is banned so a lot of my classmates just had cellophaned hair. The colors of their hair just comes out whenever the sun light reaches their hair. Since I like the magical effect, I myself had my hair cellophaned too! After high school, having hair color in college seems to be something normal and accepted. That's when I stopped having my hair cellophaned and just embraced my completely black hair. However, even if I love my naturally black hair, a part of me is very curious on how will I look like with obviously colored hair.

Lolane event at SM City San Lazaro

Lolane is made in Thailand and has been there for 25 years. It's actually one of the top brands of hair products in Thailand that can be comparable to US brand L'Oreal according to Lolane's brand manager. Lolane has been in the Philippines for 2 years but it's only now that it has finally created an event for everyone who wants to have beautiful colored hair to come together and enjoy.

Blogger Michelle Bugante of Mich Eats and Shops with me.

Michelle Bugante and Blogger Carizza Chua of carizzachua.com

As you've seen on the tarp, Lolane is offering FREE application for every purchase of Lolane hair color products! It is currently happening until May 1, 2013 at SM City San Lazaro. Since the product is from Thailand, Lolane Philippines have invited three Thai Senior Stylists to come and do the application.

Lolane event flyer

The Thai Senior Stylists: Victor, *I don't know her name* and Patrick

The Thai Senior Stylists with the bloggers.

For PhP300 or less, one can purchase a box of their favorite Lolane hair color and have their hair colored for free in the event. Here are some of the hair colors to choose from:


Light Brown (L) and Very Light Ash Blonde (R) for only PhP129.75 a box.

Burgundy (L) and Mahogany Red Brown (R) are also only P129.75 a box!

A closer look at the Mahogany Red Brown boxes.

Since there were so many nice colors and I was told that I can even mix and match colors, I got so confused on what to choose. I have decided to let Thai Senior Stylist Patrick choose a color for me and this is what he got:

Light Copper Golden Blonde which is PhP239.75 a box.

Since I have really long hair and I wanted my hair to be fully covered, Patrick suggested that I get 3 boxes. After the color selection, I was ready to have my hair colored.

Goodbye black hair! That's Patrick behind me.

Patrick puts all the tubes' contents into a small bowl.

All the contents in!

He adds in a small cup of Peroxide to make sure the color sticks to my hair since I'm having my hair colored for the first time.

Mix-mix!

Using the brush, Patrick applies the mixture on my hair.

Here is Blogger Rhea of Rhea Bue Styles and Writes whose hair was colored by Patrick too!

Carizza with Victor applying her hair color.

Michelle can't hide her excitement to have her hair colored!

THE WAIT
There's a 30-minute waiting time after the application to ensure that the mixture is being absorbed by the hair.

The waiting Rhea! Patrick is still adding some of the mixture to her hair.

Here's me with my wet-hairdo-waiting look!

THE WASH
To rinse off all the mixture.

Ok, that's not me but I don't have a nice photo so hope this suffices.

THE BLOW DRY

Michelle's hair being blow dried and styled by Patrick.

My hair being blow dried and styled by Victor.

Before I present to you my final look, I would like to show you the other Lolane products that I've discovered in the event.

Lolane Daily Hair Serum (PhP149) that works like a leave on conditioner to make hair smooth and shiny.

Grey Coverage Shampoo (PhP99.75) which covers grey hair while one's taking a shower

The loot I've gotten from Lolane!

Aside from the free hair color application during the event, every customer who spends PhP500 or more gets to pick-a-prize to win a shirt, shower cap, pouch, shoulder bag or hand bag.

The Pick-A-Prize box

I got a hand bag!

Aside from the Pick-A-Prize, there's also a raffle coupon! On the last day of the event, which is on May 1, there are three Ipad Minis to be given away! The deadline of the submission of entries is at 3pm.

THE LOLANE PRETTIFIED LOOK
Are you now ready to see my new look prettified by Lolane? Okay, count with me...3....2...1!

Voila!

Do you like the affordable catwalk-quality hair by Lolane? After the treatment, my hair remained smooth and shiny! Compare it with how I look like before my transformation.

Me with Carissa. My OOTD: Top - Forever 21 | Skirt: Uniqlo | Shoes: Sole Mate | Earrings: Accessorize | Necklace: Ziya

Michelle transformed! Doesn't she look like the girl on the flyer?

Here's the girl on the flyer:

Doesn't she and Michelle look alike?

The Lolane prettified me with the box that I've used.

I wish my hair was longer then maybe I'll look like this girl on their poster:

I think she's prettier than me though. Haha!

If you're curious to have your hair colored, I think this is just the perfect time for you to head to SM City San Lazaro's Lolane event! The event is there until May 1 so better hurry! I assure you that the travel and experience is going to be worth it so don't miss it!

After opening in 26 locations around United States and Canada, Blo Blow Dry Bar, is opening soon in Manila at 2 different locations: Blo Rockwell and Blo Serendra!

Blo Blow Dry Bar is the world's largest blow dry bar chain that is the first to market no cuts, no color concept in North America with its first bar which opened on June 2007.


Having beautiful hair is a part of every woman's desire however, there are lots of times that you can't control when you're going to have a bad hair day. The most devastating of all is when you're having your passport photo taken on a bad hair day! You'll have that picture for years to remind you of how you look like on a bad hair day. Just look at this picture:

My ID picture back in the 80s

Yes, you're right! That's a reminder of a bad hair day. I think every woman is familiar with tying their hair into a ponytail or bun whenever you wake up with your hair all frizzy and going to different directions. It's quite frustrating! Look at that tiny ponytail at the back! Good thing I was a cute kid (please don't argue with me on this! :P) so somehow people can forgive that hair going to all directions.

Answering the call of every woman's desire to have beautiful hair, Blo Rockwell is opening on February 8, 2013 and Blo Serendra is opening on February 10, 2013! Filipinas who want to have top-notch tresses can get affordable, catwalk-quality hair for only PhP500. Blo opens as early as 7am so you can fix a bad hair day just before going to school or work.

Sounds interesting? I want to try them out and feel pretty for a day but before visiting them, I have checked out their website blomedry.com and take a look at some of the services they offer:

Red Carpet: This classic blo out will make the paparazzi snap. Smooth tresses with lots of body and gentle arcs toward the neckline. Monroe at her heartbreaking best. A must-do for cocktails or an espresso- induced shopping spree.

Executive Sweet: We're talking skyscraper straight. Our best irons are on the case. This hair means business and is de rigueur for the power meeting, the "time for a raise" talk or a boardroom presentation.

Hunt Club: The perfect pony. Every little girl dreamed of getting one for her birthday and this time you get exactly what you ask for. A polished look for an impromptu polo match or just because.

High Society: This coif is guaranteed to get you whatever you want. How do we explain? A high altitude tornado tamed to perfection. Channel your inner Hepburn for Breakfast at Tiffany's. The perfect accompaniment to a little black dress (sigh).

Which one do you like most? Just by looking at these services, I'm already confused on which one to try first. We'll see when I'm already there. :)

Aside from the above services, Blo will also be offering its signature "Blo on the Go" and "Blo Bridal" services - Blo's top session stylists will deliver flawless hair in-bar or wherever curl-power is desired or required, 24/7. Walk ins are accepted and online reservations are also available.

Blo Rockwell Bar will be located at Stall #019 P1 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Philippines. Blo Serendra Bar will be located at 2-CO1A 2/F, Serendra, Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Taguig, Philippines. You may contact them at +63917-6-BloDry (256379), blorockwell@blomedry.com or bloserendra@blomedry.com.

Are you excited? 'Cause I already am! You can book now and maybe we'll see each other there! ;)