Joyfully Yours

A few months ago, I was delighted to be invited by Salon Privat by Jing Monis Salon to the bridal shower of Kaye Abad. Honestly, I did not have any idea on what I have to wear or if I must bring any gift since it's a bridal shower. I was told just to wear something casual and comfortable since it was a day of pampering and not to bring any gift. In short, just enjoy the day.

Upon walking in the salon, the place was like sprinkled with stardust by a fairy godmother.






Salon Privat was just gorgeous that for a brief moment, I thought I'm not in a salon but in a real bridal shower. The staff of Salon Privat were very friendly and quickly assisted me to the second floor so I can start being pampered according to one of their staff.

I was directed right away to the shower area to have my hair shampoo'd and conditioned.

Wella Elements Renewing Shampoo was used to renew the moisture of my hair and nourishing it from root to tip. Wella Elements Lightweight Renewing Conditioner was used next to make my hair feel light but strengthens the hair. Also, it will preserve my hair's vitality.

Next stop, I was given a trim.

Salon Privat Senior Stylist, Mr. Vince Gutierrez, giving me a trim.

Because everything was so fast and I felt like Cinderella being transformed to this magical world, I wasn't prepared at all! I did not get a before shot. However, just stay with me to see how things unfolded.

So there I was sitting on the comfy salon seat, after my trim, Wella Elements Renewing Mask was applied to my hair.

The team of Wella was actually on site too when I was there. They were very nice to explain to me that this renewing mask has zero parabens. Parabens are chemically made preservatives used by many cosmetic products, shampoo, moisturisers and other personal care products which studies say can cause cancer. I was actually educated by them to always check the label when buying personal care products to stay away from parabens.

After the application, my hair was wrapped completely in a towel.

By wrapping my hair, it's making the Wella Elements Renewing Mask to restore and preserve my hair's moisture. It's almost similar to getting a hot oil except, my hair is not being heated. It's the wrapped process that packs the moisture in. A bit later, a cling wrap was put around my head.
I was so amazed at what was happening. They said that this process will further establish my hair's moisture and make my hair absorb the Wella Elements Renewing Mask more. How I wish I can do this everyday to have beautiful shiny hair! I think this whole process took 20-30 minutes though. And then...Voila!

Wella Elements Conditioning Leave-in Spray was applied to my hair while it was being combed.

The final process of putting in Wella Elements Conditioning Leave-in Spray ensures my hair is protected when I go outdoors. Also, it has a gentle hold to make sure my hair is in its nicest form!

Now, transformed!

After all the pampering hair treatments, that's when we had the party. It was really a wonderful experience of being pampered and dolled up first before partying.

Big thanks to Mr. Vince Gutierrez of Salon Privat for my hair!

Of course, I just have to grab the chance to have my photo taken with Kaye Abad! I remember watching her in "Tabing Ilog" and I remember that she was also in "Pangako Sayo" (Jericho Rosales & Kristine Hermosa version).
Salon Privat is by Jing Monis, the hairstylist of the celebrities! I'm really glad that I get to experience the magic of the place. Also, it's actually quite a nice venue for bridal shower or even birthday party for gals after being glammed up!

All the hair products available at Salon Privat

Yey or Nay on my new look?

For more information on Salon Privat, you may check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/salonprivatmnl and for the products used on my hair, you can check out Wella Philippines on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellaphilippines

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!