Hair Colour Evolution

So while waiting for my AniManGaki 2013 performance videos to be rendered and uploaded on youtube, I decided to write up a post about my hair colour changes over the past one and half year!~

 

As some of you might (or may not) know, before I bleached my hair blonde, my hair is straight black (duh lol) and I did not go for any rebonding, perm, dye or anything saloon related except hair cut of course. So my first time stepping into a proper saloon was the time I did the biggest change to my long black hair -- bleached my whole head blonde. It was a nerve wrecking decision as the colour change is too big, and it may not suit me etc etc.

 

 

Took this right before stepping into the saloon haha, drinking chatime.

My first proper hair make-over was at A-Saloon, which I have to say was my WORST experience EVERRRR. It was completely my first time so I guess I kena conned by them wth. The whole process was really x100 uncomfortable: they weren't gentle with my hair (all the pullings!!! so my neck hurts like hell), they probably used some cheap lousy bleaching powder on me so my scalp hurts as well, I had to sit there for EIGHT! LAPAN!HACHI! 八！long hours for just bleaching + hair dye, and the total charges is MYR 87X.XX (which is just crazy). Was feeling pretty down because my first experience had to be so dreadful, plus the colour wasn't what I want =_=.

 

So yeah, I won't ever ever in my life step into A-Saloon again.

 



 

Discussing with the stylist about the colour -- which is a complete waste of time actually since their colour chart is so limited.

 

 

I'm SOOOOOO glad that Akiko was so kind enough to teman me throughout the entire 8 hours long process, without her I'll probably be bored to death or turned into a mushroom.

 

 

Still black hair lol.

 



Bleach starts!!

Black hair slowly bleached out...

 

First Bleaching done! The colour is so yellow I'm speechless.

 



 

2nd bleaching.  

 

 

Even brighter yellow now, haizzz. Looking back I still can't believe I could withstand the 8 hours long torture and not getting the results I want.

 

The dye now. The colour is somewhat ashy x greenish x yellowish blonde.

Here! All done~ I had to spend time looking at the mirror to get used to my new blonde hair that time haha.

 

See...their styling sucks too lol. These type of curls even I could do better.

Took this picture when I reached home. Curls almost gone hahaha. Afterall it was my first, so I was pretty proud of myself for taking the step for this huge image change ^^. Having blonde hair is pretty high maintenance: It's harder to go out without looking proper (makeup and clothings) with this hair; I couldn't use just any shampoo and have to use loads of treatment wash, sprays, oil, hair nutrient, you can name any.    

 

After my horrifying first experience, I decided to go to number76 for my hair styling. And it was probably my best decision I did for my hair.

Touch-up bleach and hair-dye. See the difference? Smoother looking hair, a less tired me (whole process took only 2-3hours).

 

Hehe, ever-so-kind Akiko was with me as well.

My first time at number76, Akiko and I went to this ramen restaurant in Midvalley, and here's where something happened. The entire billboard fall ON us, literally. Pretty much like a scene from final destination lol. I was few cm from being crushed on the head with my face in the ramen bowl.

Now, back to hair topic lol.

Another simple touch up bleach and dye. Did some different shade of blonde each time. Love my hair condition~ To put it simply, I went to number76 ever since the good first time experience haha. My stylist for the first few times was Hikky-san, a Japanese stylist who then transferred to another branch later.

And then I went for Amy, who now also transferred to another branch =_=. Wonder if it's my luck.

Anyway, Amy did this ombre hair for me~ Mainly because I stopped bleaching my roots since then. Ombre hair was the hype back then!

Another one of Amy's work. I wanted a pinkish blonde hair colour; but she made it pinkish purple for me hahaha, but it's fine since I kinda liked the style back then.

 

Pink-blonde looks quite dark without proper lightings.

 

After Amy got transferred to another branch, I then went for Steve (who was previously my mum's stylist). To be honest I actually prefer his works more than Amy, so am still sticking with him for now (provided he didn't get transferred to another branch again).

 



My first try with Steve~ Got inspired by Elena's new hair from Vampire Diaries, she had a dark brown base with red highlights. I decided to go for a purple-ish pink instead ^^. I highlighted some parts of my fringe and a thick strip at one side of my hair, feeling creative~~

Here's my new (current) hair colour!!! Steve is really good with mixing colours~ This time I wanted a light brown base with pink and purple highlights. Was pretty happy that Steve decided to style my hair with mermaid wave since I've always wanted to give it a try. Btw, the waves go off after 2 days lol. But I think the highlights look great with straight hair too~

 

Am now thinking about my next hair colour/design. Feeling Curious?



Genting Highland Family Trip

26 - 28th July 2013

Since the beginning of July my mum was suggesting about going somewhere near for fun as a family because after me getting a job it's harder to match a free time for the whole family for a trip. I was considering among Legoland+Hello Kitty land and Singapore Universal at first, but after finding out that Legoland's ride are mainly for kids (only 3 adult rides) and we already went to Singapore Universal last year, we decided to go to Genting instead for the rides and games.

It was around 13 years ago since our last trip to Genting so we were quite excited. We planned a 3 day 2 nights trip so that it's more relaxed and less rushed.

Day 1
After reaching First World hotel, we had our lunch while waiting to check-in to our rooms. The check-in kiosks were pretty advanced but somehow problems still arise and customers still require the help of hotel officers (so much for high-tech hotels).

We planned to do all activites that is not included in the Full day all-park tickets (gonna do theme park only on day 2). Snow World is the first one on our list! Only mum, sis and I went in as dad dislike being in the cold even for 20minutes lol. We went in with just our leather jackets because we didn't wanna use the smelly winter coat given lol. I was asked to change my shoes which I badly regretted to because I'm pretty sure my shoes will keep my toes warmer than theirs. Their boots were so thin, I was trying hard to tahan the pain throughout the whole 20minutes in Snow World.

We get to play around with slides and fake dry ice snow lol. It was pretty fun trying to lie to myself that I'm not in Malaysia haha. The best part in Snow World is the photo-taking session~ Photographers there were extremely helpful and enthusiastic (duh they charge heavenly price for the photos), they helped suggesting poses for us, following us around for different 'sceneries' pictures.

Photos~~!!:  

 

Fake snow blowing lol. Sis was feeling extremely cold, I guess she isn't used to non-tropical climate. But I do admit -6degress is kinda cold hahaha.

 

The igloo! Inside was warmer than outside, but the seats are made of ice so it's better to stand lol.

Posted selected photos only because I lazy to upload them all hahaha.
We went to Ripley's Haunted Adventure + Believe it or not muzeum next! Went to both because there's a package and I've never been to a haunted house before haha. I have to say I'm quite dissapointed la, because I was expecting to get really scared and freaked out but I didn't lol. I really braved up myself for this one le, so when it's really nothing scary at all I do feel down la hahaha. (Note: the part where we have to use some machine laser gun to shoot a still fake worm with LED light is rather lame)

But of course the family photo turns out nice also, and also I can't understand why in this era they still didn't sell soft copies of the photos, ohno.

The Ripley's Believe it or Not muzuem is relaxing and entertaining, at least better than the Haunted Adventure. I did not have much nice pictures in there but playing around discovering stuffs is as fun ^^.

Really LOVE this picture of my sister,  she looks like some Harry Potter witch hahaha.

Day 2
I really do enjoy day 2 a lot, and why u ask? I LOVE themeparks!! Especially thrilling rides~~ I went to all rides for both outdoor and indoor themepark this time (even the ones for kids! except for the water rides), and even repeated some of the better ones.

Lol. Dad on the plane ride hahaha. I love this photo coz the sky looks so blue and nice!~ Dad looking happy too haha.

Me and sis on the spoiled plane haha. Our plane couldn't fly T_T, it stays in the lowest lane until the ride finishes, how unlucky. Mum not in any of the plane pics coz she is the one holding the camera.

After some other kiddish ride (the jumbo and teacup), we stop by the small pond looking at the fishes. Dad was particularly amazed because they have this species of fish which looks bigger than the ones he've seen before, I forget the English name lol. We bought some fish feeds and spend some time feeding the fishes.

This is the fish I was talking about haha. Pretty smart right? Opening it's mouth when there's free food lol.

Telephone stand out of no where. My sis hiding inside the other stand, now u see her now u don't.

And she's out now haha.



Boat ride next. It's so so so so tiring hahaha. My mum and I took a boat, and my dad and sis another. Not fair coz our boat is a little faulty, even after stepping hard for many rounds it only move few inches ==. While my dad & sis boat's motor works better.

See their relaxed boating face.

 

I love the Spinner!! It's like a swing, just higher and faster haha. I sat it for around 4 times haha. Night view for the Spinner is really nice with all the lights blinging ^^.

Ok here you go, me screaming away. First time up there of course scared, after few times become zen mode lol.

 

This. is. scary. But my sis love this, I don't know why. It's the Flying Coaster, basically we'll fly like how Superman flies (same pose), lying 180degress and fly all around. 

Us on the ride, preparing to scream away. Can go search youtube for how flying coaster looks like if you are interested ^^.

Pirate ship. Lol I don't know why we were laughing non stop.

Space shot is scary too T_T. I remember trying it before once when I was 10 years old. It was when this ride has just newly openned. This time is for my sis!

Before going up.

My sis in ZEN mode. She'll always meditate with her eyes close before the thrilling ride starts lol.

Literally on air now!

Back down~~ still floating.

Parent's shot before the ferris wheel.
Confession: to me and my sis, the scariest ride EVER is the ferris wheel. It's soooo slow, and high and swings slightly if we move. Damn scary.

Me holding the camera this time because mum was holding it all the time. It was quite difficult to use the camera because neither me or my sis dare to move even an inch in the ferris wheel lol.

I love The Waves!!! I sat it for 4-5 times too~~ One of the time when me and my mum were riding this, everyone suddenly clap their hands (we did too because we were confused). And later we knew it the clap means encore =_=. So a single ride became two rides, still quite fun la.

Hehe, the famous corkscrew. Sis in ZEN mode again.

and....WE'RE UP!

Sadly I sat the other rides alone (Mine coaster, Flying Dragon), sis was having a down mood so I had to go alone. She went with me for the Euro Express indoor ride though~ ^^

Overall I'm pretty satisfied with myself coz I went for all rides~ Achievement Unlocked! I do realise I'm getting better at thrilling rides, probably gonna go for rock climbing, bunjee jumping etc soon~

We spent the rest of our time in the casino lol, including Day 3 before we went home at around 4pm.

Now I feel like going Universal Singapore again. Or Korea. Or Europe. LOL.