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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Ooh La Lash Unimart, Greenhills Experience + How to take care an eyelash extension

My last and final stop in this event was here at Ooh La Lash, they are specialized on eyelash extensions and eyelash perming. Here I choose Eyelash extension on Diva.

Eyelash extension can help us achieve that woke up like this aura, without even putting on a make-up. Lash Extensions or some may call it ‘lash extenders’ are individual strands of synthetic lashes attached to your natural lashes one by one using special glue. They could be the best gift given to some of us who were not born lucky enough to have long, gorgeous, thick lashes. Since applying false lashes everyday can prove to be a painstaking daily beauty episode (not to mention the messy glue application) opting for a safer, more convenient and more natural looking choice is definitely the wiser move!

On Ooh La Lash, you can choose eyelash length that fits your mood.

I've been on lash extension salons and they only provide couches for their clients, here on Ooh La Lash clients can go sleep to their beds while doing their lashes. Usually this takes about an hour for the whole process.

What preparations do I need to do beforehand?

According to the lash experts at Ooh La Lash, you should:

Make sure to cleanse your eyes and remove any eye makeup or product applied as it may interfere with the adhesives and may cause reaction.
Make sure you don’t have the following conditions: Conjunctivitis, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Styes, Alopecia, Blepharitis or if you are undergoing chemotherapy.
You cannot have eyelash extensions if you have had an eye operation/eye surgery within the last 6 months.
If you have scarring to the eye area, eyelash extension service should be performed 6 months after the scarred area has been healed.
Contact lenses cannot be worn before and directly after the eyelash extension service.
If you wear glasses, don’t forget to bring these with you so the lash technician can make sure there is room for your lashes to grow.

Lastly, don’t forget to inform the lash technician if you suffer with claustrophobia or have any neck problems. They are well-trained and capable of answering any concern you may have.

You’d be surprised to know that there are a lot of options to choose from when it comes to lash extensions. At Ooh La Lash, you have the freedom to choose your curl, length and thickness. Go for Light and Natural (30-50 lashes) for natural-looking lashes that would go unnoticed, Classic (51-85 lashes) that’s has the perfect length and curl to add oomph to your everyday look, Diva (86-130 lashes) for voluminous lashes with ultimate curl and length that scream va va voom! and Vixen (Unlimited lashes) for long and beaut-full lashes to die for.

Does it hurt?

Based on my experience on other Lash parlor, the glue that they are using does hurt. It makes my eye tear a lot. Here on Ooh La Lash, the glue that they are using is good for sensitive eye. Frankly I didn't expect that there is no foul odor from the glue and it does not sting my eyes.

Me and the technician busy attaching the eyelashes

How to take care of your newly vamped lashes?

FOR THE FIRST 48 HOURS AFTER THE SERVICE

1. Avoid wetting your lashes.

2. Avoid swimming or exposure to heat

3. Do not apply oil-based creams and lotions on or around your eyes.

4. Do not apply eye or lash makeup.

5. Avoid eyelash tinting, perming or chemical eyelash treatments.

6. Avoid sleeping on side or stomach.

AFTER 48 HOURS

1. Avoid excessive exposure to heat or steam when swimming, showering or exercising.

2. Avoid rubbing your eyes and do not pick or pull your extensions as it might pull off your natural lashes.

3. Avoid using oil based makeup remover as it can weaken the adhesives and might cause your lashes to fall off fast.

4. If you choose to wear mascara, strictly buy the water-based type.

5. Do not use eyelash curlers.

The eyelash extension only last to me for a week, because I wasn't able to take care of it. Sorry Ooh La Lash for it, but their services are good. If only I take good care of my lashes it will last for a month. Be careful eyelash extension is so addictive, it really add a new look to your face. Don't forget to drop by at Ooh La Lash’s newest branch at Unimart, Greenhills, San Juan at the Mezzanine Level and let their expert lash technicians do the magic! Visit http://oohlalash.com.ph/ for more details!

Hey Sugar Waxing Salon at Unimart Greenhills Experience + Benefits of Organic Ingredients

Rayrose Samson 5:17 AM

Hello again #DashingMomSquad, here is the other part of my pampering day experience now I'm at the Hey Sugar Salon.

Hey Sugar Salon is known for their Organic ingredients for waxing which is sugar. Upon your entrance at Hey Sugar Unimart Greenhills you will notice that it focuses on girly vintage, colorful, flowery interior that is so cute. Their staff are all accommodating too. At first I thought that Hey Sugar Salon only caters waxing services, but to my surprised they also have eyelash perming and extension.

I opted to take the service for my eyebrows which is eyebrow threading and for the stray hair on my underarm. When I'm not in the mood to pluck my stray hair on my eyebrows I usually go to a Salon to have them done. Threading may have a little bit of pain for first timers, especially on the lower part of the eye near the eyes.

Image from Yogo and Cream site

Threading is not only for eyebrows, but can be done on all of your facial hair, on your body even to your underarm.

So here is my before and after threading picture

I can see that my eyebrows now have a cleaner edges. After I'm done with my brows I go in their treatment room to have my underarm done. Yes, it is still a cozy flowery theme.

As I've said before that Hey Sugar have this 100% Organic ingredients to their sugar wax. Do you want to know what will be the benefit if you choose only the organic ingredients? Read the details below:

1. Less health risks

As said before, most of the beauty products available in the market today contain a standard cocktail of chemicals, which do more harm your skin than good. This, combined with exposure to harmful pesticides and preservatives used on the food sold in supermarkets, can give rise to a number of diseases.

2. Lower exposure to allergens

The chemicals commonly used in beauty products, whether to strengthen its effects or extend shelf life, can cause skin irritation and trigger allergies, particularly for those with sensitive skin.

Organic products may seem less effective compared to their chemical counterparts, but are gentler on the skin and has no side effects.

3. Helps nourish your skin

Organic and all-natural beauty products are all plant-based. Meaning, the main ingredients used in these products come from directly from plants or parts of plants and come with nourishing power. In the same way that you are advised to eat your fruits and vegetables regularly to keep the rest of your body healthy, putting on all-natural products on the skin will definitely help supply it with much-needed vitamins and minerals to boost its health.

4. Better quality products

There’s a lot of effort and detail that goes into the production of an all-organic, product, if only because they want to encourage more people to see the benefits of going chemical-free.

5. (Almost) Painless Regimen

Waxing is arguably one of the most tedious and painful beauty regimens anyone has to go through, but through organic options—particularly sugar wax, which wraps thoroughly around the hair and allow for a cleaner pull, pain is greatly reduced.

From my personal experience on my underarm waxing, She first ask me If I want Cold or Hot wax. So what's the difference between them? Hot wax - is not that really hot it can be adjusted to your own preferences. It is applied by a wooden stick to the areas with hair, then a clean white cloth will be placed above it. Rubbing it softly so that the wax and hair will stick to the cloth before pulling off quickly. While to Cold wax, it is applied against the direction of your hair growth before pulling off. I remember the esthetician said that If you have a lower pain tolerance you should choose the cold wax. It is also perfect for sensitive skin.

Hey Sugar also offers some body scrub and oils

Both of the procedure cause you pain, but as long as you keep doing it, it becomes bearable to your skin and will guarantee you a hair free body area. The esthetician will also remind you that you should not take a bath or put on water to the area for about 8 hours because it have an open pores.

Drop by to their newly opened branch at Hey Sugar! Waxing Salon comes in to save the day! Using only 100%naturally hypoallergenic sugar wax that minimizes side effects such as allergic reactions and chemical irritations caused by traditional wax— you get a gentler but no less effective way to keep your skin smooth and hair-free. With its recent opening in the newly renovated Unimart in Greenhills Shopping Center – Hey Sugar keeps on sharing the “organic way of life” to more and more people in the Metro.

To know more, follow them on facebook.com/HeySugarWaxingPh, Twitter.com/HeySugarPhils and Instagram.com/HeySugarPhils. For bookings, contact: 0936-642-0530.

Nailaholics Unimart Greenhills Experience + Tips for a Healthier and Long Lasting Nail Color

Rayrose Samson 12:41 AM

I'm sure you already read my introduction or my other 2 blog posts about this pampering day. You are here at my Nailaholics Salon experience. As you know I love pampering especially on my nails, because I think that this makes the first impression of a woman aside from her fragrant and hair. Nailaholics is known for their signature beach feeling salon interior, amazing and approachable employees

Reception Area of Nailaholics Unimart Greenhills

Nailaholics lovely interior

The services that I choose were Foot Spa, Foot Massage, and Pedicure. Ate Jhen was my nail technicians.

Ate Jhen first cleans up my feet and soaked it up to a basin with warm basin bucket. Then she started the exfoliating process. Ate Jhen is gentle and accommodating to all of my questions about the Nailaholics opening. She also helps me to decide what color should I put on my nails.By the way, I want to share with you guys ways to make your nail colors last longer. I'm sure that you are thrilled to know this hack and it came from the professional from Nailaholics Unimart Greenhills.

Some tips for a Healthy and Longer color Nails

Always Moisturize. Like our skin, nails need to be moisturized too to prevent breakage and chips.
Always use a base coat before painting color on. This is the best necessity if you cared enough for your nails, like Nailaholics mandatory service when painting a nail. This will protect your nails from staining and also acts as a great adhesive for the polish ensuring lasting color.
Apply thin coats of polish with every stroke. It dries quickly and doesn't cause bubbles. To do this just run the tip of the applicator to the opening of the nail polish bottle.
Don't be on hurry on putting all the layers of the nail polish. Wait a couple of minutes between each coat to make sure the nail polish adheres properly to its base.
But if you are really in a hurry, you can dip your nails in an ice cold water for a quicker drying of nail polishes.
To extend the life of your manicure, apply really thin coats of topcoat every other day.
Like my hair, I always put a cuticle oil for my nails to moisturize the skin. These are some of the helpful tips you can do to make those beautiful colored nails last longer.

My Co-blogger Thewata

Drop by to Nailaholics Unimart which is located at the Mezzanine level of Unimart Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City. To book your appointments today, contact 0956-846-2352.

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Precision Meets Passion at Vivere Salon Glorietta with Mr. Alben Lawa

Rayrose Samson 9:04 AM

They all say that hair is the crowning glory of a woman that is why I am so honored to try out the expertise of one of the stylists from a well known salon Vivere Salon. Hair is the most precious part of a woman's body we do everything just to make it shiny and it helps us to look good.

My bleached hair and purple hair

If you're my avid reader you already read my post about a month ago that I decided to bleach my hair to achieve my dream hair color which was purple or violet. Here is the link on my post : Bleached Hair. Back then I only apply a semi permanent hair color that only last for days until a week.

From that day I said to myself that I will retain my bleached hair to try on different hair color trends do that I could make my own statement. Nevertheless, I do achieve that. But I got tired of redoing my hair color every two weeks. So again, I decided to stop coloring it and stick to this yellowish color. I do love my hair I constantly do home treatments and conditioned it almost every day to make it strong.

Luckily I was invited to try Vivere salon and to have a hair makeover. Vivere Glorietta 2 Branch interior is a mix of modern colors and patterns with a touch of Zen. A great combination of inspiration and balancing of moods of the customers as well as the staffs. All of their Senior Hair stylist embodied the salon principle "Precision Meets Passion" which on my own observation and experience this is where they are excellent.

My Glam Team : Sir Alben Lawa & Ate Mona

Vivere Salon promised that all of their stylists are the best, did you know that they are trained in the signature techniques of the Vidal Sasoon Academy, know for their easy to maintain, manage, wash and wear but an unbelievably stylish approach to cutting. Here, each snip and angle is designed to create shape, texture and form, based on what is most flattering for our client’s face shape, what is most ideal for their lifestyle, what is manageable for their beauty regimen and how it all works given their hair texture. To complement our cutting services, we also have a range of scientifically proven hair treatments from Schwarzkopf, designed to make everyday styling easier while ensuring the health of your hair.

My hair stylist was Mr. Alben Lawa, he is very accommodating and he picks a perfect color to my hair. A quick profile background of Mr. Alben Lawa, about an eight years on hair expertise and 2 years as a senior hair dresser in Vivere Salon.Whenever I go to a salon I always ask my hair stylist for his opinion on what hair style and color would actually make my face brighter and slimmer. As per Sir Alben, I told him that I believe in his expertise that he can do anything in my hair. So let's begin my hair transformation story.

So here is my untouched hair a combination of yellow, gold and black roots

The Ate Mona, attended to me and washed my hair to prep my hair for coloring.

After the first wash of my hair

The first step is to lighten up the root of my hair because it is already growing. Color mixture was on my hair for about 20 mins.

Ate Mona is applying color lightener to my roots

After the wash of my lightened hair

As I've said I let Mr. Alben to do what he thinks looks good on me. So here is the coloring, I wasn't able to take a pic of the mixture that they used to my hair, but it is a little bit pastel purple color.

Hair color is Redish Violet

This time color seats down for about 20 mins and they do my roots for another 15 mins. While waiting ate Mona give me some relaxing massage. To kill time and just to relax me.

Color red hair color on my hair

The lightning does not give it a justice but in personal it is a mix of color red and purple

Love the results, also Sir Alben treated my abused hair, to make it soft and for a long lasting hair colorful.

My overall experience in the Vivere Glorietta salon is awesome. They also took a photo of me because the outcome color is pigmented. Comparing my old hair style to my new one. It is more pigmented and vibrant. Curling my hair will also make it look good.

Before (left) After (right)

Here is my updated hair color after 6 days, which is so fab. It is not that loud red color, it compliments my skin even better making my skin more whiter. To my #DashingMomSquad , one thing I can say, staying out of your comfort zone means giving a chance for a better you.

I recommend you to try the services offered by Vivere Salon. All of their stylist are the BEST! If you are curious to try out their services especially Sir Alben Lawa at Vivere Glorietta Salon. Visit them at 3rd floor Glorietta 2 it is near Nail-aholics and Ohh Lah Lash. Don't hesitate to ask if Sir Alben to be your stylist.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Manila Art Sesh at SM City San Lazaro

Rayrose Samson 8:42 AM

Last July 8, 2017, SM City San Lazaro had an event pertaining to Arts entitled Manila Art Sesh. It is a friendly competition between art major students from different schools Adamson University,Bataan Peninsula State University, Bulacan State University , Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite ,De salle University- Dasmariñas ,Manuel L. Quezon University, Quezon City, Mapua University
National University , Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila , Rizal Technological University , Technological University of the Philippines - Manila, University of the East- Caloocan , University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

The theme of this Intercollegiate Pop Art Mural Challenge is the Philippine Structures that have brought pride and progress to the Filipino Nation. Each team was provided with a slot of 8x6ft panel section on the maze provided by SM. They are all provided paints from Boysen Paint Philippines to add color to their sketches.

Of course in every competition there will be a set of judges to help the organizers to pick the winners. The first Judge is Ms. Abe Luna Orobia, son of Maestro Orobia, a well known painter and great Grandson of Juan Luna. He has conducted several art workshops in Ayala Museums and other art institutions and has received several awards in UN Development awards, ASEAN Children and featured as Solar Daybreak Artist of the week.Next judge is Mr. Gelo Magno, an assistant executive director of School of Multimedia Arts in Asia Pacific College, the Vice President of the Association of Pinoy Print Makers and he is also the Production Designer and Stylist of GMA 7's Dapat Tama. Last Judge is Architect Cesar Aljambra, he is from United Architect of the Philippines.

I'm with my co-blogger Rich Raymond Bautista, during the event. We arrived early and the registration for the contestants are on-going. So we decided to have a break and do some window shopping at SM San Lazarro. After that we go back to the event center and then contestants are now sketching their canvass. Here are some of the photos we gathered.

The emcee announced that the contestants can now start to give some life to their sketches using Boysen Philippines Paints. They are known to have a wide variety of colors. Boysen has also proven itself as the industry leader in product innovation with its constant development of new products to suit specific market needs, especially in environmentally friendly paints.

While the contestants are busy painting their art works, speakers do share some of their learning to the audience.

After hours of hard-works the final judgement comes. Here are some of the Murals from the contestants and a list of the winners.

One of my bet at the First Creative Sesh : An intercollegiate Pop Art Mural Challenge held @smcitysanlazaro. I'm not an art major but I can appreciate art works. Artist sketches brought to life with the help of @boysenpaintsphilippines. #ManilaArtSeshAtSM #EverythingsHereAtSM #itsrayrose #DashingMom #painting #muralArt #boysenPhilippines #arts
A post shared by 👑Rayrose Camille Samson (@somethingbyrayrose) on Jul 11, 2017 at 9:06pm PDT

Congratulations to all of the winners especially to Bulacan State University

Manila Art Sesh paintings are still up I think until July 28, 2017. So grab a chance to see all beautiful paintings.

Monday, July 10, 2017

Saturday Pampering at Nail It! Salon Vertis North

Rayrose Samson 8:58 PM

I was very honored to be one of the chosen ambassadors of the newly open nail salon in Vertis North. I am thankful especially to The Momma Club Ms. Jayreen De Guzman for giving me this opportunity. Let me just give you a background about Momma Club. It is a group of Mommies who are giving support to each other giving advises and sharing stories.

Going back to the newly opened nail salon is a franchise of Nail It! Their tag line is an affordable luxury nail salon.

Definitely my experience to this nail salon is so relaxing. When I came in to Nail it! salon I was warmly welcomed by one of their Operations Manager , Ms. Myrna dela Rama. Nail it! Vertis North branch is the 14th branch of the growing family of Nail It Franchise. The mastermind of Nail it! is Ms. Jean Uvero together with her daughters, one of them is Ms. Agatha Uvero . Before the Nail it, nail salon was their mommy and daughter bonding only, but the services that they tried does not satisfy them. Back then they conceptualize this nail salon to add their personal touches and make it to be their business.

Nail it Vertis North branch was franchised by Ms. Lot Zerrudo-Matulac. I had a chance to talk to her, she shared a sort of history before she took this opportunity to own a nail salon. A young entrepreneur Ms. Lot was already having a franchise store of 7/11, but then she overheard that Nail it Salon offers a franchise. She made up her mind and took this opportunity to try this business. This day was also their Salon Blessing and Hope for a success to this branch.

In my experience at Nail it! Vertis North experience I love the interiors because they have my favorite color purple, which compliments better on white. It is such a luxurious color to enjoy and to relax. The store has a nail polished section that comes with a wide array of colors and textures. By the way all of their nail polishes are branded which a good thing because you are sure that your nails is at a good hand.

Ate Chen assisted me throughout the session and pampering, she even suggests what color should I pick on the racks for my nails. Before we started she asked me if I have allergy on the ingredients that she will be putting on my skin. Nail It! Always make sure that customers are educated on what are the ingredients or what will they need to know before starting the session.

She first buff may hand with this blue sponge and with water. Then the hand spa session started, first she put on a scrub, lotion to exfoliate all the dry skin and gently massage my hands and arms. She put on a mask for a smoother skin. My skin feels smoother and soft after.

I do usually let the attendant clean the edges of my nails and buff off some of the first layer of the nails. On Jhen hands was so gentle that I didn't notice that it was already done. She also massages my hand after cleaning it which was my favorite part of this session. By the way their equipments are all sterilized and sealed each session so the customer assure that it is sanitized.

I do love the color of my nails which was a Satin finish Tove color by Zoya.

Satin finish nails in Tove by @zoyaph. Thank you @nailit.vertisnorth for taking care of my nails. Congratulations to your newly opened #nailsalon. #itsrayrose #dashingmom #NailItVertisNorth
A post shared by 👑Rayrose Camille Samson (@somethingbyrayrose) on Jul 10, 2017 at 10:09pm PDT

My overall experience here at Nail it salon was very relaxing aside from their comfortable couches, all of the employees are approachable and they always smile. The owner of the Store is also beautiful and charming, I got a chance to talk to her. When you are meticulous like me on your nails, don't worry, just look for Ate Jhen, she put the nail polished on my nails perfectly as you can see on my IG post below. I recommend you to try and explore Vertis North Mall and especially go to Nail It Vertis North to try out their services. Here are the services they offer.

Hand & Foot Care

Simply Hands | 220
Simply Feet | 280
Includes Spray, Soak, Remove, Clean, Buff, Stroke

Coloring Hands | 100
Coloring Feet | 130
Includes Spray, Soak, Remove, Color

Pampering Hands | 250
Pampering Feet | 300
Includes Spray, Soak, Remove,Exfoliate, Signature Mask, Stroke

Soothing Hands | 375
Soothing Feet | 450
Includes Spray, Soak, Remove,Paraffin, Stroke

Clarifying Hands | 375
Clarifying Feet | 450
Includes Spray, Soak, Remove, Exfoliate, Clarifying Mask, Stroke

Strictly Men

Laidback Hands | 150
Laidback Feet | 180
Includes Spray, Soak, Remove, Clean, Buff, Stroke

Executive Hands | 380
Executive Feet | 430
Includes Spray, Soak, Remove, Exfoliate, Signature Mask, Stroke

Little Missy

Simply Me Hands | 100
Simply Me Feet | 130
Includes Spray, Soak, Remove, Clean, Buff, Stroke

Spoil Me Hands | 180
Spoil Me Feet | 200
Includes Spray, Soak, Remove, Exfoliate, Signature Mask, Stroke

Added Indulgence

Complete Care

Be In Bliss
Ralaxing | 580(f)|680(M)
Simply Manicure, Simply Pedicure, Coloring Manicure, Coloring Pedicure, Pampering Feet, Stroke

On Your Toes
Clarifying | 630(f)|730(M)
Simply Manicure, Simply Pedicure, Coloring Manicure, Coloring Pedicure, Clarifying Feet, Stroke

Stand Firm
Firming | 730(f)|830(M)
Simply Manicure, Simply Pedicure, Coloring Manicure, Coloring Pedicure, Soothing Feet, Stroke

Perfect Set of 20
Balancing | 780(f)|880(M)
Simply Manicure, Simply Pedicure, Coloring Manicure, Coloring Pedicure, Pampering Hands & Feet, Stroke

Walker's Paradise
Invigorating| 980(f)|1080(M)
Simply Manicure, Simply Pedicure, Coloring Manicure, Coloring Pedicure, Pampering & Soothing Feet, Stroke

All You've Ever Wanted
Soothing| 1030(f)|1130(M)
Simply Manicure, Simply Pedicure, Coloring Manicure, Coloring Pedicure, Soothing Hands & Feet, Stroke

Cherry on Top

Gigling| 510
Simply Manicure, Simply Pedicure, Coloring Manicure, Coloring Pedicure, Pampering Feet, Big Toe Nail Art for Kids

Nail Solutions

Repairing| 450
Foundation , Intensive Theraphy, Renew