Category: Beauty

I used to hate cutting my hair way too much, I mean I used to be so pissed off when they cut my hair more than 3 inches. I walked out the saloon with such ashamed. Now people are able to see my masculine arms. And one time, there was this lady cutting my hair super short just right on top of my shoulders. And OMG, I was literally crying once I sit down on my car. Poor me. But, little that I know, people started to praise my hair like never before. Saying it suited me very well, you looked fresh, I love how you style your hair, and it went on. So, I thought to myself, yeahhh, I believe what the magazines said about the correlation of hair length and face shapes. I certianly know short to medium hair are not easy to play around with, unlike the long hair. But what about minimal hair? Ha. I used to think I can only do 2 things to my hair; curls or straight. Which one for today?

Hey!! NOT ANYMORE. Refer to my Top Choices below for your reference. It is so simple to do it at home and will not take more than 5 mins of your time. The same amount of curling and straightening. And it is so perfect for Spring Season. When the sun is out, and you just need some free tanned for your body.

Here are some tools you need to achieve below looks.

WAY BEYOND YOUR USUAL CURLS 

Give some more oomph to your curled hair, so easy to do, my favorite of all times.

• Curl your hair as per usual
• Part your hair to a quarter (from top to bottom)
• Make a small bun and tied it, you may need some bobby pins for the some stubborn baby hairs. 

MESSY COOL BUN

• To achieve this look, you may curl your hair beforehand, but it is NOT necessary
• Get ALL your hair in one hand
• tied it all up to half way through ONLY, till you achieved below look (do not make ponytail at first tied up attempt and continue with the half way through process)
• Some hair may slip out of your hands, but do not mind it. That’s the point we’re trying to achieve; messy look. the messier, the cooler 😉 

BRAIDS & PONYTAIL

Look so good with hair bandana or any stand out hair piece. And is not too heavy for daily look.

• Make a nice and sleek ponytail, using comb and hairspray to calm all the baby hair down.
• Tie up your hair
• Do some braids
• Bandana on 

SLEEK & STRAIGHT

This look is perfect for semi formal to formal events. A bit too heavy for daily walk but why not try it once in a while and stand out from the crowds.

• Comb your hair, make sure to eliminates all tangles
• Part your hair into three section (left, middle and right)
• Spray each section and comb it to the back of your head
• For more FORMAL look, you may pompadour your hair first before you spray and comb it. The purpose is to give more volume to your hair. Just like below picture
• Repeat the process for at least 3 times or until you achieve the look you desire
• Last but not least, put on some pomade to give a sleek wet look to your hair

Hope you like these 4 hair styles as much as I do. Happy trying. See you on the next post.

Love,

The Tjungs

I woke up pretty late this morning with aching joints, leg paints and fatigue. POSITIVE! I am in my period and couldn’t sleep till 4am. Thank God for my ready-steady hubby who came to rescue this morning, he took J’s out from his cot and calmed him down with a glass of warm milk and let me sleep through for a little few minutes more. Yeah, I meant it. 3-5 minutes later J’s climbed on my bed and snugged into my blanket. Ha. For God’s sake, why does bub really know how to annoy you on your possible unproductive day?! I seriously felt like screaming. Leave me alone!!

I collected myself, got up from my bed, and went straight to brush my teeth. The moment I looked at myself in the mirror, I realised I was desperately need to wash my hair. But again as you know, for us, mum, showering is a luxury thing. You’ll be lucky to get showered by kids’ nap time. So, girls…what can go more than A BAD HAIR DAY and being late?! It perhaps one of the most annoying problem for all of us. aye?

“These won’t work.” I said to myself. I gotta do something. I would not let these situations ruined my day. I felt so bad for letting J’s crying out on next door cause I was having too much fun with my sleeping business. SO, I guess today is the day when I need a bright color in my life. hhhmmm…let’s go with RED. Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure. Exactly what I need! ENERGY BOOSTER and LOVE. This is the time when my multifunction headband came in so handy and helpful. Here’s my super easy BAD HAIR DAY TRICK:

1. Tie your hair up, and make a bun (3 secs)
2. Put the headband on (3-5 mins for beginners)
3. Draw your lip line with red lip liner (10 secs)
4. Finally, apply your favourite Red Lipstick on (2 secs)

Headband (Dotti), Lipstick (L’oreal Paris no.70), Lip Liner (Maybelline)

Voila…here’s my final look for today. This RED color had seriously changed my mood dramatically. Everytime I saw myself in the mirror, that color just popped and gave me a new hope that today’s gonna be a great day.

Then, I decided to take J’s out for a nice brunch around the neighbourhood. We went to Dachshund Coffee in Hunters Hill. (visit their website http://comesitstay.com.au/) COME.SIT.STAY is their motto. They were truly delivered. Inviting place, tasty food, good coffee. We wanted to stay a bit longer, especially J, he’s enjoying the colouring table provided for the minis. I recommended this place for Northern suburbs mums. 😉

As I wrote this blog, I realised that joy/happiness is not something that will always come automatically. Most of the days, you gotta work hard for it, you gotta pursue it. Joy is a decision. I was glad that I chose joy over sorrow. I was glad that I decided to put on my Red gear, dressed a bit up, and went out for brunch rather than watching TVs on my PJs and oily hair.

Psalm 16:9, NIV Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.

Whatever you decided in your heart and mind today will eventually affect your body. When you decided that YOU WILL, your body will start to move accordingly. When you said YOU CAN, your body will start to functioning appropriately towards your goal. So, friends…let His words transformed your mind and resonate into your heart. CHOOSE WISELY TODAY! God bless! And Happy Long Weekend.

Love,

The Tjungs