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CrystalPhuong.net is a Personal Style & Travel Blog based in Singapore, written by Crystal Phuong. The blog was nominated FOUR times in Top 10 Best Fashion Blogs in the annual Singapore Blog Award from 2012- 2015, voted as one of the Best Lifestyle Blogs in Singapore in 2013 by Hotelclub.com, and Best Travel Blogs in 2016 by Foodpanda.com. Crystal hopes to connect and inspire young women to lead a healthy and happy life. Be confident, be positive, and be kind.
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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF BLEACHED HAIR?

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF BLEACHED HAIR?



Bleaching your hair is bad, especially when you bleach all your hair blonde. But what if you insist on going full blonde, like me? The answer is simple: Do A LOT of treatments after that.

I've always wanted to have blonde hair for a long time. Because everyone warned me about how damaging it could be to my hair. I didn't dare to go all blonde. Instead, I bleached section by section so my hair could take it. Until one day, I took a risk and made this happen:




Honestly, I freaked out when I touched my hair for the first time, after the bleaching it. It was dry and brittle like a dried broom. It was a huge effort for me to do a lot of treatments after that  (including scalp treatments). A few months later, my hair started feeling softer and smoother again. If you love dying or bleaching your hair like I do, you may want to try some of the tips below.

1. Shampoo, Conditioner and Blonde Spray.
John Frieda blonde shampoo, conditioner and Sheer blonde lightening permanent spray

Finding the right shampoo and conditioner for blonde hair is challenging in Singapore because we don't have these products dedicated for blonde hair here. I was lucky to find these John Frieda products when I was in the US in September of last year. I also bought Sheer blonde lightening permanent spray to help keep the color last longer. I know some shampoos are only suitable for certain people, so make sure you check the product carefully before you buy. These John Frieda products work well for me so far.

2. Hair Mask

 L'oreal Total Repair mask

I apply hair mask every time I wash my hair without fail. I've never done this before. My current favorite is this L'oreal Total Repair mask. It takes only 1 minute to do (perfect for busy people). I also rotate different masks every time so that my hair can enjoy different treatments.

3. Nourish and Protect.


After washing and blow-drying my hair, I apply treatments immediately. First, I start applying hair serum to keep my shine and frizz-free. There are many types of serum available, make sure you choose the right one for your hair and scalp. I like this Dove nourishing oil care as it's non-sticky and non-greasy. 


After applyig serum, I apply Pantene 10-in-1 hair protection. It's a leave on treatment that offers 10 different treatments in a single formula: breakage prevention, smoothness, moisture, shine, detangling, frizz control, manageability, heat protection, softness, and split-ends prevention. Besides, it's super affordable so it's worth to try. I tried once and I loved it. Alternatively, you can also check out a range of great products for damaged hair here


After applying Pantene protection, I'll spray one more round of Sunsilk nourishing soft and smooth to make sure my hair is really well-nourished. 


4. Styling.
Now that I have clean and nourished hair, it's time to go for styling. I don't use a hair iron or a hair curler at all as I'm afraid they might burn my fragile hair. Instead, I use hair rollers to create more volume. I'll leave the roller on for about 20 minutes and apply non-sticky hair spray to protect and control the curls. Then, I'll apply hair fragrance to give my hair incredible smell all day long.


The whole process probably takes you half an hour (including washing). I used to be so lazy to take care of my hair, but once I started, I kind of enjoying it. A good hair day doesn't take much time to have and it can give me confidence whenever I'm going out to meet people. Some people are quite surprised at how soft my hair is when they touch it. Best part, it doesn't cost me much money with all these drugstore products. I highly recommend you do this at least twice a week to make sure your hair looks healthy and always beautiful. 

Do you have any other best hair tips to share?





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MARC ANTHONY TRUE PROFESSIONAL

MARC ANTHONY TRUE PROFESSIONAL


Some of you might not be very familiar with Marc Anthony True Professional yet but very soon it will be one of the most favorite names in your haircare products list. I was invited to attend the OFFICIAL LAUNCH of Marc Anthony True Professional products in Singapore on 10 May at Klapsons, The Boutique Hotel and I'm now official fan of Marc Anthony products.

Talking about Marc Anthony, he is known as Canadian hairstyling guru and a celebrity- hairstylist of so many Hollywood celebrities including Catherine Zeta-Jones, Blake Lively, Paris Hilton, Fergie, Eva Longoria, Justin Bieber and many more. He was awarded World Champion Hairstylist at the age of 19, can you believe it? I'm not gonna say much, all you need to do is to click on this video to watch what he has done and amaze.



So when I got invited to attend his products launch, I was very excited. C'mon! A Hollywood celebrities- hairstylist is in town, that's a big deal. 

And not only that,  his products are going to be sold in Singapore in June!!!!
Now, you are stepping closer to achieve your favorite celebrities hairstyles. Before talking about the products, let me show you some photos of the launch itself. 

Posing at the red-carpet.


Angelique Teo and I. She is host of the event and also a host of some programs on HBO Channel. Such a lovely and friendly lady. 



Event was started by Angelique with many other beauty bloggers.



Products showcase together with many photos of Marc Anthony and other celebrities that he has worked with. 



Sabrina, Pris and I. 



Pris was trying to curl my hair with the Beach Pray product. In the end, my hair got messed up instead of curled up, lolz. 

During the event, Marc Anthony Salon's Artistic Director, Marillisa Sears also shared with us her experiences in working with lot of celebrities and demonstrated to all audiences how to use their signature products to get the instant, voluminous and sexy curly hairstyle. 

Best part, we gotta take ALL the products home to use :D. Here are what I got! Jealous yet? ^_^


Don't be! Because I'm gonna share with you a great news. Marc Anthony True Professional products are going be sold EXCLUSIVELY at Watson only in June onward and their prices are very affordable if I don't want to say it's super cheap for such a big brand. But before the products are heading to the stores, I'm gonna share with you the different products ranges as well as their uniqueness so you will know what you  need to buy:

1. Strictly Curls




Formulated with all curly hair types in mind. Whether your hair needs a bit of boots or some serious taming, this renowned line will help to create the curly hair style of your dreams. All Strictly Curls products are enriched with Sonya Bean and Shea Butter to add intense moisture, while Silk Amino Acids smooth cuticles and vitamin E protects and promotes healthy hair that shines. 

2. Instant thick




Great for adding volume to find and/or limp hair. It helps to keep hair full and voluminous all day long. Marc Anthony's secret blend of Hydrolyzed Corn, Soy and Wheat Proteins called Phytokeratin penetrates the hair to strengthen and expand each strand. This unique formula allows hair to be at its fullest and most vibrant all day long. 

3. Damage Repair





It is made to wash away the daily toxins that eat away at the hair allowing it the opportunity to heal. Pro Vitamin B5 and Soya Bean helps to stimulate circulation and moisturize from the inside out as well as to protect hair's elasticity and reduce breakage. 

4. Brilliant Color



The range's award- winning formula maintains shine and keeps color looking rich and healthy with Provitamin B5 and Citrus. 


5. Pro Finish


This Ultimate Hold Hairspray is an on-set staple for the Marc Anthony Stylist Team. It's formulated with a Pro Vitamin B5 and Aloe blend that blinds to the hair shaft to add luminous shine, while offering definitely hold without stickiness or flaking, which is important when you need hair to be perfect each time. 

6. Bye Bye Frizz.




It all begins with the cuticle; the outermost part of the hair shaft that protect the inner structure of hair and gives it strength. It looks like overlapping layers of roof shingles. When the cuticle is lying flat or closed, it looks smooth and allows light to be reflected off the surface giving hair a natural sheen. When the cuticle is open, hair appears frizzy, dull and coarse. The entire Bye.bye.Frizz collection is designed to solve frizzy hair issues by smoothing the cuticle and retaining moisture with the power of Keratin. 

Found any product that is suitable for you yet? For me, I love all of the products above because they make your hair feel so good, soft and healthy. So, don't forget to check out all the products at Watson in June. I'm sure you are not going to be disappointed. 

For now, If you love to checking out more information about Marc Anthony True Professional, here is their website. Alternately, you can follow them on Twitter or Facebook too.

That's all from me for now, I'll see you in next blog post!
Love
Crystal

P/s: Photos courtesy of Touch Communication, some information and images are from Marc Anthony's website. 
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HAIR BANG

HAIR BANG


Have I ever introduced my new hairstyle to you yet? I guess not! Those who don't follow me on my fan page, you have not seen my new bang. So, here it is!.
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New chio hair with a chio V-shape face! Awesome ^_^

I cut my hair during my trip in Vietnam in Chinese New Year. It's 2 months old by now, it still looks good on me to some people said *ahem*

Put up my photo here first, I'll blog a bloody long entry later. Pardon me coz I'm really flooded up with many works, not to mention there are almost 1000 photos need to be photoshopped. I need extra time...Maybe 30 hours/ day perhaps?

Be back real soon! Stay tunned.
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