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Living in hot and humid Singapore.. do you often face the problem of having oily scalp and yet, dry hair ends? Or do you often find yourself dealing with embarrassing scalp sebum odour?

While I don't normally have oily scalp issues, my lifestyle and the weather still leave me with a sweaty scalp that feels greasy, smells funky and looks flat.

Today, I'll be introducing to you guys a new hair care range that is specially formulated for the hot & humid SEA climate. So my friends around the region, let's put our hands up and REJOICE!

WHOOP WHOOP!

Moist Diane's new Extra Fresh Scalp Care range consists of 3 products that I've been using over the past 1.5 months - the Moist Diane Extra Fresh Shampoo, Treatment and Scalp Essence.

You guys know that my usual day can get really hectic. On most days, I'll have to be up and about going from shoots to events, to meetings etc. Being under the hot and humid weather in Singapore, my scalp often turns greasy and unsightly. 

As a result, I'll always throw it in a bun like that to attempt to make my hair look "cute" again for the rest of my day haha! 

I'm happy to share that after using Moist Diane's Extra Fresh range, my scalp is so much less oily throughout the day, and not only that, it smells great too!

Here's an oil blotter test I did on 2 different days. 24H after shampooing my hair using 2 different brands:

Left - Moist Diane Extra Fresh 

Right - Brand X that I've always been using

I'm surprised at the amount of oil control the Moist Diane Extra Fresh was able to achieve!

Here are the benefits of each product and some personal tips I have

Moist Diane Extra Fresh Shampoo - Purifies oily scalp and clears sebum clogs with its silicone-free formulation. It also contains 48 different anti-bacterial scalp relieving herbs that provides oil control for up to 48 hours.

Simply massage for 10 to 20 seconds to let the shampoo dissolve and cleanse away excess sebum thoroughly.

This shampoo gives a really refreshing minty feel on the scalp which I love. You'll feel instantly refreshed once you step out of the shower and ready to take on the day!

Then we have the Moist Diane Extra Fresh Treatment that is infused with Feather Keratin to deeply moisturize and repair dry ends. With its lightweight formulation, it doesn't weigh down your hair at all!

I like to focus this at the ends of my hair where it's most damaged. Leave it on for about 2 mins and then rinse with cold water to lock in all the goodness.

Lastly, finish up with the Moist Diane Extra Fresh Scalp Essence , which helps to nourish the scalp , fight dandruff, maximize hair growth and fight scalp odour! 

Simply section hair, massage with fingertips in circular motion to boost absorption.

With all these 3 simple products, I'm all set, freshened up and ready for Singapore's hot & humid weather any day! 

Moist Diane Extra Fresh Range is available at Watsons, BHG, Tokyu Hands, Nishino and Meidi-ya Supermarket.

If you're interested to redeem a free sample to try it out for yourself, you can do so here.

Love

Mong

This post is brought to you by Moist Diane Singapore

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#1 DIY NOURISHING HAIR MASK

This is an at-home remedy that I've experimented with a handful of times whenever I run out of hair masks or whenever my tresses need a good deep and rich hair treatment. This recipe is really simple, with only 2 ingredients needed - coconut oil and honey, both as pure as possible.

Simply mix the 2 together, and apply directly to slightly damp hair and leave it in a bun for 20 to 30 mins before rinsing it off. You might need to shampoo your hair twice to get rid of the coconut oil, but trust me this hair mask will deeply restore the most damaged of hair!

#2 HEALTH AND HAIR SUPPLEMENTS

There are many hair and health supplements available out there in local pharmacies that can help with healthy hair growth. One supplement I have been taking daily is flaxseed oil, and I found that after diligent use, my hair is now seemingly more healthy and shiny, with less fallouts.

Flaxseed oils have one of the richest sources of omega-3-fatty-acids which has a ton of other health benefits such as helping wounds heal faster, anti-inflammatory properties, and better skin health.

I've been taking flaxseed oil to help control my eczema flare ups and have seen tremendous results with controlling my skin condition.

If you're looking at health supplements that have beneficial results for hair health as well, you can look for those that contain higher concentrations of Vit C, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids, amino acids, B vitamins, Vitamin A and E. 

#3 A GOOD HEARTY BREAKFAST CEREAL

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for me because it is what gets me going for the first few hours of my day. I love having wholegrain breakfast cereal because it is not only healthy, but also promoted healthy hair due to the boost in zinc, iron and B vitamins.

I like to load up my cereals with added nuts and fruits as well, such as almonds, macadamia nuts and sometimes have it with Greek Yogurt, which is good for scalp health especially with the presence of B5 and Vitamin D.  

#4 INVEST IN A GOOD EVERYDAY HAIR TOOL

I use a blow dryer on my hair everyday. Before I sleep after I shower and before I style my hair in the morning. In the past, my hair dryers would often cause my hair to become dry and damaged and going in with heating hair tools after just damaged my tresses even more.

That is when I realised the importance of investing in a good, everyday hair tool that would protect my hair and scalp from getting heat damaged. 

The Dyson Supersonic definitely needs no more introduction, I've already mentioned on multiple occasions across multiple platforms that it is my favourite hair dryer and in fact, almost unanimously amongst hair care professionals and stylists as the "the" best hair dryer in the world. 

Despite the price tag, it still remains as a good and worthy investment in my eyes because of its incredible fast-drying speed, how travel-friendly and lightweight it is, and more importantly, its Intelligent Heat Control technology measures temperature output 20 times a second and a microprocessor (it's almost like a "brain" within the hair dryer) that regulates the temperature to protect your scalp and hair from extreme heat damage due to overheating. This is important ladies, especially for those of you who use a hairdryer and/or styling tools on a regular basis like me.

Find out more about the Dyson Supersonic here. 

What are the 4 hair care tips you have?

Love

Mong

Today i'm gonna share a little thoughtpost and bring you guys along with me as I walk down memory lane and look back on the past few Valentine's Days with Matt. 

What Valentine's Day is to me?

To be honest, I used to be that typical girl that always wished for a prince charming to appear in my life, sweep me off my feet. A bad guy that would do all sorts of cool things, but yet be willing to change and settle down for a simple yet happy life with me. 

So when I was younger, I always envisioned Valentine's day to be one where I'll be receiving lots of gifts, being treated like a princess and it would (or rather, should) be a day I would get away with any requests I had, hehehehe. 

Watched a little too many Korean dramas over here, oops! *laughs*

But in all honesty tho, as I grew older my view on this day changed.

Now, I feel that Valentine's Day is a day that gives us an excuse to show our appreciation to a special loved one. Be it your mom, your dad, your other half, or even your friends. 

Valentine's Day is not a day solely for couples that are engaged in the romantic kind of love, but love, in general. 

Valentine's day is a day about LOVE, and all kinds of love should be celebrated!

 So, how has Valentine's Day been for the Mnmcouple so far?

If you guys don't already know, Matt and I gave ourselves the name "mnmcouple" because we desperately wanted to come up with a hashtag to document our exchange travels on Instagram back then in Uni. So, I came up with the name "mnmcouple" because both our names start with the letter "M" and it was just catchy so we adopted that name for ourselves!

Matt and I have been together for almost 5 years now, and while my memory of the past Valentine's Days we've celebrated are somewhat a blur now, I remembered them to always be pleasant ones.

Of course, with this being our 5th Valentine's Day together, the surprises get lesser, dinners get more "chin-chye" and dates are more impromptu now. I mean, it's pretty understandable because that's how most relationships work, and I can't blame him when I myself put in less effort each year as well HAHA. 

This year, we celebrated our Valentine's over dinner on the 5th of Feb, a whopping 2 weeks earlier than the actual date because we wanted to avoid the skyhigh vday menu prices LOL. My friends all couldn't believe that I actually asked for that! But honestly at this stage, all I care about are the intangible things like communication, being each other's priority, and creating wonderful memories together as a couple. It's no longer about superficial and fancy dinners anymore.

Oh no, are these signs that I'm getting older? :/ Haha.

What are some of the odd and funny Valentine's Day gifts I've received from Matt?

HAHA. When I was asked this question I literally laughed because I can't believe I can actually get to share this story on my blog with you guys!

I'm a girl that is blessed with the loveliest pool of clients and sponsors and I get a ton of clothes, accessories, shoes and make up to review and try, so I don't usually need anything else anymore. Because of this, matt always finds it a struggle to get me anything fearing that I already own something similar in my collection. So most of the time, I'll tell him that if I were to come across anything I really need/want, i'll let him know. 

(evidently, I've given up on receiving gifts as surprises HAHA)

So as the years went by, he just naturally (and very conveniently) not get me anything until I told him so. 

Last year, I was shopping alone in Sephora one afternoon and I was texting him telling him about my day. I casually mentioned that I was checking out a make up sponge at the store and he just replied "oh, i'll pay you back for it tonight ok? I still owe you your Vday present for this year"

AND HE REALLY DID LOL. 

SO YES, I bought the make up sponge and got a reimbursement from him at home for Valentine's day last year. 

I don't mind, don't get me wrong guys. At least it is a very practical gift that I would definitely use! Hahha just thought it was a funny story to share with you guys... anyone here experienced the same with their boyfriends? >.< hahaha

NOW, to all you CLUELESS BOYFRIENDS/PEEPS that have no idea on what to get for Valentines...

I've got a perfect gift recommendation for you guys! 

The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer ! This is a gift that would definitely and I mean DEFINITELY make the other person receiving it super happy because it is an awesome product that some of us use daily.

Even if you're buying it for a guy, you can opt for the white/grey version that looks more masculine. And a hair dryer is a unisex product that all men and women use. Matthias loves my Dyson Supersonic and have been using it as well, so it is a very good investment that goes a long long way with its superb quality!

As if I haven't raved enough about my favorite hair dryer of all time.. you can check out the reviews I did on my youtube channel, in these videos respectively.

Best of 2016

July Favorites 2016

In summary, here are few main reasons why I love the Dyson Supersonic

So guys (and girls), if you're still looking for a Valentine's Day gift, why not consider the Dyson Supersonic that is bound to make your special loved one grin from ear to ear?:>

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!

Sending lots of love over from the Mnmcouple <3 p="">

Love

Mong

We often neglect our hair health when it comes to beauty. I think I'm guilty of that because I often like to change up my look by undergoing harsh chemical treatments and by styling it with heat styling tools.

The problem comes when no proper care and preparation has been done before and after heat styling, leaving our hair dead, and stripped of nutrients and brittle :( Sometimes I find my hair breaking off even when I run my fingers through it gently , imagine the long locks I've painstakingly tried to grow out just breaking off like that! It honestly hurts me whenever I see them fall to the ground but due to the lack of time, it's not very often that I get to go to a salon to get my hair treated.

Besides that, hair treatments done at salons are a luxury as they are usually very costly as well.

So... how do we achieve hair with Salon-treated results in the comfort of our own home?

I've been using the TRESemmé Expert Selection Platinum Strength range at home for the past 3 weeks and I have definitely seen a huge improvement in how my hair look and feel.

TRESemmé Expert Selection Platinum Strength Shampoo & Conditioner

The TRESemmé Expert Selection Platinum Strength Range is specially developed for people like me who has had their hair exposed to frequent heat styling and chemical processing as is said to be able to repair up to 2 years worth of hair damage in just 5 washes!

I don't know exactly how many years of damage it has helped my hair with honestly, but I've noticed my hair becoming stronger and healthier. The shine that comes with healthy hair is also starting to peek through, something that I'll only see after I pay the salon a visit for a hair treatment.

So! If you're someone like me that likes to change up your hair, style it in different ways.. then this is a range I'll recommend! The Advanced Renewing Complex strengthens the hair's natural protective barrier and protects against future breakages, keeping my mind at peace whenever I want to use heat on my hair.

Find out more about my full experience from salon to home in the video below:

Salon worthy experience in the comfort of your own home, all thanks to TRESemmé.

Get the TRESemmé Expert Selection range exclusively at Guardian today.

Love

Mong

This post is brought to you by TRESemmé.

Hola!

CNY is just right tomorrow (omg its coming way too soon), here are 3 very simple hairdos that are perfect for your CNY outfits. Please practice them before you start scrambling tomorrow hahaha!

Last but not least, I have decided on working more on my Youtube channel and consistency is key, so you guys can expect a new video EVERY SUNDAY! 

Please subscribe to show me your support, it means alot to me especially when I'm starting out on a brand new channel. Also, video editing and videos in general aren't my forte (in fact, nothing is in my work LOL) , so please pardon me for the amateur tries, at least im trying right HAHA

But I promise I'm learning, hard! So hop over to subscribe to me okie?:)

Enjoy this CNY hairstyles video and let me know what you think!

XO

Mong

The health of our scalp is crucial in the health of our hair and health. Many of us tend to neglect the scalp when it comes to day to day care, and when we start to realize the problems of it, it might be already too late.

I suffer from eczema on my scalp, an effect from the eczema patches that spread from my limbs to my face and then to my scalp.

I've dealt with this angry, dry and flaky (yet sensitive) scalp for years. And while I know that eczema is incurable, good scalp health can help to contain and maintain my condition. I'm really lucky that my trusty salon, Salon Vim, sees the same importance in both the aesthetics of my hair, but also the health of my scalp.

As I'm writing this, I would have clogged at least 6 sessions with Mama Rosie (everyone in Salon Vim lovingly calls her that because she's the oldest in age, and acts like a mama!) over these 2 months and I promise you guys... My scalp is slowly but surely, on its road to recovery again!

So here's my journey

In early december last year, I went down for a scan and as expected, lots of build ups, flakes, dead skin cells, and dryness were seen during the scan.

Every double scalp treatment & Renewal Light Treatment includes the scanning of your scalp "before" and "after" , which allows mama rosie to see exactly, the kind of treatment you need.

For me, I needed to deep cleanse the pores, get rid of the dead cells and flakes and pump in lots of moisture to hydrate my scalp.

I did the 2 treatments - Double Scalp Treatment (2 hours) , and Renewal Light(1 to 1.5hours) interchangeably every 1.5 to 2 weeks. 

After one week, I went back to Salon Vim again to look at the results and see how my scalp has held up throughout the week, and I'm shocked!

Usually with scalp treatments, my scalp would be good for a few days but I'd experience dry flakes again after a few days. But this time, the comeback of the flakes and build up was very minimal!

For those of you who are interested in the Renewal Light Therapy , here are its benefits and the steps included!

After the cleansing and serums steps, a renewal light device is run through the scalp where you will feel a teeeny bit of sensation running through. Don't worry, it's not painful at all!

It is said to eliminate dead skin cells, improve blood circulation and boost nutrient supply.

Another session's "before" and "after"

Clean and refreshed scalp!

Today, I'm still receiving scalp treatments at Salon Vim, but I now go back less frequently and I no longer experience itch and irritation like I used to. Even though I still do see dry flakes occasionally, they are pretty rare and small, so I'm still keeping at it.

That always makes me very happy!

For more information, you can give Salon Vim a call and book an appointment with my name for 15% off your first visit!

               Scalp diagnosis is also free so head on down to get your scalp scanned!

      

The same discount code applies for other hair services as well in all Salon Vim outlets.

Salon Vim Bugis

235 Victoria St

S(188027)

Tel: 6837 0073

Love

Mong