Hair

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Blackwater, a local favorite for personal care, fragrances and grooming, is excited to introduce its latest breakthrough hybrid haircare and hairstyling product: Blackwater Instant Hair Color Shampoo. This hair color solution offers a convenient, damage-free, and quick way to achieve vibrant, natural-looking hair color at home!




This hair color shampoo is designed for effortless at-home application, eliminating the need for complicated techniques or salon visits. Infused with Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemum extracts, it nourishes and strengthens your hair, ensuring it stays hydrated and healthy. The product’s advanced color revive technology delivers vivid, long-lasting color, keeping your hair looking fresh and radiant. Unlike conventional dyes that can be harsh, Blackwater’s gentle, damage-free formula protects your hair while providing stunning results. And with its time-saving design, you’ll enjoy a complete transformation in less than 30 minutes.


 


“We’re thrilled to offer a product that empowers individuals to achieve their desired hair color without sacrificing the health of their hair,” said Abegail Ilagan-Bagunas, Brand Representative for Blackwater. “Blackwater Instant Hair Color Shampoo is a game-changer, providing a simple and effective solution for anyone looking to refresh their look.”


At just Php 49.75 for 25g, this innovative solution is an affordable alternative to expensive salon treatments.




 


To use Blackwater Instant Hair Color Shampoo, simply ensure your hair is dry, apply the shampoo evenly, leave it on for 20-30 minutes, rinse thoroughly, condition, and style as desired.


 


Blackwater Instant Hair Color Shampoo is available in two stunning shades: Natural Black and Dark Brown, to suit every hair type and preference. Shop the hair color shampoo online in Blackwater’s official Tiktok Shop and in HML Beauty Hub for Shopee and Lazada, or in physical stores at SM Supermarkets, Savemore, SM Hypermarket, and Mercury Drug.



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Thursday, November 21, 2024

In the world of beauty, finding a product that effectively enhances your look without much effort is like striking gold. One such gem I recently discovered is the GEGE.BEAR Hair Shadow. This versatile product has quickly become a must-have in my beauty kit. Here’s why I’m absolutely loving it!




What is GEGE.BEAR Hair Shadow?



The GEGE.BEAR Hair Shadow is a hairline-enhancing powder designed to fill in sparse areas along the hairline and create a fuller, more defined look. It comes in a tube type, easy-to-carry case with a built-in applicator, making it perfect for on-the-go touch-ups.


Key Features and Benefits 

1. Natural-Looking Finish 

   One of the standout features of this product is its ability to blend seamlessly with your natural hair color. Whether you’re covering grays, filling in bald spots, or shaping your hairline, it gives a smooth, natural finish without looking overly made-up.  


2. Long-Lasting Formula  

   The powder is sweat-proof and smudge-proof, which means it stays put throughout the day—even in the humid weather we often experience here in the Philippines.  


3. Easy Application 

   The built-in puff applicator makes the process super simple. Just dab a little on the areas you want to fill, and voila! Your hairline is transformed in seconds.


 


4. Tube-Type and Travel-Friendly

   Its lightweight, portable packaging makes it convenient to carry in your purse or makeup bag for quick touch-ups.


 


I’ve been using GEGE.BEAR Hair Shadow for a month now, and I’m genuinely impressed with the results. I primarily use it to fill in my hairline when styling my hair in ponytails or buns, and the difference is night and day. The product gives my hairstyle a polished and professional look, perfect for both casual outings and formal events.  


How to Use  

1. Open the tube and lightly press the puff applicator into your hair. 

2. Gently dab the puff onto the areas you want to enhance, such as the hairline or bald spots.  

3. Blend as needed for a natural finish.  


Pros and Cons 

Pros: 

- Natural and seamless finish  

- Long-lasting and sweat-proof  

- Easy to apply and carry around  


Cons

- Limited shade range (might not match all hair colors perfectly)  

- Requires light-handed application to avoid overdoing it  



  

The GEGE.BEAR Hair Shadow is a game-changer for anyone looking to enhance their hairline effortlessly. It’s affordable, effective, and incredibly easy to use—an all-around winner in my book. Whether you’re dealing with thinning hair or just want to add that extra touch of perfection to your hairstyle, this product is definitely worth a try.  


Have you tried the GEGE.BEAR Hair Shadow? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!  



Friday, November 6, 2020

Best-selling made from a natural ingredients Japanese Rice Oil. The rice oil can be used by everyone in your family,  natural and safe even a small kid can used it. It absorbed deep into the skin to make the skin even softer and a lot more moisturized. Also for the skin around eyes and mouth,  and finally the rice oil as a remedy for damaged or static hair.


SAY GOODBYE TO HAIR DAMAGE WITH HAIRCARE'S NEWEST RICE OIL ESSENCE TREND

Who would have thought that the food we eat 3x a day would be the newest trend that’s about to take over the beauty shelves, especially the hair care section?

Enter, rice oil — the underrated hair beauty secret of ancient Japanese women, and now Filipinos are bound to experience its powerful benefits. 



If it’s worth any consolation, 2020 has been such an inventive year for the beauty community. The beauty world has been constantly introducing big ingredient innovations we’ve never seen possible before. Just take a look at the micellar and collagen trends that were only thought to be beneficial for the skin but are now being sought after for hair. Who knows what’s next? And yet here we are again.


Here Comes Rice Oil Essence, The Solution to Luscious Damage-free Hair 



The age-old secret to beautifully long hair comes from the 2000-year-old Japanese tradition of using rice water to wash hair. For thousands of years, East Asians have taken advantage of this superfood’s high concentration of vitamin E and have been using it since to maintain their luscious long hair. The gold colored concentrate comes from the outer brown husk of grain. The abundance of vitamin E in rice oil can help reduce inflammation and reverse damage to the hair follicles. It can also act as a natural UV protectant, shielding strands from the harmful effects of too much sun exposure. It’s the perfect ingredient to maintain strong, long and shiny hair. 

If you’ve been dealing with limp, brittle, dry, and damaged hair — a shampoo with rice oil essence might just be what your hair needs.

Pantene took the hair game up a notch by extracting and distilling rice oil essence extracted in Wakayama, home to the Aragi-jima Rice Terraces to create a more potent ingredient, blended with Pro-Vitamin formula.


So Long Damage, Hello Damage-free Strands with Pantene Long Hair Solutions!

The New Pantene Long Hair Solutions with Pro-Vitamin Formula & Japanese Rice Oil Essence can help you grow your hair long without worrying about damage. This new Pantene shampoo is rich in Tocotrienol—a super vitamin E, which has 50X anti-damaging benefits versus tocopherol in other oils. What does that mean? Pro-Vitamin B5 and Lipids fortify the inside, while Japanese Rice Oil Essence fortifies the outside. It ultimately repairs damaged hair and keeps it protected from external factors, allowing the hair to grow longer, stronger, and beautifully smoother.



Now you can say goodbye to hair damage, without worrying about growing it out with the New Pantene Long Hair Solutions with Pro-Vitamin Formula & Japanese Rice Oil Essence! After shampooing, follow it up with Pantene Total Damage Care Miracle Conditioner that helps prevent protein loss and protects hair from damage caused by frequent styling and chemical treatments so you can enjoy stronger, silky-smooth long hair!

Maintain beautifully long, and damage-free hair right at the comfort of your home when you checkout the Pantene Long Hair Solutions from Pantene’s official Lazada and Shopee stores.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Hello Plantitas! That was most of my friends called themselves, a group of mothers who are into gardening during a pandemic. For them, its comforting—just add sun, water and positive vibes and you're on your way. My friend passed me along some aloe vera and told me that this is so easy to plant, no hassle at all. And plus it is good for the hair — very organic!





Aloe Vera, The Clean Beauty Holy Grail Reshaping Hair Care


As attractive as they look like in a pot, aloe vera plants have been hailed as a natural ingredient with many positive skin benefits for thousands of years. Aloe vera leaves are full of gel-like texture that are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fatty acids.


Aloe Vera also contains enzymes that repair dead skin cells, while moisturizing the skin. It is rich in vitamins C and E which are nutrients that improve the skin's elasticity, for a firmer and youthful look.

Back in 2018, the rise of aloe vera gel tubs have taken over the Philippine beauty community. Aloe vera’s ability to soothe and provide hydration to the skin, boosted its popularity in the ever-humid country. And now aloe vera is proving to be an effective ingredient not only for the skin care world, but also the hair care industry.


Experience Plant Powered Showers with the Benefits of Aloe Vera




In its raw form, aloe vera can be used as a mild cleansing agent that gets rid of dirt and product build-up, while leaving hair smooth and with more volume. But if you're not into rubbing plant leaves on your hair, you can also experience #PlantPowerInEveryShower with Herbal Essences bio:renew blend shampoos that contain real aloe vera, kelp, and histidine. It hydrates each strand to provide frizz control, adds shine, and nourishes dry hair — making hair soft, manageable, and smelling great.



Herbal Essences bio:renew shampoos are crafted with an amino acid called histidine, which acts as superfood for the hair trapping and neutralizing the elements that can cause damage in the hair — such as pollution, sun exposure, and even shower water. With the power of aloe vera, and other plant based ingredients, Herbal Essences bio:renew shampoos are pH-balanced and free of parabens, silicone, and colorants which make it color-safe to use for color-treated hair to bring out it’s natural beauty. 

 

Clean Beauty Transparency in Every Bottle

Transparency and sustainability are at the core of Herbal Essences bio:renew. As a catalyst for clean beauty, Herbal Essences continues with its mission to provide safe and non-toxic hair care options. And with the continued commitment to ingredient transparency in every bottle, all the high-quality botanicals and REAL plant extracts used are harvested sustainably and responsibly through various partners from all over the world. So, when they put a plant on our bottle label, it means it’s truly in there. Plus, all other plant and mineral ingredients undergo limited processing, which ensures a minimal blow on the carbon footprint. 

It’s never too late to join the clean beauty community this holiday season. Treat your scalp and hair with the best of nature and science in a bottle.

Shop the Herbal Essences bio:renew range through Lazada or Shopee and experience #PlantPowerInEveryShower.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

This pandemic gives you the not so normal changes in your life. The new normal that make sounds like a clichè saying to wear all the protections if you are going out. Boring, right? But staying home and stay safe is the most important deal here and to make your life, not that boring, add a splash of colour to your life!


While we stay at home to help flatten the curve of this pandemic, we suddenly find ourselves with lots of time in our hands to do the things we could only dream of- or used to take for granted. As we wait for the air to clear, we make use of the time we have to learn a new recipe, to work out, to pamper ourselves, or to simply change up our looks. But if you’re too afraid of cutting your hair, why not add a splash of color instead? 

Simple acts of care especially during quarantine can make anyone feel better. Why not show your mom or your sister how much they mean to you by spending an afternoon at home giving each other a refreshing new hair color? Give them a whole new look that shows off their unique personalities through Kolours.



Kolours has been the go-to brand of many Filipinas- and for good reason. Infused with Color Retention Technology, Kolours gives vibrant precision color that lasts for up to three months. It’s also packed with Vitamins E and B5 to condition the hair while coloring, along with a post-treatment conditioner enriched with Natural Coco Essence to help nourish the hair by keeping it hydrated and moisturized.

The best part is with amazing quality, it’s affordable and retails for only P250 SRP. Kolours comes in 12 variants, and has recently added a line with celebrity Solenn Heussaff! These newest products offer trendy colors and are all infused with Meadowfoam Seed Oil- delivering the Best Ever Damage Defense System. Meadowfoam Seed Oil repairs the hair making it stronger and also locks in moisture to make hair softer and smoother. With the new shade range, there’s definitely something for everyone!


Friday, January 31, 2020

Problem with your hair & scalp? No worries. In line with the NOVUHAIR’s 10th year of fervent commitment to consumer health awareness on hair loss prevention and maintenance, coupled by a decade of partnership with Mercury Drug Corporation, ADP Pharma Corporation has launched the NOVUHAIR VIP KIT.



“Experience nature’s special makeover treatment and feel like a VIP  Very Important Person.”

This exclusive promo is packed with the regular NOVUHAIR TROPICAL SCALP Lotion 200ml. plus an extra 120ml. bottle valued at Ph 1,990. That's 64% savings for a natural hair loss remedy good for 6 months!



The NOVUHAIR VIP KIT serves as a token of the company's appreciation and gratitude to all its loyal users for continuously making NOVUHAIR the leading hair loss treatment in the country.

Gift FOR HIM

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For more information, you may also contact NOVUHAIR hotline at +(63) 917.549.0575, like and follow NOVUHAIR on Facebook or on Instagram @NovuhairOfficial.




Thursday, December 12, 2019

When you're invited to a pageant, like GAY Beauty Pageant, the first notion is more of a display of wit and spectacle. It may be a harsh platform sometimes because they are judged by its sexual preference, but not in the aspects as human - their talents and character.



Davao City - December 9, 2019. A gathering of gays ages 30+ competing for the search of Ms. Gay Legendary 2019 organized by the management of Index Hair & Beauty Salon during their Annual Christmas Party held at the CAP Auditorium.

Competition of different Index Salon branches where each branch representative will be judged based on different categories: PRODUCTION NUMBER, NATIONAL COSTUME, TALENT PORTION, LONG GOWN,  and Q&A.


Contestant No. 1
Ernie Salinas aka Alice Dixon
 MISS COLOMBIA

Contestant No. 2
Joel Genovia aka Sushmita Sen
MISS INDIA


Gay Pageant has been here in the Philippines since the 1970s. Contestants come from different backgrounds and professions with ages ranging from a very young age fourteen to more than sixty years old gathered to compete the crown.


Contestant No. 3
Edison Fernandez aka Dayanara Torres
MISS PUERTO RICO


Contestant No. 4
Hope Don Sogo aka Venus Raj
MISS PHILIPPINES


Last year Index Hair & Beauty Salon had their Gay Pageant, but it's a competition of young gays, aged between 18 to 29 years old. This year, they want to honour their senior's colleague which they admire and respect.


Contestant No. 5
Martin Medico aka Maria Cristina Alcantara
MISS MEXICO


Contestant No. 6
Norkhan Assari aka Maja Salvador
MISS TURKEY 



In the Philippines, gay pageant becomes a part of regional festivals, community festivities, to mainstream social scenes either in National and even International. 

Contestant No. 7
Pablito Balanza aka Gretchen Baretto
MISS USA

Contestant No. 8
Alberto Alvarez Jr. aka Maria Cristina Tamara Alvarez
MISS VENEZUELA

Contestant No. 9
Joseph Villamor aka Gazini Ganados
MISS BRAZIL


Aside  from the entertainment value, gay, bisexual and transgender people also consider as their outlet of opportunities to express their creativity and create awareness against discrimination and promote their own advocacy to recognize their legal rights.





"It's not about fun & laughter, it's about camaraderie that Index Salon Management wants to promote. Working in our company for how many years they deserve better in return", said by Francine Marie Calderon, Index Salon Franchise Owner-Davao





More plans to come for the Index Salon Davao for this coming year, according to Mr. Mark Anthony V. San Juan (Owner/Corporate Secretary of Index Salon). He will expand his help to the Davao branches now, no more comparing - all are equal!


Top 5
Miss Mexico, Miss USA, Miss Turkey, Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Brazil


Congratulations to the TOP 5 Finalists, 
who are very witty and clever in answering judges' questions, especially to Miss USA who bring home the crown for the Index Hair & Body Salon Miss Gay Legendary 2019!



Thank you Ms  Francine Marie for invitation. 😍🥰😘😊💅💇✂️


Please visit Index Hair & Body Salon 
Branches:
1. CITY HALL DRIVE
2. MATINA CROSSING
3. Brgy. GUERRERO GUZMAN ST.
4. ILUSTRE ST.
5. MCARTHUR HIGHWAY
6. BUHANGIN ORANGE GROVE
7. AGDAO MARKET
8. TORIL
9. TORRES ST.


*Excerpt from EPE.COM




Despite the strides made to break gender stereotypes, the LGBT community in the Philippines still feels that much has to be done to achieve acceptance and equality in a conservative and religiously-biased society. LGBT groups have continuously called for equal rights including legalization of same-sex marriage and the passage of the anti-discrimination bill.



Tuesday, January 30, 2018



What make a perfect YOU? Well, it actually depends on who you ask.

A question that we have taken quite seriously, so much so that we've opened forget of who we really are --- and that insert the REBEL in you! We all have different bodies, we have different taste of fashion from head to foot, different needs and different lives. What works for one may not always work for all. Because of this, LIME CRIME has created a range of beauty collections, each as unique as the next, just like we are different from anybody else.




LIME CRIME is an online shopping for your beauty necessities, not only for girls but for boys that loves to express themselves freely - the FREEDOM TO BE YOUAs what DOE DEERE, the founder, CEO and owner of Lime Crime wants to imply to all of her clients, that we are all unique in any way.

As part of Lime Crime mission, to revolutionize makeup by marketing its product worldwide, you can see the line of beauty products that they have in store will market different people of color. It is easy to notice that in their website, there is a vast array of skin tones being portrayed, which is a major step towards racial equality in the makeup industry.


LIPS


PLUSHIES
From the word plushy: a soft toy, are the new generation of nude lips. Non-opaque, soft focus formula enhances natural lip color while making your lips look as plush as a teddy bear! 


MATTE VELVETINES
The liquid matte that started it all. Conceptualized and developed by Lime Crime CEO Doe Deere, Velvetines draw inspiration from her favorite flower - a red, red rose. Doe used to cut out rose petals and paste them onto her lips as a child.

DIAMOND CRUSHERS
Diamond Crushers are NOT a gloss, but a revolutionary topper using prismatic technology that you can wear on bare lips OR over lipstick. Proprietary water-based formula is filled with light-reflective iridescent shimmers that dance and glisten with you as you move. Lasts forever, feels like nothing on skin - & did we mention it smells delicious?! Not recommended for immediate eye area.




METALLIC VELVETINES
Based on the famed matte formula, Metallic Velvetines have the same staying power, but dry down to a luxurious 'liquid metal' finish. 


UNICORN LIPSTICK
Dip your toe into the fantastical world of Lime Crime with Unicorn Lipstick! High-payoff matte cream formula is easy to wear and keeps lips moisturized with sunflower and rosemary extracts. Comes in an iconic tube with holographic unicorn & smells like cupcakes! 


EYES


DIAMOND DEW
Diamond Dew is a LID topper that brings the effect of sparkling diamonds to your eyes. Inspired by Diamond Crushers, Diamond Dew is packed with reflective particles that instantly add that OMG! factor to your makeup. Lightweight, zero-fallout formula dries to a smudge-proof, crease-proof finish that lasts and lasts. Can be worn on top of eyeshadow or over bare lids, cheeks & body.


POCKET CANDY PALETTES
Inspired by 90s nostalgia toys, the Pocket Candy Palettes burst with poppy brights and almost-neutrals in a cutting-edge formula. This ain't your momma's vintage makeup - each color is carefully crafted with high-end pigments that deliver maximum payoff and smooth-as-butter performance across all shades & textures.


VENUS PALETTES
 Inspires you to create your own masterpiece! Reinvigorates your eyeshadow routine by introducing rusty-browns and rustic reds to your arsenal. Create a wide range of grunge-meets-renaissance modern looks, from daytime wash of color to night-on-the-town smokey eye.


HI-LITE
Delicate tones, soft-as-feathers textures, divine glow. A single kiss on the cheek, and this palette will steal your heart forever. 


HAIR


UNICORN HAIR
Transforms hair into a rainbow of magical shades while leaving strands silky smooth and smelling sweet. Super-saturated pigment delivers intense color impact on pre-bleached platinum to medium blonde hair and adds a tint of color to dark blonde and light brown hair. Results may vary depending on the color and condition of hair.


NAILS


POP ON NAILS
Easy pop-on set sparkles and shifts in a opalescent dance while feeling completely natural on your hands.


As the leader in social-digital space, one of the first digitally-native beauty brands, Lime Crime is stepping out in the box in promoting their product lines, looking at the demand for more shades for more people of color and the big plus is how affordable their line of beauty products. Their online shopping site serves as portal on how they set a new standards of performance, quality and design to show that makeup line is for everyone who want to be in charge, confident, and proud of their background and culture. Because Lime Crime want you to express yourself unapologetically, that's why they create a kick-ass products you can create looks with your moods.

Lime Crime is certified VEGAN & Cruelty-Free by PETA & LEAPING BUNNY.


It truly gives an impression that YOU can be beautiful in your own way with NO RESTRICTION. NO BORING time because of how you make yourself good, not on how it looks to other. 

As for the saying: "Look good and feel good".

A wonderful way to let go of your creativity - Freedom to be you made by Lime Crime.








*This post was sponsored by LIME CRIME. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*

Saturday, May 13, 2017

In August 8, 1999, Ms. Sharon Magdayao aka Vina Morales and Ms. Sheila Magdayao Moreno decided to put up a business that is modern, chic, trendy, Spanish salon concept. Since they both love to pamper themselves from head to foot, why not build a salon that they both have an interest and knowledge with it. This give birth to Ystilo Salon.




Hair Salons can be significantly profitable if you have the support from your family. Luckily, both owners know the outline business needs - the brand identity and marketing strategy. Since Ystilo Salon provided quality service using reasonably priced imported products and excellent customer service, it's one of the leading salon industry here in the Philippines with 30 branches nationwide and more branches to come this year.


GRAND INAUGURATION OF YSTILO SALON ABREEZA BRANCH


A pleasure to be invited to the Grand Inauguration of the 28th salon of Ystilo. And to start the celebration, Vina and Sheila, the brain behind the successful chain of salon together with their younger sister Shaina Magdayao hosted the blessings and official opening of Ystilo Salon Abreeza Davao branch.


The equally beautiful Shaina just like her sisters took care in financing and marketing their salon. They both are hands-on with their jobs, not just by giving training and inspiring their employees but also venturing into franchising.



They are now open for franchise, for them it is a good start to have a business of your own. CALL or E-MAIL them NOW!    

Sheila Magdayao-Moreno, Deanne Garcia Magdayao (mother of Magdayao Sisters), Councilor Cherry Bonguyan, Councilor January Duterte, Vina Morales, Father and Shaina Magdayao

Pamper yourself at Ystilo Salon, they offer from the latest trend of hair cut, hair color trends, and more.









PROMO FOR THIS SUMMER!!!!


   
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