Saturday 31 December 2016

Balayage Ombre

I just wanted a hair cut and highlights for my hair to have a new look in the coming New Year. Without much knowledge in hair colour, the creative stylist suggested me to go for a Balayage style of hair colouring. I though highlights are all the same technique. But when she explained that its different and it suited me for a fresh, younger looking look, I did not hesitat to try it.

balayage
ˈbalɪjɑːʒ/
noun
  1. a technique for highlighting hair in which the dye is painted on in such a way as to create a graduated, natural-looking effect.



hair colour, balayage ombre highlights

hair colour, balayage ombre highlights

hair colour, balayage ombre highlights



No regrets, loving my hair colour. Sherlin Yap, the hair artist who did this is really expert and professional in her craft. I will definitely comeback to this salon and look for hair stylist Sherlin Yap (though I think most of the stylist at their salon are also good and well trained)
J7 Art of Hair
14 Scotts Road, #05-32/33, Far East Plaza
Singapore
https://www.facebook.com/J7-504951192893067/

Services offered and Price as of Dec 30, 2016
Hair Artist: Wash, cut & style $39
Creative Artist: WAsh, cut & style $59

Colour: Single colour: $87 (short length), $137 (medium length), $167 (long hair)
Duo colour:  $117 (short length), $167 (medium length), $197 (long hair)

wanting to know the difference between balayage, ombre, sombre...I happened to find this article useful  http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/hair/whats-the-difference-between-ombre-sombre-and-balayage-20141017-3i8q9.html





Friday 30 December 2016

Prawns in Pesto and Olive oil Linguine

Craving for that pasta you have seen in a restaurant or seen in your friends social media's post but too lazy to go out from the comfort of your house? Here's my 40 minutes quick cook for busy persons!
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

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ingredients: bottled pesto sauce, olive oil, linguine, black pepper

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ingredients: finely chopped garlic and onions, sliced button mushrooms, prawns

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stir fry garlic, onions and some chilli peppers if you want a little bit spicy

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add in the mushrooms and continue to stir fry

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prepare your linguine, cook as al dente

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add in prawns, stir fry until prawns are completely cooked (change of color from grey to orange); may add in butter for that creamy taste

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add in 5-7 teaspoons of pesto sauce and stir fry for another 3 minutes

add in the pasta and mix well to completely coat the linguine

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finished product