Product Launch: Milbon Hair Care line

Dear Readers,

It's September already and I have been so busy. Sorry for the lack of post.

A while ago, I was priviledge to attend the launch of a salon hair care line by Milbon. It was held at Nekderx Academy located at Damansara Perdana.

We were also given the opportunity to try out the products. I really like the silky smooth effect of the hair treatment using Milbon range of products. Milbon products are from Japan and is only available in salon.

 The trainer briefed us on the product range and functionality.

The hair treatment consist of 3 steps. The products are design for 3 different hair types:
- Fine to Normal
- Normal to Coarse
- Coarse & Unruly

The Shampoos and conditioners are also design for 3 different hair types:
- Fine & Tangle Hair (SilkyLuxe)
- Medium & Dry Hair (WillowLuxe)
- Coarse & Unruly Hair (VelourLuxe)

The Elujuda Hair Serum is really good. It does not weigh down the hair. It keeps my hair silky but not oily. 

Milbon products does not contain silicon. So, this is a plus point because usually silicon will weigh down the hair and cause product build up that will result in lifeless hair.

Milbon products contain pure collagen. The shampoo and conditioner has very fresh fruity smell which I like.

If you are interested to try out the hair treatment, you may contact Nekderx Sdn Bhd at 03-77268733.

Have a good week ahead and thanks for dropping by.

lavender♥

With Sunsilk - No more Afternoon Hair Slump

Dear Readers

I am excited to share with you yet another event that I have attended recently. The Sunsilk event was held at Croisette Cafe at Cascadium Condominium, Bangsar. This place is located near Bangsar Shopping Centre. I had no problem finding the location but parking was another story that I shall not elaborate here.

Croisette Cafe has a homely ambience. Nothing flamboyant but nice environment.

We were served with healthy food (except the tiramisu almond cake which I love) made from the ingredients such as olive oil, olive, almond, coconut jelly etc. Some of the ingredients are found in Sunsilk hair care range.

 

 

 

 
I must praise the PR company for the interesting line up of activities for the afternoon. Our session began with something like a cooking class except we don't cook. We were taught how to make our own brown sugar body scrub using various oil such as camelia, coconut, almond, jojoba etc. I have finished using the scrub and find that it is effective in removing dead skin albeit a little oily. It also stained the bathroom floor which entails some cleaning which I dislike.  

These are the oil that we used to make the scrub. Sunsilk shampoo uses the same oil too!

My scrub was made with jojoba and almond oil

Bloggers busy mixing their concoction

Jess and Juli were very pleased with their home made body scrub!

We had a guest fashion consultant who explained the type of outfit that will suit long, short, curly, colored or black hair. It was an interesting session. I never thought of matching my outfit with my hair. 

We had a session where we had to smell and taste the oil to determine its name. For me, this is a very interesting game. Our team got the correct answer after 2 tries. 

That afternoon, we were introduced with the new Sunsilk range formulated by it’s hair experts, Thomas Taw and Yuko Yamashita. The new Nourishing Soft & Smooth and improved Smooth & Manageable are now infused with the miracle blend of five natural oils. 

We were also introduced with a new terminology (it's new for me) - "An Afternoon Hair Slump"

The Sunsilk representative illustrates an Afternoon Hair Slump as follows:

"You start off your day with great looking hair, but as the day goes by, your hair loses its gleam and you fall into an ‘afternoon hair slump’. Your hair falls flat, becomes dull and so does your spirits for the rest of the day."

The following are information on Sunsilk’s Nourishing Soft and Smooth and Sunsilk’s Smooth and Manageable. Read on for more information about these 2 hair care range.  

Sunsilk’s Nourishing Soft and Smooth

The Nourishing Soft & Smooth variant aims to combat dry hair by keeping your mane well-nourished for a longer period of time and creating a protective barrier through a blend of five natural oils. The oils used in this range are Moroccan Argan Oil, Camelia Oil, Almond Oil, Babbasu Oil and Coconut Oil. 

 

Steps to use

Nourishing Soft & Smooth Shampoo

The first step to caring for your mane begins with the shampoo. Lather, rinse and repeat are three simple steps to remember when using the shampoo, which cleanses and softens dry hair.

Nourishing Soft & Smooth Conditioner

Apply the conditioner from mid hair length all the way to your ends and rinse. This conditioner locks in moisture while smoothing cuticles and replenishing nutrients and proteins in the hair fibre. It also detangles and makes hair silky and soft.

Intensive Treatment Mask

Massage this mask through your hair, leave it on for five minutes and rinse through. This intensive treatment mask should be used at least once a week for a deeply nourishing treat. It penetrates and restore each hair strand, leaving it soft and smooth.

Nourishing Spray

The nourishing spray which is infused with a combination of Moroccan Argan Oil and Babassu Oil with moisturising cream gives you soft and smooth hair in just two steps. Two shakes, to mix together the nourishing layers and Two sprays on wet or dry hair, to give you instant moisture.

The Natural Oils in Nourishing Soft and Smooth

Moroccan Argan Oil

Or ‘liquid gold’, is rich in anti-oxidants and said to contain twice as much vitamin E as olive oil – and leaves a lovely light feeling. The trees that produce it are so precious they’re protected by the United Nations

Camellia Oil

The darling of the beauty industry for enhancing hair shine, it’s sourced from wild Camellia flowers in China and Japan. It was famous among ladies of the Imperial Court for its ability to revitalize hair with a deep glow

Almond Oil

Packed with lipid and vitamin E, it nourishes the hair and gives increased elasticity. Also moisturizes the scalp and prevents hair becoming dry and brittle

Babassu Oil

The oil of the Brazilian Babassu palm moisturizes both scalp and hair for a soft look and weightless feel. It’s a natural conditioner – local women love it because it’s absorbed into the hair and leaves no residue

Coconut Oil

Traditionally used to repair damage to skin and hair. Contains a compound called lauric acid – it provides nourishment for hair while creating a weightless protective barrier that retains moisture and gives long-lasting suppleness

 

Sunsilk’s Smooth and Manageable

The Smooth & Manageable variant transforms unruly hair, making it manageable by minimize friction between individual hairs for ultimate smoothness. It contains Keratin Yoghurt Complex™ to provide intense nourishment and is now enhanced with 5 natural oils: Moroccan Argan Oil, Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil and Olive Oil. 

 

Steps to use

Smooth & Manageable Shampoo

The first step to caring for your mane begins with the shampoo. Lather, rinse and repeat are three simple steps to remember when using the shampoo, which smoothens hair by cleansing and coating it with nutrients.

Smooth & Manageable Conditioner

Apply the conditioner from mid hair length all the way to your ends and rinse. The conditioner detangles and reduces friction, ensuring hair glides smoothly.

Intensive Treatment Mask

Massage this mask through your hair, leave it on for five minutes and rinse. This intensive treatment mask should be used at least once weekly for a deeply nourishing treat. With three times (3x) concentrated formulation, it locks in moisture for natural smoothness.

Leave On Conditioner

The leave on conditioner is enriched with Keratin Yoghurt Nutri Complex™, it manages and protects by coating the hair strands to shield it from harsh environment. It is non-sticky and non-greasy, and for best results, use as often as needed in between washes.

The Natural Oils in Sunsilk’s Smooth and Manageable

Moroccan Argan Oil

Or ‘liquid gold’, is rich in anti-oxidants and said to contain twice as much vitamin E as olive oil – and leaves a lovely light feeling. The trees that produce it are so precious they’re protected by the United Nations

Coconut Oil

Traditionally used to repair damage to skin and hair. Contains a compound called lauric acid – it provides nourishment for hair while creating a weightless protective barrier that retains moisture and gives long-lasting suppleness

Almond Oil

Packed with lipid and vitamin E, it nourishes the hair and gives increased elasticity. Also moisturizes the scalp and prevents hair becoming dry and brittle

Jojoba Oil

Known for ‘good absorption’, this golden oil provides moisturisation, thus helping to contain unruly and unmanageable hair and ensuring that hair stays in place.

Olive Oil

Known in the beauty world for its “caring benefits”, this oil softens, smoothens, and nourishes the most unmanageable hair.

I had a photo session with the Brand Manager of Unilever.

With Chong Yen Nee, the Brand Manager of Unilever

 Thanks to Sunsilk for the generous gifts.

 

 Lavender♥

Product Review: Charles Worthington Mineral Hair Rescue - Saves your locks from further damage

Dear Readers,

I have been trying out the Charles Worthington Mineral Hair Rescue and would like to share with you my review just in case you may also be interested.

For as long as I could remember I have only tried one or two hair masks in my life time. So, this product is my third encounter with hair mask. I am not a very disciplined person when it comes to hair mask as compared to facial mask. 

Well, I have tried this CW Mineral Hair Rescue for several times and here are my thoughts.

Product description:

An intensive treatment for your hair

enriched with natural moisturiser Argan Oil (I have been hearing raves about Argan oil and so I am excited to try this product), marine minerals and conditioning proteins, helps to restore dry and damaged hair, deeply penetrates the hair from root to tip for an intense moisture boost.

How to use Charles Worthington Mineral Hair Rescue?

There are 2 ways to use it. the "long cut" and the "short cut". Obviously I took the short cut way, being lazy.

The first method: 

step 1: Squeeze excess water out of freshly washed hair (do not towel dry) 

step 2: massage treatment deeply into hair and scalp. Leave for 3 - 5 mins and rinse thoroughly.

The 2nd method:

Step 1: same as above

Step 2: apply mineral hair rescue and wrap hair with warm towel, relax up to 15 mins before rinsing

Despite using the short cut method, I love the results, when I rinsed my hair, I could feel the hair texture becoming smoother and softer. I could feel that the product has absorbed into the hair because when I rinsed my hair I did not see much bubbles residue. This product is quite economical as I only use a small amount for my long hair.

Verdict: hair becomes so smooth, manageable and easy to comb when the hair is still wet (although it is not recommended to comb your hair while it is wet, I had to do so because, after my hair is dry I cannot comb it as I usually apply some styling products)

Rating for scent: 4/5 (This product has a pleasant scent, like salon product smell actually)

Rating for texture: 4.5/5

Rating for result: 4.5/5

The picture may not show well as the lighting was bad. However, you may notice that my hair looks very moisturised and healthy. I just applied the Charles Worthington Frizz Free Serum, that's all. In this picture, no styling product was applied. Therefore, I am quite pleased with the results.

Who would I recommend?

I recommend this product for people with dry hair. Although people with other hair types may also benefit from the indulgence, like me.

Note: I have sensitive scalp and so did not apply on my scalp. Nevertheless, I am very pleased with the results.

Price : RM29.90 for 150ml, available at all Watsons store

Thanks for reading and have a pleasant week ahead!

Lavender♥