There were merchants selling it for S$89.90 to even S$99.90 but I would advise you to be patient and read the reviews carefully before you hand your money over to another stranger. Sometimes they have flash sales too and prices can drop anything from 10-20% suddenly! I was fortunate to browse afew sites and finally I took the plunge and got my Babyliss Big Hair 50mm for S$69.90. (inclusive of shipping)

I did quite alot of research (Im quite the digger if I want to haha!) and I came to a conclusion that my set from Qoo10 might be a fake simply because its quite cheap. But I dun care la. Hair styler only! As long as it doesnt blow up like counterfeit China-made Iphone battery packs.. real one fake one also can la! 

The delivery was smooth enough and arrived in about 10 days (due to Chinese New Year)

The box looked quite nice and new in fact, there was absolutely nil damages or hardly any scratches on the box. The instructions was in both English and Korea, though. (Babyliss is originally from UK)

The BaByliss New Big Hair has an iconic rotating brush to add dramatic volume and shine to styles and replicate a salon-perfect blow-dry at home. The large ceramic barrel adds fullness and body whilst the soft mixture of natural boar and nylon bristles create ultimate smoothness and shine. The super ionic conditioning leaves hair with a frizz-free, high shine finish.

The styler itself is light but bulky and is thicker than a traditional hair curler.

There are two heat settings (including cool air)

It looks sturdy and quite nice, actually.. like a huge hair brush with a wire attached.

Warnings are in Korean and (I think they say) its do not go near the shower or drop the styler in water. Coz it comes with some diagrams hahaha so I guessed tats what it is.

Unfortunately the website did not state that the plug pin is as such (below) and I needed an adapter to use it locally. Edited to add : I use TWO adapters plugged into each other for it to work~ lol.

Removing the purple outer brush cover, the Babyliss Big Hair styling brush feels firm but soft to the touch. There are several air vents for hot air to simultaneously dry hair as you rotate the brush head while going through your hair. 

The Test 

Steps :

1. Apply heat protectant on hair.

2. Dry your hair to about 70% dry. 

3. Turn on the Babyliss Big Hair air styler by pushing the heat setting button.

4. Brush style through hair while rotating hair styler in opposite direction 

Tips :

For added lift, hold the brush close to the roots for a few seconds. Move the brush through the section, start to rotate the brush away from your head by pressing and holding the appropriate button. Move the brush away from the head in an upwards motion.As you do this, resist the rotation of the brush by pulling the brush downwards.

To define layers and give shape to styles. Rotate the brush through the section, as you reach the ends of the hair, resist the rotation and spin the brush through the ends.

Always place the protective shield over brush head to protect bristles.

I do like the VOLUME! 

Its not boomz kinda big, but its a very subtle and airy feel.

Overall Review : Ooooo I like it! Thats why Im writing about it! LOL. I love the shine and volume that the styler gives me and its so nice and smooth! It does seem like a professional hair blow session at the comfort of my own home! The only downside is that you need a little practice and its quite bulky for travel. Lastly, I still use my traditional curling tong for my fringe coz the Babyliss doesnt seem to curl my fringe in as nicely as I would like it to look. Its also quite drying for my hair (due to the high heat) but using it a couple times a week is still quite ok. Use alot of heat protectants like hair serums and it should be fine. I do enjoy this product but I dun really understand why Babyliss products cost so much (They retail for over £45 without shipping) ~ so even if my current set might be an imitation, it still works fine! Although its a little cranky now, at the time of writing this post .........

** Do note that this styler is more suited for short-medium length hair.

Hope you like the pictures and review! Going off for dinner with my parents, tags to be replied soon~ 

Sorry about the delay! I need to get my mojo back! xoxo

Back soon y'all! kisses x

I debuted this style for Chinese New Year Day 1 and I think everyone was pretty shocked at my new short look! So far Im really LOVING it ~ I save so much on shampoo and I love how light this hairstyle is. It reminds me of the styles I saw while I was in Korea and the darker ash color complements my tanned skin too. :) 

-- justgrowalready.com

Im quite EXCITED, leh!

So, what is a Juice Cleanse?

It is a certain period of time when all you typically consume are only liquids,- specifically water, herbal teas, (no caffeine) fresh fruit and vegetable juices or strained vegetable broth. -- source : Mindbodygreen

Reasons for doing the Juice Fast

Juice fasting is ideal for cleansing the body of toxins and aiding with weight loss. It's also a healthier type of detox than a simple water fast, especially for people new to fasting, as your body is still receiving high quantities of vitamins and nutrients. -- source : wikihow

Why am I doing it?

I have always wanted to try a Juice Cleanse but I wasn't looking to simply 'lose weight' or just trying to drop the pounds (although that'll be totally welcomed) - instead I wanted to detox my system and kick start a lifestyle change in eating habits, like trying to cut down on toxins and red meat especially. Although I dun eat alot of meat, I really look forward to the day when I can go totally non-meat but so far it's really not easy! In addition, I know that improper Juice Fasting might cause more harm to the body instead of good hence I didn't dare to try it or advise people jumping into it without proper guidance or prior knowledge. When UpdogStudio was offering the Detox and (optional) Juice Cleanse program - I readily signed up for both because I know if I wanted to do it,- I'll do it the right way under the supervision of my experienced teachers.

I'll be recording my Detox Journey so wish me luck! 

In the meantime, here are a couple of tips that I've gotten online in preparation for my Juice Cleanse Program.

Tips for Pre-Juice Fast Cleanse

Upholding a healthy, light diet 3 days before your juice cleanse will ease the hunger cravings during the juice cleansing. 

Avoid alcohol,caffeine, sugar, processed foods, dairy, red meat and gluten.

During 

For an optimal juice cleansing experience, make sure you have the free time to reflect and rest. Do not attempt a Juice Cleanse during a particularly stressful period, or a transitional time or if you are ill or pregnant.

Attitude

Set an intention for your juice cleanse. An intention is a commitment to changing a part of your life that no longer serves you. What do you want to create through your juice cleanse? 

Hopefully I'll get through it in one piece! 

Thanks for looking and I'm working on another post so do check back soon! Take care, y'all! xo

Skin Background : Here's a look at my makeup-free (no picture edit) face before I headed down to my facial appointment. Although I have relatively alright skin, I battle with blackheads, fine lines and some old pimple scarring. Turning 30 (plus) is kinda scary.. so I better make sure I take good care of my skin!

Mi Cara My Face 

Mi Cara My Face is a relaxing beauty salon conveniently located in downtown Singapore, where they offer you peace and tranquility while being treated. Therapists are equipped with 20 over years of experience in beauty and health and Mi Cara My Face believes in providing the best service, quality and professionalism for their customers.

When Mi Cara My Face offered to let me try their RF Facial with BABOR Signature Modelage Mask, I was more than glad to do so! Radio Frequency, or more commonly known as RF, is a non-invasive facial rejuvenation treatment or procedure that stimulates the body's own regenerative process of building new skin and tighten the skin.

How does RF (Radio Frequency) help?

 With this procedure, radio waves penetrate the outer skin layers and deliver heat energy to the muscles and tissues beneath. This heat stimulates collagen production, and that, in turn, triggers tissue contraction. The overall result is tighter, brighter skin and a significant reduction in saggy skin and wrinkles. Results are immediate.

I had an early appointment that lovely afternoon and as I stepped into Mi Cara My Facial, Manager Lucia Wang welcomed me warmly with a cup of tea and took a good look at my skin once again. The salon felt cozy and is extremely neat. As I took a short walk around the salon, I also realized that their treatment rooms are notably private, with a single bed in each room for one customer at a time. This is important to be as the last thing that I like is to share a room with a complete stranger! However, for couples or friends who would like to have their facials/massages together, Mi Cara My Face also has a bigger room with two beds to accommodate couples.

Mi Cara My Face uses only the BABOR range of products from Germany for all their treatments. Founded by renowned biochemist Dr. Michael Babor in 1956, the company has been steadfastly focused on innovation and has established itself as a true pioneer in the field of professional skincare.

All BABOR products and treatments achieve the highest level of efficacy and performance - for a visibly improved, lasting, healthy skin tone. Many of the select active and other ingredients are from the natural world of plants, and are obtained from fair-trade sources and organically grown. Each product is a consistent symbol of “Beauty, Made in Germany”. In addition, BABOR products are also used in reputable airlines for their first class passengers.

Here's me before my facial! Yvonne takes a quick look at my skin and accurately diagnoses most of my skin problems, including pointing out that my skin is dehydrated on the outside and oily around my T-zone. She also states that my skin is slightly dull, so she would be doing a BABOR Enzyme Peel to brighten my skin tone and lighten my pimple scars. 

Can't wait!

RF Facial with BABOR Signature Modelage Mask Treatment

I'll be walking you through most of my facial and I'll try my best to explain what my therapist Yvonne was doing during my treatment. However, I did doze off a little during the process as I was too comfortable! If you are unsure of any of the pictures/steps shown here, do feel free to email or leave a comment. :)

3. Exfoliation with BABOR Enzyme Peeling

To improve dull skin, exfoliation is needed to remove dead skin cells while brightening skin tone. The BABOR Enzyme Peeling felt gentle on my skin, without leaving it feeling tight or abrasive.

4. Extraction of impurities

With the BABOR Enzyme Peeling cream on my face, Yvonne covers my eyes and I relax under the steam for 5-7 mins.

Yvonne then proceeds to remove the cream and does extraction which is usually the highlight of my facial sessions! Blackheads are the bane of my life and I hated seeing them in the mirror! However, Im not skilled enough to remove them properly and I always end up with angry red marks. Which is exactly why I need a FACIAL! A properly trained therapist will extract blackheads/whiteheads/pimples skillfully with minimum redness and scarring. In fact, they should not aggravate current skin conditions by being overly zealous during the extraction process. 

Thankfully Yvonne has years of experience, thus ensuring that my extraction process was done in a skillful manner with almost little/no pain. (More pics later)

5. Soothing and balancing the skin's PH with BABOR Rose Toning Lotion

6. RF Lifting Treatment: worked on the whole face for an Instant Lifting Effect.

Right after my face is clean and impurity-free, its time for my RF (Radio Frequency) treatment! There was a machine in the room specially for this treatment and my face was prepped with a special RF cream in advance. As RF uses radio wave currents that penetrate deep into the dermis, it was advised that I must put away all metal objects (including my camera!) and have a metal plate under my shoulder, kept in contact with my skin at all times.

The RF Treatment was done on one side of my face for demonstration purposes and to witness the effect for myself. My therapist applied RF to my face in a circular and upward motion and it was not painful or anything. I felt a warm sensation throughout the RF session and Yvonne kept checking if I was able to cope withe the heat. In fact, it felt rather comfortable so there was no issues on it at all.

AFTER (One Side RF Treatment)

My skin had a pink glow (due to heat) and I did find that my eyes especially felt lifted! My cheeks were noticeably firmer and I had lesser water retention on one side. Can you tell?

7. Penetration of active ingredients: BABOR Collagen Booster Beauty Fluid

After my RF Treatment, Yvonne used the BABOR Collagen Booster Beauty Fluid - a concentrated moisture-boosting serum to replenish vital collagen for my dehydrated (and aging! LOL) skin.

8. Enhancing and Pro-longing the lifting effect with an invigorating massage

with BABOR HSR (High Skin Resistance LIfting) Extra Firming Face Cream.

9. Relaxing shoulder massage with BABOR Lavender Massage oil

This was the part where I dozed off! After the RF Treatment, my skin felt so tingly and warm, and when Yvonne placed her hands on my face and shoulders for a massage.. I promptly fell asleep! Her skillful hands and the scent of Lavender made me drift in and out of consciousness~ 

The last step of my Treatment

10. BABOR Signature Modelage Mask (Below)

Oooooo~ This was one thing that I have NEVER seen before! 

The BABOR Signature Modelage Mask is a mask wrap using a Gauze-like material to apply on skin firmly for the whole face. It was like wrapping a mummy! My face was being mummified! While locking in all the goodness from the mask and previous RF Treatment! 

The mask started to harden but soon ... I was asleep once again! Ooops haha!

Immediately After 

Before I know it, Yvonne woke me up gently to signal the end of the facial and she removed my mask simply by peeling it and lifting it off! I kept laughing at my 'face mould'! 

Last but not least, my treatment ended with my therapist applying BABOR Rose Toning Lotion, BABOR HSR Lifting Eye Cream, BABOR HSR Lifting Face Cream and BABOR Suncare SPF 30.

And Im DONE!

The treatment took around 2 and half hours in total so I was quite peckish by the time I left the salon. The good thing about Duxton is that they have sooo many cafes and restaurants along the quaint shophouses! 

I took these pictures (ZERO EDIT) under sunlight right after the facial while waiting for my coffee and I'm so pleasantly surprised how there was hardly any red marks from my extraction!

Infact, I didnt even need to use any tinted moisturizer after my facial! 

Back home.

Overall Review : Although this was a sponsored treatment, I have to say that I was suitably impressed with how my skin looked right after the facial. I would usually have some angry red marks after each and every extraction as my skin can get a little sensitive and I dun usually arrange outings after due to the redness as I wouldn't use makeup after facial for at least 24 hours. But with the Mi Cara My Face RF Facial with BABOR Signature Modelage Mask treatment, I felt perfectly confident walking out of the salon and even to lunch. The treatment was very well-executed and I felt assured in the hands of my experienced therapist, Yvonne. Most importantly, she did not talk excessively - leaving me to feel  relaxed and able to enjoy my facial thoroughly. The RF Treatment also lifted and tone my (chubby) cheeks and sides of my face and this effect easily lasted for around 1 and a half weeks. For a longer lasting effect, I was advised to have more frequent RF treatments to improve skin laxity and accelerate collagen production. I recommend this treatment for people who would like to tighten and improve skin elasticity without going through surgery. For best results, enjoy the Mi Cara My Face RF Facial with BABOR Signature Modelage Mask treatment before the festive season or before an important event to look your best without having to go through any downtime. 

Picture above taken off my instagram and I had friends asking me where I did my facial! Im sorry if I didnt say it then as I usually would wait for a couple of days to see how my skin reacts to a treatment/product before writing about it. 

So far, my skin looks and feels great after the treatment so I wanna say a huge Thank you to Mi Cara My Face for their kind invitation and opportunity to try RF out. Once again, although this was a sponsored treatment, all comments and thoughts are mine and pictures dun lie! Hope you enjoyed this post and if you would like to try out the Mi Cara My Face RF Facial with BABOR Signature Modelage Mask, there's a special promo right now exclusively for you til end of March 2014.

Simply quote 'Blogger Elaine73' to enjoy the same treatment that I did only at S$88 (Usual Price $288) for your FIRST TRIAL! And if you enjoyed it, there's a 3 sessions package at only $108 each (Total $324) which means = a savings of $540 in total! No hidden costs or hard-selling! Not only do you enjoy savings, readers get an additional FREE RF EYE TREATMENT each time!

Mi Cara My Face is located at :

57 Duxton Road, Singapore 089521

Telephone: +65 6327 3373

Fax: +65 6222 3345

E-mail: info@micaramyface.com