Before you guys go curl up, here’s another set of tips to optimise that curling iron.
When I shared my version of the natural-looking curly hair styling tip, Dexie Wharton of Style It Less and I got to talking about her “Les Curles”. I had wanted to see how her curls looked like and she not only sent a couple of photos but also shared a set of instructions on how she worked them curls.
Take a look at another woman with Asian straight hair gunning for some curls.

1. Apply mousse while wet then blow dry.
2. Holding the curling iron, vertically, gather …read more

I sat down and spent a considerable amount of time on my new beauty toy, aka VS Curling Iron, getting to know it (again). There’s that one look I’ve had in mind that I’ll definitely try to master, you see. The natural-looking curls look.
Some might cry out, “why in the world would you want to do that to your straight Asian hair?!” Simple. Most people want what they don’t have. Agree?
Well, I’ve tried perm and I’m never and I repeat, NEVER going to go that route again. EVER. I feel so strongly about it, huh? Traumatic experience, I tell you. …read more

Being a freelance makeup artist, I get to experience applying makeup on different sorts of facial structures. However, if there’s something I’m used to, it’s Asian skin and features.
Meet Eena, she was my model during the styling project I did for a segment on national TV. I did her makeup that day, alongside styling and what-not.
She has chinita or almond shaped eyes, no eyelid creases, extremely thin set of eyebrows, great set of cheekbones and luscious lips. Her golden skin is something that I’m used to since I share the same skin tone.
Since, we’re simply going for a more …read more