Blonde Asian: Medium Maintenance.
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Blonde Hair Mistakes I Made (And What I’d Do Differently)
Going from super dark hair to blonde hair is a task in itself. I’ve learned a lot about the blonding process over the 10+ years I’ve been maintaining my blonde. Some things are obvious to avoid, and others aren’t. After years of living my best life as a Blonde Asian, it felt like time to…
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What to Know Before Going Blonde as an Asian (That I Didn’t)
I understood the concept of getting blonde. I didn’t understand how to stay blonde. I used to do the typical foils here and there to lighten everything up. That felt simple. I also didn’t keep up with appointments, and it didn’t really matter back in the day. Going fully blonde was different. I did it…
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Burlybands Hair Tie Review: Does It Actually Hold Thick Hair?
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use them, it helps keep the blog going, which I appreciate. Why I Finally Tried Burlybands After buying some Gimme hair ties, Burlybands were another similar type that kept popping up. Visually, they looked so similar that I didn’t think I needed to go there. But I…
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She Was Always About Life
Celebrating Her Birthday Today is my Mother’s birthday. This is the first year she won’t be here to calmly acknowledge it and say she’s thankful her health is improving. I know she’s not physically here with me anymore, but there still isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think about her. I love…
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I Cut My Long Blonde Hair (And It Wasn’t Just About Hair)
Every summer, my hairdresser and I take my hair more blonde. It’s just what we do. We bring it up for the summer sun and then tone it down for the winter. Still blonde. Always blonde. It’s what I’ve been doing for over 10 years. Now that the summer months are approaching, it was time…
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Pony-O Hair Tie Review: Does It Actually Hold
Why I Tried Pony-O Again I’ve been trying different hair ties lately, including Gimme, so I had a sense of what works for me going into this. I’ve been seeing Pony-O everywhere, and I finally gave in… for the second time. The first time I tried it was years ago, back when it only came…
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K18 Detox Shampoo Review for Bleached Hair (Does It Work?)
Some links are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, it helps support the blog at no cost to you, and I really appreciate it. K18 has been one of those brands I keep coming back to. Last month, I reviewed HeatBounce so I figured I’d try their Detox Shampoo. I’ve liked a lot…
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Mello Cloud Clip Review (First Impressions on Long Hair)
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use them, it helps keep the blog going, which I appreciate. I’ve never intentionally bought a claw hair clip, but I’ve tried enough of them to know how they usually go. In general, I use them to hold my hair up when I blow dry it and…
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Why Selling Things Online Is More Practical Than You Think
Selling things online is technically a side hustle, but for me it’s a way to reclaim space and get some money back. During the pandemic, I really started living in my space, and when things opened back up, I didn’t exactly pick the habit of putting everything away back up with the same energy. Either…
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How I Maintain My Blonde Hair as an Asian Woman
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use them, it helps keep the blog going, which I appreciate. I’m Medium Maintenance in most areas of my life. My hair is not one of them. I talk a lot about letting your life balance itself out and putting extra effort where you want to. For…
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What I Carry (and What I Actually Use): Yves Saint Laurent Classic Baby Duffle
Some links are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, it helps support the blog at no cost to you, and I really appreciate it. This is one of those bags that makes it look like I have my life together, even if I don’t. I decided to start sharing my bag of the…
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Gimme Hair Tie Review: Does It Actually Hold Thick, Long Hair
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use them, it helps keep the blog going, which I appreciate. Why I Finally Tried It The next hair tie I’m sharing my thoughts on is by Gimme Beauty Bands. I previously reviewed a coil hair tie that didn’t quite make the cut for me, so I…