Author: Joycelyn

Bid (Hair)well to Boring Hair

Our hair is one thing that we can constantly change up (though at the expense of our scalp and hair health) that will have a big impact on our appearance. But are you having a hard time deciding what you should do to your hair? Here are some suggestions from a y Is it time for you to change up your hair? Our hair is one thing that we can constantly change up (though at the expense of our scalp and hair health). But are you having a hard time deciding what you should do with your hair? Here are some suggestions from a self-proclaimed TikTok addict and Gen Z. Hair treatment + Cut Before you jump to the next point, STOP! I don’t mean the typical treatments you get done at the hair salon, but rather, something more potent and impactful. The Full Potential Program at SW1 Clinic combines 2 impressive treatments that would help you attain your goal of thick and luscious hair. The revolutionary Kera-Clone therapy helps Continue Reading

So Why Do We Blame Our Bodies?

“If a pair of shoes don’t fit, you just get another pair in a bigger size. So why do you blame your body when you can’t fit into an item of clothing?” I saw this quote on Instagram recently and it really struck me. Why do we blame our bodies when clothes are a little too small? Why can’t we just get one in a bigger size? All these years of seeing only ‘picture perfect’ models on our screens, we’ve been tuned to believe that only by achieving the gold standard set by society, then can we be beautiful. Skinny, small waist, smooth skin. But this is far from the truth. The standards of beauty for our bodies are ever-changing. Just look at this article. It is clear evidence that there is no fixed standard for beauty. In my eyes, being healthy is beautiful. When your mind and body are healthy, you naturally shine from within. In my opinion, exercising regularly and having a good digestive system are 2 of Continue Reading

The Pain of Dark Eye Circles

As a fellow sufferer of dark eye circles, I understand your pain. For some, sleeping earlier might solve all their problems. But not for me. At this point, dark eye circles are more annoying than anything. Even with concealor, my dark eye circles are still very noticeable. So much so that new friends will ask if I am a night owl. On the contrary, I typically sleep before 12am. How am I still a victim of dark eye circles? So, I have scavenged the web and found some remedies that will hopefully help me get rid of my nemesis for good.   Home Remedies According to this article, they recommend applying a cold compress under the eyes. Apparently, it helps to reduce puffy eyes and reduce dark circles. For 20 minutes, apply a cloth wrapped with ice cubes under your eyes. Alternatively, they also recommend putting cold tea bags under the eyes as caffeine from the tea helps with stimulating blood circulation. This can help shrink the blood vessels at Continue Reading

3 Quick Fixes to Make You Look Younger

Wouldn’t it be great if we could freeze time to when we’re 21? That optimism for life, full of energy and youthful face. You might lose that optimism and energy inevitably, but you don’t have to lose your youthful face! YOUTH SAVANT It is important to get to the root of the problem. And Youth Savant can do just that for you. Its main strength is its ability to target the root cause of ageing, which is your DNA. With Polydexoyribonucleotide (PDRN) as its main ingredient, it offers both physicochemical properties as well as biological properties. Hydration, tissue repair, wound healing, anti-inflammation, restoring skin elasticity, what is there that Youth Savant can’t achieve? (Into the science of this treatment? Click here for some case studies about the benefits!) Patients who undergo regular treatment sessions have also experienced whitening and brightening effects! Best of all, there is little downtime, and you can resume daily activities with no issues.   YOUTH PRESERVE  Youth Preserve complements Youth Savant as the former targets the Continue Reading

Oh no, I Have White Hair. Now What?

White hair oh white hair, what a vexing problem. There’s nothing we can do to prevent white hair from growing. Afterall, it is all part of ageing. Apart from ageing, it can also be caused by external factors such as stress, bad lifestyle habits like smoking. Some might find white hair unsightly, so what can we do about our white hair?   Hair Dye The market is saturated with many products to cover white hair. Regular salon visits are part of some’s monthly self-care routine. Depending on your preference for a new fresh coat of colour, or just a touch up of the hair roots, it can be costly. This is why box dyes are here to the rescue. Cheap, convenient, and efficient, these things get the job done in a jiffy. More recently, there has also been a more convenient and efficient way of covering your roots, and that is in the form of hair spray.   Reversing Grey Hair 10 years ago, reversing grey hair might seem like Continue Reading