3.25.2012

Hush Hush book series

My sister and I have been addicted to the "Hush Hush" series of Becca Fitzpatrick. Once you've read a page, you couldn't just put it down. You just HAVE to finish it!

Hush Hush
I was really new to this Vampire-Fallen-Angels thing-o that has been buzzing around lately when I first read this. I usually read mystery, detective-ish novels so I wasn't really sure of what to expect when I first read this. I'm not planning on spoiling major details so I'm gonna have to put it to minimal.

Okay, the story mostly is all about a girl-meeting-the-boy-of-her-dreams cliche but there is a major plus in it. There is something about how Patch Cipriano is described that makes you want more of him. The character itself teases you, seduces you to read more. Well, that's my case. Another plus would be the setting isn't in a normal world - it's in a world where angels, nephilim existed. Yep, this book introduced me to a lot of interesting stuff like Nephils, Chesvan, Fallen Angels and stuff. 

The story is fast-paced so it didn't bore me at all, compared to the other novels where you spent a whole lot of time reading about 10 pages and it's just about the main character doing ONE thing. I mean, come on! And I really loved how the suspense built up to the end. 

Bottom line is: I just loved it! ♥

Crescendo
The story starts off from the events from the last book, and continues on broadcasting the love story of Patch and Nora.

This one has a lot of twists in it I may say. Better twists than the first one. This story, for me, is a character development for Nora Grey, the heroine of the series. It makes you see her as a person. Honestly, I got frustrated at her because of her selfish actions. But that's why I loved it. It's a story wherein the main character wasn't perfect at all. This story brought light to the dark side of the main character that made me understand her more. And with that, you get to have sympathy and love for Nora.


Silence
The third book, and the best one for me.

Honestly speaking, I hated how the first events turned out to be - well simply because I just want a happy story. Ha ha! Well moving on, this has a lot of mystery in it, especially for Nora's case. I loved how it involved more action and suspense. You get to feel the hatred for the antagonist so much.

The thing that made me love this one so much is Patch. Yes, him. Imagine saving your loved one's life in exchange for her memory of you. It's like you're suffering and he/she doesn't even know you exist. How sad is that? How romantic was that?

Like the first book, the suspense built up really well to the end that it left me hanging. Yes, it's the beginning of a war for Nora and Patch's world, and I really want to get to see the results of it. What would happen? Especially..
[Spoiler. Click at your own risk]

The fourth book is, I believe, will be released this Fall ^_^
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3.24.2012

My Daily Hair Routine

I have been off-track my daily hair routine because of all the stress and the demands in college. But now, I decided to return to my daily hair routine.

Things I don't go inside the bathroom without: [for hair only]

  • Baking Soda Solution [every other day]
  • Conditioner [everyday]
  • Shampoo [once a week]

That's basically it.

Baking Soda Solution
I've done a lot of research on using Baking Soda for the hair. It does have its wonderful uses for the hair. First, it saves your hair from over-conditioning. When you use too much heavy conditioners, the chemicals stack up. That's gonna be hard to remove, and baking soda just does that. Second, it's all natural. Meaning, no side effects on your hair.

I prepare the solution by adding a 1.25 tablespoon of baking soda for every one glass of tap water. I read that the amount would depend on your hair type - whether it be greasy, oily, and it also depends on how curly it is. I store my baking soda solution in a wash bottle.

The undissolved baking soda settles when unused so better shake it before using it.

I pour the solution directly on my scalp. I then massage my scalp to make sure every corner is cleaned.


Conditioner
 When you're using heavy conditioners, always remember that less would be always more. More conditioner might just lead to more frizz and higher chances of over-conditioning your hair.

I just pour large coin size on my palm, rub my hands together, and apply them from the tips, slowly reaching the scalp. I let it stay for about 2-3 minutes in my hair. I soap while I let the conditioner get absorbed by my hair.




I don't really use shampoo that much because shampoo is a detergent, and detergents are harsh on our hair. Every time I use a shampoo, my hair usually gets double frizz. I occasionally use shampoo just for the reason of cleaning my scalp once in a while. Well, I have baking soda doing that duty anyway.


My styling products

  • Gatsby Water Gloss/Wet Look
  • Brazil Nut Define & No Frizz (The Body Shop)
  • Vaseline Total Moisture Lotion
I don't use them all in the same day - just depends on my mood.


After showering, I dry my hair with my previously worn shirt as rubbing my hair with a towel will just encourage frizz to build up once my hair is dry. I crunch my hair with the shirt from the tips to the scalp to increase volume on my hair. Then I use one of my styling products. I've read that the best way to fight frizz is to prepare the hair before it gets dry. So I use these products on my wet hair.


Gatsby Gel
 My hair type's around 2b-2c (wavy). Frizz tendency is really high so I use this to let my hair stand in place. I apply some on my hand, rub them against each other and comb the product evenly on my hair. That's it.

But when I want some more spiral action on my hair, I do use the Skip Curl method using this gel. I apply a small amount on a portion of my hair, then I start twisting my hair (based on the way my hair naturally curls) and then I release it.

Note: Once you're done using a styling product on a portion of your hair, NO TOUCHY!!

Brazil Nut Define & No Frizz
I just love using this on a bad hair day. Lessens the frizz on your hair and adds a very exotic smell on it too. I place a small amount on my palm then I rub my hands together and apply it evenly on my hair. I comb my hair with my hands to neaten it up.



Vaseline Total Moisture


Weird right? But I just researched on this one and found out that body lotion can be used for the hair too. Guess what? Matthew Morrison (Glee) uses a skin lotion on his curls! Link: http://www.bellasugar.com/Matthew-Morrison-Uses-Lubriderm-His-Hair-8879125












That's about it. Comment away! ♥



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