Wanted: A haircut above the rest

Dear Rissa, 

I am a mom in my early 30s with a two-year-old baby. I will admit motherhood has taken a toll on my appearance so I’d like to do a makeover. I have always worn my hair long and straight, but it has started to feel boring. I want a change. Can you recommend a good and trusted hairstylist? I live in the south and going any place farther feels like an excursion, so preferably someone in the Alabang area, please.

Carmen C.

We all reach a point in our lives when we feel we badly need a makeover. Fact is, when we look great, we feel great, too. You not only feel more confident; the positive vibe radiates to the people around you, too. For women who live in the south, do go to celebrity hairstylist Jing Monis. His Alabang salon is conveniently located at the 3rd level, Main Tower Wing of Bellevue Hotel (telephone numbers 555-0963 and 555-0970, or cell phone number 0917-521-4480). He has become responsible for the unforgettable looks of your favorite celebrities like Anne Curtis, Judy Anne Santos, Sarah Geronimo, Tweetie de Leon, Apples Aberin, Solenn Heusaff, Liz Uy, and Georgina Wilson. He believes in giving each woman an individual look that personifies her lifestyle. “The right haircut always makes a person stand out from the rest,” shares Jing.

Hair they go: Liz Uy, Bea Soriano, Anne Curtis, Solenn Heusaff, and Georgina Wilson shine above the rest, thanks to hairstylist Jing Monis.

I remember the very first time I went to Jing. It was around 10 years ago. I was still new in the modeling industry back then and fashion director Ariel Lozada brought me to Jing’s salon to give me a look that would make me stand out in the army of new models. I sported really long, straight, and dark hair at that time. But with his magical hands, Jing gave me highlights and layers that added body to my fine hair. He made my hair shorter, falling just above the shoulders, with sexy side-swept bangs. I left the salon feeling amazing — I no longer felt like I looked like every other ordinary model; I felt extraordinary. I later got more bookings for photo shoots and fashion shows, even landing on Cosmopolitan’s 8 Sexiest Models 2002 issue.

That’s Jing Monis for you — he knows how to make you look and feel like a star!                                                              

Rissa

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In Search Of Super Sheer Lips

Dear Lucy,

I am in search of lip color that is super sheer and looks pretty and natural. What do you recommend to set the foundation? What do you use to remove your eye makeup?

Lolita

Oil right: Laura Mercier’s Gel Lip Colour in Sweet Cherry shade has an emollient-rich formula which contains peach, apricot, and almond oils. Available at Rustan’s

Laura Mercier has this Gel Lip Colour in a shade called Sweet Cherry. It is very pretty and flattering. Christian Dior has superfine loose powder that makes skin look exquisite, but I also like HD Microfinish Powder from Make Up Forever. It is translucent and does not feel heavy at all on skin. For eye makeup, I just use Johnson’s Baby Oil because it is so reliable and nostalgic. You can also try Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover. In just a few, easy wipes, you get mascara off very cleanly.

Lucy

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Bye-Bye Dry Skin

Dear Ms. Tingting,

I’m Belle, 26 years old from Pasay and currently employed. I’m kinda worried about what my officemate said to me last week. She said my skin looks dry. I am really worried about having dry skin. Please help me with my problem.

Cindy

Use vitamin C serum daily on your face. You can find this serum at any Healthy Options outlet.  Use your moisturizer on top of the vitamin C serum. Apply sunscreen on your face.  Vitamin C serum makes my face shine.                                                 

Tingting

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