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I got a haircut last Monday. And you know how symbolic it is for girls to be messing with her hair–it usually means something’s up. When girls want a big change in their lives, they usually start with their crowning glory.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t go with crazy cut, though I wanted to (and I mean a really drastic change…like going blonde with a pixie cut). I suddenly remembered that 2011 is high school reunion year and people will attempt to look their best. So, no going scissor-happy just yet.
But I did want something above the shoulders. That is what I specified anyway, though this is more like shoulder-length. Nevertheless, when my sister saw me she said it looked like the stylist hacked like four to five inches of hair.
It’s time to invest in undereye concealer no?
Trust me, it’ll be curlier if I don’t have it blown dry.
I think maybe the stylist got distracted at the amount of cut hair on the floor. At one point when he was blowdrying my hair, he remarked, “Ang kapal ng buhok n’yo no, ma’am?” (Your hair is thick, isn’t it?) 45 minutes later, he was still blowdrying my hair and he exclaimed, “Nakakaloka ang dami ng buhok n’yo! Ang liit ng mukha, ang kapal ng buhok!“ (It’s crazy how much hair you have! Such a small face yet your hair is so thick!) I couldn’t help but be amused because he really looked like he was so surprised at the amount of hair. I told him I have a lot of hair fall, actually, more than normal, and yet it’s still that thick. He told me I should count myself lucky because people with thin hair go to their salon sometimes to get hair extensions and wigs. If I ever get desperate for money, maybe I should just sell my hair. Haha! One of my secret talents is to grow hair fast–it’ll probably take me around 3 months to go back to my old hair.
I went for a fringe even though I know I’d probably have trouble with it later, having wavy-curly hair. I saw this Promod ad with a girl who had full bangs and wavy locks and I thought I might try pulling off that look, too. But I’m actually struggling to get that full bangs look on my own. Do you think it’s better to get a hair iron rather than just rely on a hair blower?
From Hairstyleschat.com
Yeah I want this hair, but I don’t have straight locks so it won’t look like that. But if I haven’t changed my mind yet by next year, I’ll have something similar. I’ll think about the hair color more, because it’s gonna be a pain when my roots start showing (and I grow hair fast, remember?).
I met up with some of the POC girls for dinner that night at Burgos Circle in Kebab Factory. That’s Mara, Tanya and Liz. We missed Kira and Lyn. 
Dress – Get Laud
Shoes – Parisian
Fork bracelet – Modista by Elle (I’ll get a closeup next time. The main design is really a fork)
Ring – Wellmanson’s
(Sorry for not getting a closeup shot of the accessories!)
Our exchange gifts:
Nyx lipstick from Liz (my first ever lipstick). Shade is Paris. Review soon!
Avon rose cleanser from Mara (of course it’s from Avon!)
I didn’t get a shot of Tanya’s gifts, which were nail polish from Etude and a face mask. She said not to open it during dinner so I didn’t get a photo!
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Nice, love the color
Thanks! It kinda looks darker than my original color, but I think I’ll change it again next year, hehe.
If you’re looking for a stylist who’s good with curly hair, try Ms. Maiyah Noh of Park Jun Salon. I blogged about her: http://www.skysenshi.com/2010/01/problem-hair-and-park-juns-salon.html.
She gave dimension to my rebellious and frizzy curls. Yours are more mabait, so I know she can handle that. And their staff seemed to be used to really thick hair like ours. (Remember I opened and closed a salon in Muntinlupa because I was in their chair for 8 hours?) It’s been almost a year since I last went there, so I hope she’s still there.
I’m usually good with Studio 546, but I may try a new salon. I really want to try very short hair.
I miss you all girls
I hope to see you this January. Btw, I love your new hair cut. I am also getting tired of long hair — kindda feels heavy.
Yeah go! New year, new hair!
Mine was feeling heavy na rin eh.
I like. I approve.
Thankees
I love your hair as it is Alex. I wish to have a natural wavy hair hehe
Merry Christmas to you too
Thanks Kim!
Love the hair Alex!
Thanks Earth!
Me likey your new hair, Alex!
Happy New Hair, indeed 
Your hair is so cute! Bagay.
LOVE!♥ I’m considering a pixie cut and full bangs as well but I dont think my face shape can handle it
and I think Blow Dryers are still better than having hair ironed cause straight-on flat hair looks kinda boring. Blowers give just the right amount of hair volume.
Iloveit
this post reminded me of what style I should get next.
Thanks! But it’s such a hassle to have it blown dry all the time since I don’t know how to do it properly myself. Maybe there’s a youtube tutorial on that I should be looking for, haha! I mean even the salon lady I pay to for shampoo and blowdry services remarked that my curls are really stubborn. (I don’t want them to be straightened out anyway).
Hey! I love your hair, looks so modern
Missed you too, catch ya next year! Happy Holidays 
Thanks Kira! I know you’ve been super busy during the holidays since it’s bazaar season!
I love your new hairstyle! It really suits you. And you look like you lost weight.
Thanks Lauren! It only looks like that if I take time to have it blown dry, though haha. Otherwise it’s curlier. Unfortunately I think I lost weight, too, but this dress hides it mostly.
Ooooh! Nice hair!
I like! I’m planning on getting a hair cut again! My hair grew like 3 inches already since I chopped it off myself November 2010! Haha! I like it short now. Ayoko na muna magpahaba! Kakasawa! 
I know! I want that blonde pixie cut..if only I had straight hair.
Love the hair! I met a few girls from Manresa the other day and asked them if they knew you (akala ko same batch). Apparently, they’re older but when I mentioned your last name, one of them goes, “Teka, kulot ba yung buhok niya?”
XP
The hair is the awesome, kahit aling dekada.
HAHA! That’s true, my signifiers are the hair and the walk. xD My hair was described as “cheez curls” and “noodles” in high school.
) I’ve learned how to tame them now with the right cut and allowing them to dry before leaving the house.
I think I know what Promod ad you’re talking about! It’s the same look I wanted when I got my recent haircut and I went for it, despite having the same wavy-curly hair. Try the full bangs some time, it can also work for our hair type!
Those are the full bangs na! Any fuller and I’d have half my head in bangs haha. But that’s blown dry kasi so it’s much more obedient. They’re tricky to manage if I don’t take the time to fix it.