Shampoo No More - DIY Hair Rinse that Really Works

"I'm not waiting until my hair turns white to become patient and wise. Nope, I'm dyeing my hair tonight..." ~ Jarod Kintz

Hello readers.

It's been a while.

This DIY craze of mine has raked up a storm, and what I love about it is that it really works!

I have stopped using shampoos altogether now. And I am using this 2 part hair rinse instead.

It's awesome because it works!

No more hair loss and glossy, shiny hair!

This is Step 1. Baking Soda with water.  Mix 1 part of baking soda to 3 parts water. That means if you use 1 cup of baking soda, then dilute it with 3 cups of water. If you use 1 bowl of baking soda, dilute with 3 bowls of water. That equation.

I put my mixture in a squeeze bottle like this, which I bought from Daiso.

Squeeze the mixture it on your dry hair, from the roots to the tips of your hair. After thorough massage, wash it off.

 This is Step 2. The vinegar rinse. Mix 1 part vinegar (I use white distilled vinegar) to 4 parts water. Same equation like I told you above. I put it in a squeeze bottle like this as well. Squeeze it on your hair just like you did with the baking soda. If you want to tone down the smell of vinegar, you can put a few drops of essential oil in, but I don't and take the step of using argan oil after drying my hair after the shower instead.

Mix into hair thoroughly and then rinse.

Voila, you're done!

Paraben (and other tons of chemical) free shampoo for your hair.

I am never buying shampoo again. 

Much love from Airiel and I.

Peace and love to everyone.

Only Love Can Hurt Like This

"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places..." ~ Ernest Hemingway

Hello readers.

An update about Akif, well sort of.

The picture below Airiel asked me to take. This was Sunday.

When I asked him why. He says that he wants to look at it whenever he thinks of his brother.

Sigh

 What is in that head and heart of yours little one?

Nothing goes as planned

Everything will break

People say goodbye

In their own special way

All that you rely on

And all that you can fake

Will leave you in the morning

Will find you in the day

You're in my veins and I cannot get you out

You're all I taste 

At night

Inside of my mind

You run away

Because I am not what you found

You're in my veins and I cannot get you out

Everything will change

Nothing stays the same

Nobody is perfect

But everyone is to blame

All that you rely on

And all that you can say

Will leave you in the morning

And find you in the day

Everything is dark

It's more than you can take

But you catch a glimpse of sunlight shining

Shining down on your face

Your face

You're in my veins

And I cannot get you out

I cannot get you out

In my veins ~ Noah and Allie

"Me : Why do you want to see Akif?

Airiel : I miss my brother

*Silence*

Airiel : Do you miss him too?

Me : I miss him too sayang. I miss him too"

Verily, with hardship there is relief.

And yet only love can hurt like this.

Have a good week ahead readers.

Much love from Airiel and I.

Peace and love to everyone.

Honey & Oatmeal Mask

"She did not know the nature of her loneliness. The only words that named it were: This is not the world I expected..." ~ Ayn Rand

Hello readers.

More updates on my DIY all natural craze.

I have found the perfect mask for my face. 

Its so easy peasy to make.

Ingredients 

1. Honey 

2. Oatmeal

Instructions

1. Put ingredients on a plate

2. Mix

3. Put on face 

4. Leave for 5-10 mins

5. Wash off

6. (Feel free to eat the balance on the plate haha)

Haha. Ini semua instructions poyo. But just in case, I'll write it down for your guys.

This mask is oh so awesome for dry skin. I don't think I'd recommend it for oily skin though.

I would suggest doing this once a week. It's so good I literally had to stop touching my face every 5 mins after washing it off, it makes my skin so soft!

Alright. 

Feedback is appreciated from those that have tried this okay?

I have an awesome recipe for hair which I will share soon.

Much love from Airiel and I.

Peace and love to everyone.

Selling For Charity

"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others..." ~ Sam Levenson

Hello readers,

So many people need help these days. And I am trying to do my bit.

I also realised that I have tons of clothes that I have either never worn, or have worn once and never worn again.

I am selling my clothes via duriana and carousell. Save for the postage charges on the clothes I am selling, 100% from the sale will go to charities. I have a list of causes, organisations and individuals and/or families which all of us can donate to. PM me if any of you are interested in the list.

Duriana

Carousell

You can find me in both via username idzerqq or idzerqqy on the two apps.

Not much stuff yet because I am juggling time. But I will try bit by bit to upload the clothes.

Have a good weekend ahead.

Much love from Airiel and I.

Peace and love to everyone.

Homemade Honey Milk and Sugar Body Scrub and Face Mask - Chemical Free

"Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is" ~ Albert Camus

Hello

How is everyone coping with the price hike?

Things have been expensive recently and it seems the prices of absolutely EVERYTHING has gone up dramatically.

I am in the process of eliminating the buying of soaps, body soaps, shampoos, body scrubs and face masks from my shopping basket and making them myself instead.

Yes. My skin is dry and sensitive and products for this type of skin are just so super expensive.

For a couple of months now, I have made my own body scrub and face mask. I use this scrub for may face and body as well. 

How do we make them? Easy peasy!!

Put in a plate 1.Honey; 2.Sugar; and 3.Powdered Milk (get cheap ones just for your mask and scrub)

Pour olive oil (quantity is up to you)

 After mixing, you will get this lovely smelling scrub (smells milky honeyish). Add a bit of water and mix some more.

You can opt to put in 1. Lemon Zest or 2. Essential Oils (smell to your preference) but I don't. Its just fine for me as it is.

Slather on dry skin and face for 15 mins. Rinse in shower.

Lovely clean, moist skin awaits!

Recipes for homemade soap and shampoo for dry skin is up next. I am still experimenting.

Have fun trying this out readers. By the way, it is good for male and female skin, so long as the skin is dry.

Much love from Airiel and I

Peace and love to everyone.

 

Coffee Ritual, Solaris Dutamas

"Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch..." ~ Orson Welles

Hello readers,

Sorry for the lack of updates.

I have been busy. But that of course is not an excuse I know.

Anyway, I just wanted to share with you guys the lunch set at this one place in Solaris Dutamas (outside of Publika).

The place is called Coffee Ritual.

I always walk past but never go in, I mean it looks like a cafe that only sells finger food or desserts and that stuff. 

But me and the girls have now resolved to make our rounds and support all the businesses. So we try and go to a different place everyday, stuff like that.

They had a lunch set. For the price I loved it. 

NIN's order. I think it was lamb stew or something. Licin

For the life of me I can't remember the name of this dish, but it has become my repeat order everytime I come here. Those round things are actually minced beef patties with herbs and chopped garlic and onions thrown in, topped with a lovely sauce. Loved the potatoes, the tomato salsa-ish thingymajig with the salad. 

Love, love, love...

Do give this place a try.

It also serves some decent coffee.

[Located Next to Coffee Societe].

Much love from Airiel and I.

Peace and love to everyone.