Oil Scalp Massage My hair was crying; it was screaming for a break. Don’t speak hair? Allow me to translate…my hair was not being cooperative, its refused to stay curled, straightening would leave behind weird bends and waves while the color was less than rich and vibrant. I realized that hair bleach and extensions had …
VOODOO Face Cream…Magic and Mystery all in one Jar I was browsing the shelves of a high-end beauty store in Bangkok when I spotted an artfully packaged, black and gold foiled jar called VOODOO cream. I personally, love that name as it conjures up mystery and magic and promises of seductive transformation (a …
Bee Venom Creams Whenever I come across an unorthodox beauty ingredient I am called to try it. It can be mild; like a new flower-derived toner or an organic rice scrub. Sometimes it can be bolder; and contain ingredients like snake venom, snail secretions or something not approved in the US…those are always extra …
The Relaxing Thai Herbal Ball My fellow gourmands will know what I’m talking about; picture a bouquet garni, wrapped tightly and securely filled with the essence of all things fragrant and wonderful. Now, picture that but instead of savory herbs were talking full on aromatics…lemon peel, lavender, mint, Thai basil etc. This is a …
Beach Braids Since it’s cold AF outside I’ve been reminiscing of summer styles in preparation for next year. One trend I had been holding out on but jumped on the bandwagon this year were beach braids. Now, technically speaking they probably have an official name but I’ve named them beach braids because you can …
Royal Jelly If it’s good enough for the queen bee it’s probably good enough for me…at least that’s what I told myself as a spooned in the thick, pearl-white paste into my mouth. While honey remains the most popular bee-related creation; Royal Jelly is having a moment. It’s harder to obtain and less …
