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2/2/13

LOTD ~ Big Hair With Babyliss Volume Waves Tong

Do you have a dream hairstyle? One that you have always imagined yourself with, but have never been able to achieve it? Sometimes you're sooo close to it, then *BAM!* the stupid hairstylist trimmed it too much or burned part of it during rebonding; OR you ruined it yourself by doing something equally stupid- like, streaking with Fem Bleach or spontaneously giving yourself a "razor cut" with some puraana blunt scissors and you ended up with high-low hair (one side shorter than the other). And then it's only just a dream, again.
My dream hairstyle is a longer (on the sides), pouffier (at the roots), shinier, evenly colored (dark roots make them look flatter) version of what I have here. Dreamy, romantic, cascading waves.....like cashmere between his fingertips.....yeah yeah.
But a dream hairstyle is like everything else in life. If you want it, you have to make an effort and get it yourself!
So.... I got myself a curling iron. I've always wanted one! I had a hard time trying to decide between Babyliss Volume Waves Tong & TRESemme Salon Professional Volume Curls Tong . In the end, I went with my gut. By that, I mean I went with the more established hair styling tools brand.
Barrel Size- 38mm (1 and 1/2 half inch)
Plates- Nano Titanium Ceramic 
Heat Settings- 155°, 170°,185°, 200° C.
 
This was just a trial, and my 1st time using it. I will come back let you know if it makes me happy, how to use it, products etc, another time. But first impression was quite good, considering I didn't really make an effort. The curls started to flatten at night, but the waves & volume were still there the next day.

I clicked the pic above before getting dressed. The green dress made everything look different from what they are- my face too white, lipstick too fuchsia.  This is how the lipstick should look.
Products Used:
Hair ~ L'Oreal Extaordinary Oil on the tips before curling, L'Oreal Elnett Hairspray after curling. 
Face ~ Garnier BB Cream, MUFE HD Foundation, Maybelline Cover Stick Concealer, Lakmé  Perfect Radiance Compact Powder + Rimmel Stay Matte Powder.
Cheeks ~ Topshop Head Over Heels Cream Blush. 
Eyes ~ Sleek Oh So Special Palette, Lakmé  Eyeconic Kajal, Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush Mascara.
Lips ~ MAC Impassioned Lipstick. 
Collar Necklace ~ Primark. Shown here  

Of course you're not a normal person if you're holding a curling tong, and you don't do this...........
People with bad voices are usually the ones who look too sincere when they sing... haha!

That song's intro gives me goosebumps. It's from Bollywood movie Rockstar. I watched it recently and it made me laugh so much. Very nice.
Have a fun weekend! I'm going grocery shopping today, hope I'll find my dream hair color  there!
 Okies, bye bye..... 

♥ Cynthia Z *.*

40 comments:

  1. awww u look so cute in the last pic! and loved ur hairstyle! believe me, my dream hairstyle is almost the same, just with the perfect side bangs too !
    -Poorva

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  2. I want my hair to be styled like this.. soft curls at the end... bit puffed at the roots ! Gives such a feminine elegance to the entire look ! :heart it : :-*

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    1. Same here. But the only thing that I need my hair is volume. I've started using HairX Volume Boost Shampoo and its amazing. I love. I'll try this thing real soon.

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  3. You are simply awesome.. there is not a single post on ur blog that does not makes me smile..
    Your hair look so good.. will look forward to the review on the iron.

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  4. wow i love this hairstyle and the colour of ur hair.. why wud u change that?? u looking so gorgeous in the green top:)

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    1. Thanks! I just love to change hair colors :D

      ♥xx♥

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  5. great hairstyle!!

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  6. I love your photos! Your hair looks BEAUTIFUL. <3 Gonna get myself one very soon :) xx

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  7. It looks amazing !
    xoxo <3

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  8. Babyliss is my fav brand when it comes to hot tools :) and the rockstar bit was hilarious... lol

    Love,
    www.personalfashionhub.com

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  9. <3 the lotd I Want That Curling Iron And Same Hair A bit Longer Maybe i'll get curls tomorrow after My Haircut !!!!!!!!! I will miss ur blog exams coming soon

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    1. Awww... Can anyone plzzz (Specially Cynthia) suggest how to get curls with a conical curler !! and a green kajal or kohl pencil ty...! Shrutika

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    2. All the best for yr exams girl. I think with conical curler, u have to wrap the sections of hair around it. Kohl- Lakme Eyeconic kajal, Kohl Ultimate, Colorbar I-Glide

      ♥xx♥

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    3. Thanks so much I have Eyeconic Wanna Buy Kohl But I wAnt A green Kohl ... Still Thnks So much for the curls too ! Love Yaa Hey U live In uk nAA havE yOU Seen One direction !!! They are a dream for a 13 year oldie Love Them!!!!

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  10. lolzz @the last pic..so cutee..Loved the curls..I would like to see this tut with the Oh So Special..

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  11. for me the perfect hairstyle would be similar to ur's but with a bit more length n a lot more shine....looking very pretty CZ....loved the eye makeup...could u do a tute sometime??

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  12. Oh my dearest, I love the hair! That's the kind of style I want but I need a big curler! Or a newer bigger set of straightening tongs! I think you're looking so fabulous and I so need that palette from sleek!! ^^

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  13. 2nd last pic hair and bounce look excellent.

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  14. How Sincere..... ;) Loved your Curls..

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  15. lovelyyyyy curls CZ :D :D you are looking absolutely adorableeeee :D :D ....
    and i when i saw heart cursor i was like whattttt ??? ahahhahah :D :D
    everything is so cuteeeee here .. just like you XOXO :D :D

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    1. Hahaha...thanks Rash...glad u liked everything! :D :*

      ♥xx♥

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  16. u look really cute...btw how hve u done the eye make-up????

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  17. hahhaahah you are so funny, that's why i love your posts. also the green dress makes the lipstick pop!!! wow!

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  18. Wow Cynthia, you are just gorgeous! I love your hair! And your makeup...and everything else!

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  19. what's the price? planning to order it online if its not too heavy on the pocket.

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  20. You are gorgeous Cynthia. And I loved the pic of you singing and that caption made me laugh. I saw the movie Rockstar long back and did not like it too much but have been addicted to this song since few days, it exports me to some dreamland. :-P

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    1. Hehe...thanks! Yes, dreamland exactly :D

      ♥xx♥

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  21. You look effortlessly gorgeous.....

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    1. Thanks Vineetha...this definitely took effort :D

      ♥xx♥

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  22. fabulous dear! Your eyes and hair so beautiful dear!

    I like it :)

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    Thank u,

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  23. Cynthia........... pls help me here.... i have never styled my hair(except in salon)
    I want to buy a hair styler, I have MORPHY RICHARDS MAX-10 SLYLER , BABYLISS MULTI STYLER(probably 8 styles)and Philips multistyler in mind.
    *Which is good of quality
    *Buying multistyler is better or just single function equip.
    *Philips doesnt have heat setting
    *Which damage protection product u advise.
    *Any other advise(I have waist length hair)

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  24. Hey Cynthia, I wanted to buy a tong for myself but was in a fix which one to go for. Can you suggest which one will be better and of what diameter???

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