I was awarded A Million Dollar Friend by Eds  of …my precious niche…

……………. and of Mhay of Married & Happy About It. THANKS LADIES!

Go on and read what she had to say about me! Eds said,

“Vannie of Fun/Fierce/Fabulous for I like the way she talks in her blog. The use of words and the way she expresses herself. I also love the way she post topics in her blogs that really captures my attention to read more. Plus she’s also one of my real bloggy buddy that you can really chat with almost any topic that a fab mamma can open.”

and Mhay said,”

“Vannie of Fun/Fierce/Fabulous I learn a lot just by reading her blogs. I consider and treasure her as one of my blog friends.”

So sweet right? Thanks Eds & Mhay, I really appreciate that you guys thought of me!

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“You are never a burden.. don’t ever think that. Friends need each other to pick them up when they are down and I would do nothing less. ”
Dawn Drover~ Twisted Sister

A Million Dollar Friend is the kind of person who instinctively knows what it means to be a good friend; this kind of person makes you look forward to the days ahead and fondly remember the days that have passed. - A Nice Place In The Sun

A million dollar friend is someone who not only pulls you up when you’re down, but also always finds a way to not let you fall. - Abelle, Only in Silence

“A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down” ~Arnold Glasow- Vhiel, Can of Thoughts

“ A Million Dollar Friend is a person that is always with you on your happy moments and still loves you in your moment of darkness. ~ Eds, My Precious Niche

” A Million Dollar friend someone whom we feel comfortable enough to ‘think out loud”. Vannie,Fun|Fierce|Fabulous

You Here! Post your nominees and tell the world what a million dollar friend to you means. That’s it!

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All of my blogging friends are special and worth a million bucks and a hundred times over. I may not have met most of them in person but that doesn’t stop me from considering them FRIENDS insead of just online buddies. We share te most intimate details of our lives with each other and even twitter the most trivial things too! I never really thought it was possible; but blogging is the new IT thing and I’m glad I’ve met YOU GIRLS:

(in no particular order whatsoever)

Mitch of When Silence Speaks is a million dollar friend to me because she’s helpful and very patient with me and my endless questions. In case you love my header, she’s the one responsible for that. I won’t take the credit because all I did was upload it. lolz

Thea of motherhood,wifeyhood and more is a million dollar friend because if not for her I would not have this blog at all. She doesn’t know me but she was willing to spare me some of her time despite her busy schedule just to help me install and set up this blog and for that I am a million times grateful to her and her selflessness.

Joy a.k.a Katie of Suburban Sass is a million dollar friend because she’s the source of my EBOOKS! Other than that she’s also an internet junkie who knows her stuff so naturally I go to her for techie stuff. I also enjoy reading her posts on Sandy and their “nursing” journey.

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Em of Something Purple is a million dollar friend because she’s fun and fab like me!! She loves watching ANTM too AND I won something *purple* from her pa. My first ever winning in the history of online contests. Other than that she gets my vote for “Most Hardworking Mom of the Year”. She has uhmmm 7??! blogs and still she finds time to be a mommy. wife and student!

I would want to name ALL reall, but who will you be left to tag if I tag them all? Right? Hehehe!!

xoxo

My favorite sister (well she’s the only one!) had her hair rebonded last Saturday. It took 5 hours to finish but the outcomes was worth it - she said. It was discounted @ Php1,500.00 (any length). For extra care, she had treatment done beforehand also at Php1,500.00 to ensure a great outcome. She’s as obsessed with hair like me. Teehee.

Lucky for me, I have a relatively tame and straight hair, but that did not stop me from thinking about getting my hair done too. When I asked my sister about the process of hair rebonding, the facts shocked me a bit. So I want to share it here.

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Hair rebonding is a process where the chemical bonds in your hair are broken, rearranged and bonded back again permanently using very strong chemicals. It is one of the most damaging things you can do to your hair.

During rebonding, perming lotion is added to soften the hair and break down its bonds. After this is washed off, hair is placed between 2 metal plates of an electric styling device, which uses heat to pull the hair rod-straight. A neutralizer is then applied to reset the bonds and stabilize the hair.

Hair is irreversibly altered after the perming process. Chemically-treated hair shafts are weaker and fracture more easily. This can lead to hair loss.

Hair become fragile and has to be handled with extreme care after treatment. A natural reflex, like tucking your hair behind your ears or tying your hair in the first month after treatment, can be disaster.

The process can also cause damage and burns to the skin and scalp. For example hair can be damaged if the various chemicals are left on the hair for too long, or if ironing is done with an iron at higher than 180ºc.

Conventional methods of straightening hair use hair-straightening lotions, which result in dry, brittle, and split-ends prone hair. Rebonding gives you softer hair but higher risks because it uses more toxic chemicals.

Maintaining the rebonded look means continual touch-ups, at least, every 6 months. This puts you at further risk of hair loss, eventually, and prematurely, leaving your full head of hair nothing but a memory. Source: www.beyondjane.com.

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Articles about Hair Rebonding by: www.indiaparenting.com

What is Rebonding?

Rebonding is a chemical hair treatment that makes your hair straight, sleek and shiny. It is a permanent and expensive procedure. Prices for the treatment may vary across salons due to products used, service, your hair type and post treatment care.

Each type of hair has a natural bond.Curly or wavy, are the result of natural bonds that give the hair its physical quality. The cream softener or relaxant used in the rebonding treatment breaks the hair structure. Then a neutraliser bonds the structure again and makes hair straight. In simpler terms the rebonding treatment changes your natural hair structure and restructures it.

Once your hair is straightened you have to touch up the new growth every three months, six months or a year, depending upon your growth.

The Process of Rebonding

The time taken to complete a rebonding treatment depends upon the length, type and thickness of your hair. Hair till mid back can take about 8 hours or more to be rebonded. A man’s hair might need three hours. Here’s the step by step approach to rebonding.

1. Hair is washed with a mild shampoo. No conditioner is applied. Hair is dried completely with a blow dryer keeping it on the medium level.

2. Hair is separated into parts. The cream softener or relaxant is applied to every hair shaft, keeping it straight. A thin plastic board is used to keep hair straight.

3. Cream softener or relaxant is kept on hair for at least half an hour or depending upon the hair type. Keeping it for too long may even harm hair. After that hair is steamed for 10 to 40 minutes, depending upon hair type and condition, and then rinsed.

4. Hair is blow dried and then keratin lotion is applied.

5. A flat iron is used to straighten hair further and break any remaining curls. The iron should not exceed 180 degrees. A ceramic iron is better than other metal irons. The salon expert will iron your hair until it is satisfactorily straight and shiny.

6. Hair is again parted and a neutralizer is applied to set the bonds and stabilize the hair.

7. The neutralizer is kept for at least 30 minutes.

8. The neutralizer is rinsed off with cold water. Hair is blow dried and hair serum is applied. A last touch of ironing is given with the straightening iron. Hair appears silky straight and shiny.

A salon professional will restrict you from washing your hair for minimum three days. It allows the treatment to set. You will be asked not to clip your hair, tie a rubber band or wear any other accessories in your hair for minimum three days. Wearing a shower cap while having a bath is also advisable, to prevent hair from becoming wet.

Is rebonding harmful for hair?

Any chemical process affects hair texture and quality. Excessive use of chemicals makes hair dry, weak and can even lead to hairfall. Hair rebonding requires post treatment care otherwise it may turn harmful. If you are suffering from hairfall, you must avoid rebonding or any other chemical hair treatment. Cheap chemicals, inexperienced hair stylists and weak hair can make rebonding a bad experience.

Hair rebonding can turn into a disaster if you do not take care of your hair. Hair will need extra pampering once it has been rebonded. You cannot ignore your hair just because it looks straight and shiny. Rebonding done from a reputed and trustworthy salon lasts longer and hair quality does not suffer. Discuss your hair condition and the treatment before your scheduled appointment.

How to take care of rebonded hair

Taking care of rebonded hair is very important to maintain a healthy mane. Only a well-looked after crown of hair can stay beautiful, always. Here’s what you have to do, to treat your rebonded hair with care and prevent hair loss.

* Use a shampoo for straight hair
* Use a conditioner every time you wash your hair
* Apply a hair serum after towel drying hair.
* Oil your hair regularly
* Use natural hair masks once a week before washing your hair. You can use aloe vera gel, curd or olive oil with an egg.
* Oil and steam your hair every fifteen days. You can wrap a towel dipped in warm water, around your hair. This will deep condition your hair.
* Consume a balanced diet. Include nuts and sprouts in your diet.

Hair that is taken care of will be frizz free and smooth to touch. Rebonded hair is susceptible to dryness. Therefore ensuring that your hair remains hydrated and full of life is very important.

Fixing Rebonding disaster

If you have already relaxed, rebonded or straightened your hair and your hair has turned into a disaster, you can try and fix it. Get help with these simple tips.

* Get a hair cut done
* Approach the salon you got rebonding done from. Ask them to repair the damage
* Oil your hair regularly
* Use hair serums or leave-in conditioners
* Get deep conditioning done every fortnight
* Avoid any other chemical treatment for next six months
* Tie a bun
* Learn some styling techniques from your stylist to make the best of your hair
* Wear a scarf

Your hair is a vital part of your personality. Be very careful before you expose your hair to any chemical treatment. Remember, that natural is the best. If your hair is difficult to manage you can try rebonding but with all due care.

There! All in all I think as long as we go to a reputable stylist and not settle for a cheap on then our hair-y experience will be a good one^^