
As this academic year has drawn to a close with
another chapter of my life is also closing. It’s crazy how I’ve finished my first year
of university it seems like only last week I started university and now I’m
finishing it and I must say it’s been such a chill year for me (a lot of people
did say that 1st years do just mess and fuck around, which is true)
like deadlines was the only stressful thing all year and I manage to finish
with a first in my course.
This is the look when I’m going out in public and want to look presentable but not bombarded with layers of make-up, I don’t feel like spending a lot of time getting ready for an everyday look as it only takes me about 10 minutes
Sorry I’ve been so quiet on blogger, I’ve
been finishing my last few assignments and revising for my exams by next week I
would have completed my first year of university, so I’ll be way more active
for the summer. I’ve been such a hermit for the past few weeks so I decided to post
about another bucket list on Bangkok, Thailand.
How I Got Ombre Hair without going to the salon
A lot of people have been asking me various
questions about my hair; what’s your hair colour? What products do you use? Did
you get it done at a salon? Etc etc. Since a lot of people really like my hair I’ll answer
their burning questions.
First of all I’ve never dyed my hair in a salon (I’m cheap, hair salons are expensive these days) I got all my
products from Boots or Superdrug and my dear friend helped me.
Secondly, I don’t really know what my hair colour
is, lol my hair evolution went from virgin black to brown to dark red/purple to
brass/copper ombré to blonde ombré. Thank God my hair ain't stubborn when it
comes to hair dye. If I had to give you a colour, it's really blonde right now (after bleaching it 3 times).
Thirdly the products I use:
Bleach: Jerome Russel Blonde | High Lift Powder Bleach & Maxium Cream Peroxide.
My hair was naturally really dark so after I bleached it the first time it came out orange/copper, I didn't like it so much but I just got over it since I didn't want to bleach it again to prevent my hair from getting dry or damaged. After 4 months I bleached it again and it was more of a copper/brassy colour, then I gave it another 4/5 months and decided to bleach it again. I wanted to go blonde at the bottom since I really hated the brassy tone, so my flatmate recommended me a tonner.
Tonner: PRO:VOKE Touch of Silver | Brightening shampoo.
This is literally my lifesaver and the reason why my hair colour is as good as it is. This tonner gets rid of brassy tones within your hair after bleaching it. I would use this before every shower I take and let it rest in my hair for about 5-10 minutes and at first I didn't believe it'll get rid of the brassiness but eventually after a couple of weeks it did!! I'm still using this product because there are hints of brassiness still left in my hair.
DIARIES/PLANNERS!
Theres a reason why they're called planners!! they help you plan and organise any assignments, exams, and activities. What I tend to do in my diary is I colour coordinate, I'm a visual learner and I am obsessed with good ascetics. - For my modules (or subjects if you're in A-Level/GCSE) have a different colours for each one of them and write down any assignments, homework or research task, etc on them.
- I also like highlighters I use the traffic light system to highlight the things I should get done first such as ORANGE highlight signifies 'GET THIS DONE FIRST' and then yellow 'DO IT SOON' and green 'AIN'T THAT IMPORTANT BUT GET IT DONE LATER'
- I also use stickers when I write down key dates such as any competitions, interviews and exams (I usually write that inn black and highlight it within the chosen module colour code.)
- For essays, reports and presentations I usually write down a list of tasks to do such as; researching, books, articles I need to read, meetings and planning the essay out.
- Writing down any activities that the university offers date and time, whether it be practices, career talks, volunteering programmes or conventions. Write them down so that you won't forget.
CALANDAR
I use both physical and computer calendars because it reminds my stupid ass.
- I basically just write down any important dates; exams, interviews, due dates, holidays, especially occasions (Similar to my planner but a simplified version/overview.)
POST-STICK NOTES
Sticky notes are my life savers, I use them for revision and to organise my work. - I use different coloured sticky notes for each of my modules/subjects and write the simplified version of the module guide and then afterwards I would tick and write down what grade I got, I usually stick these around my wall/desk. Example:
DEV1002
1) Essay 2,000 word (19th Dec)
2) Group Presentation (Feb 20th-Mar 24th)
3) Exam 2hr (May 2nd)
FOLDERS/BINDERS
Probably the only thing that keeps my physical work AND computer folders organised. - PHYSICAL FOLDER: Use binders to divide my work into modules/subjects, make sure you write the date down for each paperwork you have (trust me it helps you so much).
- COMPUTER FOLDERS: Similar to physical, different folders for modules and within those folders I would make a new set of folders and divide them up into weeks. I also have a separate folder called 'ASSIGNMENTS' which basically have all my assignments in there.
LEARNING APP
I'm not sure if all universities have these, but my uni does and it's basically an app has all the essentials you need in terms of modules. I recommend downloading this app not only cause I am constantly on my phone 24/7 but because it gives you notifications of any announcements your lecturers release.