Blonde Asian: Medium Maintenance.
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Start Here
I think a lot of people land here and don’t know what this is. Some probably think it’s something else entirely. I get it. The name doesn’t exactly help. This blog is about my experience as a Filipino + American woman, first generation, going blonde and figuring out what that actually takes. Not just getting…
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Blonde Asian Chronicles: My Blonde Hair Timeline
Going Blonde as an Asian Woman (Over 10 Years, No Disappearances) So you’re Asian and you want to be blonde. Welcome. Pull up a chair. This post walks through my blonde hair journey from the perspective of an Asian + American woman who has been blonde, in some form, for over ten years. Writing this…
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Pony-O Hair Tie Review: Does It Actually Hold
Why I Tried Pony-O Again I’ve been trying different hair ties lately, including Gimme, so I had a sense of what works for me going into this. I’ve been seeing Pony-O everywhere, and I finally gave in… for the second time. The first time I tried it was years ago, back when it only came…
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K18 Detox Shampoo Review for Bleached Hair (Does It Work?)
Some links are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, it helps support the blog at no cost to you, and I really appreciate it. K18 has been one of those brands I keep coming back to. Last month, I reviewed HeatBounce so I figured I’d try their Detox Shampoo. I’ve liked a lot…
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Mello Cloud Clip Review (First Impressions on Long Hair)
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use them, it helps keep the blog going, which I appreciate. I’ve never intentionally bought a claw hair clip, but I’ve tried enough of them to know how they usually go. In general, I use them to hold my hair up when I blow dry it and…
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Why Selling Things Online Is More Practical Than You Think
Selling things online is technically a side hustle, but for me it’s a way to reclaim space and get some money back. During the pandemic, I really started living in my space, and when things opened back up, I didn’t exactly pick the habit of putting everything away back up with the same energy. Either…
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How I Maintain My Blonde Hair as an Asian Woman
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use them, it helps keep the blog going, which I appreciate. I’m Medium Maintenance in most areas of my life. My hair is not one of them. I talk a lot about letting your life balance itself out and putting extra effort where you want to. For…
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What I Carry (and What I Actually Use): Yves Saint Laurent Classic Baby Duffle
Some links are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, it helps support the blog at no cost to you, and I really appreciate it. This is one of those bags that makes it look like I have my life together, even if I don’t. I decided to start sharing my bag of the…
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Gimme Hair Tie Review: Does It Actually Hold Thick, Long Hair
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use them, it helps keep the blog going, which I appreciate. Why I Finally Tried It The next hair tie I’m sharing my thoughts on is by Gimme Beauty Bands. I previously reviewed a coil hair tie that didn’t quite make the cut for me, so I…
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How My Blonde Hair Changed My Style
My style didn’t change overnight when I went blonde, but it definitely shifted. I want to start by saying this isn’t a post where I suddenly needed a whole new wardrobe. Honestly, I don’t think dyeing your hair any color would justify that. That would be crazy. I’m a regular person. I don’t have that…
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Invisibobble Hair Tie Review: Does Invisibobble Actually Hold Thick, Long Hair
Why I Finally Tried Invisibobble Some links are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, it helps support the blog at no cost to you, and I really appreciate it. As we continue moving forward in this hair tie series, I can’t say I’ve never tried Invisibobble. That would be false. Last week, we…
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How to Use K18 for Bleached Hair (What Worked for Me)
Some links are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, it helps support the blog at no cost to you, and I really appreciate it. My K18 Hair Routine for Bleached Hair This isn’t a step-by-step routine. It’s what I’ve landed on after trying enough of it to stop guessing. I didn’t set out…
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K18 HeatBounce Review: Does It Work for Bleached Hair?
This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission. Last month, I shared my thoughts on K18 Astrolift Reparative Volume Spray in hopes of helping people with long, thick, bleached hair find something that actually works for their hair care routine. It adds up quickly when you’re…