Hair Story | Liese Bubble Hair Color in Milk Tea Brown.

Hello everyone, and happy new year! I hope you're all off to a good start this 2025. 

As for me, well, I have not been blogging much for the past year or so. I'm still active on my social media pages, but I sort of had a prolonged blogger burnout and I just can't seem to write the way I did back in my heyday (haha, heyday?!). This year, I promise to update this blog more often with product reviews, food discoveries, and if possible, travel experiences. Hopefully, I can churn out at least one blog post per week (fingers crossed).

Anyway so, I was under the weather for the most part of the Christmas break. For about two weeks, I just stayed at home coughing, sneezing, and wheezing to the point that I had to take antibiotics. My fifteen-year-old nebulizer even conked out on me during this crucial time, so I had to order a new compressor nebulizer online (maybe I'll do a review about this too, who knows). And because I was sick and couldn't leave home, I resorted to DIY hair coloring just to make my hair look decent for the holidays. 

If you can remember, I used to color my hair very often with bubble hair color from Korean brands. This time, I tried a Japanese brand called Liese, which prides itself as the number one styling brand in Japan. I purchased my box of Liese Creamy Bubble Hair Color through their official Shopee page, and my order arrived after three days. 

Liese Creamy Bubble Hair Color in Milk Tea Brown.

Like most bubble hair coloring, Liese Creamy Bubble Hair Color is very easy to apply. It comes with two solutions that you have to combine in the pump bottle, a sachet of hair treatment, a pair of latex gloves, and an instruction pamphlet. Sadly, there's no plastic cape in the box so you have to use your own towel or some piece of cloth that you wouldn't mind getting dye on. 

How to apply the bubble hair color.

I love how mildly-scented this product is, and how it does not sting on the scalp. This hair color is also very easy and non-messy to work with, no liquid dripping because the foam becomes dense after application. However, I feel like I lost a lot of hair while shampooing - to think that my hair is already thin to begin with. Huhu. Well, at least, this colored nicely on my hair (I left the foam on for about 30 minutes) and I liked the end result nonetheless. 

Here's how my hair looked like 48 hours after coloring.

And here's how the color looks like after a month.

Liese Creamy Bubble Hair Color comes in 19 different shades. They have the 'Natural Series' which includes the shade that I got as well as other brown shades like Soft Brown and Rose Tea Brown. They also have the 'Design Series' which has more bold and daring colors such as Coral Orange and Deep Violet. Most of the shades are available in their official Shopee store. I got mine for only Php 383 (with vouchers plus free shipping), by the way. 

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Amazing Tips to Remove Hair Dye From Your Skin.

Remember Kate Winslet in the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? Her powerful, yet eccentric character beautifully complemented by changing colors of her hair, from electric blue to fiery red, Kate Winslet set the trend for hair colors back in the days.

A piece of trivia about the movie - she did not dye her hair but used different color wigs for the role. Imagine the amount of dye that would’ve stained her skin had she dyed her hair? Since dye stains are literally annoying in their stubbornness, maybe that was one of the reasons the director avoided using hair dyes.

Blue-haired Clementine.

If you have colored even some of your hair, you know how tricky these pesky hair dye stains can be. They make you hole up in your house until you have gotten rid of them. Your social life gets affected and god forbid if you have an interview, meeting, or presentation at the office.

If you were to know some amazing tips to remove hair dye from the skin, wouldn’t it make your life a little bit easier?

7 Tips to Remove Hair Dye From Your Skin

Lemon
A bit of lemon is like a universal solution to so many skin related ailments. The citric acid in lemon helps to break down the complex dye molecules and dissolves them.

Fabhow says that all you need to do is cut a lemon in half and rub one half over the stain for some time. In a minute you will notice the dye breaking down and getting off.

Toothpaste
Containing a combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide - both effective stain removing ingredients - your simple white toothpaste is effective in removing dye stain. Moreover, it won’t irritate your skin. Apply some toothpaste on the affected area and use a cotton pad to remove the stains.

Oil based removers
Always to the rescue of people with sensitive skin are oil based removers. Simply put, you can use products like petroleum jelly or olive/baby oil to remove stains from temporary and permanent dyes respectively. They do not affect the sensitive skin or your face.

Dip the cotton ball in olive or baby oil and rub it continuously on the stain for some time. Don’t use bare hands to rub the olive oil (or any oil based product) as it might stain your hand. After some time you will notice that it is breaking down the dye, even the most stubborn one.

Photo credit: WikiHow.

Baking Soda and Dishwashing Liquid
This combination is recommended if you have to apply it on your hands but not on your face. Also, people with sensitive skin can avoid this if they have a reaction to baking soda.

Add equal amounts of baking soda and dishwashing liquid and make a paste out of them. Apply the paste gently on the stain and use a cotton ball/ pad to scrub it gently. After some time when you feel the dye is off, rinse the skin with warm water.

Rubbing alcohol/ Hand Sanitizer
Using rubbing alcohol is another effective strategy to counter any stubborn stains on your skin. First, try rubbing it a little on your skin and see if your skin is sensitive to it. If your skin is not sensitive to it, then you’ll have no problem in getting rid of the stains. Just dab a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and rub it over the stain for some time and you will see it coming off.

If your skin is sensitive to rubbing alcohol you can try the same with hand sanitizer. Remember, only use a simple alcohol-based sanitizer, not a fancy one like those with aloe vera extracts or any other ingredient. Do not use either of the remedies on your face.

Nail Polish Remover
Those who do not have sensitive skin can try using this - but only as a last resort since acetone can be harmful if it stays on the skin for a long duration. Wash it off at the first sign of irritation. The application method is the same. Apply some on a cotton ball and as you remove your nail polish, just rub the acetone-laced cotton ball over the stain. The stain will definitely come off.

Cigarette Ash 
Now, this can be a really gross or equally intriguing method to get rid of the stains. It totally depends on whether or not you can stand the smell of cigarette ash. As this old wives' tale is not junk, it really works.

If you can withstand the smell, dilute the cigarette ash with a bit of water and apply the mixture to the stain. Use a cotton ball to rub it over the stain. You will see the stain coming off in a few minutes. Wash your skin with mild soap and warm water.

Photo credit: Style Caster.

Precautions

• In any case, do not use any of the above remedies near your eyes. The eyes are the most sensitive organs, so keep it away from any stain-removing remedies. Make sure the dye does not get in any area surrounding your eyes.
• If you have sensitive skin, refrain from using any remedies that are harsh on the skin like nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol. Specifically avoid industrial solvents like turpentine oil or kerosene.
• Put boundary of any kind between hairline and the skin that does not allow the dye to trickle down.
• Put petroleum jelly or conditioner in vulnerable areas to avoid them getting stained in the first place.
• Use gloves while dyeing your hair and the same goes for when dyeing a fabric.
• Patience is the best remedy, as every dye stain eventually rubs off. 

Sneak Peek | Etude House x Wedding Peach Angel Sparkle Collection.

July seems to be a very promising month for makeup junkies like me as we look forward to the new product releases from some of our favorite Korean beauty brands. I'm filled to the brim with excitement as I give you a glimpse of these wonderful goodies coming our way!

First up is the Angel Sparkle Collection, which I'm sure will be a big hit among anime/manga fans. It's a collaboration collection between Etude House and Wedding Peach, a shojo manga adapted into anime television series which was quite popular in the late '90s.

Lily, Peach, and Daisy of Wedding Peach!

Before I got into this whole Korean drama craze, I was a huge anime fan, influenced mostly by my best friend who was an even bigger otaku than I am. We actually learned Nihongo just by watching anime, the same way I learned Hangul just by watching Kdramas. Oh, and one evident proof of my anime addiction? My son's nickname (Yue) came from one of the characters in Card Captor Sakura.

Meet Peach!

That being said, these new releases from Etude House will definitely take a toll on my wallet. I'm already a sucker for (makeup) collaborations, so what more if the products are as kawaii as these?

And here's Lily!

View the entire collection after the jump!

Hair Story | Innisfree Camellia Bubble Hair Color.

Surprise, surprise! I actually found the time to update this blog. I have been neglecting it for waaaay too long - but not without a reason, of course.

As I have mentioned in my Facebook page, my son's school activities have taken up most of my time. And with all the stuff that he's doing at school, plus his karate training during Saturdays, I don't even have the time to catch up on my Korean dramas (and you know how my day can never be complete without watching an episode or two of these Kdramas!), let alone catch up on my blog backlog. Hopefully, I will be able to get a one or two more blog posts up within this week, with the Eid ul Adha holiday coming up.

But first things first. Let me first share with you what happened last weekend (aside from Alden Richards and Yaya Dub and their most awaited date - yes, I'm a fan). I colored my hair again, and as always, in DIY-fashion.

Innisfree Camellia Bubble Hair Color.

This time around, I used the Camellia Bubble Hair Color from Innisfree, which I purchased for Php 295 from Kkochipida. There are no Innisfree stores here in the Philippines, so I usually shop for their products online. That, or my husband buys them for me. Haha. ;)

Hangul text at the back of the box.

Moving on, there are four shades to choose from in the Innisfree Camellia Bubble Hair Color Line, and the one that I got is #4 Burgundy Red.

Shade reference at the side panel.

Inside the box, you'll find the following: a pack of Coloring Solution (1), a bottle of Liquid Solution (2), two sachets of Hair Treatment (3), a cape, a pair of gloves, and an instruction booklet.

Unboxing.

The instructions are written in Hangul, and comes with illustrations for the benefit of those who can't read Korean (me included).

You're in luck if you can read Hangul.

Otherwise, you can just deduce from these illustrations. ;)

So here's what I did:

1. Wear the cape and latex gloves.
2. Pour the Coloring Solution inside the pump bottle.
3. Tilt the bottle from side to side so that it mixes with the Liquid Solution inside the bottle. Do not shake the bottle, as it may become too foamy to pump out.
4. Pump out the foamy mixture and apply it on your hair.
5. Leave it on for about 20-40 minutes. 
6. Rinse thoroughly.
7. Apply the Hair Treatment next.
8. Leave it on your hair for at least five to ten minutes.
9. Rinse.

Here's how the bubble foam looks like. It has a mild, floral scent, which I reckon comes from the camellia oil.

Grimace? :)

Like most Innisfree products, this Bubble Hair Color also has the 4-Free System. Meaning, it is free from ammonia, tar, silicone, and mineral oil. Plus points for being chemical-free!

Finally, here's how my experiment turned out.

Before.

After.

From the 'after' photo, it may seem like my roots were not colored properly. In actual, however, it did a pretty good job of coloring my hair. Totally digging the soft, pinkish red shade! :)

My only gripe? The color bleeds like crazy!

I dyed my hair last Sunday, and the color still bleeds even after two days of washing! I've tried several brands of bubble hair coloring before, but this is the first time that I've experienced excessive bleeding. I couldn't even wear light-colored tops, out of fear of staining my clothes. Here's hoping that there will be no more bleeding when I wash my hair tomorrow. Fingers crossed. ;)

Hair Story | Lolane Z-Cool Bubble Color Foam in Ash Cocoa.

It's no secret that I'm a fan of DIY hair coloring kits. I've tried four different shades from the Etude House line, one from Tony Moly, another one from The Face Shop, and yet another one from Japanese brand Palty. This time around, I'm trying something from Thailand - the Lolane Z-Cool Bubble Color Foam, which I chanced upon during the last SM 3-Day Sale.

Lolane Z-Cool Bubble Color Foam.

Originally priced at Php 349, I got this for only Php 251. Quite a steal, eh?

Now I'm not sure how many shades there are in the Lolane Bubble Color Foam line, but I did see four different shades on display at the SM Department Store. I chose Ash Cocoa, because this was the lightest shade of brown among the bunch.

Inside the box - Color Foam, Developer, Keratin Repair Mask, gloves,
instruction booklet (written in English and Thai).

Inside the box you'll find a bottle of Bubble Color Foam (1), a bottle of Developer (2), a sachet of Keratin Repair Mask, a pump, a pair of gloves, and an instruction booklet written in both English and Thai. Sad to say, there's no cape included. And so prior to application, I had to wear my most ratty shirt that I wouldn't mind staining along the way.

Usage directions and shade reference at the back of the box.

To use:

1) Pour the Bubble Color Foam (bottle number 1) into the developer (bottle number 2).

2) Put on the pump dispenser. Close tightly.

3) Mix the solution by gently swirling the bottle for about 5 - 10 minutes. Do not shake!

4) Wear the gloves, then pump the foam onto your palm.

5) Apply the foam on your hair, starting from the roots all the way to your tips. Massage thoroughly on your hair.

6) Leave it on for 30 minutes.

7) Rinse off with water, then apply the Keratin Repair Mask.

8. Leave it on for at least five minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Bubble Color Foam.

Developer.

Keratin Repair Mask.

Here's how my latest hair experiment turned out.

Before.

The growth on my roots (well, more like 1/3 of my tresses) was covered up completely and evenly. The brassy tones on my hair are gone, and are now replaced with a medium shade of brown. Not bad for Php 251. :)

After.

Now as far as the scent is concerned, Lolane smells fruity, though not as mild as Etude House's. I was able to tolerate the scent, but for those with overly sensitive noses, you might find Lolane's a bit overwhelming. 

And just like any other Bubble Hair Coloring, your hair will feel stiff and dry after rinsing the foam off. Nothing to worry about since the Keratin Repair Mask does a good job of making your hair soft and smooth right after application.

Care to give the Lolane Z-Cool Bubble Color Foam a try? :)

Hair Story | Etude House Bubble Hair Coloring in Mocha Pink.

If you've been following this blog for quite some time, then you probably know or have read about my DIY hair coloring adventures. I've been using DIY hair color for the past two years or so, and have tried different shades of this Bubble Hair Coloring from Etude House.

Etude House Bubble Hair Coloring in Mocha Pink.
Box contains Bubble Coloring Solution, Pump Bottle,
Silky Perfumed Hair Treatment, Latex Gloves and Plastic Cape.
View the contents here.

This one's Mocha Pink, the most elusive shade in the Bubble Hair Coloring line. Well, at least from my experience, that is. I've always wanted to try this shade but it's always out of stock whenever I visit Etude House. I finally managed to chance upon one from Etude House Festival Mall a few months back, though I wasn't able to use it right away.

The reason? I had my hair colored at the salon (for a change, lol) last August, and well, it took awhile for the color to fade.

So anyway, here are the before and after photos of my hair. (For the step-by-step instructions on how to apply the product, click here.) My previous hair color was a combination of Schwarzkopf Medium Blonde and Warm Copper, and you can still see hints of it in my now grown-out bob.

Before.

It turned into a Medium-kinda-Brown after dyeing it with Mocha Pink. You may not be able to see it in this photo, but the roots of my hair are brownish pink. 

After.

I love! :) This is now officially my favorite shade in the Bubble Hair Coloring line. :)

Wanna go for DIY hair coloring, too? The Hot Style Bubble Hair Coloring is available at Etude House branches for Php 428 per box.

Hair Story | The Face Shop Mild Bubble Hair Color in Orange Brown.

If you're a follower of this blog, then I guess you pretty much know about my adventures with DIY hair coloring. I've tried Japanese brand Palty, various shades of Etude House's Bubble Hair Coloring, and even Tony Moly's Hair Color Cream.

This time around, I'm giving The Face Shop's Mild Bubble Hair Color a try. I got this for Php 345 (around $8 or 8000 Korean won) from Kkochi Pida, the same online store where I got my Etude House Minnie Kissing Lips.

Suzy for The Face Shop! :)

Hangul text at the back.

Truth be told, I never knew The Face Shop had bubble hair coloring until I saw it on Kkochi Pida's page. I haven't seen this on The Face Shop website, and the local Face Shop branch does not have this in stock either. Stumbling upon this product was like a eureka moment for me, lol.

Shade reference at the side panel.

Now here's what's inside the box - a pump bottle, two plastic packs (one contains the dye, while the other is the oxidizing agent), a sachet of hair treatment, a pair of gloves, and an instruction leaflet written entirely in Hangul.

What's inside.

If you've tried bubble hair coloring before, you wouldn't have a hard time figuring out what to do even if the instructions on the leaflet (and on the box) are written in Hangul.

Illustrations on the leaflet.

For first-timers, here's what you need to do. First, wear the cape and gloves.

Latex gloves and plastic cape.

 Pour the contents of pack number 1 and pack number 2 inside the pump bottle.

Pack 1 (oxidizing agent) and Pack 2 (dye).

Mix the solution by tilting the bottle from side to side. Do not shake the bottle!

Pump bottle.

Pump out the foamy mixture and apply it on your hair. Leave it on for 20-40 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Hair treatment.

Apply the hair treatment next. Leave it on your hair for five the ten minutes before washing it off.

Now here are the before and after shots of my hair.

From black...

To somewhat medium brown.

The orange is prominent at the tips.
And yeah, my prescription lens are that thick. 

After rinsing the colored gunk off my hair, my initial reaction was, "Wow, this stuff doesn't dry my hair! It doesn't smell bad, either!" And then I looked at the bathroom mirror and went, "Oh my, it doesn't work!" Because from what I saw, my hair still looked black. Or so I thought.

The following morning, I was relieved to see that my hair color seemed to have lighten a bit. These 'after' photos were actually taken about 18 hours after my DIY project. And from what I've observed, it takes about 24-48 hours for the color to really 'pop'.

It's been two days since, and I'm happy to say that my hair has turned into a softer shade of brown with a hint of orange to it. :)

What I love:

- Easy to use (despite the Hangul instructions).

- Doesn't leave your hair stiff and dry.

- No overpowering chemical scent.

- Treatment cream smells really good, plus it makes the hair smooth and shiny.

- Affordable price.

- Several shades to choose from.

- It works! (After all, haha!)

What you might not like:

- Not available locally, methinks. (Because it's not available in TFS' branch here in my area.)

Have you tried this hair coloring before? How was your experience? :)