Raymond Chew

I have been very busy getting my new salon at Bukit Damansara ready for business of late. Now that the salon is up and running, I am able to continue writing my blog which I have left abandon for a few weeks already.With 2010 is coming to an end soon, what is better then to get yourself a nice creative hairstyle for the coming New Year. Next year's trends are very similar to what we are wearing now just that there are a few changes here and there. Firstly, the most important thing that you must have are a FULL FRINGE. It is worn with most of the hairstyles next year so make sure you ask your hairstylist to see if you can wear it. Perms are softer and bigger so that there are more movement and lightness to the hair. This will make it easier for you to take care of it at home. Hair cuts now will see a new dimension of PIXIE cuts, much more movement and choppier layers. CLASSIC BOBs are still in fashion with a harder lines and LONG LAYERS are back for those who still wa...

Hello hello.... what do you know, 2011 is just two months away. Time just flew by when you are having fun. So Halloween is just a few days away, I am very sure that many of us are now looking for a costume or two for the party on the 31st of October. Well here are some history and ideas that you can ponder on before you go get your costume. Did you know that Halloween is a celebration of the "Death"? In olden times, it is to celebrate the end of the "Lighter Half" and welcome the "Darker Half". It is believed that this is the time where the "Boarders" between this "World" and the "Other World" becomes thin. This allows the spirits (harmful or non- harmful) to pass through. Family's ancestors are invited home and honoured, while other harmful spirits needed to be warded off. This is where the costumes come into play. The purpose was to disguise oneself as a harmful spirit to avoid harm to themselves. This is also the purpos...

This is the question I always get from my customers, what does health have to do with nice looking hair? I assure you that when we are healthy not only our hair is nice but our skin and other parts of us will look good too. This because all the good nutrients are being absorbed by our cells and organs. Our hair is made of Protein so if our body takes in all the protein that is needed, the rest of the unused protein will go to our hair. If you notice, a pregnant lady will have very shiny and thick hair. This is caused by the extra vitamins supplements ( protein and calcium) that she is taking. Your hair will look dull and lifeless if you are not feeling well or seriously ill. The medications that is taken by you will be absorbed by your hair and will definitely make your hair lose its shine and luster. Health also plays an important role on your scalp too. When you are stressed your body will react differently. Normally the first sign is on your scalp, you might feel tightness or other...

Today many of us have a similar thing in life, Hair Loss. This is one of the many problems we face endlessly. Until today we are not able to find a cure for this problem same goes with White hair as it is in our body hormones. Males have more symptoms of hair loss as the male hormones Androgen will leave most of us men bald by the time they hit the age of 35. That is also why they have created a chart call The Hamilton's Chart. This chart show the declining areas of the hairline on the head. Ladies faces less hair loss problem as their hormones Estrogen will prevent them any major hair loss. Ladies only face these problems when they have imbalanced hormones during Menopause as Estrogen decrease from their body. There are time we do not take care of our scalp too. Poor hygiene and less knowledge on the right kind of Shampoo and Conditioner to be used are the main factor here. Good shampoo contain less sodium sulfate so that it will not be too strong on the cleansing of the scalp. Co...

With Hari Raya and auspicious months just around the corner, why not do something special to your hair? You can try out some of these ideas.. Putting colors or highlights on your hair will add depth and movement to your hairstyle. Some of us don't really like having colors that are too light, so think of Mahogany, Burgundy or even different shades Browns. For us Asian, these colors will suit our skin tone very nicely. There are also colors that don't contain Ammonia, this range do not have that pungent smell, it will not dry up your hair that much too. Thinking of something more drastic? Bored with your straight hair? If Sexy is what you are looking for, try putting some curls on your hair. These days perms are more loose and looks very natural, gone were the days where you have more than 50 rods on your head, it just takes 12 to 15 rods to get the perm done now and you don't have to spend the whole day in the salon. Changing you hairstyle is another way to go to if you are...

I am sure there are many of you who would like to have hair that is full and shiny. Many scenes that you see on shampoo commercial that makes you wonder how do I get that? Well here are some ways that will help you to achieve those looks whether your hair is straight or curly. SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER This is the most important thing that you must own to be able to have beautiful hair, all you need is the correct type of shampoo and conditioner for your hair. Do ask your hairstylist which is the best for you. I would recommend professional ranges instead of over-the-counter products from supermarkets/ pharmacies... they are a little more expensive but they do make a difference on your hair TAKE CARE OF YOUR SCALP Not only does your hair need maintenance but your scalp too needs good care. This is to ensure that your new hair will grow strong and healthy. It all comes down to how healthy your scalp is and if its not taken care well, problems such as Hair loss, Dandruff, Oiliness, Dryn...

To many ladies, wedding is the most important day of their life so before you or your husband-to-be go on a blind wedding shopping spree, I think this would help you get started. Firstly I would suggest that you and fiance write down the things that both of you want. This will help short list the things you need and places that you have to go. Maybe a theme for your wedding too. Secondly, put a budget on the wedding, this is very important as many clients of mine do not have a budget and they get confuse on how much they need to spend. Everything that you need for the wedding must have a budget i.e: Photography, flowers, banquet etc. This will help you avoid over spending on things, there will be many unseen expenses as the wedding draws closer. Make sure you shop around for the Photography Studio, there are so many now and prices do come down if there are competition around. Try going to Bridal fairs in shopping malls or hotels, sometimes if you are lucky you might get many freebies....

What is to be done -Pre Natal and Post Natal As a hairstylist I do get many questions whenever I meet people. There is this thing that is behind my head for a long time. Many expecting mothers to be will always say this to me.. can you please make me look good, what can I do or can't do during my pregnancy? My advise are for the first three months please try not do any CHEMICAL on your hair, meaning no color or perms, as you will be inhaling fumes from the peroxide which I think is not that good. Secondly, let me clarify that when a women is pregnant, she does take in quite a amount of supplements to help the baby grow and with that means there will be a very thick layer of protein and calcium covering the hair shaft that will make her hair hard and course. In this case I suggest that she does more moisture hair treatments for her hair as this will make her hair softer and also less course, this should be done at lease once every two weeks. You can only do colors in the later stage...

I spend most of the time chatting with my clients about their boyfriends/girlfriends, husband/wife, celeb gossips and even about themselves, but that's the exact opposite of what you should be doing. My reasoning: we are goldmine of info about your hair, figuring out your face shape, styling products and techniques and you're cheating yourself if you don't grill your hairdresser for the details while you're sitting in the chair. It makes sense -- so here are some questions you should be asking. Before the cut: - Will this work with my hair type? - Will this flatter my face shape? - If you intend to have your hair coloured, will this colour work with my skin tone? - Does long hair or short hair suit me better? - How would I look in curly hair or straight hair? - Am I losing hair or any other scalp disorder? During cut, perms or any other chemical jobs: - What shampoo and conditioner do you recommend? - Where should I buy the products from? From Salons or normal shops...

It's no secret that many of us do follow how celebrities look like. Here are a few of the hairstyles that would still be interest to you and some of these hairstyles still works today. Mia Farrow's Pixie Crop In 1968, after Vidal Sassoon gave Mia Farrow this extreme haircut for the film Rosemary's Baby, thousands of women ran to salons, eager to shed inches of hair, along with traditional standards of feminine beauty. It is still a very asked for hair cut by many ladies around the world. Even Posh Spice new hairstyle is base on this hair cut. Victoria Beckham's Posh Concave Bob Victoria Beckham decided to shears to her locks, she didn’t know that she would suddenly become an icon status with this structured style. Her Concave Bob is another favourite with women. Till today This hair cut is still don by many ladies. Princess Diana's Royal Do Diana reached the pinnacle of elegance and carved out one of the most recognizable and coveted styles. According to the poll, ...

HAIR TRENDS FOR 2010 In 2010 we will be seeing a lot of retro hairstyles of the 80’s being introduce with some new and more modern twist to it. For one, VERY CURLY locks will be back for most of the hair length as Volume is the in thing with this look. As the 80’s have many different kind of curls, 2010 will see curls are more controlled and also softer. The ‘HELO’ cut is back again but with a softer line instead of a very hard line back in the 80’s. This hairstyle is so easy to maintain at home but it is the most difficult hair cut to do. The BOB will still be in fashion but with a straighter line and slightly longer. There will be a lot of RED shade in 2010, Deep Red, Shocking Chilli Red, Copper, Orange just any kind of Reds will be the colour to go for. Try various types of colour techniques to enhance your hair cut and also your skin tone be it whole hair or just plain highlights. For those people who like darker tones, VOILET are the colour for you as there are many Fashion House...