New hair, new nails

Somang Clinic Color Y10 Lemon Yellow

              I've always been the girl who if I DIY my own hair colour regardless of what I chose ended up with hair that was either pretty much black brown or reddish dark brown...it always takes a couple of weeks for it to become the colour it was meant to be in the first place...By that time my darker regrowth has started to appear! I am an Asian Aussie, my hair is impossible to lighten without harmful bleachers or expensive pro jobs at the salon, not to mention the wide range of useless dyes (unless you are a Caucasian Aussie that is!) that are unsuitable for dying Asian hair.
              After extensive googling I came to the conclusion that if I wanted to get my moneys worth in results I would have to use only Asian hair dyes. The most common is Liese or Palty which are both Japanese made hair dyes - pretty much unavailable here in Perth, however one of my local Korean marts does sell a Korean made dye called Somang or "Man with Flower" clinic color. It is henna based and does not reek of ammonia like most lightening hair dyes, it definately left my hair super soft! At $17 it is pretty pricey but Seoul Mart is selling it at the moment for $13.60 (20% off), I bought one box and was able to dye my whole head (my hair is long, like its half way down my back near my bra line to be exact!). After much deliberation between N7 Golden Brown and Y10 Lemon Yellow, I decided on the much lighter Lemon Yellow - The name makes it sound like some type of fake anime Yellow but It is nothing like that It has a Gold tinge but no brassy hues like a Golden Brown dye normally has on my hair, its kinda ashy in that aspect yet still quite a warm colour...I wish I had taken a pic of the before and after colour scale but I forgot! 
           The dye is a reddish colour because of the henna and it doesn't change colour when mixed with the developer, most dyes have a white dye that changes over time when mixed with developer. It's very thick and does not drip which is fantastic, plus the kit includes a plastic cover to go over your back and shoulders - very handy! The Korean shampoo and conditioner that comes with the dye is awesome it smells nice, yet not overpowering (ahem Garnier I'm talking about you!!) and a little goes a long way so I still have enough for 1-2 washes plus I still have to scalp mask to try. I'm loving the results it's so even and it looks like I have highlights too as my hair was a light ash brown(slightly darker than the new colour) with 2inches at least of my natural dark brown, I also put a little on my eyebrows for 10mins to lighten them a bit. Also I have to mention that this hair dye didn't stain my scalp or my skin even though I didn't put lotion around my hair line like I normally do. I left the dye in for 30mins - I time from after the dye is applied not whilst applying like my sister does, it's how I always done it.

My colour before but with the dark regrowth
 cos this pic was when I got it dyed
the last time, it has red undertones.

You get the point lol..I did lighten my brows
to match too.

So on to my nails - just a simple one this time. Kissy lipstick marks in red acrylic and hot pink nail polish on a dark grey metallic background, for matching toes I opted for hot pink base and the dark grey metallic polish for the lips. Of cos I always use a base and top coat on my nails!

Kiss & tell mani

Matching toes.