Daily: Digital Perm @ Hareta Hair Studio, Desa Sri Hartamas

I have always wanted to perm my hair, in fact, I wanted to do it a few months ago. But, since I've been so busy lately with other reviews, I've put off the idea for countless times. Well, that wasn't entirely the sole reason, but I've heard so much about how difficult it is to maintain your hair after perming.

The common misconception we get is that we think that our hair will tend to dry off and end up as a frizz mess after perming. But, this is not the case if you actually do regular treatments weekly to take care of your crowning glory. 

So, I finally decided to get my hair permed last week and I had it done at the newly relocated Hareta Hair Studio @ Desa Sri Hartamas. My hairstylist, Jay was very welcoming and I really liked the atmosphere at the saloon as it was very calming and relaxing. I was surprised as there were so many customers at the saloon although it was mid day during a weekday.

Here at Hareta, they use a Japanese brand known as Arimino.

The arrangement and layout of the salon

The comfy waiting area

Jay first analysed the condition of my dry and fluffy hair and advised the best hairstyle for me. I wanted a perm so, he showed me a book of different perm hairstyles for mid length hair. I wanted to maintain the length of my hair because its been some time since I last grew my hair out.

This was the style which we both agreed on :) 

Jay suggested that he would start off with a layering cut because I needed a hair cut so badly.

Next was the pre-treament which was applied all over my hair to prevent chemical damage. After that, a softening chemical was added to my hair. This step was necessary to allow the chemical to penetrate deep into my hair. Basically, you need a softening chemical to alter your hair structure in order to have permanent curls and Jay used the Arimino Cosme Cream for that. I had some wavy, frizzy hair on top of my head so, it was iron out first before perming. It was almost like they rebonded the hair on top and curled the ones below.

I look like a robot with ice cream sticks in my hair. The sticks were placed to prevent the rubber bands from leaving marks on my hair.

My hair being permed using the digital perm machine and it was a total of 15 mins heating time.

Applying another layer of lotion to fix the curls

To make sure my hair wasn't damaged by the perming chemicals, there was a second treatment which was done.  It is known as the Super Sonic hair treatment with Arimino Caretrico. This treatment originates from Japan and it is supposed to penetrate deep into hair cuticles for repair purposes.

Tada! The shiny, healthy curls after all those :) Oh yeah, I know my hair looks a little brown in this picture but this is my real hair colour. 

My before and after pic! What do you guys think? I find the curls so natural and sweet, just like what I imagined it to be. Oh, from this picture, you can see that my hair length is more or less the same.

A mandatory selfie with my new, beautiful curls from Hareta!

Oh yeah, if you plan to perm your hair, make sure you're ready to religiously do a weekly hair treatment to pamper your locks. This is to retain the moisture in the curls and it's important to remember to put oil on your hair every time after washing.

I really love the people at Hareta, they were so professional throughout the 3 hours I was there. You even get a complimentary tea and some nice music too :) A huge thanks to Jay for your incredible work!


For those who would like to get a new hairdo at Hareta, check out the address and contact details below:

Hareta Hair Studio
No. 8 Ground Floor,
Jalan 25/70A,
Desa Sri Hartamas.

Phone Number: 03-6201 0232
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Daily: MyOrtho Understanding What Your Feet Needs: How Healthy Is Your Feet?

Your feet are the foundation of your body. Taking good care of them is simple and is an essential part of your health. The greatest concern among the Malaysian population these days are the unbelievable amount of flat feet you find in adult or even children. 

Having flat feet means your body normal posture and alignment is affected. In return, your body compensates to maintain equilibrium and balance with some of your muscles overworking in certain region. This is the reason why individuals with flat feet tend to have associated knee pain or back pain with the condition. 

MyOrtho offers biomechanical assessment to evaluate muscle strength and range of motion of the joints in your lower limb. There is usage of video analysis to examine your walking manner as well. After that, you can opt to have a customised orthotics (shoes insoles) to correct your feet problem.

Foot Assessment to determine your foot type and the distribution of weight in your foot region.

The different types of foot you can have.

Some of the orthotics on display at the talk

For those who experience heel pain, bunions, high arch feet, knee pain, knocked knees or bow legs, you should consider orthotics therapy from MyOrtho as well.

MyOrtho provides customised orthotics which are made to the specific requirement of your feet and they use plaster or 3D Scan cast of your feet. Off the shelf insoles are cost effecttive but they fit the 'average' person and may not necessarily be the right choice for your feet.

Visit their website for more information, click here!

Food: Leong's Kitchenette @ USJ21, Subang Jaya

I've been going to many restaurants for review lately. Its usually cafe after cafes, but when I first heard about Leong's Kitchenette, I thought it was just typical Chinese food which I brushed aside. However, last week, I thought that I should try it out myself after hearing good reviews about it from other bloggers. 

To my surprise, their food really was top notch and different in its own way. All the dishes served were flavorful and cooked with passion. Located about a stone throw away from the popular Subang Jaya mall, Main Place, this little humble restaurant seems unassuming to anyone who passes by. But, don't judge, this place has its own loyal customers who comes for dinner especially with their families. 

Simple, regular restaurant set up but they have some really antique decorations. Be sure to spot them when you're there!

The food served here are low in MSG, salt and oil as they aim to cultivate healthy eating here. I heard that their specialty was the 'Fried Porridge'. Just by the name itself, I was curious of the taste. But, anyway, we ordered drinks before our food arrived.

Ice Lime Jelly (RM 3.00)

This is similar to 'aiyu' jelly which is more familiar to most of us. This drink is refreshing, and perfect on a hot day. A little sweetness coupled with some sourness, one cup is definitely not enough.

FRIED PORRIDGE

Fried Porridge with Mackerel (RM 10.50)

The fried porridge served here is not all brown and burnt as what I've imagined it to be, but rather the porridge is fried for a short period of time together with the other ingredients to enhance its flavour. Garnished with some spring onions, chopped ginger and sesame seed oil, this makes a complete and satisfying meal.

Just look at the generous amount of mackerel fish added inside. 

Fried Porridge with Abalone Slices (RM 12.00)

This one was my personal favourite as I absolutely loved the soft texture of the porridge coupled with some chewy abalone slices. The consistency of the porridge was just right and it was garnished similarly to the previous ingredients mentioned above.

Fried Porridge with Salted Egg (RM 6.50, add century egg - RM 1.50)

Fried Porridge with Minced Pork (RM 6.50)

MAIN DISHES

Asam Squid (RM 22.00)

The asam sauce was savoury and combined with the squid, it was a match made in heaven. The squid was chewy and not over cooked at all. This really tantalizes your tastebuds and awaken all your senses. I liked that it wasn't too spicy either, so this is great for those of you who can't stand extremely spicy dishes.

French Beans (RM 10.00-small, RM 14.00-large)

This is the first time I'm having French beans cooked with curry leaves and salted egg. A rather odd combination, but you'd be surprised at how irresistible this dish is. 

Pumpkin Home Made Tau Foo (RM 22.00)

Punpkin on its own was never my favourite because of its taste and texture. However, it possesses lots of healthy goodness and when its cooked this way, you don't really taste much of pumpkin. 

Hong Kong Style Chicken Wings (RM 22.00)

These chicken wings are really crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. I liked that it isn't oily at all as well. A perfect appetizer before digging into some crabs!

Curry Fish Head (RM 22.00-small, RM 32.00-large)

At such an affordable price, this curry fish head is definitely one of the best and cheapest in town! Loaded with vegetables and a fish head, this one is definitely a must try when you head over to this humble restaurant.

Salt Baked Crabs (RM 65.00 per kg/on promotion)

Crabs are usually the main star of any seafood adventure. This was seasoned with salt and steamed before baking. The meat was extremely fresh and you could literally taste the sweetness or juiciness in just one bite!

Milky Spicy Crabs (RM 65.00 per kg/on promotion)

Buttery curry sauce coating the glorious crabs! For those who are a huge fan of milky buttery sauces, be sure to try this. I assure you won't regret it, who knows, you might even end up licking the crab shells.

Milky Butter Sauce

Deep Fried Mantao with Butter Sauce (RM 7.00 for 6 pcs, RM 9.00 for 9 pcs)

I am absolutely in love with this soft and fluffy mantaos! Deep fried till golden brown, they aren't oil at all and best eaten with the butter sauce.

Beancurd Barley (RM 2.70)

Its very smooth and you can't really taste the blended beancurd. A good dessert to wash down the heavy meal :) And, it's great because it isn't too sweet either.

Leong's Kitchenette

5-1, Jalan USJ 21/7
47620 Subang Jaya
Selangor
Tel: 012-662 6389 / 012-255 5302

Opening Hours:  Monday to Friday ~ 11.00am to 2.30pm & 5.30pm to 10.00pm 
                             Saturday to Sunday ~ 12.00pm to 10.00pm                         
                             (Closed for Break ~ 2.30pm to 5.30pm)
                              Closed on last Wednesday & Thursday of the month