Getting Hair Tinsels For The Holidays? Here's What You Need To Know

It's not your ordinary holiday tinsel 

Despite its name, a hair tinsel's material is not at all similar to what we use on our Christmas trees. In most cases, they are either made with polyester or silk, making them able to stand an appropriate amount of heat when styled and also avoid the colour from bleeding when shampooed. This makes it easy to incorporate into your daily lifestyle without having to worry too much about changing your entire routine around it. 

It can last up to six months

In most cases, we all love a long-lasting beauty revamp. But the timeframe is something you have to consider when getting hair tinsels. Unless you're totally in it for a ride of up to six months, we suggest getting the temporary clip-on ones instead. This is because, despite the positive longevity, you might find yourself in events or situations where hair tinsels prove to be too flashy. Longevity also depends on the quality of hair tinsels used and how secured the strands are. So unless you don't mind flaunting sparkly hair for a long while, this is one thing to note when planning on getting this hairstyle done. 

You can remove it hassle-free

Hair tinsels eventually fall off on their own. But the longevity can depend on your hair's strength as well as how secure the initial knots are. The better they're tied, the longer they'll most likely stay on. Plus, usual activities, like combing your hair or styling it often, can also cause the tinsel strands to fall off naturally. You wouldn't feel a thing. 

On another note, you can actually remove the hair tinsels on your own should you not want them anymore. Simply find the base of the knot and start sliding it off the hair strands it's attached to. If they're still too tight, you may opt to yank them off ever so gently. Sounds painful? It might be. So make sure you're aware of the timeframe for this type of commitment and just enjoy them while you still have them on. 

(Cover photo from: @goddessglitterhair)

Looking for more hairstyle ideas to don during the holidays? How about adding ribbons to your style?

Packaging and appearance

I love that Kopari is straight-forward when it comes to packaging — no unnecessary frills, rollers and the like, which are common in drugstore deodorants. It's very easy to use, just screw off the cap and glide the product on your underarms. Plus, the minimalist two-toned design is also super cute. No complaints here!

Texture and fragrance

You would think that putting an oil-based product on your armpits will be uncomfortable and greasy, but that's not the case with this one. Surprisingly, it just feels like a lightweight moisturiser. You don't have to worry about putting too much because the product is well-solidified (stored on my vanity table; no melting or spilling even in the afternoon) and just one or two swipes is enough to cover the underarm area. It also doesn't transfer or leave any stain marks on clothes, unlike some drugstore options. 

Kopari Coconut Deo is solid but melts into a lightweight creamy texture when applied on skin

As for the fragrance, I would say that it has a strong scent and people who don't like anything overly sweet-smelling will find it off-putting. But personally, I like this coconut scent with a hint of 'salty' whiff. It reminds me of carefree days lounging at the beach. Ahh!

Application and usage

Confession time: the reason why I don't splurge on deodorants is that I rarely use it. Yup, you read that right! I only use them whenever I go to an exercise class because things can get really funky and sweaty and for important events to make sure that I'm covered. On regular days, I just skip it because — not to brag — but I don't sweat a lot or have strong body odour. 

To effectively give this a test, I used this before going to my yoga and barre classes. In both times, I had no problem at all with its effectivity. I didn't experience body odour, but the sweating was really intense since it doesn't have the anti-perspiration feature a common drugstore deodorant has.

On their website, Kopari explains that there's a purging period when you first use this deodorant because you're "detoxing" all the aluminium residues on your armpits. They cautioned that for the first few days of using, you may still experience body odour but it will get better after you finish your detox. However, I didn't really experience this; it just straight-up worked in keeping the funk at bay. 

For me, the best feature of the Kopari Coconut Deo is its moisturising properties. It may have not whitened or made any visible impact on my underarm skin but it did make it smoother and plumper, which I never experienced in years of using a drugstore deodorant.

Overall thoughts

I'm all for plant-based natural alternatives that are vegan-friendly so I really like the concept of using coconut oil instead aluminium for managing body odour. However, the price (SGD25/USD14) is pretty steep if you compare it to its drugstore counterpart so it may be more of a once-in-a-while splurge for me. It does have many advantages: no non-sense packaging, unique beachy scent, clean ingredient list and super hydrating. So if you're someone who puts a premium on these factors then I'd say go for it. 

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Schedule a Christmas brunch

Starting the day off with your favourite people is just one of the best things to do during the holidays! Make sure your skin’s as bright as the day you’ll be sharing with the help of belif’s White decoction skin radiance set.

White decoction skin radiance set, SGD110 (worth SGD171) 

Give your skin an oomph with the radiance-boosting White decoction – ultimate brightening essence 50ml. It’s a lightweight essence that contains antioxidant-rich Winter Aster and moisturising Napiers Aqua Formula that consists of different herbs, including Lady’s Mantle that nourishes the skin with nutrient-filled minerals and antioxidants. Plus, it’s packed with Napiers Original Formula that helps protect the skin from free radicals and gently exfoliates to reveal youthful radiance.

Follow it with the nourishing White decoction – ultimate brightening cream 50ml that gives luminance to dull skin. The kit also contains two deluxe sizes of the White decoction bubble mask 10ml and the White decoction sheet mask to supplement your brightening regimen.

Explore the Christmas markets

Ah, shopping just feels different during Christmas season, don’t you think? While you’re busy ticking off the names on your to-buy-for list, make sure your skin is pampered and armed with anti-pollution benefits as you wade through the shopping lanes of the urban jungle. The belif Knockdown bomb total defence set is your weapon of choice.

Knockdown bomb total defence set, SGD130 (worth SGD203)

In the set, you’ll get the powerful Youth creator - age knockdown bomb 50ml, which fights ageing from the inside out. It has an Age Down Formula that has been clinically proven to reduce the length of enlarged pores due to ageing by 19.2 per cent, reduce the appearance of enlarged pores by 46.1 per cent, and increase the skin’s elasticity by 18.5 per cent.

The set also contains the Anti-aging soft bomb 75ml, a super lightweight moisturiser that not only hydrates the skin but also firms it up and improves elasticity — perfect for reversing the negative effects of pollution. Plus, it has deluxe samples of the Knockdown bomb 10ml and Anti-aging soft bomb 10ml so you can ease into the routine before diving into it.

Wine and dine with the gals

‘Tis the season for hearty meals — and some drinks. Take the holidays as an excuse to indulge in that meal you’ve been planning to have for months now at your favourite restaurant. Then, cap it off with wine — we definitely encourage it. After satiating your cravings, nourish your skin.

Before heading off to sleep, massage on some of the extra-hydrating Aqua bomb sleeping mask 75ml from the belif Ultra nourishing bomb duo set. This sleeping mask has a memory formula — it wraps and seals intense hydration around the contours of your skin. It also has a jelly-pudding texture you’ll love indulging in. Best part? It’s pillow-proof — so you can sleep soundly, without fear of stains.

Ultra nourishing bomb duo set, SGD75 (worth SGD103)

For daytime, you can go for the cult-favourite The true cream - moisturizing bomb 50ml, which contains Comfrey Leaf that detoxifies the skin, Napiers Moisture formula that hydrates, and Napiers Original Formula that calms and repairs the skin. There’s also the Cica bomb cream 50ml, a.k.a. the Stress Shooter. Aside from the Napiers Aqua Formula and Napiers Original Formula, it’s made with powerful antioxidant and skin-soothing Centella Asiatica — great for shooting away the signs of stress on your skin. If a lightweight, oil-free gel-cream that refreshes the skin is what you fancy, the skin-loving The true cream - aqua bomb 50ml is for you. Made with a variety of herbs, including Lady’s Mantle, it helps fight off free radicals and improves the skin’s elasticity for skin that’s hydrated and smooth.

Enjoy the quiet downtime 

In the midst of all the bustle of planning and celebrating, immerse in silence and enjoy your own company. Relax and regenerate with the help of the ultra-nourishing belif Prime infusion repair cream special set. Treat your skin to the Prime infusion repair toner 80ml that contains Mountain Daisy extracted using the Solar Nectar Infusion technique, which harnesses the power of the sun to extract the ingredient while keeping its ingredients nothing but pure.

Follow it with the soothing Prime infusion repair cream 50ml. This cream keeps the skin smooth while helping get rid of visible fine lines and wrinkles. Pack on more goodness on your skin — and forget about any kind of stress — with the help of the Prime infusion repair essence 10ml, a regenerating essence that not only retains moisture on the skin but has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Host a slumber party

Having your best girl friends over for a night of conversation and catching up is no doubt fun. But why not take it up a notch by making your get-together a mini pampering session, too? It’s perfect timing, too, because the nighttime is great for skin turnover.

Have the belif Peat miracle revival set ready for you and your girls to use. Indulge in the renewing powers of the Peat miracle revital serum concentrate 30ml, which contains 20 per cent concentrated Peat extract that’s great for improving natural skin turnover for youthful skin.

Peat miracle revival set, SGD120 (worth SGD194)

Next, pamper your eyes with the Peat miracle revital eye cream 25ml, a potent but extra-gentle cream that’s made with Peat Extract and Humic Acid that revitalises the skin under your eyes. It also contains GABA that stimulates collagen production and prevents fine lines and wrinkles. The next morning, aside from marvelling at your refreshed peepers, give your friends a deluxe size of the Peat miracle revital serum concentrate 6ml to take home — there are two in the kit.