TIPS: YOUR PROM BEST FRIENDS/WHAT TO KEEP IN YOUR CLUTCH

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1. Blotting Tissues: Since I assume most of you will be dancing or at least feeling sweaty from the environment, it is good to have these around to absorb the oil and shine off your face instead of reapplying powder (which can lead to a cakey face). You don't even need to buy an expensive high end brand because in my opinion, they are all the same. You can just go to your nearest dollar store and buy these party gift tissue papers that people use to spruce up their gift bags. Just cut them up into tiny squares and they will probably last you forever.

2. Waterproof Makeup: Same reason as above - you will sweat and you do not want smearing or any mess ups in your makeup.

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3. Safety Pins: You never know when your outfit is too tight from too much dance movements and it could just slip or rip. Whatever it may be, just keep a few of these babies in case an a scandalous accident occurs.

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4. Deodorant: This is pretty self-explanatory. You dance. You sweat. Sweat dries. You will get stink Just pick your favourite deodorant and pop it in your clutch. I'm sure they have mini travel - sized versions if it's too chunky for you. Make sure you wipe the sweat off before applying this.

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5. Bobby pins/hair ties: Since you will be moving a lot and sweating, your hairspray may not maintain its superb hold. In case of a few strands that are out of place, you can quickly fix it. I prefer the ones with the ridges rather than a smooth surface because it tends to be tighter and grips the hair better.

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6. Compact mirror: When I went to prom, the washroom was bombarded with other girls fixing their makeup and taking mirror pictures with their friends. If you want to avoid the hassle, bring a compact mirror so you don't have to worry about making anybody wait as well as waiting for somebody else. We all do not like fighting for space.

7. Gum: You never know when you might be dancing a little too closely with somebody to your favourite music. ;D

BIOTIN 60-DAY TEST FOR HAIR GROWTH

I bought Biotin a few months ago and I was using it religiously but stopped after a few months due to sheer laziness and forgetfulness. Anyway, I have read the benefits of Biotin in hair growth and I've been dying to try it because my hair is really stubborn. If you must know, my hair is thick in quality (strand wise) and quantity (a whole lot of them). I got a haircut on October 2010 to get rid of my dead ends and settled for an inverted bob. Of course as most haircuts go, there are usually different phases where you love the cut and then after awhile you hate how it's grown bit or vice versa. To get to the point, I needed my hair long to create a proper and neat ponytail/bun since I hated loose strands on my face. My hair takes forever to grow so here I am testing this again just to see how effective it.

What is Biotin? It's a basically a vitamin B-complex (specifically B7) that plays a role in certain metabolic processes that occur in our body and in cell growth. You can get the synthetic form or you can get it from eating egg yolks alone (do not eat the egg whites to get the effect)(Source). There is question whether it really is effective for hair which is why I'm willing to try it out on a daily, consistent basis to see if it works.

I will be using my bangs to measure the changes. Right now it is up to my chin. I will report to this blog on the 30-day mark and the 60th day (lol I look creepy).

  

Warning: Please do not try synthetic vitamin supplements impulsively like me. It's a good idea to speak with a physician just to make sure you have no allergies or complications or if this is the right product for you. Or just eat egg yolks by itself on a daily basis.