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28th July 2011

Sleeveless Trench – YesStyle, Floral Shirt – Motel Rocks, Dress – 18 AND EAST, Watch – ASOS

GHD Courtesy of ASOS; Photos shot in Hurwundeki

The pimple-ridden teenager that slams the door and plays on a ducktaped guitar the entire summer, would be my atopic (eczema) skin; and the neat kid that does his homework and keeps his allowance in a tin can for a bicycle, would be my hair. So now you understand the reason there are only two hairstyles in this blog, and hopefully also the reason I don’t own a blow dryer or a hairspray. But I do have a drawer-full of steroid creams, collected from literally every country I’ve been itchy in. Do any of you own medicine from Lithuania or Turkey, BECAUSE I DO. I’ve been more than content letting my hair run free, and since straightening is really the extent of pimping it I thought I’d share my choice of straightener and method. So far I’ve been happiest with the classic GHD Flat iron… and hey I just realised it’s probably a great tool for whacking the pimple boy at times but that’d be inappropriate so scratch that. I shall rule with a proverbial iron fist in velvet glove. Or with GHD in satin sleeve… dilemma.

All that’s needed is a good brushing throughout, then a even spritz of heat-protection spray (mine’s from Trevor Sorbie) before any contact with the iron. Using a brush, sweep a chunk of hair to the side and clip, then start straightening in sections from the underneath to avoid placing finished hair on top of unfinished hair. Works best if you lead the section of hair with a brush and follow with the straightener.

Thank you Flora for helping with the photos, and Hurwundeki for the location!

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84 Comments

  1. Elly Owl
    July 28, 2011 at 2:38 am

    Other than your beautiful hair, that is one quirky place. Didn’t you have a haircut there once? Something to do with your fringe / bangs?

  2. Shini
    July 28, 2011 at 10:02 am

    Ah yes! This one’s actually the cafe, http:parkandcube.com/hurwantdeki-cafe/ but he did have a hair salon! So sad that it’s closed though :(

  3. Musings by Di
    July 28, 2011 at 3:41 am

    Wow such awesome photos! Love the second one especially! Pin straight hair suits you very well btw :D
    Xoxo Diana

  4. Musings by Di
    July 28, 2011 at 3:43 am

    Are those highlights/lowlights in ur hair? Adore the subtle brown tinge on random strands of hair

  5. Shini
    July 28, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Hmm nooope that’s just my retarded hair, I’ve never dyed it or anything, I’d say it’s just the sun and random white hair in the middle! MAYBE I’M DYING :S

  6. Di
    July 29, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    @Shini, Hahaha ur not dying!! Love the natural color :)))

  7. Chelsey
    July 28, 2011 at 4:09 am

    Again, completely blown away at the beauty in the photos. So meaningful in each one! Also you hair looks lovely, I don’t know that I have ever been able to achieve such sleek hair.. Perhaps I need to upgrade to the GHD? :o

  8. Sher
    July 28, 2011 at 4:54 am

    Wow, the photoshoot location is really amazing, love love love it! and your hair is so immaculately lovely:)

    xx

  9. Mara
    July 28, 2011 at 5:32 am

    Great outfit!^-^ love that floral print shirt is so pretty!!! your hair is lovely

  10. The Fancy Teacup
    July 28, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Such a lovely glimpse into your hair routine. That floral top is remarkable. And yourinternational steroid cream collection amused me :)

    ♥, Jamie
    http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com

  11. 0000
    July 28, 2011 at 5:58 am

    These photographs are so soft and beautiful! Have you ever thought about getting magic straight? It’s my favorite thing to do to my hair while visiting Asia–never have to straighten again!

  12. Shini
    July 28, 2011 at 9:59 am

    Naah my hair is actually naturally straight like this, I only have waves because of a perm I had over a year ago, the constant straightness bores me…! I do need a coating though..

  13. Vita
    July 28, 2011 at 6:03 am

    Sorry to disappoint you, but yeah, I do own medicine from Lithuania. Well, basically because I live here.
    I’ve always admired your hair, it’s always pretty and shiny. Good genes, I guess :)

  14. Kazuko
    July 28, 2011 at 7:10 am

    your hair is a dream! (also love flora’s photos!)

  15. Kiki
    July 28, 2011 at 7:30 am

    The blur of your photos is so enchanting. They are soft and relaxing.

    Your hair looks so nice!

  16. vasilieva
    July 28, 2011 at 7:57 am

    love these shots, always gorgeous

    http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
    x

  17. Kristina | animal arithmetic
    July 28, 2011 at 8:02 am

    amazing photos!

  18. Anna
    July 28, 2011 at 8:16 am

    stunning. Another amazing post, love. Would be thrilled if you’d check out my latest outfit post taken in the forever beautiful Beverly Hills. Thanks love. xoxo

    http://www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

    Don’t forget to follow on twitter for all the latest celebrity fashion news from an LA stylist.

    http://twitter.com/#!/fashboulevard

  19. eve
    July 28, 2011 at 8:49 am

    oh love your coat!! where’s it from?

  20. Shini
    July 28, 2011 at 9:58 am

    YesStyle.com!

  21. k come karolina
    July 28, 2011 at 9:13 am

    omg! i want your hair!!!! sooooooo fantastic!

    xoxo from rome
    K.
    http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

  22. natasha
    July 28, 2011 at 9:39 am

    Really enjoyed reading this post

    http://natashassoiree.blogspot.com/

  23. Flower Cake
    July 28, 2011 at 10:10 am

    the picture with the flower petals in your hair is so pretty

  24. Yin Pang
    July 28, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Lovely, your hair is beautiful! Can I just ask you where you blouse underneath the coat vest thingy is from? I adore it.

    http://pangcakes.blogspot.com

  25. Joy
    July 28, 2011 at 10:22 am

    Your hair look so naturally straight I would never thought you’d have to help it out by straightening it with an iron. Looks good!

  26. Shini
    July 28, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Haha I actually straightened my hair a bit before the shoot because I couldn’t imagine straightening my hair in a cafe…. if you see my hair in the previous post, that’s how it is naturally!

  27. Stephanie
    July 28, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Love your hair :)

    kisses

    stylemesteph

  28. Tora
    July 28, 2011 at 10:28 am

    BUT

    Your hair IS straight already, no?
    It looks superstraight!

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful you!

  29. Shini
    July 28, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Oopsy, I actually had to straighten it before taking everything to shoot at the cafe because it’d be so weird straightening my hair in a cafe…. if you see my hair in the previous post, that’s how it is naturally!

  30. renee
    July 28, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Wow..had noo idea you straightened your hair…it actually seemed soo virgin hahaah…. Those are different shades on your hair rite?! Perfect.
    ‘and the neat kid that does his homework and keeps his allowance in a tin can for a bicycle, would be my hair’ lol ……I love how you characterize everything :)

  31. Ruth
    July 28, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I spent about 3 months worth of allowance on some GHDs when I was about 14… and I still have them! They are fab and the longest lasting still powerful straightener I have ever owned (before that I had a Remington set and it was crap!). I love curling and straightening with one tool – definitely a good value buy!
    However now my hair is as short as Amelie so I have no need for it….
    xx

    http://www.flossyblossom.blogspot.com

  32. www.blahblahbecky.co.uk
    July 28, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Oh wow your hair is SO long! Beautiful.

    I would literally die without my GHD classic styler (coupled with Frizz Ease as unfortunately I don’t have naturally sleek Asian hair!).

  33. Kit
    July 28, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Shinipoo you have a Repunzal hair, sell it to Victoria Beckham for ££££££.

    So sad to hear the salon’s closure I love that atmosphere and the nostalgic decor, they should have the salon in the backroom or something.

  34. Amy
    July 28, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Beautiful shots!

  35. Jessie
    July 28, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    i personally love straight hair. mine is japanese straightened so it looks pin straight at all times and wouldn’t trade it for anything. it’s a great look on you too :D
    xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/

  36. Vera
    July 28, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Shini I didn’t visit your blog for a month when I was away in Paris. Only when I read it now do I realize how much I miss it.

    Love your stonewashed skirt & flowers in your beautiful hair. Jealous that you have so much hair – share some with me!

  37. Davian
    July 28, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Love the whole setting and your outfit is so nice, really love that floral/patterned shirt you’re wearing. You look great! xx

  38. ania
    July 28, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    beautiful photos with the hair.
    also the last 2 are cool.

  39. esikazemese
    July 28, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Am.. why do you straighten a straight hair?? You dry it out and ruin it with no reason.
    I have eczema too, but barely, i got cream from mexico hahaha but i got loads of bandage stuff from all over the world, and I’ve been hospitalized in a couple. Not proud of it.

  40. Shini
    July 28, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Nah, I actually straightened my hair before the shoot because I couldn’t imagine straightening my hair in a cafe…. if you see my hair in the previous post, that’s how slightly wavy it is!

  41. Carmen
    July 28, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Your hair is so pretty! I wish my hair was as well behaved as yours!

    Carmen Ri.

  42. Rima
    July 28, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Hi Shini, awesome photos =) just curious, who is photographer?

  43. Shini
    July 28, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Thank you! Anyone who can help really, friends, boyfriend, mum, brother… for this post a friend I know from Warsaw :)

  44. Rima
    July 28, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    @Shini, Mom and brother? wow that’s amazing! Compliments for them all =)

  45. frivolita
    July 28, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Lovely shots
    http://www.soyfrivolita.blogspot.com

  46. M
    July 28, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    I really adore your photos and writing style. Keep going!

  47. the style crusader
    July 28, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    These photos are so magical! Geeze, how do you even manage to make straightening your hair look so good! Love the outfit! That floral top is gorrrgeous! p.s. I totally want to go to this cafe next time I’m around… mmmmkay? xx

  48. platform princess
    July 28, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Oh my bejeeses, straight hair on the shinster.

    I like your face ;)

  49. Romiya
    July 29, 2011 at 1:12 am

    You make even simple GHD look so cool

    http://www.romiromiya.blogspot.com

  50. Jude
    July 29, 2011 at 6:08 am

    So – your watch. I just got it in the mail today, and let me tell you how hard it was to get it. I first saw it on one of your blog posts months ago and completely fell in love with it. I tried to order it on ASOS and as I was confirming my order it sold out!!! Someone nabbed the last one within milliseconds of me buying it. I emailed ASOS and asked them if they would get more in stock and they said no, but if someone returned it in new condition they would put it back on the site, but that that never happens EVER (they said). Then, 2 months later I randomly saw it on the site again and I didn’t hesitate and ordered it. It was the only one they had!
    Whew. I can’t believe I just wrote that much about a watch. This is just to show all the crazy online shoppers out there that if you love something, freaking buy it, because it’ll be gone. The end

  51. Emma
    July 29, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Damnit, now I want a GHD!

  52. Clare K
    July 29, 2011 at 9:24 am

    Ahh Shini, you make my boring days at work interesting.
    the photos are amazzzee – as usual! Especially the second shot.

    http://www.clarekwon.wordpress.com

  53. STYLE&MADNESS
    July 29, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    You have amazing hair ! And we love your climatic photo!

  54. Johanna Urban
    July 29, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    Another amazing post!
    xx

    Johanna, Sweden
    ART

  55. vanessa
    July 29, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Wow, i’m SO in love with your hair girl! those are some gorgeous locks you got there

  56. emily viveur
    July 30, 2011 at 4:01 am

    haha what a strange coincidence! i also do practically nothing to my hair and own very few hair products…but i also have a very wide range steroid creams because i also have eczema (unfortunately). bane of my life.
    gorgeous photos :)

  57. Lila
    July 31, 2011 at 5:22 am

    Love your gorgeous hair

    http://lushluxelovely.blogspot.com/

  58. FrouFrouu
    July 31, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    WHOA WHOA the second and fourth shots kinda blow my mind Shin0rz. Need to see you soon plees.

  59. anne
    July 31, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    I love this flowered top, where is it from?

  60. Shini
    July 31, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Ah thought I’d written it in the post, it’s from Motel Rocks!

  61. anne
    July 31, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    @Shini,
    ahah! sorry! I though it was described on the last picture,so I only saw the flat iron thing, my bad :)

  62. Ylenia
    July 31, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    these pictures are absolutely fantastic! I love the necklace you are wearing in the pic in front of the mirror.

    xxx Ylenia | Longuette
    check on my vintage giveaway!

  63. Opposite Lipstick
    July 31, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    love it!
    http://oppositelipstick.blogspot.com/

  64. Little Red Book
    August 1, 2011 at 7:04 am

    Love your hair, very pretty photos.

    http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com

  65. Lola
    August 1, 2011 at 9:08 am

    OH your hair is SO beautiful!! I have major hair envy now :S x

  66. letizia
    August 1, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    love the first picture, and i wish I had your hair ! so nice..!

  67. Not A Paper Cup
    August 1, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    lol. Just don’t whack too hard ;)

  68. Ria
    August 1, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Everything is beautiful about this, not just your hair but the photos, the location EVERYTHING. I’m in love.

  69. Bonnie
    August 1, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    What camera do you use?

    I’m thinking of getting my first DSLR but would like some advice..

  70. Shini
    August 1, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    I use Canon 5D Mark II, but that’s a professional camera – if you’re thinking of getting your first DSLR, you should definitely look into Canon 600D, or 550D!
    My first DSLR was a 400D, I’d say it was the perfect place to start. I do suggest maybe getting a secondhand body and a good lens, something like Sigma 30mm f1.4 would be a perfect fit.

  71. M
    August 2, 2011 at 1:09 am

    I also have very well behaved hair, so I can relate to you! Your floral shirt is lovely.
    http://styleflourish.blogspot.com/

  72. agata
    August 2, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Shiniii I saw you in Vapiano the other day! Haha small world.
    I love your hair, it looks so great and healthy either way. And the photos are ohh so perfect. xx

  73. Eline
    August 2, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    I just lóve your look.
    Your blog is amazing. You’re having such an amazing sense of style!
    I would love to kidnap your wardrobe for a week, a month, a year, or maybe just forever. :D

  74. maya`
    August 2, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    Yo! your photos are superb!
    Great colors and contrasts..! love the flowers your hair
    My hair is abit trickier…:)

    Your blog is now officiely in my “follow list”
    Xox
    Maya
    http://highly-unlikely.blogspot.com/

  75. Juanduh
    August 2, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    Wow!

    You become in my new favorite blogger

    I love it.

    http://amenageatrois,blogspot.com

  76. Mafalda
    August 3, 2011 at 1:30 am

    love your blog!!

    kiss dreamer

  77. Jules
    August 3, 2011 at 2:31 am

    Love your hair.. your ensemble is perfection..I want that trench!

    Styleanthem.blogspot.com

  78. Joni
    August 4, 2011 at 5:18 am

    I am a writer and a budding photographer and blogger, and I come to your site daily for inspiration, but also quite honestly, I love the world you create with your photos and posts. Thank you & keep up the magnificent work.

    -Joni

  79. jjoongie
    August 4, 2011 at 8:53 am

    that fourth photograph in particular is exquisite — love how you can see the spray lingering in the air.

    am jealous your hair ‘naturally bleaches’ itself! my cousin’s hair is like that, and i’m quite jealous! i unfortunately have to turn to palty to lighten my hair …

  80. Suuu
    August 4, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    I love your hair! It’s amazing

  81. Oriane
    August 5, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Amazing photos !

  82. Jo
    August 7, 2011 at 7:21 am

    Your hair was the first thing I noticed when I saw your pictures. Love it!
    Thanks for sharing your tips!

  83. The Fashion Duet
    August 10, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Your pictures are absolutely stunning. I can’t get over how lovely they are!

    http://www.thefashionduet.blogspot.com

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