Quirky life of Kim

• Nice packaging, I liked how chic the color is
• It's really cheap
• Helped fight acne
• Prevented that nasty cystic acne

• Has a chemical smell
• Makes your face dry after washing
• Leaves acne marks
• Not enough to prevent a pizza face, you still need to use other medications
• I felt extra oily throughout the day 

I always knew that I was meant to do something larger than myself. I knew I wanted to save the planet earth, help people, and promote change or determination. One of the few strengths I can share with other people. I already started with my eco-friendliness journey this year. I have switched to all-natural products (shampoo, toothpaste, and cleansers), I don't use plastic straws and utensils, I use a bamboo toothbrush and I try to influence those people around me. I know most of the changes I have made are all internal, but as they say, to change the world you must start within.

Today I am going to try the raved conditioner + ACV. I saw this Facebook post where the girl really had straight hair after use. It even looked like she ironed her hair. So I've decided to try it for myself and do an honest review of it.

A brief back story. My hair was beautifully long and thick when I was a kid, then I started swimming. My hair then was always exposed to chlorine making it dry and brittle. I only had hair treatments on special occasions like graduations. Besides that, it was only the usual shampoo. When I was in college I started getting treatments every 6 months. My hair was chemically treated. It was always beautiful for the first three months, and after that, it would look all dry and damaged again. So now that I'm working I decided to start taking care of my hair and start using organic hair products.

So for this experiment, I have my ACV, shower cap, Aloe Vera conditioner, and mixing bowl.


I am going to test the effectivity of this ACV + conditioner. The mixture is composed of 2 teaspoons of ACV and a few pumps of my conditioner until it looked like the right mix. I then proceed to put it on my hair using my hands, I tried to use a brush but it would take forever since my hair was so thick. After that, I waited for 30 mins and then I washed my hair. Since this is ACV it really did reek!


So this is mine before and after photos. I only used Aloe Vera conditioner in my before photo. Aloe Vera + ACV in my after. And I wanted to include an after 1-day photo because this is a hair mask, which should be done once to twice a week. We don't want a hair mask that only takes effect on the same day use. For the after 1 day I used my Gugo shampoo.

Comparing the three pictures, my hair didn't miraculously straighten like those salon pictures or the one I saw in Facebook. But it did soften my hair, and it was less wavy, unlike the before picture. What I couldn't stand though was the smell! It's still here after shampooing my hair.

So is this worth repeating? Well, it did straighten my hair a bit, but I don't want to smell like vinegar for days. It reeks especially when you're all sweaty. So I guess not. But It's worth a try if you already have the ingredients at home.

So this year since I already have the means to do it, I decided to seriously take my passion for living an eco friendly and greener life. I know, I know ...how it can be pricey to do it at first, but you get to save the environment one bit at a time, now isn't that worth it?

Starting off with my metal straws and bamboo toothbrush. I think my advocacy started when I saw those sea creatures getting harmed by plastics. It's when people don't throw their trash in the right place, I mean how hard is that?


My workmates and I bought this on Instagram at metalstrawph. Since we love buying milk teas during sweldo (yey, coco!), and that fast-food fave whenever we're too lazy to think of what to eat, it was a must to purchase those straws. Plus, I also like to start my day right with a good breakfast, usually, that breakfast consists of a bottled Vitamilk. And you all know how hard it is to drink in a bottle without a straw. I admit how it is a hassle to carry around a pouch full of straws, especially when you're forgetful or carry a small bag. So if I forget it what I do is I sip my drinks, if it's possible.


Next is my bamboo toothbrush. Its bristles are so soft. At first, I was afraid I might break the handle if I brush too hard. But since it's made from bamboo, I doubt it would break. I pair this with my organic Himalaya toothpaste. I have been using this for a month now and although I have braces the bristles are still intact. Good job with that.

I don't use a plastic spoon and fork. I have my utensils. I think it's a good thing when I still try to get those plastic utensils from fast foods, since I don't want it to fall in the wrong hands. You don't need special utensils, just get one from your home.

I also tried bringing my own container whenever I buy from the canteen. Instead of putting it in a plastic or giving it to me in a box, I give them my container. But my gosh, it's true that you need a lot of patience on this. They often roll their eyes or look at each other as if it is it was a crime when I gave them my container. But with patience and effort, I do try to understand them. Maybe it's because they don't know how much they have to put in, and of course, since hundreds of people buy in a canteen they already know the precise measurement of the viand they have to put if it is in a container they're used to using.

So how much did all of this cost?

Metal straw set - 255
*1 colored jumbo
* 1 colored regular
* pouch
* brush
Bamboo toothbrush -75

See, for 300+ you get to do a part in saving the environment. Canvassing, I think metalstrawph has the most affordable price. You can also mix and match the colors of your straw, or get the bendy ones. They have lots of options to be exact (This is not sponsored btw).