Showing posts with label promotion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label promotion. Show all posts

Friday, 15 April 2016

Duo Advance Treatment With Slimming 101


Hello Swaggers, it's Rena here today and I had the chance to try out Slimming 101's Duo Advance Treatment at their outlet at Hougang Mall.  



When I first arrived, I was promptly greeted by the therapist, Lynn, and was served a cup of tea. Next, Lynn invited me to change into a robe, put my things into a locker and proceeded to a room to take and record my vital signs, height and weight. After that, I was led into a wet room and she instructed me to sit in the steam room filled with essential oils such as lavender for a couple of minutes. This was really the start to a very relaxing session!

Next, Lynn led me to the treatment room where she explained that she would working on my problem area - ie. my tummy. Soon after that, the duo advance treatment began. During the treatment, Lynn explained every session with detail and what she was working on. 


During the first few minutes, she used this high-tech slimming machine to break down the stubborn fats around my tummy. The machine was emitting a loud annoying beeping sound, but Lynn told me not to be alarmed as the beeps meant that fats have been detected and melted. This non-invasive treatment was absolutely pain free with no downtime and immediate results.  You can even do this treatment during lunch time if you're busy (like me) or after work.

For the next session, another therapist, Maggie, walked into the room and began massaging me using Slimming 101's Signature Meridian Therapy. She applied pressing techniques to specific acupressure points to further break down stubborn fats and increase drainage through the lymphatic nodes. It also helps to promote one's metabolism rate, reduce the size of the actual fat chamber and significantly improves the body contour.

After the acupressure session, an amazing mud mask made with grade premium botanical ingredients such as rosemary, lavender, white thyme, citron fruits, cinnamon leaves, juniper, sage, peppermint, capsicum, black pepper and ginger, was applied all over my body, hands and legs and left for a few minutes. These ingredients help to allow clients to lose excess weight and fats in safe, painless and effective ways.

Cinnamon leaves, Rosemary and White Thyme play a vital role in Slimming 101's treatment procedures. Why? Because: 

  • Cinnamon leaves help dissolve cellulite by dilating capillary vessels
  • Rosemary  activates lymphatic nodes to enhance drainage and blood circulation
  • White thyme acts as a tonic with anti-inflammatory properties.
A few minutes later, Maggie helped me to the clean shower area for a shower to remove the herbs dried on my body, hands and legs.

At the end of the treatment, I was led me back to the examination room again and took my weight and vital signs again. Although my weight remained the same, I lost 0.7cm around my waist, 0.5cm upper abdomen and 0.4cm at my lower abdomen. Overall, I really enjoyed this relaxing treatment and felt so light when I walked out of Slimming 101. You might think that the inch-loss is due to water retention but don't forget, my weight did not change.

Besides it being so relaxing, what I really liked about Slimming 101 was that they used natural ingredients while still utilising the latest technology to help us melt away stubborn fats in a safe way. Naturally, I was advised to have a healthy diet and to exercise but this treatment is really good for those areas that just doesn't seem to want to go away!

If you need to erase inches off your waist, tummy or any parts of your body immediately in a safe way, Slimming 101 is the best place to visit. SWAG guide members will get a special discounted trial rates @ $48 w/GST (Usual Price : $650). Not a SWAG Guide member yet? Sign up and book this service now!

Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Workshop - Effortless Beauty On The Inside Out

Did you know that Beauty comes from both what you eat and what you put on your face?

Come join us for a delicious lunch where our experts will give you essential tips on what foods to eat to boost your natural beauty as well as how latest scientific discoveries have unlocked youth in skincare.

The session will be interactive too! Two lucky attendees will be chosen to be our model for the live demonstrations of both our facial regime and one useful make up essential to say 'bye bye' to wrinkles and eye bags!

Price is $45 and includes 3-course meal at Equilibrium, Capitol Piazza.




Sign up today at: http://effortless-beauty.peatix.com

Speakers:
Chong Su Lee (Look Good Feel Great Always) is a wellness consultant who is a trained chemist but now helps people get fit and healthy through customised plans.

Natalie Turner (Energise Life)

Monday, 7 March 2016

20% off - Happy International Women's Day!


8 March is International Women's Day and to celebrate all things female, you're getting 20% off all wellness purchases made at our SWAG Shop (http://shop.swagguide.com). All you've got to do is use the promo code "INTLDAY" at the checkout!

Spread the word to your besties and pamper yourself on the day that celebrates YOU.

Tuesday, 1 March 2016

Expert Hair Care With Trichologist

Ms Pooja Chhabra - Trichologist at Trichokare
Meet Pooja, one of the trichologists at TK TrichoKare. I was very lucky to be able to have a consultation with her during my last appointment with TrichoKare and I was very happy to finally have an expert examine and advise me on my hair loss issue from a more scientific and biological point of view.

As per usual, the consultation began with a scan of my scalp and she was very happy that my scalp was very clean (compared to the previous appointment). I was happy that my twice-a-day shampoo habit has paid off. She also pointed out that she could see that my veins were quite close to the scalp, indicating that I have sensitive scalp/skin. That is true, which is also why I'm quite particular about what products I use. Nevertheless, I am still suffering from hair loss.

What causes hair loss?
A variety of reasons cause hair loss, including:
  • hormones
  • stress
  • genetics
  • scalp infections
  • certain hairstyles
  • oily scalp with clogged hair follicles
In my case, it was a combination of both genetic and hormonal issues. Pooja explained that chemically speaking, the main culprit for baldness is DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), a derivative of the male hormone testosterone which can be found in the oil glands of every hair follicle. As women's hormones change every month and even more drastically during pregnancy, DHT is triggered more so with us because the balance of hormones keep changing. We all know how a teeny tiny bit of hormone change can really wreak havoc in our bodies and (now we know) hair. This DHT is also the cause of hair loss in men but it is often a lot easier to treat because men's hormone levels do not fluctuate as often as women's.

Pooja told me not to give up hope as my clean scalp has shown that there is still a chance to work on the follicles to ensure that they get more nutrients required for healthy hair growth. She then customised the treatment for me and explained that I was going to get a hair mask to soothe the sensitive skin while also balancing it so that it will be less oily. After that, an ampoule which contains extracts from herbs that clinically show improvement in hair growth and to nourish the hair follicles will be applied onto my scalp. It's as if I'm going for a facial but instead of my face, I'm treating my scalp!


Too much white hair!
Another problem plaguing me is the amount of white hair that I have on my head. Lucky me, I was given a preview of their colouring services before it launches in April! My hair was coloured before the hair mask and since TrichoKare is the hair care experts, naturally the hair dye that they use did not contain ammonia and uses natural ingredients.
Indeed, no nasty chemical smells while my head was smothered with the dye. I did not experience any itching on my scalp while waiting for it to set either! During the wash, my consultant switched from their usual conditioner to another one which was more moisturising and targeted at grey hair. This was simply because she realised that although my scalp was oily, the ends of my hair were very dry. I've got to say that I love the personalised treatment.
Ampoule used for the treatment

The ampoule was sprayed onto my scalp with something that reminded me of an air-spray gun. It felt really cool on the scalp and the massage that followed after was amazing! Besides being very relaxing, the head massage is also meant to promote blood circulation to the scalp and therefore, encourage nutrients to reach the follicles. Pretty similar to what my cold laser is supposed to do.

After the blow dry, my head was given the infra-red treatment by what I'd like to call the 'octopus' and Pooja explained that this is to kill off any bacteria on the scalp as this too would affect the health of your hair.
After colouring
I'm also glad that the hair colour covered all my grey hair! The consultant then added some of their Hair Coat which immediately added shine to my hair without it feeling oily. I also noticed that it helped with the frizziness too! When I touched my hair, it was really soft and a far cry from how it was when I walked into the salon.
At the end of the treatment, it was back into the consultation room for a review scan. The hair colouring has helped to show where there are empty hair follicles and Pooja was optimistic that new hair can grow back from them.

Unfortunately, I could not get the hair growth treatment straightaway. Pooja explained that the herbal extracts used for hair growth would be rendered useless if the scalp and hair follicle were still clogged with oil and toxins as the growth factor would not be absorbed. Which is why it is normally recommended for clients to do 6 to 8 cleansing Trichological Scalp Treatments before going onto the hair growth treatments. Hair growth also differs from person to person because of our natural hair cycles as well as the cause(s) of each individual's hair loss.

I decided to buy some of TrichoKare's fabulous hair care products so that I can continue having great hair after leaving the salon. I was so grateful that Pooja was around because what went into my bag was also per her recommendation. My shampoo (it's called Purifying Bath) is meant to be strong enough to wash off oil from my scalp so that I no longer need to wash my hair twice a day. In my bag also went the Hair Coat and Black Shine, both contain proteins and nutrients that were blended by trichologists to repair damaged hair while moisturising it. I also got an ampoule for at-home treatment.

I must say that I really enjoyed this treatment and it's mostly due to the good advice of the trichologist who customised the treatment from start to finish. With so much stress, pollution and diet issues  (not to mention how some of us change hair colour like we change clothes) nowadays, it is important to take better care of your scalp like how one takes care of our face.

Which is why, if you have hair problems but do not know where to start, do make an appointment with TrichoKare's trichologist for your first time consultation. If you just want to try out TrichoKare's Scalp Treatment, SWAG Guide is happy to say that we've managed to get a special price for you!

Book your trial Scalp Treatment for only S$48 (w/ GST) instead of S$138 here.
You can also book your appointment with the trichologist at S$91.60 here.

It's free to join SWAG Guide as a member to enjoy these promotions and say 'YES' to healthy, beautiful hair!

Saturday, 27 February 2016

SWAG Giveaway #1


We're giving away this set of Alba Botanica 'acne dote' range of skincare worth S$70! What do you have to do to stand a chance to win it?

1. 'Like' and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@swaguide)
2. 'Like' and 'Share' the post
3. Tag 3 friends in the comments on either Facebook or Instagram

Contest ends at midnight, 7 Mar 2016.

Good luck to all!

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Pásshen is now SWAG Guide

We are changing our name from Pásshen to SWAG Guide! SWAG stands for Simple Wellness And Glamorous, which is a better representation of what we aim to do here. Our website is still a platform for curated services and products meant to help you achieve better body confidence so that you can be the best of yourselves.

The transition will take place in phases, so do not get a huge shock. Those who took part in our  name voting contest would have probably guessed that this was coming soon.

We're very excited with this name change and we hope you love it as much as we do!

Friday, 12 February 2016

Get Fit In Style!


We've teamed up with Rumi Yoga Wear to give Pásshen members great discounts! We looove Rumi's  eco-friendly shorts, capris and leggings are made 100% of recycled plastic bottles and are super stretchy. They even have a maternity range with an expandable waistband that can be folded down when baby is born!

Comfy and with excellent wicking, you'll remain cool and dry even after an hour's hot yoga session. We should know as we passed a couple over to Amanda Koh, a yoga instructor, and she used them during her pilates AND hot yoga sessions.

To get your hands on a lovely pair of leggings, head onto http://www.rumiyogawear.com/ and don't forget to use the promo code "PASSHEN" to get your 10% off!

Monday, 1 February 2016

Vote and Win!


I had the honour of meeting Elim Chew, founder of 77th Street and other famous brands in Singapore, where she was our mentor for the day during my workshop. As suggested by her, Pásshen will be undergoing a name change but our core mission remains the same.

Some of you would probably be wondering what Pásshen is all about in the first place. To break it down, it is essentially about enabling everyone to be Body Confident. Does not matter what shape or size you are at, just as long as you are comfortable and take steps to becoming healthier and feeling great.

Thus, we've created a poll and that's where we'll need YOUR help. There have been so many ideas that I can't decide which name to choose. There's also that irritating thing called domain which we had to cross check for availability whenever a nice name popped up.

Please help vote for your favourite name and one of the lucky ones who pick the winning name will also win a bottle of red wine (worth $80)! To vote, please click below:

Sunday, 31 January 2016

Celebrate Anti-Valentine's Day with us!


Do you cringe on THAT certain day especially when flowers cost 5 times its usual prices and couples are on the streets, shoving their status in your face?

You're not alone.

Join us for an evening of fun and games where we take the mickey out of Valentines' Day and do the world some good by donating our exes' stuff to charity. Give us your "Worst Date" story and the best one will win a prize!

Programme:
7.00pm     Registration starts
7.30pm    Networking dinner commences
8.00pm    Speed hating game
9.00pm    Cocktail Mixing Demonstration
10.00pm    Worst Date Contest Finals

Entrance fee starts from $40 and includes dinner plus 1 drink. Early Bird prices ends on 7 Feb

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Thursday, 21 January 2016

Reward Programme


Members of Passhen now have more things to be happy about!

Refer your friend and get $5 for each friend who signs up and makes a purchase. Oh, and they'll get $5 each too! 

Besides that, we have other rewards when you shop and purchase our Products!

Earn your rewards now at http://shop.swagguide.com

Wednesday, 6 January 2016

Promo Extension! Get A $200* Hamper When You Sign Up Today!

Due to popular demand, we're extending this Promotion! 

Great rewards await you when you join Pásshen as a client!
Get a mystery gift worth more than S$200* in health and wellness goodies when you join us as a member. This promotion is valid from 1 Jan till 31 Mar 2016.

How to qualify?
1. Sign up as a member
2. Email marketing@passhen.com your username, email address and mailing address
3. Once we have checked your status, we will mail the gift to you within 5 working days!

What are you waiting for? Sign up NOW!


*Terms & Conditions:
  1. This promotion is only eligible for members who sign up from 1 Jan till 31 Mar 2016, both dates inclusive.
  2. Eligible members will get a confirmation email when their mystery gift is sent out. The gift will be sent out within 5 working days of member registration.
  3. Items within the package are subject to change and cannot be exchangeable for cash, credits or other products.
  4. This promotion open to all except staff of Pásshen.
  5. Each unique user is only eligible to receive one mystery box.  
  6. Pásshen is not liable for any lost mystery gifts due to postage. 
  7. Pásshen reserves the right to amend, extend or terminate this promotion and/or the terms and conditions without prior notification.
  8. By taking part in this promotion, you will hereby agree to all stated terms and conditions.

Tuesday, 29 December 2015

Contest - Let Us Help You Fulfil Your New Year's Resolution

According to research, only 8% of those who make New Year's Resolutions are successful at achieving them. We know that it's difficult, so we at Pásshen would like to give you a helping hand.

Here's how you can stand the chance to win more than $200 worth of wellness coaching by Look Good Feel Great Always, a make over , financial planning or even a fitness regime all planned out for you! It all depends on WHAT your resolution is!

1. 'Like' our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter or Instagram
2. Share our contest post
3. Fill in this form to tell us what your resolution is and why you deserve to win

The most deserving and/or creative wins!

Contest runs from now till 7 Jan 2016. Winner(s) will be announced on 8 Jan 2016.

Terms & Conditions:
1. Multiple entries are not allowed.
2. Contest ends on 7 Jan 2016 at 2359hrs.
3. Pásshen reserves the right to amend or remove any terms and conditions without prior notification.
4. Decisions made by Pásshen are deemed to be final.
5. Prizes are non-transferable nor exchangeable.
6. By taking part in this contest, you are giving Pásshen permission to contact you.
7. By taking part in this contest, you are deemed to have read and are agreeable to all these terms and conditions.

Sunday, 13 December 2015

How Does a $800 Facial Feel Like?

If you're wondering how can a facial cost $800, you're not alone. Another thought that probably popped into your head was, "What's inside? Gold? Caviar? Diamond?" Well...you're not too far off. Perhaps you're also imagining some fancy schmancy science stuff or tools that are involved.
HAACH has recently launched its latest luxe professional facial - the Diamond Age-Defying Marine Miracle (90 min). When I was given the chance to try it out, I naturally jumped at it. Who wouldn't? Especially when the tagline is to make your skin "Shine Bright Like a Diamond".

The facial was held at HAACH's new concept store as well as Singapore's first seamless curation of both beauty and wellness. Called HAACH Curation, it is conveniently situated in Wheelock Place and houses both their chiropractic, physiotherapy as well as spa services under one roof. The overall feel of the place is comfortable and pleasant.

Front view of my face before the treatment

Left view

Right view
How timely this facial was! I suddenly had a pimple that popped on my nose so it was a plea for some professional intervention.

The beautician explained to me that for this Diamond Age-Defying Marine Miracle facial, there are no machines involved because all the natural ingredients used will help to exfoliate gently, lock in moisture, rehydrate skin and encourage the strengthening of the skin's elastin and collagen. In other words, it's a lot of massaging of my face with their advanced skincare products.

After cleansing came the exfoliating. Instead of a normal scrub, a serum-like gel was used. The gel contains nano-fine diamond powder that helps to remove the dead skin cells while the rest of the ingredients will help to pull the dead skin cells together until it clumps together.

Doesn't it look like I suddenly have dust over my face or dandruff? Anyway, the beautician said that my skin is quite well taken care of (thank you Clarisonic) and although I have quite a bit of dead skin, it's not dark coloured. Ladies, please remember to scrub your face at least once a week. Otherwise, please invest in a face cleansing tool like Clarisonic or HAACH's equivalent, which costs only S$60 and the brush head is made up of super fine hairs (even finer than Clarisonic's). Do remember to ask the HAACH ladies about it.

Once that gunk was removed, my blackheads were removed and after which, came the mask part! That's where the Marine Organisms, concentrates and seaweed extracts that are rich in vitamins and minerals come in! In addition, there are 20 herbal extracts (each with its own skin healing properties and one of them is called the Melissa plant *wink*) in this power packed mask.
For every person, one such tube is cracked open just before the mask is applied. This means that the product is fresh and all the vitamins are still active.
The marine and herbal mask
I could smell the algae!!! Add that to the intense wet herb smell and my nose was completely offended. Brain had to tell the nose to bear with it. Beauty comes with a small dose of sacrifice. After letting my skin soak in the concoction for a few of minutes while I received an awesome shoulder and décolletage massage, a gel mask with the diamond powder was soon placed over it.

Herbs used in HAACH's Diamond Age-defying Marine Miracle Facial

Beauty Tip: when you open your gel/paper mask, keep the excess liquids first. Apply some more onto the mask as this help you push out any bubbles as well as to massage the liquid in a little. Then, massage that excess liquid over your neck and décolletage. It is a moisturiser after all, so good to rub it into areas that are usually neglected but are sure signs of your age. After a few minutes, there will be areas that dry up faster for sure and the top up from your excess liquid would also be rather beneficial for your face.

After 20 or 30 minutes, the masks were removed and TADAH:


My face definitely was cleaner and brighter than before the facial! It felt quite moisturised too but that would be quite natural after a facial, no? I'll tell you later why you can push aside the cynicism.

So how does a $800 facial feel? Perfectly normal - relaxing (awesome massage) and moisturising. What you're paying for is for the sheer quality of ingredients used in the products. The proof in the pudding came only a day AFTER the facial. Remember that red spot that you saw on the left side of my nose? Normally, it would take a few days for it to heal and disappear but because of the facial, I was pleasantly surprised that it was completely healed the next day!

The beautician warned me that due to the strengthening of the elastin and collagen as well as the  natural healing properties of the mask, it is normal to see white and black heads popping up the next day as they get pushed out of the pores from within.

I can only imagine that with prolonged usage of such quality products, one's skin will definitely get smoother and nobody will be able to say that you look old!

If you'd like to go for the Diamond Age-defying Marine Miracle treatment, HAACH is offering a special trial price of $99 for Pásshers! You can either book through www.passhen.com or quote the promo code "PASS_MM" when you call HAACH's outlet directly for an appointment. For those who would like something a little more affordable, Pásshers get special prices off selected treatments that have also won recent awards in Harper's Bazaar! To find out more, click here.

Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Get A $200* Hamper When You Sign Up Today!

Great rewards await you when you join Pásshen as a client!
Get a mystery box worth more than S$200* in health and wellness goodies when you join us as a member. This promotion is valid from 21 Sep till 31 Dec 2015.

How to qualify?
1. Sign up as a member
2. Email marketing@passhen.com your username, email address and mailing address
3. Once we have checked your status, we will mail the box to you within 5 working days!

What are you waiting for? Sign up NOW!


*Terms & Conditions:
  1. This promotion is only eligible for members who sign up from 21 Sep till 31 Dec 2015, both dates inclusive.
  2. Eligible members will get a confirmation email when their mystery box is sent out. The box will be sent out within 5 working days of member registration.
  3. Items within the box are subject to change and cannot be exchangeable for cash, credits or other products.
  4. This promotion open to all except staff of Pásshen.
  5. Each unique user is only eligible to receive one mystery box. 
  6. Pásshen is not liable for any lost mystery boxes due to postage.
  7. Pásshen reserves the right to amend, extend or terminate this promotion and/or the terms and conditions without prior notification.
  8. By taking part in this promotion, you will hereby agree to all stated terms and conditions.

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Bliss Out = Yoga + Live Music = Love!

I'm quite excited to attend Bliss Out which is happening on Sat, 12 Dec! It's going to be Singapore's first mega event combining yoga and music at the wonderful venue of The Meadow, Gardens by The Bay!

I love listening to live performances and if you've been following me you know how yoga has impacted my life in a positive sense so although I'm not as crazy as some of my friends are, I really do enjoy yoga a lot! So...when I heard about Bliss Out and how it has both yoga and a mega concert...my reaction was "where do I sign up?".

The evening will kick off with 2 yoga sessions by renowned festival instructor Sianna Sherman and Official Yoga Studio-Space & Light Yoga. After the yoga sessions will be the PARTY!
It'll be interesting to watch this indie Kiwi electronic band, The Naked And Famous, perform live and of course, I'll be there to support local artiste INCH Chua!

I do know that the tickets seem rather pricey at first:
Yoga + Concert  S$110
Concert only  S$90

But here's the good news. You, my dear faithful readers, can get 10% discount by using my promo code BLISSOUTBLMELISSA

To register, visit www.blissout.com.sg and again, don't forget to use my promo code before 12 Dec to get your discount!

Friday, 25 September 2015

Tips To Beat The Haze


Gotta love Singaporeans' sense of humour with regards to the haze as seen from the photoshopped image above.

Jokes aside, the haze this year is really bad (went up to PSI 300?!?!) and is around a lot longer than previous years. My eyes have been itchy, my eczema has been flaring up and I have been needing to clear my nose every morning, my bestie's eyes swelled up despite her washing them with eye wash, a friend's daughter fell ill (eyes, throat...the works) and Jo from Strala had nosebleeds because of the haze too.

So, besides staying at home with the air-con and air purifier on or lounging around with a N95 mask, there are many things that one can (and probably should) do to combat the haze and coming out of it in tip top condition.

1.  Drink loads of water. That seems like a no-brainer but as it is, we normally don't consume enough water on a daily basis and with us breathing in all the dust and toxins, it is more imperative that we load up on the H2O. Moreover, the haze traps heat and causes the air temperature to be warmer than usual, meaning that you're losing more water rapidly without noticing it!

2. Moisturise your throat and lungs. Haha...no, you did not misread that sentence. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that you can take certain herbs and fruits to soothe and 'moisturise' the throat and lungs. One of these concoctions would be Pe Pa Kao and pssst it's one of the items in the Mystery Box!

I go even further by drinking water with Chlorophyll powder as this aids digestion and overall cleansing of the system. Best thing is that this chlorophyll powder is tasteless but yet rich in nutrients so even if I forget to take my supplements for the day, I don't sweat it. It helped me cope with my eczema during this haze as moisturisers were not really soothing the itches and broken skin.

Chlorophyll Powder $27 for 92g (excluding GST and postage)

3. Wear sunblock. Especially on your face. Although we can't see the blue skies and we're able to peer up into the sky at look at the sun, those damn UV rays are still coming through all the dust and particles. Sadly. So, your skin is still exposed and you'll still need to bring out the SPF.

4. Wash your face twice a day - morning and night. Even if you don't go out of the house. I found that even when I'm at home the whole day, I used a moist towel to cleanse my face and it came out a bit dirty. There's so much dust outside, you really don't want it to remain on your skin and clog up your pores. For those with skin problems, you may need to even take a full shower at night and moisturise properly before going to bed.

We all can't wait for the haze to disappear and I really hope that it pours down on Indonesia, extinguishing all the fires! In the meanwhile, ladies, please stay safe and beautiful always!