17th Asia Pacific Hair & Makeup Olympics

I've only heard Olympics Sports but little did I know that there is also Olympics for Hair and Make up! Interesting isn't it? 

The 17th Asia Pacific Hair and Make-Up Olympics Competition was held in Malaysia last Monday with support by Ministry of Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), InterExpo and APHCA in conjuction with the Beauty13 Expo, bringing worldwide talents and professionals together for an exciting competition. It is an event held by APHCA every year in various countries around Asia Pacific region and it was Malaysia's very first time in hosting such an event. This competition aims as a platform for international and local talents to show and share new knowledge, creativity and ideas with each other. Besides that, the competition allows the industry players to update themselves about the latest trends and styles, be exposed to huge opportunities and advancing their careers as well. 

They are a total of 300 category contestants coming from 13 different APCHA-member countries namely Australia, China, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Indonesia, Philiphines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Taiwan that participated in the competition this year. There are altogether 8 categories of competitions that was held on the same day, 7th October from 10am to 6pm. The 8 categories are of the the following:

• Ladies Designer Hair Cut 
• Men’s Avant-Garde Hair Cut 
• Evening Elegant Hair Cut 
• Bridal Hair 
• Ladies Designer Make-Up
• Evening Elegant Make-Up 
• Bridal Make-Up 
•  Fantasy Make-Up

When I reached KLCC in the evening, I only managed to catch the last twenty minutes of the Bridal Make Up category which is also the last round of competition. 

The hall was filled with models, make up artists, big name hairdressing and cosmetology industry players and media.

She definitely caught my attention! 

After an hour of anticipation, the prize giving ceremony finally started around 7.45PM. 

Awards to be given away that night. 

This was personally my favourite for this category. The winner was from Korea. 

Winners of The Ladies Designer Hair Cut category. 

First and second place goes to contestants from Malaysia (feel so proud for a second OMG) in the Ladies Designer Make Up.

Winners for the  Ladies Designer Make Up category. 

Winners for the  Evening Elegant Hair Cut category. 

Another winner from Malaysia for the Evening Elegant Make-up Category. 

3rd place winner for Men's Avant-Garde Hair Cut who is representing Malaysia! 

2nd place winner from Mongolia. The make up is just whoaaaa. 

The champion goes to Malaysia's representative too! :DDD

Winners for the Men's Avant-Garde Hair Cut category. 

1st runner up for Fantasy Make-up from Mongolia. Pretty impressive, huh? 

The costume I believe made from recyclable stuff is just ah-mazing, it comes with a tail too. 

The champion for Fantasy Make Up, from China. 

Winners for Fantasy Make Up category. 

Winner from Bridal Hair category. 

1st place winner for Bridal Make-Up category from Indonesia. 

There is also an award to Malaysian Best Hair Award, Malaysian Best Make Up Award and an Overall Champion Award that goes to a representative from Taiwan. She has won quite a number of trophies from various categories. 

That pretty much concludes the prize giving ceremony for the 17th Asia Pacific Hair & Makeup Olympics.

Closing speech by Mdm Theresa Tam, country manager of Thailand. 

Before the night ends, Mdm Airene Wong, country manager of Malaysia passes over the flag to Mdm Theresa Tam as Thailand will be the next country to host the 18th Asia Pacific Hair & Makeup Olympics. 

See you next year in Bangkok, Thailand! 

xx

Beauty13 Expo is back in town!

Calling all beauty junkies!



The annual Southeast Asia's Largest Expo and Trade for Beauty and Therapeutic Professionals that you've been anticipating is here again with more up-to-date beauty trends as well as high quality beauty, skincare and healthcare-related products from famous must have brands, be it local or international. There will also be competitions, stage shows and seminars covering the entire spectrum of the beauty, hair and nail industries.

Beauty13 Expo is held from Hall 2 to Hall 6 which are categorized into 4 main categories of exhibit zones: Beauty Salon Spa and Wellness, Hair Products and Equipment, Makeup and Education, as well as Nails Products and Tools. So you can actually imagine how huge the exhibition is that comprises of 5 halls filled with wide variety of exhibitors!

The daily main shows and seminars as well as the upcoming  APHCA competition will be held at Hall 6, where the main stage is.  

I managed to catch SHILLS at the main stage launching their new product; Miracle Lift Firming Cleanser and promoting their campaign, Shills Pink Love in conjunction with Pink Ribbon to create the awareness for breast cancer. 

As a big fan of nail polish and nail art, I almost went gaga walking around the Nail Products and Tools Zone cause they are just too many pretty stuff that are sold at super low price. Good thing that I managed to walk out of there without purchasing anything :P but I might when I go again next Monday HEH

You can even try their products and services on the spot, available at almost all booths. 

And this is one of the booths that caught my attention at first glance! Super pretty designer nail wraps from Singapore :D and the owner is such a friendly person.
Spot that banana printed nail wrap on the left? I get to try that!It deserves a separate post cause it's that awesome so at the mean time do check them out at www.gumminails.com. 

Even foot file comes in different colour and designs :O 

Eyelash curlers from Korea. 

It's definitely a good time to stock up your beauty and skincare products especially face masks and I can assure you there are discounts and promotions everywhere! Feel free to bring along your friends too cause you'll definitely get a lower or wholesale price if you buy the products bulks. Seeing people dragging their huge trolley bags is a common sight here. However, do expect a massive crowds during the weekends.

Beauty13 Expo

Date: 4 - 7 October 2013 (Friday - Monday) 

Venue: Hall 2 - 6, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre 

Time: 10am - 7pm

Website: www.beautyexpo.com.my 

Free entrance for trade & business visitors with business cards from 4-7 October 2013.
Public visitors are charged RM10 per entry, and strictly restricted only on 5-6 October 2013.

Have fun shopping over the weekend!

xx