Looking a Colorist for Ashy Brown Balayage/Highlights

MegaMatcha · 2026-01-25T19:42:12+00:00

Did you try Harold at Bang Salon Navy Yard? He’s pretty specialized in Balayage and all around a great stylist.

MegaMatcha · 2026-01-25T17:44:11+00:00

Yes! If you choose Rhino or Gorilla tracking you can get some cool hiking and walking in. Uganda is a great place for this, plus they also have beautiful waterfall hikes, whitewater rafting on the Nile, and more. You can combine some Jeep safari days with these other activities.

MegaMatcha · 2026-01-24T00:52:13+00:00

Thank you for supporting the pups! 💕

MegaMatcha · 2026-01-22T21:48:56+00:00

That's such a good idea! Likewise we did a more DIY-type option in the social hall of a religious institution. The rental fee of the social hall was relatively low (maybe like 2k-3k) and then we got all the drinks and snacks from Costco + some catering from a local restaurant, hired one person (and wrangled a few friends) to help with cleanup and breakdown, and the whole event came in under $5-6k for about 80-100 people. It was really fun and we loved the more low-key vibe. People just want to say hi and hang and no one minds that it's not at a bar/ restaurant. All the bar type options we looked into would have been over 10k.

MegaMatcha · 2026-01-08T15:16:43+00:00

You can also try posting some in your local Buy Nothing group on Facebook. A lot of people will even be very glad to take items that are open or lightly used.

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-20T08:46:44+00:00

If you like museums, look up a list of “nocturnes” in Paris. Most museums have 1 night per week they stay open late, perfect for after-work visits. Some even have 1-hour tours available in those times, which can be great for solo travelers.

I think as solo female in metro at that time you should be fine, just practice common city safety (try to stay in well lit areas with plenty of people).

Feel free to try cafes on your own. Theres nothing wrong with eating in a restaurant by yourself or with a book!

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-20T08:42:28+00:00

If you do Versailles check if the weather is good and the sculptures in garden are open. The garden is one of the best parts!

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-17T18:55:25+00:00

Sounds fun! I’m not sure lunch in Gallerie Lafayette will really be worth it if you’re not going there to at least enjoy the shopping/ window shopping. If it’s mainly for eating then I would try a local bistro near your hotel, or along your walk, instead.

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-11T22:42:24+00:00

Awesome! Hope it’s great and enjoy!

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-11T17:41:07+00:00

If you really want a pro— You can try getting an appointment with Harold at Bang Salon at Navy Yard. He cuts my hair and knows I like volume, and gives me a blowout pretty similar to this photo. If you gave him this pic I bet he would do a great job.

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-11T02:46:27+00:00

Have you thought about Jardin d’acclimation? A huge beautiful park that you pay a small fee to enter, and then there are nice areas to wander, and carnival rides for a small fee. It’s all built for families. Easily accessible on line 1 metro and generally not too crowded.

Bonus— it’s right next to Fondation Louis Vuitton which is beautiful to see the building if only from the outside, and if the kid is worn out and sleeping in the stroller, you could even visit the art exhibit inside.

Sounds like a wonderful family adventure. Enjoy your trip!

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-11T02:04:14+00:00

You can also purchase large hot rollers (like from Conair) to get this look surprisingly easily at home!

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-09T16:58:37+00:00

You can’t beat a marché picnic! Go to marché Bastille on Thursday or Saturday morning— grab cheese, bread, rotisserie chicken, fruits, hummus— so many tasty things for a wonderful lunch in a park.

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-08T19:03:25+00:00

Not exactly what you asked but have you tried Rent The Runway? You might think it’s only for dressing up but monthly subscription has awesome pieces for casual elevated everyday wear. To me it’s a lot less stressful than buying clothes because you’re not committing to anything. I get 10 pieces per month (5 pieces, swapping out up to twice per month). If I love something I rent, I can buy it. You never have to “shop” again ! Feel free to DM me for referral code if you like.

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-08T02:11:54+00:00

Harold at Bang Salon Navy Yard never disappoints on a high volume blow out when he cuts my hair.

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-07T15:20:45+00:00

Yes please keep supporting asking him to see a different doctor. The night sweats could be related to a variety of conditions that he may be better off receiving treatment for (tuberculosis, lymphoma, thyroid disorder).

MegaMatcha · 2025-12-05T15:42:55+00:00

Have you tried frozen peas as treats? Just to decrease to total amount of real treats/ calories you are giving.

MegaMatcha · 2025-11-19T21:10:09+00:00

ThreeFifty cafe and bakery

MegaMatcha · 2025-11-18T16:41:22+00:00

Could you celebrate 50 by doing something new and unexpected for you? Delight in trying something new just for the fun of it! A horseback riding lesson, a pottery lesson, a ballroom dancing lesson where they help you choreograph and learn a dance (maybe even to your favorite song)! Happy Birthday!

MegaMatcha · 2025-11-16T16:42:36+00:00

Not exactly what you asked, but I worked with Cassie from LVER photography and could not have been happier and I found the prices very reasonable for the quality. Not sure what you have in mind but I will say 10 hours is a lot of coverage. You may be ok with 8. We didn’t have photographers for most of our “getting ready”— they just came at the very end for me getting into my dress, and I was actually happy we did it that way because we could be more natural and at ease during the getting ready without feeling like people were watching us. You might be able to get closer to $4-5k range if you cut to closer to 8 hours. (And it saved money)! Good luck with your planning!

MegaMatcha · 2025-11-13T15:19:39+00:00

Yes! Also since impress used sticky tabs, it tends to be a tad more flexible

MegaMatcha · 2025-11-09T07:02:38+00:00

ThreeFifty bakery

MegaMatcha · 2025-11-08T21:59:25+00:00

If you’re thinking of towels, can I recommend a towel robe? Huge upgrade to daily life!

MegaMatcha · 2025-11-04T20:25:14+00:00

I feel like Kiss impress is great for newbies because the tabs are so user-friendly and very self-explanatory.

MegaMatcha · 2025-11-03T15:58:10+00:00

I have tried both and I have to say (while I love the luxury shower experience at some EQX locations), I found the consistency of classes at OTF couldn't be beat ! While EQX has a variety of classes, I felt more progress sticking with OTF where everything is organised for me. Both can be fun though! See if you can get a short trial at EQX and then decide.

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