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Hate That One Tattoo? Laser Off Your Regrets At These 5 Clinics
Elena Owyong
We all get tattoos done for different reasons. For some of us, it's a form of artistic expression. For others, it's a symbol of something important – a person, an event, an idea. Regardless of the reason for the tattoo(s), there may come a point in time when you want to get rid of them.
Currently, the most popular method for tattoo removal is by laser.
How easy or difficult your tattoo is to remove depends on factors such as the size of your tattoo, the type of ink used and the colour of the ink; that then translates into how many sessions it will take to remove your tattoo, and of course, how much it will cost.
Got something etched into your skin that you sorely regret? Here are 5 places you can get your tattoos removed for good.
1. dr. Tan + partners medical centre
Image Credit: Prive Clinic
At this clinic, the doctors use the Q-switch ND: YAG Laser. This laser penetrates the outer layer of the skin and destroys the tattoo ink permanently. The broken ink pigments are naturally removed from your body over the next few weeks as the tattoo lightens gradually.
If you're concerned about the pain, put your mind at ease as a numbing cream is applied 20-30 minutes before the session. Aside from that, ice packs are also used.
The doctors caution that the results of this medical procedure varies from person to person, depending on factors such as the age, colour, density, depth, and type of the tattoo inks.
Generally, it takes around 2-10 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart to see optimal results. The clinic charges $45 for first time consultation, and the cost and number of sessions vary, depending on the tattoo.
dr. Tan + partners medical centre
Website: http://www.skinaesthetics.sg/
Address & Contact no.:
Scotts Medical Center (Pacific Plaza), 9 Scotts Road #06-06, Singapore 228210
Contact no.: 6694 2348
Robertson Walk, 11 Unity Street #02-07, Singapore 237995
The Bencoolen, 180 Bencoolen St #02-20, Singapore 189646
Novena Medical Center, 10 Sinaran Drive #08-31, Singapore 307506
Orchard Building (H&M), 1 Grange Road #10-08, Singapore 239693
2. Dr Eileen Tan Skin, Laser & Hair Transplant Clinic
Image Credit: Dr Eileen Tan Skin, Laser & Hair Transplant Clinic
Dr Tan is a dermatologist accredited by the Specialist Accreditation Board. According to her website, she was the first Singaporean to win the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Preceptorship Award in 2001.
To remove tattoos, Dr Tan uses the Medlite laser which penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the tattoo ink. After which, the body's natural filtering system removes the ink as the light absorption causes the ink to break down. Dr Tan estimates that on average, 3 – 7 sessions, spaced 6 – 8 weeks apart will be necessary.
The good news is that more than 95% fading of the tattoo can be expected. However, as more than 100 types of tattoo inks are used these days, all of which are unregulated by the US Food & Drug Administration, doctors lack sufficient information to determine the degree of removal for all inks.
Dr Eileen Tan Skin, Laser & Hair Transplant Clinic
Website: http://www.eileentanskin.com/home
Clinic @ Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
38 Irrawaddy Road #05-38 Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Singapore 329563
Clinic @ Mount Elizabeth Hospital
3 Mount Elizabeth #12-01 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre Singapore 228510
Contact no.: 67338898
3. National Skin Centre
Image Credit: National Skin Centre
Yes, the National Skin Centre (NSC) does tattoo and eyebrow tattoo removals too.
Like dr Tan + partners, NSC uses the Q-Switched Nd: YAG Laser. According to the NSC website, the pain experienced is mild and akin to snapping the skin with a rubber band. That said, some areas on the body are more sensitive than others.
As a result of the laser surgery, there may be a superficial burn on the skin surface which will take several days to heal. In the process, you may experience swelling, weeping, and crusting of the treated area.
The cost ranges from $250 – $800 per session, depending on the tattoo size, area, depth and colour. Also, this cost excludes consultation, medication and any other miscellaneous charges incurred.
National Skin Centre
Address: 1 Mandalay Road Singapore 308205
Website: https://www.nsc.com.sg/Pages/index.aspx
4. Freia Medical
Image Credit: Page Pink
Medlite C6 Q-switched ND-YAG laser is used at Freia Medical. According to the clinic, this laser is the 'gold standard for safe and efficient tattoo removal'. Since this procedure is relatively low risk, it is done as an outpatient treatment.
Generally, professional tattoos may require between 6 and 10 treatments. Amateur tattoos usually need only 2 to 4 treatments. The doctors advise to space the sessions 4 to 6 weeks apart to give the body time to remove the fragmented ink pigments naturally.
To get a quote for the cost of tattoo removal, simply WhatsApp a photo of your tattoo to +65-8223-0609.
Freia Medical
Address: 435 Orchard Road, #19-03, Wisma Atria Office Tower, Singapore 238877
Website: http://www.freia.sg/
5. Assurance Skin and Laser Aesthetics
Image Credit: Aesthetics Hub
Dermatologist Dr Wong Soon Tee runs Assurance Skin and Laser Aesthetics. Dr Wong was formerly a consultant of internal medicine & dermatology at National University Hospital.
As with some of the clinics above, Dr Wong uses the Q-switch ND-YAG laser to remove tattoos. To ensure the best outcome, an anti-bacterial and a dressing is applied on the treatment area post-treatment. Additionally, patients have to ensure that the treated area is kept clean and is not scrubbed.
Assurance Skin and Laser Aesthetics
Address: Mt. Elizabeth Novena Specialist Center #10-22/23, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563
Website: http://assuranceskin.com/
While tattoo removal is a relatively low risk procedure, it is important to consult a certified medical professional to ensure the best outcome.
Ensure that your doctor is certified competent and knowledgeable to use medical grade lasers. In Singapore, doctors also need the National Environment Agency's approval in order to buy and operate the lasers. Do research more about the procedure before deciding which doctor to seek treatment from!
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This Petit Ami set is perfect for your little one for Easter and beyond! Super soft baby blue gingham with precious embroidered details in the smocking. Includes a white collared shirt to complete the set. In stock & ready to ship!
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Princess Leia with her Endor combat poncho is added to the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide tonight...want a closer look? You know what to do!
Urban-Collector has the new Gentle Giant Dengar Bust available for pre-order. Check out this item and our other featured items in this weeks newsletter!
R2D Toys has hit the presses and it is full of all sorts of excellent Star Wars collectibles! Click here to read about all the great pre-orders and in stock items!
Sideshow collectibles found some leftover Plo Koon 12" Figure and 'This Is No Cave' Space Slug Diorama in the warehouse (less than 20 of each)...If you want one and did not score it yet, head on over now to claim yours before someone else does!
Take a look at the next vintage style figure from the 30th Anniversary Collection, another nice sculpt to add to the line! Han Solo (Hoth Outfit) takes to the slopes as todays Visual Guide Update!
Big Bad Toy Store News Update!
Hi - Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new preorders, many new arrivals, and a 20% Off 4th of July Sale! Must read more for the full news letter.
Tonight we add your favorite Trandoshan to the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide! This version of Bossk comes more detailed than ever before...and just look at that articulation...I knew lizards had to be more flexible than what we saw in the past!
The StarWarsShop.com SDCC exclusive Shadow Scout with Speeder Bike is now available for pre-order! Click here to order yours today!
NOTE: This is for Comic-Con attendees only! You must be attending in order to redeem this order.
Were you one of the first 500 people to sign up for the Gentle Giant Premier Guild? If so, you'll be receiving an e-mail to let you know you'll be getting one of the 100th Boba Fett Bust-ups in the mail...and no, it is not the Premier Guild gift...just an added bonus for being quick to sign up!
Entertainment Earth has just revealed 2 more of the figures that we'll find in the . Click below to head on over to EE to take a closer look!
R2D Toys has fresh stuff listed in their latest newsletter including tons of great new Gentle Giant and Sideshow Collectibles stuff! Click here to read the entire news letter and for the latest update on the C4 exclusives!!
AllTroops.com is proud to announce our biggest milestone - our 5th Anniversary! And we're celebrating by offering a three-tiered prize bonanza open to everyone! Prizes include Gentle Giant Mini-Busts, Kotobukiya Kits, Action Figures and other goodies. Don't miss out on OUR celebration and YOUR chance to win! Click here to see how to enter!
There are really great items in this week at Brian's Toys. Right now, we're taking Pre-Orders for 30th Anniversary Wave 6 and 7 figures, but here is a rundown of what's new: 30th Anniversary Vintage 2007 Coin Set of 7 and Cantina Band Member Set of 5, Gentle Giant Roron Corobb from the Clone Wars Animated Series Maquette, and Attakus Darth Vader. Back in stock are the discontinued Master Replicas Luke Skywalker (ROTJ) Fx Lightsabers! Check back at www.brianstoys.com for the greatest toy collectibles for Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Masters of the Universe.
Hi - Here is another big update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a ton of new preorders and many new arrivals. Its been a busy week so there is a lot of cool new stuff listed in our newsletter.
Biggs and Luke aspire to enter the Imperial Space Academy together, but only Biggs realizes his dream. At the academy, Biggs discovers the cruelty and oppression of the Empire and decides to join the Rebellion, confiding his secret to Luke during a trip home.
Entertainment Earth has cool new images of the upcoming round of Comic Book 2-packs. Click below to head on over and take a look at these awesome new figures!
Tonight we add the awesome VTAC IG-88 to the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide! This version comes complete with his 2 blasters, bandoleer and an axe...not to mention he is packed with some crazy good detail! Click below to check it out!
Brian's Toys - Summer Sale!
The Force Among Us has very limited amounts of exclusive t-shirts left over. These shirts were sold exclusively at the SWAN/JTA dinner at celebration IV and were limited to 77. The Force Among Us are now offering these shirts for a low price of $10.00 (shipped world wide) exclusively for readers of JTA, SWAN listeners, and The Force Among Us Forum members.
Stock is Limited and there are only XL and L SIZES left over. Click here for ordering instructions!
This Saturday, June 23rd, KSWCC (Kentucky Star Wars Collector's Club) will host a Collector's Roadshow at The Beaumont Branch of The Lexington KY Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Doors will be open for the roadshow from 1:00 until 4:00PM. Members of KSWCC will be on hand to show some of their Star Wars collectibles, and help you appraise the value of your treasured collectibles, from flea market finds, to rare one-of-a-kinds. If you have a Star Wars costume, you are encouraged to wear it! Come join us, and many other Star Wars fans, as we continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars.
Master Replicas Scaled Saber Super Deal!
Master Replicas has a fantastic deal on all 5 in-stock ROTS scaled lightsabers...and the package includes a free Scaled Replica Trio Display Case! Click here for the whole scoop or the image below to head on over to order now!
The Force Among Us Heads to London!
The Force Among Us have been announced as Lucasfilms official guests for Celebration Europe. Their panel on the last day during the final hour of Celebration 4 in front of a packed house created such a buzz that they decided to take the show on the road to Celebration Europe! Click here for the full scoop.
The 30th Anniversary guide adds another McQuarrie Concept figure to the guides. This time it is the very cool Boba Fett Concept figure, complete with alternate helmet and holdout chest blaster!
Don't forget! at 9am PST it will be time to order the extremely limited Collectors Society exclusive Black Hole Stormtrooper Helmet! Master Replicas promises a smoother experience this time, with the addition of another server to handle the anticipated demand! This won't last long, so be there when it goes live!
Urban-Collector has the new Gentle Giant Chewbacca Maquette available for pre-order. Check out this item and our other featured items in this weeks newsletter!
R2D Toys has the Disney Racers Die Cast 1:64 Scale and All 10 x Saga Legends Wave 1 - ONLY £55 in stock! Disney exclusives will be instock in roughly 10 days. Please be advised we are only getting a small quantity of these so place your order fast to avoid disapointment.
We had a nice surprise in our mailbox this evening, with an early edition of our Hasbro Q&A! Check out our latest session, with answers about this years UGH figures, the mail-away coin set, and more!
Kotobukiya Utapau Trooper at SDCC!
Those of you heading out to the San Diego Comic Con will have a nice treat from Kotobukiya...their Utapau Trooper ARTFX Statue. Click here to see the image gallery and read the press release.
One of the local Aussie talent- Hemble, has been crafting some brilliant figures and dioramas for a few years now, he even has his own site (http://www.zipworld.com.au/~hemble/) with not only Star Wars but everything from custom Sci-fi figure to military dioramas.
We got a little sidetracked with all the new basic figures and CIV exclusives, but we are finally getting around to finishing out our Collectors Tin section in the 30th Anniversary Collection Visual Guide, wrapping it up with The Empire Strikes Back set. Take a look a the guides below for all the details!
Kenobi Mini-Bust from Gentle Giant, Episode IV Darth Vader FX Saber from Master Replicas for $89.99, and a Sideshow 12" Plo Koon! Also back in-stock from Master Replicas is a Jedi Training Remote for $349.99. Pre-Order these items today before its too late! As always, check back at www.brianstoys.com for the greast selection of star wars toys and collectibles! Click here to read the entire newsletter!
Autograph Bounty Hunter at Celebration Europe!
We have just had some excellent news confirmed from Mark Dermul, the Belgian Autograph Bounty Hunter: Mark, being the true Star Wars fan we know him to be, will soon be headed for Celebration Europe. But he won't be there just as a fan... Click here to read about what Mark will be involved in (hint, hint...MC and more) not to mention a special surprise for JTA readers!
Another quick update to the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide tonight brings you the Darth Vader with Ben Kenobi's empty cape and lightsaber as seen after their epic duel on the Death Star. Click below for a closer look at the figure and coin.
The Force Among Us have been announced as official guests at Fan Expo '07 in Toronto, Canada during the week of August 24-26th. Click here for all the details!
We have some images of some of the latest Gentle Giant offerings. Click hear to see the Chubbies, the new R2-D2 statue, the R2-D2 trashcan, and more!
Hi - Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of cool new arrivals, more new preorders, and an exciting exclusive!
The SDCC Sideshow Collectibles exclusive Holographic Darth Sidious with Mechno-chair attendee Priority Pre-order is here. If you are attending this years SDCC, click below to order the latest in their 1/6th scale offerings.
Urban-Collector has new in-stock Princess Leia Slave Statue and Roron Corobb Maquette. Check out our newsletter for these and additional featured products.
Hop on over to R2D Toys to place your pre-order for the newly listed Sideshow Bossk 1:1 Scale Bust, Obi-Wan Kenobi 12" Figure and Premium Format Speeder Bike with Scout.
It's time for the Master Replicas Mara Jade Lightsaber pre-order for CS members. This LE Lightsaber is limited to just 750 pieces, all signed! Head over and order yours now!
I know that with the news out of MR that folks are starting to buy up all sorts of FX sabers before they are sold out...now is the time to head over to Saber-Stand.com and pick up those ultra-cool display stands for that collection you just put together. Remember...if you buy 4 stands you get one free, so go in on it with a buddy and not only save your FX sabers from "saber warp" but some cash too!
Another quick update to the 30th Anniversary Visual Guide tonight bring you the latest and greatest Death Star Trooper to the line up. Click below of a closer look at the figure and coin.
Master Replicas has the EU Mara Jade Lightsaber pre-order page up, including images. Stop by and take a look at this cool, very limited prop! And, don't forget! Pre-ordering for this starts tomorrow at 9am PST!
The fine folks at LEGO have sent us a huge amount of high resolution images of this summer's Star Wars building sets! Click here to take a look at all 25 images in the gallery!
R2D Toys has fresh stuff up for pre-order like the Gold Squadron Y-WIng, 181st TIE Interceptor, Clones & Commanders Gift Pack and the exclusive Obi-Wan & Yoda McQuarrie 2-pack! Click here to discover all their new pre-orders!
CS members will have two days to order instead of one. It will be on sale Wednesday through Friday to CS members.
CS members will receive 20% off instead of their usual 10% off!
Very limited edition size of 750.
If the Mara Jade lightsaber is not sold out by Friday, it will be available to our direct customers at 10% off!
And if that wasn't enough, get a load of this! All of these lightsabers will be signature editions at NO EXTRA COST!
This small limited edition size will likely sell fast, so don't wait!
The 30th Anniversary basic figures are back in action, with the addition of the McQuarrie Signiture Series Concept Stormtrooper. Click below for a detailed look.
The Classic Animated Edition of the Boba Fett maquette has been added Gentle Giant Visual Guide tonight. The was available at Celebration 4 (and at CE this summer) through the Star Wars Shop. Click below to check it out!
In todays Visual Guide update, we feature the special collector coin that Hasbro gave away at Celebration IV.
Father's Day is next weekend, and Brian's Toys has the famous father & son available in a 30th Anniversary Father's Day action-figure two-pack! Make sure to order this great gift for your dad soon so he can receive it in time for his big day! Also available this week from Brian's Toys are two NEW vintage Ben Kenobi and Darth Vader double-telescoping carded figures, the rare Star Wars toys that every collector is looking for. The 2nd version of Gentle Giant's Jango Fett Mini-Bust has also arrived, complete with a full set of arms! Finally, we have many great Transformers toys from the movie in stock and ready to ship! Stop by brianstoys.com to get your latest fix of Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Master of the Universe toys and collectibles!
Master Replicas: Mara Jade Lightsaber Info Coming Soon!
Stay tuned next week for more details, including ordering information!!
Muppets Rumors - Darth Gonzo and More?
Forgive us if this news just flew over our heads with the whirlwind of news that came out of Celebration IV, but Muppet Central News reports that we can expect a 6 pack of Star Wars Muppets to come our way this fall! Click below to head on over and read all about it!
The Celebration IV Visual Guide updates keep rolling. This time the official CIV Exclusive figures, a set from the McQuarrie Concept series, R2-D2 & C-3PO!
You just can't get a cooler and more detailed piece than the Speeder Bike and Scout added to your collection. Click below to pre-order this awesome limited piece now!
Check out the very cool Darth Malak mini bust in the Gentle Giant Visual Guide! This Dark Lord of the KotOR video game was available at Celebration IV and he comes with the ability to be displayed without that "I have no lower jaw" shield too!
Attakus Han & Clone Trooper Are Back!
Attakus has found some new stock of the AOTC Clone Trooper and Han Solo statues! Click the banner to lear about the unique opportunity to add these limted statues to your collection!
It is time to head on over to Sideshow Collectibles to order the fantastic 12" Obi-Wan Kenobi as seen in Star Wars on May 25, 1977...go now and place your pre-order before they sell out!
Hi - Here is a quick update from www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of cool new arrivals and 60+ new preorders - including more exciting Hasbro items. Read more for the full list.
STAR WARS 30TH ANNIVERSARY: We have just received a good portion of our order for the 3rd wave of 30th Anniversary figures as well as more Wave 1 and Wave 2 figures. Check out this menu for a variety of single figures in stock now from the first 3 waves.
The Celebration IV Visual Guides continue today with the addition of the McQuarrie Concept Luke Skywalker and exclusive coin! Click below to check it out!
Are you still looking to pick up a Celebration IV exclusive McQuarrie Concept R2-D2 and C-3PO? Look no further than Star Wars Shop! Click below to order yours before they sell out!
It is FREE SHIPPING month over at Master Replicas! Yep...that means no matter what you buy from a scaled lightsaber to the Millennium Falcon shipping is on them! Click on the fastest ship in the galaxy below to take advantage of this great offer!
Those of you who know me know I have spent some time living over in Spain...Star Wars Spanish Stuff is just the community I was looking for when I was living there. If you speak Spanish, stop on by...you'll feel at home before you step in the front door!
Si hables español y quieras ser un parte de un foro que siente como casa es el foro para ti es Star Wars Spanish Stuff. Es una comunidad de fans donde todo el mundo es un amigo. Ve te ahora a Star Wars Spanish Stuff!
Giveaways at The Bothan Spy!
There are some cool CIV giveaways going on at The Bothan Spy forums . There are currently 3 contests posted with more to follow...head on over to check out the goods up for grabs!
The Force Among Us Update: Extended Free Shipping Offer!
There are still limited quantities of The Force Among Us "30th Anniversary Celebration Edition" DVD available for $19.77. This limited edition DVD is jammed packed with extended interviews, extra Norway footage, and much more. It is a "true celebration piece" of what being a fan is all about. There are also extremely limited vials of the FREE "Tatooine" sand left as well. The FREE shipping offer has been extended to June 8th. Due to filming in Finse Norway and being invited to CIV, the DVDs will ship out during early July. Do not wait any longer—the DVD will sell out. Visit www.theforceamongus.com and place your order today!
One Bronze Vader Remains at Sideshow!
According to the low quantity alert over at Sideshow there appears to be just one (maybe 2) of the Bronze Darth Vader left! If you want to add this awesome sculpture to your collection now is the time to act before they are all sold out! Click below for your chance to reserve the last one!
New High Resolution LEGO Images!
Thanks to the folks at LEGO we have some very nice high resolution images to share with you of the Toys R Us Exclusive 7665 Republic Cruiser and 7666 Hoth Base! The Hoth set comes with 7 mini figures instead of 6 and you can see them all in the first image... including the new K-3PO! Click below for a close look at these exciting new sets!
StarWarsShop.com has all the leftover Celebration IV merchandise up for sale, as well as some other new products such as the newly retooled Unleashed Heavy Gunner! Stop by and check it all out!
Attack Frigate In Felucia: Battlefront Felucia is a Gossam-settled planet dominated by multi-colored fungi looking plants. The Republic sends troops to deploy and capture the Separatists under the able leadership of the Jedi masters.
Here at Brian's Toys, we've received many anticipated Star Wars 30th Anniversary items. We have Exclusive R2-D2 & C-3PO McQaurrie Concept figures ready for sale, and Wave 3 orders are being fulfilled for One of Each Figure Club members and some, but not all, regular pre-orders. Also get your hands on the Vintage Style Carded Figures which have just arrived! For any Star Trek fans out there, we have great action figures in stock and a few ready for pre-order. Transformers fans will also want to keep an eye this Saturday, June 2, on the Transformers Movie section on our website as we will be adding many figures and toys, such as the Mr. Potato Head Optimash Prime.
Bossk 1:1 Bust Pre-Order at Sideshow!
Sideshow Collectibles also has the very cool and super detailed Bossk 1:1 Bust up for pre-order! Reserve yours now before they are all gone!
Bronze Darth Vader Pre-Order at Sideshow!
Sideshow Collectibles has their brand new Bronze Darth Vader up for a Flex-Pay pre-order! Head on over and reserve yours now with just a 25% deposit...quantities are very low so don't delay!


Just as we update our wardrobe with summer pieces, so too do a lot of us change our hair colour with the seasons. Getting highlights or going blonde for the hotter months is a global phenomenon and we see hundreds of people coming to salons in Abu Dhabi around this time of year who are looking to refresh their style and get a boost of confidence.
It's always good advice to choose shampoo and conditioner that specifically targets your hair's needs, but it's especially important in the case of hair that's undergone bleaching. Choosing salon-quality products designed for coloured hair can increase the longevity of your tone and prevent hair from becoming dull. If you have blonde hair, it's also a good idea to use a silver shampoo every one to two weeks to help prevent brassiness.
We're not going to tell you to chuck out the GHDs and stop blow drying your locks – it just isn't feasible! What you must do however is ensure that before you begin heat styling, your hair is properly protected with heat defence spray. You should also make friends with UV protection products too. The sun damages our hair just like it does our skin, so it's important to keep it safe during those long, hot spring/summer days.
If you've been keeping up with our blog you will have seen the post we shared earlier this month on the importance of regular haircuts. The points made there ring just as true when highlights are taken into consideration. When you book in for regular trims at a salon in Abu Dhabi you aren't needlessly lopping off your gorgeous highlights – you're actually protecting your hair from damage. Chemically treated, and especially bleached, hair is always weaker and more brittle than virgin hair. With regular trims you can stop split ends in their tracks and keep your style looking fresh for longer.
We're not suggesting icy showers here (unless that's your thing, we personally love a good cold shower when the heat really hits!) but it's best to wash your hair in cooler water as it helps to "seal in" your hair colour for longer. Hot water will strip the tone out of your highlights much faster and can also leave it feeling drier and weaker. Go for a tepid temperature – even if it means having to turn down the heat mid-shower.
If you've recently highlighted your hair at a salon in Abu Dhabi or are considering a change in style this April, we hope this guide has helped you feel better equipped to take care of your highlights. If you would like to book in for some highlights or indulge in a nourishing hair treatment (both is definitely best!) than get in touch with the hair experts at roots Salons here.


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China's national development zones stabilizers of foreign trade, investment
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's state-level economic and technological development zones have been an important platform for opening-up, stabilizing foreign trade and investment, the Ministry of Commerce said.
In 2021, foreign trade in the 217 development zones evaluated by the ministry totaled 8.9 trillion yuan (about 1.31 trillion U.S dollars), accounting for 22.8 percent of China's total foreign trade, data from the ministry showed.
In particular, trade of high-tech products in the development zones reached 3 trillion yuan in 2021, contributing more than a quarter to the country's total high-tech trade volume.
Foreign direct investment in these development zones, in actual use, stood at about 38.2 billion U.S. dollars, making up 22 percent of the country's total, the data showed.
The development zones boasted stronger scientific and technological innovation capabilities, the evaluation showed, with the number of R&D institutions at or above the provincial level rising to 10,400 as of the end of 2021.
Official data showed that the combined gross domestic product of these zones came in at 12.8 trillion yuan in 2021, contributing 11 percent to China's total.
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The Government was yesterday urged to "embrace" the $2.6 billion Baha Mar project and do everything they can to ensure it happens, a former Chamber of Commerce president telling Tribune Business the development was something "the economy so desperately needs".
Dionisio D'Aguilar, the president of Superwash, speaking to this newspaper from Greece, said news of the signing of the $2.5 billion loan agreement between Baha Mar and its partners was "excellent", and should provide the spark of investment capital and confidence that might be enough, by itself, to turn the Bahamian economy around and drag it out of recession.
Praising Sarkis Izmirlian, Baha Mar's chief executive and chairman, for his "persistence and patience", Mr D'Aguilar said: "He certainly didn't have much help from the Bahamian government, at least none that was visible. I didn't see them facilitating and pulling for it. I think they secretly believed that he'd never pull it off."
He added: "It's [the Baha Mar project] what's needed, and comes at the right time when the Bahamian economy needs an injection of confidence. The economy so desperately needs something like this.
"I hope the Government pulls out every single stop to make it a success. Whatever approvals they have to give, I hope they move expeditiously and proactively. It's time for them to embrace this one, because look what happened when they did not embrace it, like last time."
Mr D'Aguilar also called upon the Ingraham administration to 'make the case' and "convince the Bahamian people" that while allowing several thousand Chinese construction workers in on work permits might cause some short-term pain in terms of lost building sector jobs, this was outweighed by the long-term benefits from some 8,000 permanent jobs in Baha Mar's resorts.
Stephen Wrinkle, the Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president, agreed that the Baha Mar project might be enough on its own to "turn the corner and see some positive economic growth".
Apart from work on the actual project itself, Mr Wrinkle said it would likely create spin-off construction work for contractors through the development of new small strip-malls, apartments, duplexes and other real estate.


Bills are proposed laws. Session laws, called Acts and Resolves in Massachusetts, are the laws passed by the legislature arranged chronologically. General laws are session laws that are permanent in nature and of general application, and are arranged by subject. Get access to all 3 types of legal information here.
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Browse our table of Massachusetts laws and regulations by name. This table was developed as an aid in finding selective Mass. General Laws by their commonly known names, because some common terms do not actually appear in the text of the statutes. In some instances, there are references to judicial decisions and agency regulations. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list or index.
"This site provides an unofficial version of the Session Laws from 1997 to the present and is updated regularly...The vast majority of Session Laws are Acts. Acts include everything from our annual state budget (the General Appropriation Act) and major legislative initiatives to reorganize government agencies. Session Laws that are not codified into the General Laws are called Special Acts and include matters affecting an individual or a particular city or town. A Resolve is most often used when the legislation's only purpose is to establish a special commission to investigate a certain issue."
The State Library provides access to older, archived acts. "The Acts and Resolves, which contains the session laws and resolves passed by the Massachusetts legislature, is among the State Library's most highly used resources."
Provides access to bills by bill number and subject. This site also provides a handy table of the most popular bills.
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A great source from the State Library. A step-by-step guide to tracing legislative history in Massachusetts. You can also find a video presentation and much more at their Legal Research Resources at the State Library.
A compilation of links to old laws available online going back to 1620.


Even on summer mornings the open Atlantic can be wild and our local beach, Guincho, is often wind swept and cool. In this part of Portugal a perfect August Sunday morning cannot be taken for granted.
Today the sun shone gently from a cloudless light blue sky and yellow safe-swimming flags billowed over the beach. Far out the surfers skimmed, turned and swerved over deep blue powerful waves, yet the waves met the shore sedately, trimmed with decorous lacy foam.
Best of all were the people. Everyone of any age had a swimsuit on. The expressions on their faces ranged from quiet contentment to rapture as they swam, browsed the wet sand for shells or skidded over it on skimmy-boards, chatted, walked the long beach, found the ultimate position for getting a good tan, splashed each other, dug holes, made sand-castles, basked, played bat and ball, somersaulted, devoured fresh warm doughnuts from the beach-vendor's tray or sat on a rock watching everyone follow their whim.
People were enjoying themselves in a hundred different ways. As the beach air eased them into losing track of time, one by one they retrieved their sense of wonder and were transfigured.
Many people enter this creative zone of relaxed attention only once a year when on holiday. Yet you can reclaim your creativity all year round if you wish to. Even in winter you can surf your imagination, splash waves over a crisp page, browse your brain for words and images and revel in your own uniqueness. With a dash of desire, a willingness to experiment and a wish to engage with the mysterious creative process, you can transform a cold, wet afternoon into as rich an experience as a perfect summer Sunday on the beach.