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Holidays are usually the time of the year when we hustle and bustle the most. I recently snuck out of my grind for a bit, right in time for our renewal of vows wedding, to get some hair treatment done at Salon Privat by Jing Monis as the celebrated hair artist extraordinaire concludes #HolidaysWithThePress2016.
A “before shot” was in order – easy to see that my locks have gone lifeless. (more…)
After having experienced the benefits of Japanese rebonding/straightening system that does not kill the locks, I have no plans of going back to having my hair rebonded or straightened the traditional way in a neighborhood salon like I used to. More than a week since my Yuko Hair Straightening Treatment at the Lifestyle Salon by Louis Phillip Kee, I’m totally loving how my hair isn’t stick straight like I’m sure it would look if it was done the rebonding way, like we know it.
While some may say that they’re pretty much okay with waves, my waves happen to be the wayward kind. I’ll have to style it for hours if I want it to look half presentable when they’re let down. (more…)
It was early last month when I first got pumped to go crazy with my hair again. My locks have been on treatment hiatus for almost 3 years and having my hair Japanese rebonded by the celebrated hair and make-up artist, Akira of Akira Hair & Make-Up Salon is the best way to “break my fast.” Finally, a hair treatment post after almost 3 years! 🙂
Akira Hair & Make-Up Salon is located at the G/F of Regina Hometel, 7272 J. Victor S., Makati City.
The salon is near LIttle Tokyo and a kilometer away from Greenbelt Mall. The salon is soon to franchise in different places within the metro as Akira makes sure his hair and make-up artists will all be well-trained to keep the quality of his beauty services as he trains them himself in the school he’s putting up south of the metro.
Akira has been featured in various lifestyle magazines, including Preview. (more…)
When it comes to hair, I’ve always been the adventurous type – only because I know that whether I chop it all off, or go crazy, maybe get some kinky curls or have a boy cut, it’s just hair and will grow back anyway. That used to be my “true story” since I learned to style, layer my own hair (when I was in high school). “Used to be,” because it’s been more than 2 years (I believe) since I last colored or subjected my main to some crazy hair treatment (blowout, rebond and whathaveyous). I’m still currently in this, what I feel like calling “hair-hibernation phase.”
I’ve seen for myself how all the years and years of hair treatment/color took their toll on my poor locks. I’ve kind of gone rebellious and jettison everything I’ve ever gotten used to when it comes to hair. And I actually kind of feel like patting myself on the back, for making it this far. You see, I’ve tried in the past but failed.
Now that I think about it, I only felt the urgency to totally turn away from what my hair got used to is because of the ugly after effects of hair coloring and whathaveyou treatments. This was further reinforced in me when Beauty Experts Agoo Bengzon, Peewee Reyes-Isidro, RissaMananquil-Trillo, Cara Favila and Raymond Santiago each discussed the relevance of Cream Silk Daily Treatment Conditioner and how it is superior to other brands. (more…)
After almost a year since I first tried Wen Cleansing Conditioner and I’m still so into it. Allow me to again enumerate why I love Wen. The 5-in-1 formula includes:
When we rid our hair off the residue of the commercial shampoo, and pamper it with these awesome and natural ingredients, that is, WEN® Cleansing Conditioner, our hair will get more beautifully awesome. 🙂
I love that once in a while I still get those eureka moments when it comes to beauty products. With all the innovation we have witnessed by far, I would tend to just nod with the usual superlative claims of brand new products. Yes, I would be impressed but not the “eureka” impressed kind. If you know what I mean. 😉
When P&G sent this Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner last week, I wasn’t really expecting much. I thought it was just another hyper conditioning agent being launched. But then again, it literally only took me one use and I was convinced. It is so good that I instantly concluded that it was comparable to the high end Kerastase Nutritive Oleo-Relax trio shampoo, conditioner and anti-frizz spray that I use, only this comes in a more affordable, one-step-does-it-all conditioning. I love everything one step! It didn’t matter what shampoo I used with it, it right away achieved the hair that I’ve always wanted.
While I’m not exactly shooting to achieve a Bea Alonzo Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner magazine-perfect look, I did manage to let my hair down (and actually liked it) – something I haven’t done in ages! (more…)
I have personally been using TRESemme for a while now. The product truly delivers as my hair is easier to manage after every shampoo and conditioner. TRESemmé is a salon brand used by professionals that we can get hold off at holiday discount, half the price with its TRESemmé Runway Ready Sale promo.
Filipinas can get salon gorgeous hair at home, everyday as TRESemmé marks down their best selling TRESemmé Keratin Smooth shampoo and conditioner 440 ml bottle packs by 50%
It was two years back when I first discovered my hair’s best friend, Kerastase Elixir Ultime. That has remained true to this day. My impression of this wonder product has definitely gone beyond sheer excitement.
Kerastase Paris 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Box
Incidentally, this miracle of a hair treatment a.k.a. Kerastase Elixir Ultime is available for free for the month of September in celebration of Kerastase Paris’ 50th anniversary celebration. This is made available to salon clients who will avail of P4,000 worth of Kerastase Paris products and services. The gift box also comes with a special black paddle comb bearing. (more…)
As I have previously announced last April, Wen Cleansing Conditioner is officially out in the market. Yay! Gotta love SLS/SLES-Free Shampoos, or for this matter, Cleansing Conditioner, which is essentially similar to what we got used to calling Shampoo and Conditioner in one. But then again, Wen is a league entirely different since this is the kick-ass type, with its 5-in-1 formula that includes:
Our Wen Cleansing Conditioner just claimed its rightful spot on our tub. 🙂
Wen Cleansing Conditioner Pomegranate right off the box
It is a good thing that ever since I started making my own Castile Soap and Shampoo, I have kinda sorta psyched my family to not fall dependent on the fallacy that lather translates to cleansing. Truth be told, lather almost always equals to harsh ingredients. I kid you not! The stripping of our hairs natural oils is what our usual commercial shampoos do. Wen Cleansing Conditioner does not merely do deep conditioning and all the nice things to your hair, it also keeps the hair color intact. (more…)
With my roots now peeping, I’m reminded by my lovely L’Oreal Professionel #WearYourColorProud experience at Bang’s Tony & Jackey Salon Cubao last October. You will find my photo coverage via Kikay Corner’s FB Page here: Kikay Corner’s #WearYourColorProud Treat by L’Oreal Professionel
L’Oreal Professionel #WearYourColorProud is coming soon via @DavidSalonPH! (more…)