Manicure, Pedicure and Foot SPA

Pamper yourself with a weekly MANICURE, PEDICURE & FOOT SPA at your favorite Salons. For me, I have my MANICURE & PEDICURE every week or every other week. Nothing beats a relaxing MANICURE & PEDICURE experience while reading a book or magazine. My favorite manicurist is “BELLA” of ENVY ME SALON, Robinsons Place Gensan.

FOOT SPA is another whole new experience also. At first I was a bit shy to let the manicurist scrub my foot and legs, legs?..  YES!,  legs because at ENVY ME SALON the FOOT SPA service is not only concentrated on the FOOT. Their FOOT SPA service includes the legs. The Manicurist will soak your foot at the FOOT SPA machine while doing your MANICURE then scrub your foot and legs with ST. IVES APRICOT SCRUB.

So, a word of advice if you would like to go have your FOOT SPA wear shorts or a bit loose pants so that the manicurist would not have a hard time. But hey don’t worry if your trip to the salon is unplanned and you have that fit pants on because ENVY ME SALON has a shorts dedicated for clients like you.

Then comes my not so favorite part the scrubbing of the foot with foot pile to scrub off the build up callus. As for me I don’t have a lot of callus so I ask my manicurist to skip this part (hehehehehe) because of another reason also it tickles me (shhhhhhhh).

Build a good relationship with your manicurist like I do for a great MANICURE, PEDICURE & FOOT SPA experience.

Hairs & Nails Davao 8th Anniversary

It’s been eight (8) years already? oh how fast time flies. Hairs & Nails Bodies & Faces Salon & Spa celebrates it’s eight (8) years in beautifying Davao City.

Hairs & Nails celebrated it’s 8th year anniversary with a blast. With their 3 days 50% off on all major hair and spa services and the P1,500 hair rebonding any length.

Plus give aways and surprises to all clients who celebrated with us. We had our very own “named” donuts from Dunkin Donuts served inside the salon the whole day.

We also gave away HAIR TREATMENT MAINTENANCE to all the clients.

Guests who joined in our celebration were Mr. & Mrs. Boy Santiago, Hairs & Nails Tagum Franchisee, ABS-CBN’s consultant Lolit Duran and the dynamic members of Rotary Club of Davao 2000. My friend a fellow blogger, Sunstar columnist and Hairs & Nails endorser MARIA “RIA” JOSE also graced us with her presence.

Congratulations to Hairs & Nails Bodies & Faces Salon & Spa, Duterte Davao.

L’oreal POWER DOSE explained

One of the most powerful HAIR TREATMENT I know that is great for damaged hair is L’OREAL POWER DOSE. This comes in a vial which is very concentrated. In salons they charge you per vial also.

L’OREAL POWER DOSE treatment as I have discussed from my prior post about HAIR TREATMENTS works it’s magic from the inside of our hair. But their are also different types of L’OREAL POWER DOSE which will cater to what our hair needs.

Different Types of L’OREAL POWER DOSE:

• POWERDOSE COLOR with Incell, Ionéne G and Hydro-Resist – targets the three zones cortex, cuticle and surface. Sets and protect color, while reinforcing hair fiber.
• POWERDOSE CONTRAST with Nutriceride – targets two zones cuticle and surface. Selectively targets highlights to deeply condition and brighten without weighing the rest fo the hair down.
• SHAMPOO POWER REPAIR B with Neofibrine – targets two zones cuticle and surface. Gentle cleansing shampoo and deep conditioning repair treatment.
• POWER REPAIR B with Neofibrine – targets two zones the cuticle and surface. Deep conditioning treatment

Source: (L’oreal Professionnel Website)

L’OREAL POWER DOSE doesn’t take long actually it just needs to stay in the hair for about 3 to 5 minutes then the hair stylist can rinse it off. Although you say this sounds easy you also need to go to a professional hair stylist or salon because these treatments are not sold in the market. It is for professional use only. Why you say? because professional hairstylist are trained and are well versed with the different type of products that are needed by your hair.

ENVY ME SALONS are located at:
Robinsons Place General Santos City tel # (083) 554-2134
fronting NCCC Mall Matina Davao City tel # (082) 297-3459
Gaisano South Citimall Illustre Street Davao City tel # (082) 305-9318

HAIRS & NAILS SALONS are located at:
2nd level KCC Mall of GENSAN tel # (083) 301-4822
3rd floor KCC Mall of Marbel tel # (083) 228-9048
Tionko Bldg. Duterte Street (fronting Shakeys) Davao City tel # (082) 305-3401 or 225-0698

2nd level Gaisano Grand Tagum City

Expression Salon

Gaisano Mall of Iligan tel # (063) 221-9883

Gaisano Mall Cagayan de oro City

So, if you have damaged hair go to your favorite salon and get a L’OREAL POWER DOSE treatment.

HAIR REBONDING

What is HAIR REBONDING?

It is a chemical process done to the hair breaking the bond of the hair shaft and re-bonding it again to change the shape of the bond of the hair shaft therefore changing the state of the hair. It permanently makes the hair straight, manageable, silky, smooth and shinny. Once hair experience HAIR REBONDING this will last until the rest of the hairs life.

Is HAIR REBONDING harmfu to the hair?

NO, hair rebonding is not harmful to the hair. Here’s a trivia about hair – hair is actually a dead protein made of keratin, so literally our hair is dead, that’s why it does not hurt when we cut it. If hairstylist are well trained about HAIR REBONDING and do the right process results are 100% guaranteed straight, shinny silky and manageable hair.

HAIR REBONDING vs HAIR RELAX

HAIR REBONDING

• the newest way to safely straighten the hair
• leaves hair silky, smooth, shinny and manageable
• do not contain LYE chemical
• longer process
• not harmful to the scalp
• expensive

HAIR RELAX

• old way of straightening hair
• contains LYE chemical
• quick and one process only
• leaves hair straight but not smooth and silky hair appears stiff and has rough texture
• if chemicals touch the scalp it is very harmful and can cause burns
• very cheap

How long does HAIR REBONDING last?

Once your hair has gone through hair rebonding process it stays that way for the rest of the hairs life. Reviews say that rebonding are done every 6 months because hair growth reach to 3 inches by that time, the average hair growth per month is .492 inches. The review about rebonding every six months is not TRUE because how can a stylist rebond a hair with 3 inches long only. Hair rebonding for new hair growth is done ONCE A YEAR, where in hair growth reach to up to 6 inches already.

HAIR REBONDING process…. I will explain the process in a not so technical way so that salon clients and soon to be clients will know if the process being done to them is right.

1. Shampoo hair and dry 100%
2. Divide into quadrant, and apply HAIR REBONDING cream #1
3. Leave for 25-30 minutes depending on your hairs state
4. Rinse thoroughly, towel dry and spray PPT to protect hair from hair iron
5. Iron hair in paper thin using ceramic and ionic hair iron (important that stylist know how to iron hair properly if not this will cause hair breakage)
6. After ironing apply HAIR REBONDING cream #2, leave to neutralize for 10-15 minutes
7. Rinse thoroughly, apply conditioner towel dry and blow dry

DO’s and DON’Ts in HAIR REBONDING

DO’s

• moisturize hair by purchasing hair maintenance
• do hair treatment at least once a month
• ask you stylist for maintenance advice
• enjoy your new silky, smooth and straight hair

DON’Ts

• do not wet hair for at least 3 days
• do not use hair clips hair grips etc.
• do not tack your hair in your ears
• do not color (permanent) hair for at least two weeks
• don’t go swimming to beaches and pools after rebonding process
• don’t forget you HAIR TREATMENT and HAIR MAINTENANCE

TIPS: Invest in your hair it is not called a crowning glory for nothing. Services are meant to be expensive because stylist continually train themselves with new ways and techniques to better serve and deliver great quality service.

TRY:

• HAIRS & NAILS SALON & SPA branches (Gen. Santos City, Marbel City, Davao City and soon Tagum City)
• ENVY ME SALON & SPA (Gen. Santos,  Davao City and Robinsons Galleria )
• EXPRESSION SALON (Cagayan de oro City & Iligan City)

For affordable DIY Hair Rebonding maintenance check out my online beauty store: WHITE ANGEL BEAUTY SUPPLY  

Hair Treatments

I am going to share to you my knowledge about HAIR TREATMENTS- PROFESSIONAL hair treatment that is. I hope I can help you in choosing what treatment to ask the next time you visit one of our salons.

There are a lot of HAIR TREATMENTS in the market right now. And SALONS also offer a lot of different kinds of hair treatment. Here are the truths of HAIR TREATMENTS as my years of experience managing a salon and years and years of attending and doing HAIR SEMINARS taught me.

As I have said in my previous post-MIX TIPS it is advisable or better to seek a professional hair treatment once in a while. If you have extra budget once a month hair treatment will do.

Take NOTE: hair treatments are good for your hair and are advised by professionals for at least once a month. You can never OVER DO a hair treatment the more hair treatment you do the more it strengthens and repairs you hair.

There are two kinds of HAIR TREATMENT:

One kind concentrates on smoothing and repairing the OUTER LAYER of the hair, which is the CUTICLE layer of the hair shalf. In this kind of treatments you can feel the difference of your hair right after the treatment. It usually smells good and some treatments have a minty feeling.

The other kind is that it penetrates to the INNER LAYER of the hair shalf to the CORTEX and repairing damages that were cause by previous chemical process.

Lets discuss the TOP HAIR TREATMENTS being offered by leading SALONS.

• HOT OIL – a deep conditioning hair treatment smoothing the outer layer of you hair. Some have aromatherapy, some have coconut extracts, some are specifically for colored hair, some also are for relaxed and straightened hair. Usually done with hair steamers.

• HAIR SPA – also a treatment for outer layer of the hair and focuses on the scalp, this kind of treatment usually are aromatic in nature to give a relaxing feel for the client.

• POWER DOSE (LOREAL) or treatments that comes in a VIAL – these kinds of treatments are the once who sip inside the hair and repairing it from the inside. This treatment you can’t feel the difference of the hair because it works from the inside.

• HAIR CELLOPHANE – This treatment uses henna wax (this are not the once used in TATOOS!!) it shines and covers the outer layer of the hair and with this kind of treatment you can choose a color that will temporarily be in your hair approximately a month or so. Usually this treatment (if you have experienced it before) leaves your hair bleeding the next day when you shower. This treatment coats the hair and makes it VERY VERY shinny and a light color reflect will appear when you are directly hit my sunlight.

• HAIR DETOX- it detoxifies and scrape away scums that build up in your hair from the pollutants and shampoo or gel residue left behind. This treatment involves two process: First, is the scraping away of the scums and excess build ups in your hair. And  second, is the treatment replacing the necessary moisture that was loss.

• OXYGEN TREATMENT - I will dedicate one POST for this so that I can explain this treatment further.

So, that’s it I hope I gave you enough knowledge of the different kinds of Hair Treatments.

Here is the SERVICE MENU for HAIRS & NAILS for you to have an idea of the price range. Contact them at GENSAN BRANCH: (083) 301-4822; 0932728114

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LOVE YOUR HAIR,

xoxo

D