Salon Report: Straight & Smooth Salon

I have my fair share of  good and bad salon experiences.  I went through a stage where I love having my haircut at least once every 2-3 months, and I would go to different salons to try on different hairstylists,  if only I was blogging then, you'll see me reporting on different hair salons across the Metro.

First time I heard about Straight and Smooth Salon was from a fellow beauty blogger friend Tara, who had her INOA Hair Coloring Treatment there.  Factors I'm looking for in a salon:

• Friendly staffs - they don't need to be super friendly but are courteous enough to know your needs and make you feel comfortable
• Nice ambiance - a place where you feel comfortable right away once you step in the salon, I actually prefer not too bright lights as you get to have your hair wet, messed up and you don't want people to see you from outside.
• Prices not over the top
• Ample magazines to read
• Internet connection - isn't it great to check your emails and read blogs while someone treat your hair?

My requirements are not too high eh?  But over the weekend, I was able to visit Straight & Smooth salon at Amorsolo Street, Makati. Did they pass my requirements?  My watchful eyes?  Read on....

Salon Report: Matrix Sensoria at Antonio Hairdressing Libis

Weekends, best time for pampering!  REST aside from Time is Gold.  That is why I booked myself a hair treatment once I learned I have one Saturday free!  Going to a salon is for a treatment is definitely a "luxury" for me as I'm used to doing my own treatment at home!

I gave Antonio Hairdressing Libis a call to book for my hair treatment as I got a voucher from Matrix Sensoria treatment early this year. 

The salon that greeted me looks so inviting and eye-catching!  I used to pass by this salon a couple of times when I was working at Eastwood back then!  I like the fact that there are parking spaces right in front of the salon.

**photo from Antonio Hairdressing Libis Facebook Page

The reception area and I was greeted by a very friend staff! 

Salon Report: Univers Kaizen Salon Hair Color

It has been weeks since I last colored my hair and I just had the chance to write about it!

First of all, I want to thank the wonderful people of Univers Kaizen Salon. It was a lovely experience and I enjoyed how they treated my hair like a separate individual! Ms. Mary Ann Orca consulted me first on what color I prefer. I told her I am into "natural" NOT "Hey! I dyed my hair"look"! She patiently explained to me that Matrix ColorPro Copper Brown would work well on my skintone, I'm glad I listened.

The salon offers Hair Color using Matrix products. Ms. Mary Ann colored the regrowth first, left it for approximately 15 minutes, then went on to color the scalp. I found myself looking freaked out! Who wouldn't if you look like this?

(sorry for the blurry photos,
I forgot to bring my camera)

After approximately half an hour of coloring my regrowth and scalp area. They proceeded with coloring the rest of my hair! And I got a wonderful back massage and tea! I don't mind staying there for more than an hour! Wonderful ambiance, magazines to read (I actually learned so much about showbiz gossip as I was reading the entertainment magazines), hair wash with Biolage treatment that left my scalp minty fresh, relaxed back and....