It’s no surprise that some of the best salons are in Makati, the country’s financial center. The discerning movers and shakers know a good place when they visit one.
Those that have stood the test of time and the most demanding customers are easily among the very best. One such place is Essensuals Toni & Guy Salon at 6750.
The place has modern interiors with a black-and-white theme. Through the changing times, it continues to attract a strong following and stays true to its winning formula of cleanliness and professionalism. Clients keep coming back for the superb haircuts, beautiful hair color and great service.
For starters, you can schedule a Style Consult and discuss your needs with the stylists. Among the services offered are the Signature Cut for a personalized new look; Mane Styling for long and short hair; Creative color or color blocking; Highlights through foiling; Color Wash or Color Stripping; Full Curls using the classic cold perming method; Waves for the digital perming technique; and Face and Mane Styling Packages for any occasion that you might have. Hair treatments by Davines and “mani-pedi” services are also available.
Hair overhaul
On my recent trip to Toni & Guy, I decided to share the excitement by bringing in a friend who desperately needed a change in hairstyle. She had worn the same straight Maria Clara hair for years, for fear of getting a bad haircut. Ironically, she is a fashion-forward makeup artist who is up to date with makeup trends. But her hair? Not so much. She needed a hair overhaul to match the trendy makeup she wore daily. So I decided to take her to a salon that could do exactly that.
We started by updating her look with layers in the front and back (from P550- P1,800 depending on stylist), followed by a Creative Colour using Davines coloring mask (P4,480) then a Davines D2 treatment (P1,375). The result: ombré hair, that half-brown, half-blonde look that was every Hollywood starlet’s fave ’do during the holidays. The style is sexy in an edgy way, but also casual. So I wasn’t surprised when my friend totally fell in love with her two-toned hair.
(Visit Essensuals Toni & Guy at 6750 Retail Arcade Ayala Avenue, Makati; tel. 8128559, 8128002.)
To continue with that sexy mess kind of feel, try Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo from Bed Head (P1,860). The secret is that you don’t have to do wet shampoo every day, because this dry shampoo gives the exact same results. Just spray at the roots and let it absorb excess oils and odor, making hair smell fresh while giving it volume and texture—perfect for big hair or updos. Plus, the near colorless formula won’t show on your clothes or pillowcase.
For those with dry and damaged hair, it’s time to treat your head to Bed Head’s Chocolate Head (1,720). This hair-repair treatment restores and deeply conditions dry, damaged hair. Damaged ends are repaired while dry hair is softened and smoothened, leaving it revitalized with a delectable chocolate fragrance.
For maintenance, carry on with Bed Head’s Some Like It Hot Shampoo (P1,565) and Conditioner (P1,670). The tandem keeps hair calm and cool with a refreshing blend of avocado, grape, aloe and cucumber. These ingredients guard against humidity, UV rays and thermal damage to hair.