Kami No Ishi Spa in Santa Cruz Laguna

This Father’s Day, I want to make it a big day for him.

For working so hard to take care of us and after a series of basketball games – he truly deserves the utmost relaxation.

A massage at Kami No Ishi has always been in my to do list but never had a chance to make it happen. So I’m glad that my college friend, +Malouflor gave me the idea as well as the contact number of the Spa.

I immediately make a reservation for a Swedish massage for Hubby.

KAMINO NO ISHI

Facial, Massage & Spa Salon

Corner Sampaguita & L. Taleon St. Sta. Cruz, Laguna

For inquiries/concerns, kindly contact:

Call Tel. No.: (049) 501-6593

Smart:             0928-215-5794

Kami No Ishi gives facial, massage and spa treatments and services at its finest at reasonable costs. They also give free iced tea to their clients and even to chaperone like me J !

Hubby loves his 60min Swedish massage (P300) specially the massages applied on his tired legs and feet. We have tried other spa treatments within Santa Cruz, Laguna but my hubby says, Kami No Ishi has better quality of services and more relaxing ambiance. He also wants to try the foot reflexology next visit.

From the therapists down to receptionists, Kami No Ishi team up to modernize ways on how  to serve better.

Have you been to  Kami No Ishi?

What services/treatments have you tried?

Digital Perm at Beauty Brick

I got a DigiPerm!

Yes, am a hard-headed - risk taker - stubborn lady. After reviving my hair from a dreaded effect of rebond treatment, i finally give in! A digi perm at Beauty Brick Salon at Makati with my best friend.


My BFF and i have been discussing digi perm for months before we finally decided to take the plunged last Nov 23 2013.

We did our reseach and was torn between Tony & Jackey and Beauty Brick. As for service and price, Tony & Jackey is known to have expensive services and mostly based on hair length while patrons kept coming back and recommending Beauty Brick for the perfect curls they do.

Late Thursday afternoon, I sent a message to book an appointment for Saturday and received a response after a while they even called for confirmation late Friday afternoon.

My BFF and I arrived at Beauty Brick before 9am. The place looks cozy. We were greeted by the staffs and the receptionist checked my schedule and ushered us to their couches and offered hair magazine.

art deco at the powder room upstairs of the salon

We were first to arrive at the salon so i got to looked at their wall art and lined up digiperm.

I like how Mr. Shin took his time in checking personally each of the clients’ hair treatments.

The stylist were so warm and friendly. They won't also insist you to avail their other treatment unlike the others.

The Maintenance (as prescribed by Beauty Brick)




1) After digiperm, you can shower next-day but don’t use shampoo. Conditioner only. I don’t intend to wash my hair until after 48 hours to be safe.

2) You can shampoo on the 3rd day.

3) After showering, assuming there’s no more excess water, comb it with a wide tooth comb. Comb only when wet and never when dry.

4) Section your hair twice, left and right side. Then twist gently.

5) Start scrunching. This is a move wherein you cup the twists with your hand from the bottom and bounce them gently. Think of coiling a spring and releasing it.

6) Cup the scrunches and blow dry them while in your fist. A diffuser would make it easier. NEVER with an electric fan.

7) Once dry, separate the curls and apply a wax. They suggest any styling wax.

8) Scrunch throughout the day to maintain curls. No more twisting because it already has product in it. Only when wet.

Overall, my experience with Beauty Brick is above expecations. I'll come back for sure.

Time Duration: 8am to 11:00am
Price Paid: Php3,300 + Php200 tip.


Tidbits:
Beauty Brick will now be known as BLU-AF.









Beauty Brick Hair Art Studio

Address: Unit 103 Dona Consolacion Bldg. 122 Jupiter St. Bel-air Makati City
Phone Numbers: 408-3398/473-5108; 0917-520-0044




 

Colgate Optic White

I knew it - I really knew it will come!

I'm a self confessed coffee-holic - thanks to my coffee buddy (hubby)!

I can't live without a daily dose of coffee to jump start  day. I even come to a point wherein I can drink 5 cups of coffee in a day!

Sad to say.. it brings stains on my teeth. I do actually had my bi-annual cleaning with my dentist but maybe it just accumulate that much that i notice it just now..


That is why, i decided to try the Colgate Optic White.
Who knows i might look like Solenn! harharhar

Kidding aside, i have to watch my dose of coffee..hay....

My First HUMAN NATURE Items

My first purchase from Human Nature has arrived! I thought I’d impatiently wait for the delivery of my items but it took them just 2 days to deliver my goodies – as promised! I’m impressed!

I’ve been looking for a Human Nature dealer near our place unfortunately nada - so I decided to purchase online.

My first item with HN is their citronella bug spray which I bought 2 years ago for my kiddos. My interest with Human Nature perked up when I started looking for a mineral blush. And when I saw their online magalogue and read their advocacies and helpful tips, I made a decision to give it a try.



Here are my purchases:



Basically, i wanna try their mineral cosmetics.
I've been using liquid foundation since then but i've learned that mineral foundation has natural ingredients thus allowing skin to breath.

Mineral Foundation

syempre, i bought na rin their mineral blush! haha

Mineral Blush: 2 for P295 in rosy cheeks and tropical rose

Mineral Blush

as for my kiddo, i bought bottles of bug shield, sanitizers and lip balm. yes! i made my boys try HN's peppermint balm! 

I think Bug Shield has improved their packaging coz tthe old mosquito repellant oil spray has an overpowering scent of citronella.



bug shield mosquito repellant and spray sanitizer and lip balm



I was so amazed witheir packaging. Their logo and designs are so cute. Me and my Lemon love the cruelty free bunny logo.

Soon i'll post my reviews for newly bought HN items!

Excited mush to try!

What I believe In: Be Natural

In line with my resolution to take care of myself more, I decided that will use natural products as much as possible. By doing so, I might not feel so self-y with my pampering but also help in preserving our environment as well as protecting my love ones. That's hitting 3 birds in 1 stone! haha!

So little by little I’m altering my brands and be keen in reading back labels.

I won’t list the things that I must do and what not. But I will really try to live up with what I believe in…

It maybe the age  that I decided to take it a notch higher!  :)

Product Review:Mondes Professional Ionic Keratin Hair Treatment

Tryin’ to REVIVE my Damaged Rebonded Hair:  Mondes Professional Ionic Keratin Hair Treatment (Part 1)

I am one of those gal who had their hair rebonded and colored and ended up having dry and coarse hair stands. In my case I’ve been doing the rebonding process for almost for years. Just this last session when I noticed that

my hair became brittle and it looks like I have fried hair after each washing.

I let one month passed to see my hair condition will change but -  que horror! It even got worse! It’s a depressing moment for me.

Who else to blame, I am guilty of these hair crimes (perfect!):

1.     Wet hair whitin three days after the procedure.

2.     Tie hair or put it on the back of your ears.

3.     Use of any heating tools: blow drying, hair ironing.

4.     Mess with hair for at least six months –hair coloring, streaks, highlighting.

5.     Use hot water, it will rob it of its moisture.

6.     Do not use a wide toothed hair comb to separate the strands and remove any tangles with great care.  A wooden comb is preferable as plastic combs are known to create frizz due to static.

7.     Do not wash hair in alternate days or try co-washing hair using conditioner as a shampoo and just rinsing it away.

8.     Do not keep hair safe from environmental factors – harsh sun rays, cold winds and the rains. Use a hat or an umbrella.

9.     Do not apply a hair serum regularly to protect it better.

10.  Do not use a leave in conditioner to retain moisture and keeps dryness and frizz away.

11.  Do not use hair masks frequently or get hair spas done for moisture and nutrition.

I do not want to trim my medium length hair nor spend a lot to salon hair treatments. Instead I headed to my ever reliable pc to look for alternative hair treatments for my damaged rebonded hair. I’ve found out that keratin hair treatment rebuilds, restores and rejuvenates damaged hair.

Fab Find # 1: Mondes Professional Ionic Keratin Hair Treatment

    

 Bet na Bet:     

·         I felt that it moisturizes my hair on the 3^rd day

·         My hair becomes silky smooth on my 3^rd day

·         Love the menthol-y feel on my scalp

·         Affordable – cost only P109

·         Easy to find at Watson’s (bought it at Watson’s-SM Calamba)

Loss:

·         I can’t mention any for it achieved what I expected on this product

I'm on my second month of using Mondes Ionic Keratin Hair treatment. I used it every other day after shampoo and conditioner.