How did I learned about Pals Salon?
What are the services being offered?
This is it! Pals Salon first time experience
We went off to Pals Salon and arrived between 9:00 - 10:00 AM. I have read somewhere in their blog or site that they open around that time.
When we get there, the salon is still closed. So we opt to go to the nearby computer shop while waiting for them to open. After playing Warcraft for an hour we decided to go back to the salon and see if they are already available to entertain us.
As soon as we enter the place they welcome us with smiles on their faces. I head along and said I'd like to try their Holiday Promo and ask if how much would it cost. They said it would cost 2600 pesos and immediately gave me a list of hair color samples to choose from. While choosing the color that I want they asked me if I made reservations. I said that I texted 2 days ago but no one replied so I just went along and walked-in.
Coffee, the color I've chosen from the list. I said I want something like coffee. Around 2 shades lighter than my regular haircolor. Then they said I would need to add 200 pesos since I have a really dark hair to start with. Then I said its fine with me.
Rica is the one that did my hair. I must say that it was tended with care and professionalism.
It has started with a haircut. Its been a long while since I have it cut. I guess its been more than a year. I decided to have a layered hair this time. While Rica is cutting my hair I got really scared because I'm seeing almost half of my hair length being cut-off and I guess he is aware of it. So he decided to reassure me that its not as short as I'm thinking off. When he's finished, I must say I love how my have when out. I was thankfully relieved. Too short hair doesnt mix with the shape of my face.
After everything was prepared, Rica started with the hair color. Most salons dont recommend having your hair colored and rebonded the same time. So I'm very curious if it would turn out ok. I'm scared that I may end up with a stiff or burnt hair. When the color treatment was over I'm pretty glad that the color turned out great. This is my first time to color my hair and I didnt regret every strand. It was perfectly the way I like it not too light not as dark. It was just right. The extra 200 is definitely a good buy.
Its rebond time! I love how Rica cared for my hair and making sure that it wouldnt burn and get dried up. He frequently sprayed water on my checmically treated hair. Most hairstylist just leave you for about hours after they put in the chemical and will just come back when its time to rinse it off. While he is doing my hair he is very attentive to all my questions and also giving tips on how to take care of it. He also made advises on how to make my rebonded hair last longer.
The only thing that I didnt like on the process is the ironing of my hair. It's really painful. but I guess this is where we say "No pain no gain" :) Rica even tried the iron on her hair to check if there something wrong with it why its painful on my end. But I guess its because I dont have strong rooted hair. I'm prone to hairfall so I believe I'm the one to blame.
I didnt get any additional treatment just the cellophane thats already included on the promo.
I love the shampoo they've used to wash my hair. It smells fruity :)
All in all it took around 4 and half hours.
Judgement time!
I love the results. The frizz are tamed. My hair feels soft and light. A lot shiny too the color is highlighted more due to the cellophane treatment.
I learned about it while I was checking on the net for a salon with good reviews. I stumble upon their blog site, on which I am not sure if it's the owners blogsite, the daughter of the owner or maybe both :)
Through the blog site, I learned about their website and Facebook page on which had given me more details regarding the salon.
What made me choose Pals Salon?
As you can see I do researches first before I try anything. Pals Salon may not be the best of all the reviews I've read but definitely it's the only one that I didn't get any negative feedback. That's not common for a salon. I'm a believer of "You cant please everybody". But this one's definitely giving a great service to it's client. They even have their own blogspot for their customers to post their comments. I had read all the comments. When I say ALL, I mean from the first up to the very latest comment been made. Surely if you'll check them out it's very enticing and you wont blame me to go all the way from Cainta to Marikina just to try them out.
Through the blog site, I learned about their website and Facebook page on which had given me more details regarding the salon.
What made me choose Pals Salon?
As you can see I do researches first before I try anything. Pals Salon may not be the best of all the reviews I've read but definitely it's the only one that I didn't get any negative feedback. That's not common for a salon. I'm a believer of "You cant please everybody". But this one's definitely giving a great service to it's client. They even have their own blogspot for their customers to post their comments. I had read all the comments. When I say ALL, I mean from the first up to the very latest comment been made. Surely if you'll check them out it's very enticing and you wont blame me to go all the way from Cainta to Marikina just to try them out.
Where can you find Pals Salon?
They have 2 branches. First is Pasig Branch which is located in 472 Stella Maris Ave., Brgy. Maybunga, Pasig City. To easily find it you may look for the landmark, Maybunga Barangay Hall ( Pals Salon is located near the corner of Stella Maris street ). Next is Marikina Branch, on which I opt to have my hair done. It's situated in 79 A.Bonifacio Ave., Brgy.Dela Pena, Marikina City. Just look for Riverbanks Mall and Bridge to Marikina Palengke.
They have 2 branches. First is Pasig Branch which is located in 472 Stella Maris Ave., Brgy. Maybunga, Pasig City. To easily find it you may look for the landmark, Maybunga Barangay Hall ( Pals Salon is located near the corner of Stella Maris street ). Next is Marikina Branch, on which I opt to have my hair done. It's situated in 79 A.Bonifacio Ave., Brgy.Dela Pena, Marikina City. Just look for Riverbanks Mall and Bridge to Marikina Palengke.
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The service I've chosen.
I was planning to have my hair rebonded just to tame the frizz and would like to have my hair colored. Luckily they have this Holiday promo fit for the service I wanted. As stated on the website, the promo period is good until February 28, 2013
I was planning to have my hair rebonded just to tame the frizz and would like to have my hair colored. Luckily they have this Holiday promo fit for the service I wanted. As stated on the website, the promo period is good until February 28, 2013
Plus this Holiday Giveaway!
It says on their FB that its a giveaway if you'll avail the Holiday Promo. It says Hair Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. We all now that its very important to repair hair after you have it rebonded and this is like your take home haircare after you have them done. Isn't it great?! :)
It's now time for Reservations!
Since I am planning to go to their Marikina branch. I texted their mobile number 09177662850 for reservations. I was quite disappointed of not having any replies received. I also can't call them through landline 748-9119 because our Globe landline is not working at that time.
Okay so no reservations for me. I'll just try my luck to just walk-in since I'm planning to have it by Wednesday or Thursday I may be lucky enough to be entertained if I'll visit them early.
Since I am planning to go to their Marikina branch. I texted their mobile number 09177662850 for reservations. I was quite disappointed of not having any replies received. I also can't call them through landline 748-9119 because our Globe landline is not working at that time.
Okay so no reservations for me. I'll just try my luck to just walk-in since I'm planning to have it by Wednesday or Thursday I may be lucky enough to be entertained if I'll visit them early.
We went off to Pals Salon and arrived between 9:00 - 10:00 AM. I have read somewhere in their blog or site that they open around that time.
When we get there, the salon is still closed. So we opt to go to the nearby computer shop while waiting for them to open. After playing Warcraft for an hour we decided to go back to the salon and see if they are already available to entertain us.
As soon as we enter the place they welcome us with smiles on their faces. I head along and said I'd like to try their Holiday Promo and ask if how much would it cost. They said it would cost 2600 pesos and immediately gave me a list of hair color samples to choose from. While choosing the color that I want they asked me if I made reservations. I said that I texted 2 days ago but no one replied so I just went along and walked-in.
Coffee, the color I've chosen from the list. I said I want something like coffee. Around 2 shades lighter than my regular haircolor. Then they said I would need to add 200 pesos since I have a really dark hair to start with. Then I said its fine with me.
Rica is the one that did my hair. I must say that it was tended with care and professionalism.
It has started with a haircut. Its been a long while since I have it cut. I guess its been more than a year. I decided to have a layered hair this time. While Rica is cutting my hair I got really scared because I'm seeing almost half of my hair length being cut-off and I guess he is aware of it. So he decided to reassure me that its not as short as I'm thinking off. When he's finished, I must say I love how my have when out. I was thankfully relieved. Too short hair doesnt mix with the shape of my face.
After everything was prepared, Rica started with the hair color. Most salons dont recommend having your hair colored and rebonded the same time. So I'm very curious if it would turn out ok. I'm scared that I may end up with a stiff or burnt hair. When the color treatment was over I'm pretty glad that the color turned out great. This is my first time to color my hair and I didnt regret every strand. It was perfectly the way I like it not too light not as dark. It was just right. The extra 200 is definitely a good buy.
Its rebond time! I love how Rica cared for my hair and making sure that it wouldnt burn and get dried up. He frequently sprayed water on my checmically treated hair. Most hairstylist just leave you for about hours after they put in the chemical and will just come back when its time to rinse it off. While he is doing my hair he is very attentive to all my questions and also giving tips on how to take care of it. He also made advises on how to make my rebonded hair last longer.
The only thing that I didnt like on the process is the ironing of my hair. It's really painful. but I guess this is where we say "No pain no gain" :) Rica even tried the iron on her hair to check if there something wrong with it why its painful on my end. But I guess its because I dont have strong rooted hair. I'm prone to hairfall so I believe I'm the one to blame.
I didnt get any additional treatment just the cellophane thats already included on the promo.
I love the shampoo they've used to wash my hair. It smells fruity :)
All in all it took around 4 and half hours.
Judgement time!
I love the results. The frizz are tamed. My hair feels soft and light. A lot shiny too the color is highlighted more due to the cellophane treatment.
It made me realize that it doesnt matter if you'll have your hair colored and rebonded the same time as long as the one treating your hair cares and knows what they're doing.
The Place:
The place is not big. It seems like a regular studio apartment that's been renovated to a salon. They only have one lavatory to wash your hair where they also put in their hair products stock.
The place is really simple but what I like about it is that its definitely clean.
There was also a time that while waiting until Rica washed off the chemicals. He brushed away all hair from the hair cut. Before the end of my hair treatment the place is back to its normal shiny floor.
I'd rather have a little clean room to have my hair done than to have it on a big salon but doesnt have enough clean towels to give out to their customers.
The Service:
I have said it may times. I love how Rica cared for my hair with astounding results. I've got lots of good comments from friends and co-workers. They even asks where I had it done.
A site that allows users to send their own feedback negative/positive is definitely a great service. They are open to suggestions and improvements by encouraging customers to send feedback or comments to their facebook page regarding the service they've offered. I like the concept which given me a big respect to this salon.
The only thing that made me a bit off is the wrong information on their facebook page regarding the Holiday Giveaway. Though I dont mind not having it but false information may get you bad feedback.
When I asked about the Giveaway, I believe its Ms. Sarah who told me that you wont get the Giveaway until its December. I went there few days before end of November. Its kind-of disappointing but not a big deal.
See comment of a user inquiring for the Holiday Giveaway below:
Rating: 4/5
I should be giving 5/5 but because of the false advertising I only given 4/5.
I should be giving 5/5 but because of the false advertising I only given 4/5.
Will I go back? Definitely yes!
Will I recommend it? Of course :)
I'll update this later with more pictures :)
Disclaimer: This is not sponsored. What works for me may not work for you or vice versa.
Hi ms.Marie, I know this is a little late but I just read your review of Pals Salon today. Thank you very much for your wonderful write-up. We really appreciate it and in return we would like to give you a free treatment on your next visit and also some freebies for you to take home which you can claim anytime. Just give us a call 748-9119 :)
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