Color my hair at home or trust a hair professional to do it at the salon? For the past weeks, this nagging question had resounded in my head. To give you a short background, I had applied the Etude House Bubble Hair Dye in Natural Brown by myself for the first time back in April 20, 2014, and I must say I loved the color as well as the lasting power of the permanent dye.
In November, I considered performing a touch-up when the natural regrowth appeared too obvious and no, it didn’t look nice. Purchasing the same Etude House box came as first option, but this changed when I saw Metrodeal’s promotion two weeks ago: Go Glamorous with a Hair Color Coco at JY Bangs Prime Salon by Tony & Jackey SM MOA for P999 instead of P2500.
I’m deathly afraid of ruining my long locks. If I go DIY again, I wasn’t sure if I could follow the right application method advised to cover hair regrowth that will result to an even hair color (virgin, un-dyed hair vs dyed hair) and not miss any section of hair. The deal was posted in good timing as it’s an affordable and exclusive treat from Bangs by Tony and Jackey. In case you don’t know yet, Tony and Jackey is known for their reputation of delivering astounding results to customers that all come out with fabulously gorgeous hair from their salons.
T&J offers deals like this infrequently, so the salon’s opening P.R. in SM Mall of Asia can be deemed as an excellent incentive for “hair coloring bliss.” Ultimately, it’s their expertise and the luxurious hair coloring experience that I’d be paying for. I knew I won’t regret choosing the hair stylist’s work over my own. And it turned out I was right. 🙂
"Before Photo" (Front)
"Before Photo" (Back)
Review of Bangs Prime Salon by Tony and Jackey (SM Mall of Asia, Pasay)
Ambiance: ★★★★★
Bangs by Tony & Jackey in SM MOA is divided in these areas: the nail and care center, the hair services section, the washing station and the reception/waiting area. With great welcoming energy, the ambiance held a relaxing vibe that was upbeat at the same time.
Modern chairs are comfortable and adjustable according to the customer’s frame and height. Walls are all white except for one with a Mall of Asia iconic globe backdrop, making the place look really clean and orderly and helping whoever goes through the door be relieved from tension of a stressful day.
This salon is equipped with bright lighting, big mirrors side by side that somehow create an illusion that one suddenly exchanges legs or body with whoever is seated across (you’ll see an example in the picture below with me and my sister) and Korean songs playing on low. Haha, tricky eh? 😛
Service: ★★★★★
Bangs by Tony and Jackey doesn’t take reservations, so I came at the peak of lunch hour thinking that other people will be out eating. Two people were on queue for a haircut, so waiting time was still acceptable. To ease boredom, there were enough stacks of magazine provided.
When it was my turn, the staff handed me a hard-bound menu of hair colors with samples of dyed artificial hair strands to choose from. My sister selected “Light Mocha Brown” for me and I said okay. Seeing the color, I expected that the change would not be drastic because this color is close if not the same as my previously dyed hair.
When asked what brand and line of products they use, the hair stylist said that for hair coloring, T&J uses Color Coco, a Korean formula that results in a total hair makeover leaving tresses shiny and vibrant and the scalp becoming healthier and vibrant. It’s what they recommend best for Asian hair.
The stylist prepared the mixture and parted my hair in equal sections before applying the color formula using a brush. The application started on the mid-shaft and dragged all the way to the ends. Only after allowing the hair color to develop for about 15-20 minutes when the stylist applied the same formula on the roots and hairline. The process took another 10 minutes before rinsing.
I felt a cooling sensation on my scalp that I can describe as similar to putting an astringent on the face. The sting wasn’t too painful and the staff informed me with assurance that it’s just normal to feel that way.
At the shampoo bowl, my hair was washed with lukewarm water, lathered and rinsed thoroughly until water ran clear. I didn’t opt in for keratin treatment in the salon because I’ve read somewhere that it washes out eventually. To tame my hair, my current hair conditioner will do for now.
The next step was blow-drying and detangling my hair into sections, which took another 10 minutes. The color had fully taken effect and we could see it vividly at this point.
The hair specialist used a flat iron to straighten my hair, trimmed the ends, and curled it a little to create volume.
When she was done, my hair was looked neat and perfect, and I totally loved it! 🙂
"After Photo" (Front)"After Photo" (Back)
Price for Value: ★★★★★
Overall, I was quite satisfied with the customer service here and how the color touch-up resulted. In the hands of experienced expert hair specialists, I felt secured and safe throughout the entire procedure.
I’ve washed my hair once a day and for an entire week, and the color did not fade a bit. I hope that it would stay this way for six months or longer. The awesome promo price of PhP 999 was definitely worth the value of the hair color treatment I received.
This was my first time to get my hair treated in Bangs Prime Salon by Tony and Jackey, and I’m certain that it won’t be the last. Korean hair stylist Monica (who already knows how to speak in Filipino after staying in the Philippines for some time) worked her magic, and she did a fabulous job at it. Thank you very much! 감사합니다! 🙂
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