This old name in the salon world still commands attention because they simply have some of the most…read morewell-trained stylists around. I learned that this is where many of the greats in the metro (who now have their own salons) started and got their training. They're very systematic about it so you can trust the people from here. There are several branches but do try to go for the Katipunan branch, a longstanding salon in the area with super loyal longtime clients. While its interiors look kind of dated, the pleasant staff here will make you not even care about that haha. Look for Gary, the head stylist & trainer at the salon, whom you can easily consult with for the look and vibe that you want. He's a character but he's very warm and professional with many years of experience and training under his belt. You can also hire him and his team for special hair & makeup services, even out of town. They're cool. Bonus: This branch is usually well-stocked with salon brand shampoos, conditioners, and styling products like Davines and Bed Head.

Great Salon in Timog area, they have talented and courteous staff. Not too overpriced for a…read morecommercial area in Timog. I had my hair blow dried almost everyday during my stay at Wiltower, I always came out satisfied. Even my daughter had a nice hair color with the promo they had it was a steal! Thank you for making my life easier during my vacation. It was a horrible thought not have great hair on your vacation, you made my everyday look Instagrammable!

For me, maintaining a good relationship with a hairstylist is as hard as maintaining a relationship…read morewith someone. It is a hit-and-miss for me since lately, I've become more peculiar to my hairstyle. One hot Saturday afternoon, after a couple of months of not going to my regular hairstylist, I decided to go to Azta Salon in Eastwood and try their services. A friend actually referred the salon to me since I wanted to experiment with my hairstyle. I asked for the senior stylist and I am glad and more than willing to meet Mr. Jo, who, gave me several options and finally, I had to choose the hairstyle and opted for the semi-mohawk style. After several minutes, I had my haircut done. True enough with my friend's recommendation, Mr. Jo never failed my expectation. I felt more than guwapo and had more confident. And with my hairstyle, I know that I finally met the one hairstylist I have been looking for. Since the semi-mohawk look, I have had several experiments with my hair and it never fails to amaze me or the people who I usually see at work. So, friends, when you want to experiment with your hairstyle or just want to make a rather bad day into something positive, just go to Azta Salon and look for Mr. Jo. Just a quick note: Mr. Jo's off is on Thursdays.

Trust betrayed. Drastic effects. Avid Azta Urban Salon…read morecustomer, now an anti. I went in last April 5 for a simple cut and bleach. Mr. Bon gave seemingly appropriate directions and kept stating that my given inspo look will be followed. Midway the 2nd application of my bleach, they suddenly applied something on the darker portions of my hair (The ones without any bleach). After a few strokes, I asked them what it is since previous stylists usually inform me before they start applying. They said it was dark brown dye. I have a PPD allergy and this was not one of the services I requested. The damage was done, and by April 8 I had to be absent from work just because of this. (Styled by: Bon, Vertis North)

For 10 years now I have been going to this salon if I want a drastic haircut. Even for only 250…read morepesos,the cheapest haircut (there is 350 pesos and up),you have good looking hair after. It includes shampoo and iced or hot tea

My sister and I tried their services because a friend referred us here, and we're glad we took her…read moreadvice. Our cut and color was done by Ivan Miranda and we absolutely love what he did to our hair. Ivan knows his stuff and you won't go wrong getting him as your hair stylist. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Their services are moderately-priced too, so you won't feel like you're spending a lot on hair care. Will definitely come back here.

This is the salon Carlo and I always go to! Our go-to stylist is Ms. Acel for our haircut and Ms…read more Lina is for my hair color. :) We've gone to the other branches but, Ms. Acel and Ms. Lina know us (well, our hair) so well that I don't want to go to another stylist. For me, the best part of Piandre Promenade is that the staff treats you like family. They really take care of you the moment you enter the salon. You'll be offered Iced Tea or freshly brewed Coffee with their famous oatmeal cookies! Also, did I mention that they also have Free WiFi? Yes, they do! I've had moments where I needed to bring out my laptop and do stuff for work while my hair was being done. Life Savers! About the service, I like how nobody shortcuts the service they provide from the haircut, massage and even hair washing. I don't know if you've experienced this in other salons but, some stylists will just mix the hair color then have their assistant apply the color. Then, you won't see the stylist again until they comeback with a mirror to show off "their" work. That doesn't happen in Piandre. The stylist seeing your hair will be the one who will cut your hair, apply the hair color and style it for you. THAT is service! Also, about the hair washing, the assistants give you a head massage. No extra charge because it's part of the service. Nice! Just to let you know they are open 7AM-9PM from Mondays to Saturdays. 7AM guys! Imagine if you need to have an emergency makeover, you know where to go! They accept walk-ins but, it would still be better if you set an appointment so that you are assured of the stylist and service you plan to get. :)

The Good: Professional Hair-service! Very courteous staff…read more The Bad: Kind of on the pricey side The Pro-Tip: They serve FREE Iced Tea, Hot Tea or Coffee with cookies while you wait or while you have your hair done Having gone to a barbershop all of my life, I never thought I'd ever have the need to go to a Salon. It took all of Joey's coaxing for me to finally try out their services. I wanted to grow my hair long, and Joey thought that one of their senior stylists, Ms Acel would be the perfect hair dresser to help me out! And she was! I was swept away by the service they deliver: They have comfortable seats, fast wifi and free flowing tea/coffee. The actual hair care experience was nothing short of superb! Everything from the first shampoo (I've never been shampooed so professionally in my life!) to the haircut and styling after was done with the utmost care! As I said, I've always been a barbershop type of guy, but this place has made me a convert! Will we be coming back? Yes, at least once a month!

Need your hair done but have no time to leave the office or your home? Why not have the salon come…read moreto you? This is the service that Big Day Blow Dry provides. I've tried them twice and both times, I was very happy with my hair! They go to you, no matter where you are, and let you choose your hairstyle from a menu they provide. All hairstyles are only Php 400 or less, and that already includes them conveniently going to your location! I thought their pricing was very reasonable for the convenience and not to mention, good hair, that they provided me with. Styles range from a Regular Blowout (Php 350), Tousled Curls (Php 375), The Chic Chignon (Php 400) and many others. They also offer packages for 5 or 10 sessions for only Php 1,625 and Php 3,000 respectively. To top it off, they accept credit card payments. How great is that?

I'm at the age where my FB feed has less party photos, and more ultrasounds and wedding pictures…read more This year, I've been to no less than three weddings, and because they were weddings of people I am close to, my usual wash-and-wear hair routine just wouldn't cut it. Luckily, Status Salon in Katipunan has really competent stylists who aren't afraid to rise to the challenge that is my long, curly hair. A lot of hair salons have stylists that aren't used to styling curly hair, so it's refreshing that the staff at Status blow dried and styled my hair without commenting if it was 'natural' or whatever. Each time I've had my hair done at Status, I've come out feeling pretty, and happy with the outcome. Good job!

I don't know why, but for some reason, a lot of people always mistake me for a lesbian. If I would…read moreget 1000 pesos every time someone thinks that I am a butch lesbian, I would be so rich right now. To be honest, I don't feel offended every time someone would think that I am, but it would be so much better if people would stop putting labels on me just because of the way I look (#TRUTH). Anyways, I went to STATUS hair salon in Katipunan to fix my hair problems. Growing out your hair is a totally difficult and awkward process and I needed help to style it so that people could finally stop telling me that I look like a freaking lesbian. Once I got there, I was immediately greeted by the friendly stylists. The girl who was staying at the counter told me that they have a promo for all Ateneo students. Students would get 50% (or 70%; I don't remember) discount on their hair cut. As I sat down the chair, the stylist asked me what style I wanted. He also gave suggestions to fix my hair issues. They did not disappoint me! After I got my hair cut, they also told me that they sell products like mousse and hair spray to maintain my hair's shape and volume.

Ara Fernando is a genius with Hair and Makeup! I seriously looked and felt fabulous on my wedding…read moreday. She is talented, efficient, and has excellent attention for detail. Most importantly, she made me look the prettiest I have been...everrr! :D This review is for both the makeup trial as well as the day of the wedding. To be honest, I worked with Ara before when I was still in the hair and beauty industry and I was always a fan of her work! Her hairstyles are dreamy and her makeup style is just flawless. I know there are makeup artists who want to show that they ca do edgy makeup to bridal. With Ara, her main goal is to make every woman's makeup fit her style and personality. During the makeup trial, since I don't wear a lot of makeup on a regular basis (actually, I do not wear makeup at all!), I relied on her to make the best decision for me. And because of that, she did not use heavy make up on me, which I appreciated a lot! She also listened to my husband's requests and adapted quickly (request for airbrushed makeup and hair style) and prepped my makeup and hair extensions to be ready for those changes. She was very easygoing and comfortable to work with, making the session fun and go by quickly! On the day of the Wedding day, while everyone was enjoying breakfast, Ara arrived so early! I was actually surprised at how early she was (2 hours before call time). But, it was so that she could set-up the makeup stations and so that my entourage could get their makeup done first. Ara and her team took care of my bridesmaids, my mom, my mother-in-law and I. We stayed on a good schedule (going over the scheduled time by just a few minutes) and had a lot of FUN! They were on time, worked efficiently, and no one felt rushed at all. After the ceremony, she and her team touched up all our makeup and she also changed my hair for the reception! Ara Fernando is a talented artist and I can not express how much I truly recommend her hair and makeup services, you will not be disappointed! :D

Hey ladies, if, like me, you find a hard time having to make a U-turn almost at the end of…read moreKatipunan Avenue just to get to Laybare for a wax, your problems have been solved! Hey Sugar! is a newly opened Waxing Salon at the ground floor of UP Town Center's mall that offers not only waxing services for both men and women, but also threading and eyelash extension. Although more expensive than the more popular waxing salon at the other side of Katipunan Avenue, the experience was definitely better. I availed of a hot waxing service for my legs because they had a 30% off on Hot Wax Services promo and I read somewhere that hot waxing is a better though more expensive option than cold waxing. I was reluctant to try hot wax at first, but my waxer was very reassuring. She even adjusted the heat level of my wax when I found it too hot at first application. After a while, I got the hang of it. My waxer was nice and courteous, and normally I don't like conversing while I'm getting waxed, but I loved speaking with her. The only regret I have was that I neglected to ask her for her name. When I go back, I'll find out for sure! As for the waxing service, you really have to set aside time when getting a wax. If you're looking for quick service, better try cold wax or cheaper waxing salons because Hey Sugar! values quality. My wax was 30 minutes long because my waxer made sure not a single strand of hair was left on my legs (I availed of the half-leg service). She even applied cold wax after the hot wax for the stubborn strands, and afterwards, a threading technique to take out the really tiny strands. I also love how it's All-Natural and All-Organic sugar wax that they use. Hooray for sustainable living!

They charged me twice, and up to now, they haven't returned my money. I initially paid via debit…read morevisa. I was charged ₱1035, but they said that Paymaya declined it even though I got a notification that ₱1035 has been deducted from my account. So I paid the same amount via gcash. They told me that after 2 hours, I'll see the ₱1035 in my bank account again. It's been 16 days, and that ₱1035 is still not in my account. I reported the incident via email - no response. The one who manages their Instagram page said they'll conduct an investigation. Took days before they responded, btw. When I followed up, they just told me to call the branch directly. Wow.