Are you pressed for cash and trying to save money but want a head of great hair? I found myself in…read morea similar situation early this year. I dyed my hair so much last year that my savings were dwindling, hehe. Red hair is no joke, people. It fades faster than you can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. It's also a pain to remove. I wanted to save money for my internship abroad so I told myself I'll dye my hair for the last time this year. I have a lot of friends who frequently dye their hair and I asked them if they knew any great but affordable salons I could go to and my friend requested Warren Dave Salon. Warren Dave is a very quaint and humble salon in Ermita. If you're not particular with fancy shmancy salons, this is definitely a good choice. The staff are nice and friendly, it's open 24 hours, the owner (Sabrina) is so gracious, free coffee & snacks, super affordable prices for great service (they do great ombre, highlights and ashy toned hair colors), they use ORGANIC bleach (all of our hair were bleached and it didn't hurt. not one bit! all you get is a tingly sensation), although quaint, the salon has a lot of awards, Sabrina is very learned with her craft and you can play with Sabrina's cute toy dog to boot! My sisters and I made a girls salon day and got our hair together. I went ombre blonde with highlights paired with dark roots so when my roots grow, it's a nice balayage transition that I don't need to go to the salon again. My roots have grown considerably since then and my hair still looks great (ala Rachel Bilson's ombre hair) and I still get compliments occasionally. I suggest to make a reservation so Sab can prep everything for you and an early reservation at that so there's less people. :)

Ombre Salon is the brainchild of 17 year-old Gabe Tolentino. Gabe Tolentino is an Interior Design…read moremajor at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. He is an aspiring businessman and he has a keen eye for style and design. He is actually one of my closest friends and we have known each other since elementary school. He has been raving about his salon since last year and my friends and I are so happy that it finally opened. It is on its soft opening right now, so they have discounts and promos for any customers coming in. They are currently giving out a 30% discount on all of their services, including haircuts. Unlike most salons out there, it has a very minimalist design. It doesn't have colorful bright lights and most of its interiors are made out of wood (which is actually a nice touch). Besides haircuts, Ombre Salon offers other services such as chemical relaxing, high lights, single process color, and many more.

Once I walked in they greeted me in Korean which felt very professional staying within the theme…read more They sat me down and got right to it. Hairtreatment 911 and hair cut spent about 1.5 hours. Kept me company with magazines and sweet conversations. Offered me green tea, coffee or tea but I had my beverage with beforehand. They have their own restroom as well. Will be coming back here for my next hair treatment or cut.

Service was great lance the stylist is wonderful I recommend this salon who wants good service and…read morepeople

I love Jing Monis Salon. And Jing Monis himself. He gave me one of the best haircuts of my life!…read more And all thanks to Judy Ann Santos. Yup, that Judy Ann. Juday. The celebrity. Don't judge. If you've been following Juday's hairstyles these days, you would understand this big decision. And moment of hair fandom. That day, at the salon, I sheepishly showed a photo of Juday's so-chic shoulder-length bob to Jing, hoping that the people around me wouldn't think I was Juday's biggest fan (but damn, I sure seemed like that person that day). My "shyness" was overpowered by Jing's "omg I gave her that haircut!!!!" OMG JING GAVE JUDAY THAT HAIRCUT. I was ecstatic, excited and just couldn't wait for him to give me the same haircut already! Jing, game naaaaa! He finally got to work - precisely and meticulously snipping here and there, until voilà: I had Juday's hair!! But I didn't just get her hair that day. I also got some of the celebrity-level, five-star Jing Monis service she's used to. Something I absolutely won't mind getting used to as well!

I give this place 5 stars because they wash my head first with shampoo, conditioner, including a…read moremassage which is really nice and my hair stylist was Jomar which he is a really nice stylist to me. And Jonas, my hair washer is also good that we gave him ₽100. I will be coming back here next year! Good Service!!!

From the owner: Best Hair Coloring Services. Schwarzkopf & Milbon Rebond,…read moreKeratin, Brazilian, Blowout Best Cuts and Styling with Experienced Award winning Stylists.

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.

Service is very good. I think pricing is reasonable…read more Funny tip: be careful on your way out. I just hit my head on the glass door. I guess they clean it very well ... it was clear without any stickers so it's hard to notice specially if you're in a hurry and have been sitting too long.

This is my favorite branch of Bench Fix Salon. You would barely notice it since it is beside big…read morestores like the Power Mac Center and sits really close to the foot of the elevator. While the entrance is small, the actual salon is pretty big inside. It is like most of the other Bench Fix branches. I love their hair color because it doesn't hurt when they apply it and it lasts for several months. They also have really beautiful color combinations whether you want to be copper blonde or just get very nice highlights. While pricing for hair color is a bit expensive, it really is worth it. What surprised me about this branch is how good their makeup artists are. I had the chance to try it out one time when my most trusted makeup artist was out of town and I had a quick event to attend. They were so good people barely recognized me -- and I mean that in a good way.