BEAUTY BRICK SALON (DIGIPERM) REVIEW

CMK with Mr. Shin

It was 2010 when I first joined the bandwagon of (ladies with) digipermed hair and I loved it since then. My hair has been a walis-type of hair. From my university days up to 2010, the tip of my hair can be likened to a ba-ba-broom (take your pick - walis tambo or walis tingting) ☺

I have a scheduled trip to Taipei that time (click HERE) with some of my friends and I want to change my image on that trip's pictures (I can be THAT shallow sometimes.) Poof! The thought hit me. DIGIPERM! I relied to blog reviews and forum to assess if it's a yes or nay - and thanks to my good friend Jolly, the deal was sealed. Let's do this!

I had 2 choices back then. Mr. Simon Kim and Mr. Shin. I texted Mr. Shin and he (or his staff) was super kind enough to answer all my questions. However, due to schedule (and price) constraint - my first digiperm experience was from Mr. Simon Kim (click HERE). In all fairness, the curls was all good, it's just that my hair was too short that time to be curled. Hence the effect was not that optimum. 

Come 2011 - I've met Mr. Shin personally (and I've been his regular client since then). Why? Let me answer you in ways more than one! FAST FACT: Mr. Shin is a Japanese. He's not Korean as most girls can easily assume. Us - because I, for one, thought he was. But yes - he is a Japanese.

PLACE: 
Beauty Brick is such a welcome treat!

It's unique in its own right.

What I like most about the ambiance 

is it's not your typical parlor type where the radio tunes 

are so loud or the television is tuned in to a showbiz talk show!

Personally. I. hate. that. I see parlors as de-stress zones 

and I'd like it to be decently relaxing.

Beauty Brick's type of music are without words (only sounds).

It has a Japanese retro beat and the place was well lighted!

Another noteworthy detail? Their magazines are updated!

They all have the newest and latest issues. All of them.

TREATMENT FIT FOR A QUEEN (OR AN EMPRESS):

Their staff were the most light-handed people I've known.

From how hot or cold the water is to the intensity of your head massage,

they'll make it a point that you are not uncomfortable in any way.

Another thing that I appreciate is that they are not

the typical loud-mouthed people you see in parlors.

They are so nice to be with. Happy and sunshiny people :) 

QUALITY HAIR PRODUCTS AND PROCEDURE:

Time and again we've been told - we get what we paid for,

and this is no exemption. Their products are kind to the scalp.

Their machines? Well maintained.

And take this as a giveaway how serious they are in providing

a good, quality perm - the whole procedure went for about 3 hours.
First was my hair 'drank' vitamins / collagen treatment,
then the digiperm solution, then curls were 'cooked' in the magic black machine.
And whoah! Curly Tops! 

OVERALL:

I am one happy client of Mr. Shin. The curls and the experience

was all gooood!

FAQ's:

1. How much? Php 3,500 (standard).

2. How long will these curls stay? Depends. For me, staying power is 1 year.

3. Where? Makati Avenue, click their FB link below for more details.

4. By appointment? YES. Beauty Brick is so famous these days,

I booked my appointment 1 month in advance. No joke!

5. Weekday or weekend? If you can, go for weekday mornings.

6. What if my curls didn't last? If your curls doesn't last for the first few days, 

Mr. Shin is kind enough to re-do them.

It happens though very seldom. 

And it happens to all digiperm services, just so you have an idea on what to expect.

DETAILS:

Digiperm costs at around Php 3,500.

If you're a regular client, they'll slash 10% off the bill.

Don't forget to be nice and give ate's a tip ☺

Like them on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Are you ready to sit on these chairs? -CMK