Wake Up with Perfectly-Styled Hair

For those of you who haven’t heard of keratin treatments, this anti-frizz service is quite popular in Brazil and has slowly made its way to the US, and to Asian countries like ours. Healthy-hair ingredients such as keratin, among others, are used to fill in hair gaps. This results in frizz-free, softer, and silkier hair locks that are boosted with that extra dose of shine. The catch? One has to set aside a whole afternoon to avail of this Keratin Smoothing Therapy Treatment, and not all ladies have the luxury of time to do so.

But with this latest service called Keratin Complex Express Blowout, one only needs to stay for a minimum of two hours at the salon (from shampoo, treatment to blow dry). This newer and better hair treatment is an “express” version of the old one, making it an affordable and faster option. “It’s great for moms who need to be in and out of the bathroom in seven minutes, and who do their mascara in the car or on the train. They can also enjoy activities with their kids like going in the pool, without worrying about what their hair is going to look like,” shares hairstylist Louis Kee.

The only difference is that the Smoothing Therapy will last for three months, while the Express Blowout will keep hair frizz-free for up to six weeks. One of Kee’s assistants, Gilbert Romeroso, also stressed that it is important to use shampoos and conditioners that are sulfate-free. Sulfate is considered a type of detergent that is harsh and damaging to cuticle-filled strands. Using sulfate-free hair cleansing products will also contribute to a cleaner and waste-free earth as sulfate is believed to be non-recyclable.


I've tried it myself, and I love it!  Don't associate this treatment for those with really frizzy and voluminous hair.  I have baby fine and thin hair, but it did wonders for me, too!  I woke up everyday with velvet-y smooth hair, which felt like I had blow-dried hair everyday without the harsh effects of the heat :D  It also brought out the shine, and enhanced the color of my hair, making it more vibrant.  My friends actually thought I had my hair colored.  It's perfect for busy ladies who don't have time to blow-dry or style their hair everyday.  The treatment took 2 hours (all in), and my hair was "keratin-filled" for almost two months ;)


As mentioned earlier, to make the keratin stay longer, one should use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioner.  I've been using The Body Shop's Rainforest collection:

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* Louis Kee salon is located at the ground floor of One McKinley Place, 5th Avenue corner 25th Street, The Fort, Bonifacio, Taguig. For inquiries and appointments, call 856-3388 and 856-4848. It also has a branch in 59 Connecticut St., North East, Greenhills San Juan. Telephone number: 721-4848

Trying Something New: this blog and a modern crop :D

Every time I'm in Hong Kong, I always set aside an afternoon for a trip to the salon. For some reason, I trust these stylists more when it comes to giving me a new hairstyle to show off when I come home. No matter who cuts it, I always come out happy and more than satisfied with my new 'do. I guess it's because I'm of Chinese decent, with limp and super fine hair like most of the Chinese population. I believe that someone who's Chinese as well can understand the texture and "personality" of my hair. I do not frequent Hong Kong as much anymore; but finding someone in Manila whom I can trust to give me a "yearly makeover" can be quite tiresome, too.

But I've found MY hairdresser in Mr. Louis Kee! I secretly envied those women who have a regular hairstylist, the only one who can touch their hair and work their magic. I wasn't successful in that search until I met Louis. Before my visit today, I've been contemplating on having it cut really short—since I'm about to give birth this July and might have a hard time taking care of my long hair. Louis suggested that I give short hair a try, to which I gladly agreed. He did a great job cutting my hair into a nice shoulder-length bob two years ago that I knew I can trust him to give me an even better hairstyle today.

And boy, did he do a great job! I now have a bob that shows off my nape, which goes a bit longer at the front to frame my chubby cheeks. I was so elated and excited to show off my new 'do, that I even gave him the go signal to cut it just a bit shorter hehe... He laughed and told me to take it one salon visit at a time, and promised to give me an edgier cut once my little bundle of joy comes out.

The last time I had my hair this short was when I was in grade 6, and the first snip almost brought me to tears. It was different this time, maybe because new beginnings await—a baby on the way, new businesses brewing, and this blog that I've been meaning to put up. It's embracing change that keeps me excited and challenged, and I can't wait for the days ahead :D

How about you?  Any "makeovers" you've been dying to go through? :)

*Visit Louis Kee salon at the ground floor of One McKinley Place, 5th Avenue corner 25th Street, The Fort, Bonifacio, Taguig. For appointments, call 856-3388 and 856-4848.

*San Juan (and Quezon City) residents would be glad to know that Louis will be opening his second branch around July (keeping all our fingers crossed) at Connecticut St. near Greenhills area. So, watch out for it :)

*Here's a link to the feature I wrote about the salon when it first opened: http://mb.com.ph/node/198654