~AG~
It's been almost 3 months since my last hair cut. See the link for my review of KenAris Salon. http://beautyloverssisters.blogspot.sg/2014/06/kenaris-salon-wheelock-place.html
During my visit there, Gilbert that suggested that I try Keratin Treatment on my next visit. He told me that the treatment will help strengthen my hair and also make it less frizzy. I told him that I had done Cosme Cream Hair Straightening Treatment at Shunji Matsuo 313 earlier this year. But after this straightening treatment, my hair has been left with split ends and tend to be very brittle. Here is a brief timeline of chemical treatments done to my hair:
- October 2012 - Digital Perm
- February 2013 - Cosme Cream Hair Straightening Treatment @ Shunji Matsuo 313. (The bottom 5 inches or so was not straightened).
- January 2014 - Cosme Cream Hair Straightening Treatment @ Shunji Matsuo 313.
Gilbert mentioned that the Cosme Cream Hair Straightening was the same thing as soft rebonding. He mentioned that if I wanted a more natural look, I should try the Keratin Treatment which does not make the hair looks flat. I told him that I had actually tried Keratin Treatment once in the States. I had bought a groupon to try it out. My cousins had previously tried Keratin Treatment and loved the results. The particular hairstylist and salon I went to did not do a good job because I noticed no difference after the treatment. I even bought the special shampoo for after-treatment care. I was utterly disappointed. Gilbert mentioned that I should try it out and that it will lasts up to three months depending on frequency of hair wash and after-treatment care. However, the price will take a huge chunk on my wallet. He quoted S$400-500 for the Keratin Treatment. That makes me reluctant to go for a Keratin Treatment.
After several weeks of consideration, I have booked an appointment with Gilbert to do the Keratin Treatment. With my cousin's numerous wedding events, I need my hair to look presentable with minimal styling. So I decide to take the risk and give Gilbert a chance to prove me wrong. Wish me luck! I am excited and also nervous about it *cross my fingers*
~AG~
My hairstylist was Gilbert.
He recommended that I added more layers to the back of my hair since it was all one length, and was too thick. I told him that I will allow him to cut up to 2 inches. He also noticed that my hair was getting sparse on the front area where my fringe (bangs) are. He asked whether I suffered hair loss. I told him that in recent months I noticed that there are more hair fallout when I shampooed and blow dried my hair. He informed me that this is probably because of the condition of my scalp. He said that he could smell the "oiliness" of my scalp. That comment of his, I find amusing. He said that I have an oily and rather clogged scalp. He recommended a scalp treatment to detoxifying the scalp. He also mentioned that tying my hair in a ponytail that is too tight can also attribute to the hair loss.
He mentioned that my hair was rather "heavy" because it was all one length. So he gave some layers but still kept the length. He layered the front mostly, and only trimmed the back. I allowed him to cut off up to 2 inches. My hair feels much lighter and easier to manage now. The only thing is that I find the bangs too short. But it will grow out.
I also asked for a moisturising hair treatment because of my split ends. The products they used for the treatment were from Redken. The hair treatment makes my hair smoother and softer. I saw the effect on my hair for up to 3 weeks, which is better than that of my previous hair treatment at Shunji Matsuo.
The scalp treatment was $98. The hair treatment was $138. The haircut was $109. This is the most expensive haircut I have ever had. But since Gilbert is a Director level, I am paying for his experience.
Overall, I said the experience there was a good one. The staff there took their time to do the hair treatment. The hair treatment and haircut took 2.5 hours. Gilbert knew what I wanted and the haircut he gave me was satisfactory. I will definitely come back there.
