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I was slated to do a photoshoot in a week but… I was facing the greatest hair-tastrophe.
My locks were dull, brittle and frizzy with unsightly flyaways and split ends. The roots have also grown out making the overall style ratty and simply maladious.
I knew what my hair needed but I have a problem – I never liked cutting my hair before a big event as I was afraid of possible hair cut hiccups that may be unfixable within the short time frame.
I was kicking myself for not planning my beauty regimen carefully when my good friend Tiffany delivered some pretty precious pearls of wisdom.
Tiffany has just tried a new hair treatment at Hairtitude known as Nanomist and her mane was clearly tamed with this new state-of the-art technology. She suggested that I go try the treatment too and even guaranteed and vouched for its effectiveness. Haha!
So I did and boy was I amazed! The strands were noticeably glossier and smoother. Wanna know the secret? Click to read on! In case you were wondering…
This was the photo that convinced me to engage Hairtitude’s services two days before my photoshoot.
Tiffany’s before and after hair transformation
Here I am at Hairtitude’s newly opened outlet at Suntec City.
The salon boasts a modern contemporary interior that reflects their cutting-edge approach to designing trendy and wearable hairstyles.
There was also a sampling station in the salon where you can try their signature products from Matrix’s Biolage range.
And here comes the star of the day!
The Nanomist!
The Nanomist works like a hair steamer except the mineral water molecules it dispenses are more than 30,000 times smaller than a regular steamer making it easier to penetrate into the cuticles of the hair shaft.
The process will help the shaft maintain moisture, prevent breakage and produce smoother hair as excess moisture is allowed to permeate and stay in the deeper layers of the hair strands.
Alright, no more talk. Please save my hair now, Nanomist!
Front view of my hair:
Back view:
Split ends spotted!
Gary of Hairtitude suggested that I snip about one inch of the dry and brittle ends to give the style a fresher look.
My hair looked healthier after the hair cut. The talented Gary also employed a special undercutting technique that produced a natural inward wave which makes my hair very easy to manage.
Before Gary began the Nanomist treatment, he thought he could first hide my roots with Matrix’s SoColor in Chocolate Medium Blonde.
SOCOLOR is the first color line that offers Cera-Oil conditioning complex that remains in the hair for up to 30 washes – constantly strengthening hair even in between touch-ups.
Since my hair was already as dry as a desert, he suggested touch-ups instead of a full hair color transformation. And the leftover highlights from my previous dye job would also add dimension to my new hair style.
I was rather apprehensive about that because I’ve done touch ups before and most of the time, the colors do not match. 🙁
Well, let’s see what happens with this one. *prays for nice hair*
Yay! Always a fan of salons that provide ear caps!
Ear caps protect the delicate skin around the ears from the chemicals so always remember to request for one, especially if you’ve sensitive skin!
After 30 minutes, Kenny of Hairtitude proceeded to wash and condition my hair.
This was one of the highlights for me.
Kenny gave me a very relaxing scalp massage during the hair wash. He used firm massage strokes while he shampooed my hair with nourishing Matrix Biolage products.
And it went on for about 10 minutes. I always appreciate adding a good scalp massage to a hair care regimen as it stimulates the scalp, improves circulation and reduces stress. 😀
And now my hair is finally ready to receive the legendary Nanomist treatment!
To restore my hair’s natural shine, Kenny had to use the Matrix Biolage Fiberstrong Intra-Cylane Fortifying Cream.
Matrix Biolage Fiberstrong Intra-Cylane Fortifying Cream
The Matrix Biolage Fiberstrong Intra-Cylane Fortifying Cream is specially formulated to treat specific levels of damage seen in overprocessed and fragile hair. Its botanical remedies restores hair’s natural shine.
However, a regular application technique might not allow the treatment cream to be fully absorbed by the hair.
So to ensure that the cream is completely absorbed, Kenny had to first open the cuticle on the hair shaft by steaming the hair with the Nanomist as seen below.
The grey device emits hot steam which is surprisingly quite bearable on the scalp. Kenny ran the nanomist from the top to the tip of my hair repeatedly for about 15 minutes.
Then he went on to divide my hair into sections to allow easy and even application of the Matrix Biolage Fiberstrong Intra-Cylane Fortifying Cream.
Kenny then brushed my hair downwards again to close the cuticles before he washed and blow-dried my hair.
Here’s Gary styling it to perfection! 😛
He added a final touch by applying the Matrix Biolage ExquisiteOil Strengthening Treatment to prevent breakage as well as to give it a glistening shine.
The Strengthening Treatment is an ultra-lightweight, scented oil that strengthens thin, fragile hair for ultimate vitality. Its formula with Polynesian Tamanu Oil boosts resistance to breakage while leaving hair replenished and beaming with exquisite shine.
Matrix Biolage ExquisiteOil Strengthening Treatment
And if you’re wondering about the mismatch hair color problem, well it’s pretty much non-existent now. The touch-ups blended very well with my old hair color.
I was so in love with its glossy texture and voluminous style.
The consistency of the colors is more prominent at the back as you can see from the photo below.
Thank you Hairtitude, Gary and Kenny for your wonderful service and expert hair styling skills!
And if you think the Nanomist treatment may break your bank. Well, check out their price chart below which showcases their reasonable price point.
Good news! Hairtitude is offering 20% off all chemical treatments!
Contact them at +65 6884 5206 to book your appointments.
They are located at 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Mall #02-345, Singapore 038983. They open daily from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm.
Visit their Facebook page for more on their services and latest offers – facebook.com/hairtitudesalonsg
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And if you were wondering how the hair turned out at the photoshoot, here’s a peek from the lenses of the three photographers at the shoot, including my fiance!
Ada of A Square Visual Studio
Eagle of Yikeshu Wedding Services
Behind-the-scenes by Bobby, my fiance. 😛
Your friend, Juliana
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