Me Makeover at Boots Salon and Make-up Bar
July 16th, 2007 by Elaine Natividad, Marketing AssistantPosted in Beauty and Personal Care |
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I’m not exactly a big salon girl. I only visit for a quick haircut or the occasional eyebrow shaving (I’d do it myself, but my attempts always end up in injury). My biggest salon experience as of yet was a digiperm a few months back during which I agonized over the three or so hours on the chair. And oh, I’ve never had professional coloring before. Home kits are my best friends, and I never went wild with the colors. The subtler, the better.
I guess it was fate’s workings that got me walking through the doors of Boots Salon and Make-Up Bar in Quezon City. My mission: deviate from the old and get a fresh, rejuvenated look—in the hands of real professionals! Thankfully, I wasn’t at all disappointed. By the end of the day, I was a salon convert.
I got there at 10-ish in the morning as the plain, black-haired, and quite apprehensive me.
With its modern interiors and stylish red-white-black color scheme, Boots really lived up to its hip name. Opened only last October, this beauty nook already made it to the Cosmo Salon Awards 2007 (January issue, Cosmopolitan Philippines).
Probably sensing my nerves, they started off my salon treat with the Boots Detox or Bio Body Cleansing Treatment. I’m pretty sure many of you have heard of Detox before—it’s a process that detoxifies and rejuvenates the body by facilitating the release of waste matter (toxins) out of the body through the feet. With my feet in a tub of warm water and my wrist connected by a padded wire to this little machine, I got “detoxified” for 30 minutes. This treatment also helps relieve pain and tension, enhances nutrient absorption and improves sleep.
Next, they indulged me with their special Boots Royal Foot Treatment—a literally cool treat to pamper tired feet and legs, and relax tired muscles. Perfect for busy bodies, the cold mint cream applied on the skin is really very relaxing, with a brief soothing leg massage to cap it off. This also helps reduce the appearance of varicose veins and reduce the risk of arthritis with constant treatment.
While my legs were being pampered, the most crucial part of my makeover began—my first professional hair-coloring job. With my tresses in the hands of coloring expert Joey, I opted to go for—drum roll, please—mahogany with pale blonde highlights! I had such a scare when the foils went off and I saw super blonde strands. Eek! They assured me though that it will be toned down when they apply the base color. True enough, it did! Thank gawd.
Jane Lacap, co-owner and operations manager of Boots, did my make-up and gave me a fabulous daytime look that went well with my new ‘do. Love love love it!
The verdict: Boot-iful services, reasonable rates, and super friendly people. I felt really comfortable—a sure sign that I’ll be coming back!
Avail of their special promo rates this July! Boots Hair Color (P1000), Hair Color with Highlights (P1500), Boots Hair Rebond with free haircut and treatment (starts at P2700), Matrix Opticurl (starts at P1450), Eyelash Perm (P300), Hair & Make-Up with Maniped (P1300), Haircut with Maniped (P600), Detox Treatment with Free Pedicure & Foot Scrub (P700), and Boots Royal Foot Therapy with Free Pedicure & Foot Scrub (P700).
Also try their bestsellers: Haircut with shampoo and blow-dry for women (P420), for men (320), Maniped with foot scrub and massage (450), and Boots Chocolate Bliss Deep-conditioning hair treatment (P320). Plus, their newest services: Eyelash Extensions (P1200) and Boots Lip Therapy (P200). They also accept bridal showers and private parties.
Boots Salon and Make-up Bar is located at The Courtyard, Sgt. Esguerra Street, Quezon City. Business hours is from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m. daily. For inquiries, please call 413-2348 or 0905-326-968 / 0922-4252882. Special thanks to owners Marcie Linao and Jane Lacap, and their team: Babes Pan, Niño Aliman, Joey Calilung, and Ella Bueza.
Click on the thumbnail below to view their complete list of services:
July 16th, 2007 at 10:06 am
Wow, you look great with colored hair
I’m a bit iffy about the concept of foot detox though. The change of color in water is simply because of electrolysis. Good if it works for you.
July 16th, 2007 at 10:26 am
hmmm… i’ll try having my haircut done there on my bday. Hope they’ll make my day great
July 16th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
What service did you get for your hair? Just the coloring? Your curls look nicer afterward. If that’s a service they did, I wanna know
July 16th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
loved your curls, where’d you get that done?!!!
July 16th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Meron yatang hindi nagbabasa ng article… hehehe!
July 16th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
too expensive! :/
July 16th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Hi Mia, I just had hair coloring then they blow-dried my hair. They’re really good with the blower and the round brush, haha.
Makes you wanna go for a blow-dry everyday!
July 16th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
is it possible to have the price list in pdf form rather than in jpg? the quality is not so good that its quite illegible
July 16th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
If you’re using Firefox, clicking on the thumbnail will lead you to a new page. And then you can click again on the image so that it’ll give you just the JPEG of the menu. Try clicking it again so you can zoom in
If you’re using Internet Explorer, just do the same thing.
Or for those who don’t want to navigate, just visit this link: http://www.shopcrazy.com.ph/wp-content/images/2007/07/boots-menu.jpg
July 17th, 2007 at 12:34 am
omg! i’ve been looking for a new salon, i think i’ve found one thanks to your post!
were they helpful in recommending hair color changes?
you look great, by the way! kudos to your colorist!
July 17th, 2007 at 2:06 am
Hi,
I’d like to ask if you know a salon who offers hair extension service for a reasonable price or any products that can make hair grow faster.
I recentl had my hair cut short and I really regret it afterwards..
Please help..
July 17th, 2007 at 8:38 am
im interested in digiperm..where can i avail that sevice?
July 17th, 2007 at 10:02 am
Hi boots also has Hair extensions at 300 per lock its by appointment.
They also offer hair Perming they only use Loreal ,matrix , wella for that service so your assured that they use quality products for your hair
July 17th, 2007 at 11:13 am
hi!!!! does anyone know of a salon who can do EYEBROW TINTING OR BLEACHING? diba it looks wierd when you have colored brown hair and then JET BLACK eyebrows?
help!!! eyebrow tinting/bleaching!
July 17th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
hi there! it looks its good salon, i want to drop by sometime can u mail me the directions thanks!
July 17th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
hi! i’m trying to look for a salon that can give me some good options regarding my locks…i have natural wavy hair yet i’m not sure what style would fit me well. And I don’t like salons that give you certain options because its “uso”. Is the staff in boots the type that would be able to help a customer like me choose the right hair style?
July 18th, 2007 at 9:07 am
Hi fiona,
Boots salon and makeup Bar also has eyebrow tinting check out their menu of services to check more. Its only P150
July 18th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Ur digiperm is simply stunning..where can i get the same effect? tnx
July 19th, 2007 at 4:07 am
oo nga ur digiperm IS stunnning, ang ganda sis, where did u have it done? please do share!
July 19th, 2007 at 8:50 am
I dunno where did she get her digi perm but you can check Essensuals Toni & Guy At G/F, 6750 Ayala Ave., Makati for more info you can call them at 812-8559 or 812-8002
July 19th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Hi Elaine, your hair color really looks great, how much did they charge you for that? Wala ba sila iba branches? Tnx
July 24th, 2007 at 10:41 am
hi mary!!! thanks so much!!!! but then what i saw sa menu kasi was EYELASH tinting eh.so meron talaga for eyebrows ha?
July 25th, 2007 at 11:05 am
Thanks guys! I got my digiperm at this korean salon in makati - Shine Girls salon (tel.890-4337) kaso kinda expensive, around P3000+ for medium length hair. Boots has Matrix Opticurl which costs a lot less (starts at P1450), I haven’t tried it yet though. Amie–Boots hair color with highlights is at P1500 this July.You should try it out!
August 8th, 2007 at 9:07 am
i know what you mean by spending hours and hours in a salon. I only go to a salon for haircut. i call on Nails at home for a manicure, pedicure and footspa. they even do hair spa and massage. the best part is i don’t even leave my house.
August 8th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
I would like to send someone a gift of a makeover, hair and makeup, and maybe some pampering, who lives in QC. Would you be able to help me with that?
August 12th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Hi Catrina! Just drop by Boot Salon and look for Joey, our Sr. Stylist (same one who did Elaine’s hair) or Anthony, and they will analyze your hair and give their suggestions. Don’t worry, the staff of Boots are trained to be courteous and friendly to clients so they won’t force you into anything you don’t want or can’t afford. Boots also have lower priced options for those on a budget so we’re sure we can find something to suit your needs and budget. Hope you can drop by soon!
Hi Michael! You can buy Boots Salon Gift Certificates in denomenations of 500 and 1000 and give it to your special someone as a special gift.
To those who need directions going to Boots: If you’re coming from Edsa (from Makati) take a u-turn at GMA, then take the first right to get to Timog Ave. Just go straight until you see the first stoplight. Take a right there, thats Sgt Esguerra already (You will see Caltex, Sausage Bar, Old Spaghetti House on your left). Just go straight until you see Cebu Pacific and JT’s Manukan on your right. Boot Salon and Makeup Bar is inside the compound where JT’s Manukan is. If you get lost you may also call Boot Salon at 413-2348. Hope you guys can visit and try our services soon!
Marcie
August 27th, 2007 at 8:50 am
Hi guys you may also check our website for the map and directions on how to get to boots
http://www.bootssalon.multiply.com
Thanks
July 24th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
hi ms. elaine,
your digiperm looks great! may i please pleaseknow where you got it done? thank you.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
ooooops! sorry my question has been answered na pala….sorry!