Being stressed for a number of weeks, reason why I was not able to tend to this blog for awhile, I managed to drop by an alternate salon for twice already. I used to go to Tony and Jackey, but that is another story (I’ll write this one up hopefully soon!)
I looked for several salons online and visited malls to decide on where to get my next cut. I heard of Vivere Salon online, and saw their Robinson’s Manila branch way before but never went for a cut. I was too infatuated with Korean hairstyles then, since it compliments my look. But then again, I have to get over it and move on.
While getting pumped up for school, I decided to get a cut in SM North where I pass daily. I passed by Tony and Jackey, and decided not to have my hair cut there. My relationship with them has always been a hit-and-miss. I don’t want to have a miss again. So I opted to try Vivere Salon located at the Lower Ground of SM North Annex.
Still having doubts on whether they cut good hair or not, I entered the salon and told the person at the reception table that I want to get a haircut. I told them that it was my first time there. I was observant since not all salons have the same rituals (Of course they do, but they differ in the execution). I left my bag on the chair since there were no lockers and proceeded to have my hair shampooed.
They ask you whether you want it warm or cold. The water to be used for your hair, I mean. By no means, I always choose warm. I dont’ want to end up freezing there. After which, Benj Avellanosa attended to me. He was the same person in the reception table. I had no idea that he was a stylist from the beginning.
I posted a picture here from their Multiply site. He sure looks very different from this one.
I just wanted a haircut that is easy to maintain. I told him my lifestyle, that I always jog and swim. I wanted a haircut that suits what I do, and will never become a hassle to me. After a short monologue, he proceeded with his work. And it ended up very good. I looked younger, and feels lighter.
I can say service was good except that he had me wait for a number of minutes to attend to a very old lady. I just gave in since she’s old enough to be my grandmother.
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After almost two months, I came back for another haircut. Benj wasn’t there during the time I visited so I was assigned to a different hairstylist. I have no idea then what will I look like after. I just did my short monologue, and my hair cut turned out to be very good as well. Many people have already commented how they like the hairstyle and how it has the summer-y feel to it.
I was not able to get the name of the hairstylist, but looking at their Multiply site. I think it is Tom Cruz, not the hollywood action star.
I am very adventurous in having different hairstyles as long as it looks good on me. Kudos to Vivere Salon! You cut real good hair.
You can contact their salon in LG the Annex of SM north EDSA via landline (+632) 501 2158