A Relaxing Hair Spa Day with V&M Naturals Hair Care Line at Benibana Beauty Hub

This post was originally published on Bonita Feminista by Krish Enriquez-Rai

When women become mothers, the usual time spent for monthly facials, body massage and hair spa sessions when they were single turn into play dates, child-rearing, kiddie workshops, and whatnots. One of the things that I have unintentionally neglected since I became a yaya-less full-time mom is taking care of my long hair. I usually put my hair in a bun or just leave them as is attempting the trending beach waves hair look coz honestly, hair styling takes too much effort especially if you’re juggling too many stuff at the same time.

Anyway, it was a really great thing when V&M Naturals treated us beauty bloggers for a hair spa day at the Benibana Beauty Hub! It feels nice to be “beautified” even for just a day!

For this hair spa day, V&M Naturals Hair Care products such as Lichen + Coffee Shampoo and Conditioner, Voilai Locks Deep Repair Hair Masque, and Hair I Am Hair Enhancer & Growth Accelerator Spray were used. I have discovered V&M Naturals, almost 4 years ago in Instagram at which during that time, they were selling natural artisan soaps, balms, oils, and the likes. I bought some of their products before and I liked them, so hearing that they now have a hair care line excites me!

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I have always been on the lookout for hair care products that are made of only natural ingredients because some chemically-based shampoos and conditioners available in the market are too harsh for my sensitive scalp, leaving me e dandruff, acne around the jawline/chin/hair line, and bacne. My hair texture is fine and thin, my scalp tends to get oily while the ends of my hair strands are kinda dry and brittle, which makes split ends and falling hair as some of my biggest concerns.

V&M Naturals Lichen + Coffee Shampoo (Php 750)

If you think your crowning glory is invicible from stress, think again. With daily exposure to pollutants, it deserves  an extra TLC. Give it a break with V&M Naturals Lichen + Coffee Sulfate-free Foaming Shampoo. 

Its key ingredients are alpine lichen extract that has excellent antibacterial profile and anti-inflammatory properties just like emu oil which fights free radicals while moisturizing the hair; coffee extract that contains caffeine which stimulates the hair follicles resulting in reduction of hair loss and promotion of hair growth; swiss-grade yoghurt that helps maintain pH balance of the scalp and regulates hair moisture; naturally-derived sodiu lactate and sodium gluconate that acts as humectant; natural citronellol which combats and reduces odor absorbed by the hair; and sericin which contains 18 amino acids including those needed for hair growth.

V&M Naturals Coffee + Lichen Sulfate-Free Conditioner (Php 850)

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Give your hair all the pampering it needs with V&M Naturals Lichen + Coffee Sulfate-free Hydrating Conditioner. Brimming with protein and essential amino acids from Hydrolyzed silk to help restructure hair and repair damage caused by constant combing and pulling. Fortified with Lichen extract, nourishing Yogurt, Vitamin E and essential fatty acids from Emu and Argan, it effectively fights odor-causing bacteria, regulates hair moisture and protects the hair against sun damage while detoxifying Coffee seed extract stimulates collagen production.

V&M Naturals Voila! Locks Deep Repair Hair Masque ( Php 580)

After washing and conditioning our hair , they were coated with the Voila! Locks Deep Repair Hair Masque for 5-7 minutes before getting rinsed. I was surprised how fast the “treatment” was!

For damaged hair in need of instant repair, Voila! Locks Deep Repair Hair Masque is a 5-7 minute revitalizing treatment that helps reconstructs damaged hairor caused by chemical treatments or hair styling. It is rich in Emu Oil, Coconut Oil, Keratin, Argan Oil, and Alpine Lichen Extract that restores hair’s elasticity and improves its strength from the inside out.

Voila! Locks Deep Repair Hair Masque is very emollient and rich that with just a small amount, it was able to coat all of my hair strands. I loved that it wasn’t that hard to rinse and there were no unnecessary residues left behind that. makes the hair feel heavy, weighed-down, and stic

After our deep repair hair masque session, our hair were dried and styled. I chose a simple and uncomplicated straight hair for mine rarely looks that sleek. Haha! They finished it off by spraying it with Hair I Am mist.

V&M Naturals Hair I Am 
Ultimate Hair Enhancer & Growth Accelerator (Php580)

Carefully curated with the latest actives from nature, Hair I Am combines Green Tea, Rosemary, Chameleon Plant, and Perilla Leaf extracts to target and help recover weak hair follicles by nourishing deep into the roots. Enriched with Coffee and European Larch Wood, it reactivates hair growth by improving the absorption of nutrients in each follicle as it soothes and prevents scalp irritation that may cause hair loss. Fresh essences from Sugarcane and Lemon are added to significantly increase shine, smoothness and softness in each strand resulting in healthier, stronger, and thicker locks as it grows longer in as early as 3 months of continuous use.

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Using Hair I Am is easy. Shake well and spray on the entire area of clean, towel-dried scalp. Afterwards, mist on the hair and comb to spread evenlt. Leave it on and style as desired. Use during morning and night time to grow your hair thicker, livelier,and healthier.

I personally enjoyed the treatment that day because even before having my hair styled, it already felt soft and smooth to the touch after the hair masque was rinsed. It was manageable and bouncier. I hope my hair is this pretty everyday! Did I mention that my hair smells sooooooooo good afterwards? Oh yeah, like flowers in a garden and fruits in a basket while you’re having a picnic in a beutiful place, hehe!

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We were told that after even if we won’t shampoo and condition our hair after this day using the hair masque, it will be okay since it won’t smell of sweat, the scalp will stay non-greasy, and the best of all it will still smell nice and fresh at two days most after the treatment. And with that, I tried not washing my hair with shampoo and conditioner for two days and here is what happened.

As you can see in the photo, my hair looks lively, bouncy, and manageable. My scalp has no dandruff and it doesn’t look oily here. 

So, after weeks of using this, I must say that I highly recommend these products. The shampoo and conditioner are safe for daily use BUT using ot every other 2 days is alright as well. Using the deep repair hair masque once a week is helpful for dry and damaged hair, and the Hair I Am mist keeps the hair protected and lessens its frizziness. For the price point, it may be a li’l bit expensive for others when you compare it to the other brands in the grocery store, but since these are made of natural ingredients and have long-term health benefits, it is worth investing in.

Benibana Beauty Hub is located at #187 N. Averilla St. Barangay Sta. Lucia, San Juan City. For more information, visit the Benibana Beauty Hub Page.

V&M Naturals is a local face & body care brand that started online and now its business has grown with kiosks available in selected malls in the Philippines. For more information visit the V&M Naturals website

Benibana Beauty Hub is a salon + aesthetics center, specializing in your hair and facial needs. We believe in beauty, which blooms from within, through a routine of balance and renewal. With a habit of self-care and personal pampering, we help you create a better and more fulfilled life.

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Lighten Up

Benibana Beauty Hub's Bleaching Kit
Bloom from the comfort of home!

What's inside:
Brush, Mixing Bowl, Gloves, Ear Caps, Bleach, Developer, L'Oréal Superbond Treatment, L'Oréal Superbond Additive, Instructions

  • With Lighten Up, you can try a brighter hair experience all from the comfort of your own home! Bleach your hair to achieve the color of your dreams. 
  • We’ve included the essentials so you can DIY the bleaching experience, but please note that it’s always better to have your hair bleached by a professional stylist. 

First things first!

Before bleaching, please make sure to prepare your hair properly. If this is your first time, we recommend consulting with your stylist first before trying at home.

What you’ll need:

  • Kit inclusions
    • Brush
    • Ear Caps
    • Mixing Bowl (300ml)
    • Bleach Powder (50g)
    • Developer (100ml)
    • L'Oréal Superbond Additive (8ml)
    • L'Oréal Superbond Treatment (16ml)
  • Optional
    • Old clothes and/or towels
    • Shower cap and/or hair clips
    • Lukewarm water
    • Timer

Preparing your hair

  • For previously treated or processed hair, we recommend waiting 3 months before bleaching.
  • To make sure your hair is well moisturized, deep-condition with masks at least twice a week for 2 weeks before bleaching.
  • The night before bleaching, soak your hair with coconut oil to help prevent significant protein loss and heavy damage.

Bleaching your hair

  1. Make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting bleach on! You can use an old shirt or clean towels to cover your shoulders and neck.
  2. Next, part your hair into sections using hair clips you have on hand and use the ear covers provided in the kit.
  3. Remember to put on the protective gloves before mixing and bleaching your hair. Use the brush provided to mix our ingredients.
  4. To make the hair bleach, pour ½ of the bleaching powder and ½ of the developer in the bowl provided. Mix until it’s a smooth cream. Then, pour ½ of the additive into the bowl and mix it into the cream.
  5. By using half of the ingredients, you can save the remaining products to mix as a second batch after your first application.
  6. Take one section of hair and use the brush to apply the bleach starting an inch away from the roots. Make sure to apply the bleach evenly to the rest of the sections, leaving the roots for later.*
  7. After the first application, let the product settle. Wait 20 minutes, then start mixing the remaining ingredients to make the second batch of hair bleach.
  8. Now, apply the second batch evenly to the roots of your hair. Once done, let the product settle again, this time waiting 10-15 minutes. 
  9. After a total of 35 minutes with the bleach, rinse your hair thoroughly with cold water, then towel dry. Apply the treatment on your towel-dried hair, then wait for 10 more minutes.
  10. Finally, rinse your hair thoroughly once again to remove all of the remaining products.

*If irritation occurs, please discontinue use. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Caring for your hair

  • Please avoid heating or styling your bleached hair for at least two (2) weeks.
  • We recommend using natural or organic hair products. Chemicals can cause damage to your hair, especially after bleaching.
  • Consider using toner for your bleached and colored hair. You can use purple, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to help neutralize unwanted undertones.
Product Ingredients
Bleach Powder Powdered bleach
Developer Aqua (Water), Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetaryl Alcohol, Dipalmitoyethyl, Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Ceteareth-20, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Etidronic Acid, Fragance (Parfum), Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stannate, Simethicone
L'Oréal Superbond Additive Aqua/Water - Maleic Acid - Ethanolamine - CI 19140/Yellow 5 - CI 14700/Red 4 - CI 42090/Blue 1. C188999/1
L'Oréal Superbond Treatment Aqua/Water/Eau - Cetearyl Alcohol - Propylene Glycol - Maleic Acid - Behentrimonium Methosulfate - Ethanolamine - Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine - Glycerin - Phenoxyethanol - Hydroxyethylcellulose - Parfum/Fragrance - Quaternium-91 - Polyquaternium-37 - Benzoic Acid - Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale - Cetrimonium Chloride - Cetrimonium Methosulfate - PPG-1 Trideceth-6 - Acrylates Copolymer - Hexyl Cinnamal - Linalool - 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol - Citronellol - Sorbitan Oleate. D193887/1

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Listed below are the ingredients for hair products included in Lighten Up, Benibana Beauty Hub’s Bleaching Kit. Please be mindful of any allergens or irritants that may be harmful to your health.

ProductIngredients
Bleach PowderPowdered bleach
DeveloperAqua (Water), Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetaryl Alcohol, Dipalmitoyethyl, Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Ceteareth-20, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Etidronic Acid, Fragance (Parfum), Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stannate, Simethicone
L'Oréal Superbond AdditiveAqua/Water - Maleic Acid - Ethanolamine - CI 19140/Yellow 5 - CI 14700/Red 4 - CI 42090/Blue 1. C188999/1
L'Oréal Superbond TreatmentAqua/Water/Eau - Cetearyl Alcohol - Propylene Glycol - Maleic Acid - Behentrimonium Methosulfate - Ethanolamine - Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine - Glycerin - Phenoxyethanol - Hydroxyethylcellulose - Parfum/Fragrance - Quaternium-91 - Polyquaternium-37 - Benzoic Acid - Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale - Cetrimonium Chloride - Cetrimonium Methosulfate - PPG-1 Trideceth-6 - Acrylates Copolymer - Hexyl Cinnamal - Linalool - 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol - Citronellol - Sorbitan Oleate. D193887/1