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New Hair, New Year Benibana Beauty Hub

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This post was originally published on lovetesle by Tesle Telan

I have been planning to change my hair color for the longest time and luckily just a few weeks ago, I was finally able to make time and visit a hair salon. I’ve been hearing lots of good reviews about Benibana Beauty Hub especially because it was highly recommended by my friend. Charlene. I went to the salon without any pegs whatsoever, so I just let the hair stylist do his magic and he definitely did not disappoint. 😉

I brought my favorite iced coffee (c/o, my Dad) and ordered Bacon Mushroom Carbonara at Flossom Kitchen + Cafe which is located just in front of Benibana Beauty Hub. 🙂

I waited for almost five hours because of all the procedure we had to do: wash off my old hair color (effect: it turned my hair into dark brown/close to black) then we bleached the bottom part of my hair and inserted some light blonde highlights, washed my hair with treatment so it won’t break apart, applied mushroom brown hair color and washed again. While I was waiting for my hair color, I decided to get a facial as well. I had the Vitamin C + Placenta Facial (costs around Php 1, 500). I liked it because of the placenta mask! My face felt so fresh and relaxed after the treatment. But I wasn’t allowed to wear any make up or any skin care products for three days after my facial so if you are planning to get this facial, make sure you don’t have events, dates or occasions for the next few days.

I really love how my hair turned out. I love that it’s not so loud and too vibrant but gives away a bit of my personality at the same time. I was a bit hesitant to get a lighter hair color at first because of the nature of my work (I work in a Pre school!) but aside from my work place being so diverse, open minded and lenient, what I love about it the most is the chance they give us everyday to be ourselves and that’s also one of the reasons why I’m starting to learn to accept who I am day by day.

Alongside the unexplainable confidence that my new hair gave me, it also boosted my self esteem and opened my mind to a lot of things, things that I was afraid to do before like take risks and jump to the unknown (ie. what my hair will look like after). Since I’ve always been the type of person who likes to plan things and is obsessed with calculated outcomes, visiting the salon without any plan, peg or idea in mind was truly a big jump for me.

Overall, I loved my first salon experience at Benibana Beauty Hub and I surely will be back for my next hair color maybe after a couple of months. 🙂 I’d really like to commend their Senior Hair Stylist for doing such a great job with my hair.

If you’re interested to see the list of services and prices, here’s a link to their menu. You can also visit their Instagram page.

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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.

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