This Momma Got Style at Benibana Beauty Hub (Discount Code Inside!)

This post was originally published on frannywanny by Frances Ang

So I had a lot of firsts last week — 

— had my first sponsored event for my brand, HerStyleAsia which was for the Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival 

— my first fashion show experience and I got to sit at the front row 3 out of 4 days! 

— my first nights out since I gave birth to my twins

— my first few sips of alcohol since 2016 (and I’m not gonna lie.. it felt so so so good!)

 

To many, probably the last event that you’d ever imagine me being present in would be a fashion event. I guess it’s because I’ve been a food blogger way too long and the lifestyle a new mom (or rather a twin mom at that) doesn’t really go hand in hand with staying out late and watching fashion shows. However, I really do feel lucky to be able to have this opportunity and I think the happiest thing about it is I am truly loving my new role at work where I get to be really creative and do big things to take my brands to the next level. HerStyleAsia is very new in the country and this is actually our first event where it was “formally” introduced and was made known to the fashion industry. I do hope we have made an impact and will be remembered for many many years to come.

Anyway, since the event was held at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel and the show was at night, I also had to make sure that I dressed the part. I can’t go there wearing my comfort jeans and loose top, can I? I took this opportunity to also experiment with my look in particular, with my hair. So for four days, I visited 3 salons and tried different styles. Among the 4 looks, we (this means my family), unanimously loved the last day style. This was done at Benibana Beauty Hub which came highly recommended by our friends from Flossom Kitchen + Cafe.

 

My friend J was the one who convinced me to go try the Beach Wave Hair which to me sounded like my everyday look : “wavy hair, slightly messy” but my stylist Ken won’t take no for an answer and he quickly got to work as he shampooed, blow dried and prepped my hair.




Before I proceed, let me talk about the salon. The place is very small with 4 chairs and a couple more for their nail spa services, I guess it’s a far cry from the really classy, famous salons in the metro. They’ll get there..you’ll see. What I like about it though is how it has maintained its cleanliness and the service was very good. It’s a nice neighborhood salon which is definitely a notch higher from the no names/small names one and a more reasonably priced version as compared to the popular salon chains around.

Now back to Ken. To signal the start of my curling  session, he had this interesting wand on his hand and to me, it looked like some bubble light saber but this curler is really intended to create big and small “beach wave curls”. Curling took less than 20 minutes. It was quite fast as I didn’t realized he was done as we were busy chatting all the time.

 

How’d you find my look?

I love how bouncy and light it is. It really felt very natural. I love how it perfectly framed my face not making it look too big and wide. This look is also very easy to manage as I was up on my feet most of the time during the event and it still looked nice even after the show.

 

Now here’s the fun part!



If you’re planning to go for any summer hair or nail treatments, head over to Benibana Beauty Hub and look for Ken. All you have to say is FRANNYWANNY and you instantly get 10% off your total bill. So amazing, huh? Thank you Ken for extending this offer to my readers! ♥

 

Check out Benibana Beauty Hub at 187 N. Averilla St. Bgy. Sta. Lucia San Juan City. Call them at 400-8990 to make reservations.

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