Japanese hair salon near City Hall and Bugis and how to look fabulous - Nine by Sweet Basil
Every morning when I head towards the bathroom to freshen up, I check my reflection and notice if I'm having a good hair day or not. This subconsciously affects my mood. "ARGH why is that part of my hair sticking out like an idiot? How can I flatten it??" or "NOOO why does my hair look so limp and lifeless???" Sound familiar yet?So how do you look fabulous? Fix your hair. If your hair is frizzy, try rebonding. If your hair is flat, try perming. If your roots are growing out...
Get it touched up.
Or every mirror you walk past will guilt you and kill you slowly day by day.
Here's an easy step by step guide on how to look fabulous just by having great hair!
Step 0: Book a hair appointment
Sure, there are many options out there in the market. An $8 barber shop just 10 minutes from your place (for the guys), or that neighbourhood salon for about $35 gives you a decent wash and cut.
Just think about the recent articles of salon's ruining hair by doing rebonding and perming at the same session, or colour jobs drying out hair. Some distraught customers posted online that their hair looks like public curls after the treatment and tearfully had to cut their long locks off. Any good stylist will tell you not to do them together. Well, for your own happiness, be sure of the service and the quality of the cut, wherever you choose to go. I've been to my fair share of salons where stylists would say they're done even when one side of my hair is obviously longer than the other. And, no I did not ask for that style.
If you need a recommendation though, I'll ask you to consider a pampering session with a Japanese salon. Not only are they dedicated and well-versed in products to make your Asian hair shiny and glossy, their perms and styles produce looks straight out of fashion magazines. I've been to a number and Nine by Sweet Basil is a hidden find. Please leave your hair and scalp to the professionals and you'll know what I mean when experience your first amazing head massage.
Step 1: Get a hair analysis
Step 2: Pick your treatment
It looks blonder than it really is.
Step 3: Dip Dye hair for added fun
Yoshi asked if I had ever done this soak in dye procedure, to which I said 'no' to. It's pretty cool, he mixes the dye with water and soaks your hair in it, pouring some of the mixture over your hair where it's not touching the water. Was pretty excited to see how the results would be!
Step 4: Head massage and hair wash
After the soaking (about 30 mins?) was done, Yoshi gave me an amazing head massage and hair wash, focusing on my scalp and I felt my stress fade away. Unlike other salons where the stylist 'hands you off' to a junior to do the hair wash, Yoshi is in charge of your hair from start to end!
During the massage he also places a hot towel on the back of your neck too! How thoughtful! Also adds to the shiok factor.
Here's where he usually adds hair treatment, to ensure your hair is well moisturized. They also use soda water here so thoroughly clean your scalp! This is great if you have a naturally oily scalp. Combined with their nano water machine, your hair is nourished from root to end.
Step 5: Get a shoulder massage
Step 6: Hair cut and styling!
The final step, is of course to get a hair cut that suits your face shape and also, a style that you like! If your face is round, it's better to have your hair at a length from chin down. This is why having a professional stylist is important, so he can give you the best style to boost your confidence!
Yoshi can also style your hair at your request. He knows I like my hair to be curled with tongs so this is the final result!
What do you think?
Also love how the dye worked out! Colour is true to the picture above and my hair isn't dry at all.
Fun playing with my locks hehe!
Thanks Yoshi for picking this ash brown for me. Been getting compliments that it makes me look fairer and brings a glow to my face!
Nine by Sweet Basil is conveniently located just a row behind Raffles Hotel! It's walkable from City Hall or Bugis MRT.
In conjunction with their anniversary, they're having an awesome
PROMOTION!
All new customers get 30% off!
Returning customers get to take part in a lucky draw where you stand to win
30% to 50% off vouchers, free shampoo, complimentary treatment, head spa or nail service!!
Congratulations on your anniversary, Nine by Sweet Basil!
These promotions are until 31 August, and note that they will be closed from 11-18 August
They're open on National Day if you want to get your hair all pretty to celebrate our independence!
Nine by Sweet Basil
26A Purvis Street
(near Bugis Junction and opposite Raffles Hotel)
Singapore 188603
Telephone: 6337 3661
Operating hours:
Weekdays: 10am - 8pm
Weekends and holidays: 10am - 7pm
They're closed on Tuesdays!
