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I really love spas. I believe they are our piece of heaven on earth. These places are made to make everyone feel like a queen or king for a day.
When Carlo invited me to try out the services at the Makati Wellness Studio, I blocked off half of my day so I can get the full pampering experience and give the place an extensive review.
Makati Wellness Studio is located at JP Rizal, Makati its very close to the Makati City Hall. Its just across the Petron gas station atop of Chowking restaurant. You won’t miss it its smack at the corner .
The place is very new, they opened barely three months ago. Its a business venture of friends who wanted to offer affordable spa services.
The Ambiance
The interiors were homey and relaxing. I like the color combination of the walls and fixtures and the mix of textures on the flooring. The retro TV and the mini fountain at the lobby/waiting area/foot spa area is such an eye candy.
The services
They have:
- facial services starting at Php399.oo – Php1199.00
- hand and foot care services starting at Php70.00 – Php299.00
- body massage services for Php250.00
- eyelash extension for Php499.00 – Php799.00 and
- threading starting at Php 149.00 – Php249.00.
Before undergoing any treatment you will be asked to fill-up a form that will inform them about your medical history and about other beauty treatments you subscribe to and use just to make sure that they will give you the products that is compatible to your skin type and that you are not allergic to the products they will use. A two thumbs up for this. Some spas I’ve been to will just ask you to fill-up a form without even reading it or asking their client what past treatments they have.
The Facial Treatment (Moisturizing Facial Treatment and Diamond Peel)
Because the weather was a bit cooler now my skin has become dry. I usually have a combination skin normal to oily during summer and dry during the cold months. Its usually the case, according to Ms. Dhi, Makati Wellness Studio Manager. Because of that they gave me the moisturizing facial treatment (Php399.00) to refresh and hydrate the skin and also for instant repair of damaged skin because of UV rays.
I opt not to have any pricking or extraction for this facial treatment because I’m nearing my monthly that day and I’m more sensitive to pain so I choose not to. If you regularly have facials you know how painful extracting or pricking a pimple, whitehead or blackhead is.
After the facial, they gave me my first diamond peel treatment. Since I don’t have any freckles, acne marks, discoloration or uneven facial skin I was given the regular diamond peel (Php799.00) which stimulates natural skin exfoliation using micro diamond crystals.
I had this notion that a diamond peel hurts, I was wrong. It was just like having a regular facial massage. Its been almost 2 weeks since I had the treatment and I didn’t experience an ugly facial peeling or cracking of my skin. I noticed my skin was clearer and smoother. I honestly feel prettier! I definitely recommend a diamond peel treatment once in a while.
Hand and Foot Care Services
I had the express manicure using BNC polish Php119.00 , a foot spa with pedicure using BNC polish Php 299.00. I love the idea of having a nail polish color catalog instead of selecting colors by checking the polishes in bottles. That way you will actually see how the color looks when applied and not how the color looks inside the bottle. I was given the manicure while having the diamond peel.
After the facial and manicure I was taken to the lobby area to have my foot spa. I was surprised to learn that a guy will do my foot spa. It was my first time to have a guy do my foot spa. It was also the first time I encountered a spa with male staff who does foot spa.
It was a bit awkward for a couple of minutes, especially seeing a man touching my feet. But I tried to ignore the fact that it was a he not a she pampering my feet. His hands were light as a woman and he did a good job. I love that he focused on scrubbing and removing the hardened skin/ callous on the base of my big toe and my sole, after the treatment I had super soft callous free feet. Love it! I also recommend this treatment and ask for this guy when you do get it there. He didn’t stop until he didn’t feel any hardened skin on my sole.
Massage Services
I wasn’t able to try their massage because I was told that another male staff will do the whole body massage on me. I bailed out on the massage and it was my fault because I was supposed to visit their spa the day before when their female massage therapist was available but I was caught with another appointment that I had to cancel. If I was to get a massage it would be the 1 hour Shiatsu or the Traditional Filipino Massage (Php250.00)
What I think about Makati Wellness Studio?
For a new spa I give them a thumbs up. I hope they maintain the quality of their service and keep their friendly staff.
Will I recommend Makati Wellness Studio?
Yes! The services and treatments are at par with the other leading and popular spas in the country. What I like best is that their services is so affordable.
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Contest begins today September 4, 2010 my 1st giveaway for the 100 days ’till Christmas countdown and ends on October 10, 2010 where another contest will begin!
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Stay gorgeous everyone!
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Question: Why do you think you deserve a day of pampering at the Makati Wellness Studio?
Answer: My neck and shoulders ache a lot from all that reading and writing that I do. I feel my neck tired and my shoulders tense most of the time. My long hours sitting in front of the computer is straining my spine and hips and lying down or sleeping on it is simply not enough to relieve me of the pain. Applying ointment is only temporary considering that it does not often go into the muscles. But it doesn’t end there because when I commute, I ride the MRT and LRT standing majority of the time and being pushed and stepped on by other commuters as we fight for space. So I feel my calves strained and tired.
I also go to law school at night time including Saturdays so there’s no rest for me. I usually go home at 10 pm and don’t sleep until the wee hours of the morning so that I can study. So my face sometimes feel rough and dry and dark circles are very visible like that of a raccoon. My remedy for hiding that is I maximize the use of lighting and angle my face so when I have my picture taken it wouldn’t look obvious. He!he!he! Off course, I couldn’t do that forever. When somebody sees me, they would really notice it. Because of my hectic schedule I’m not able to go out as often as I want and the days I’m free I spend it by pampering myself.
I don’t want to look older than my age and I’m fed up seeing my haggard face in the mirror. What you look like outside is a reflection of what is your state of health too. Since I feel like I’m neglecting myself already, availing of the services of Makati Wellness Studio would greatly uplift and enhance my image. Having a massage would relieve me of any pains and discomforts. Treating myself of a manicure and pedicure makes hands and feet look better and more inviting for handshakes. Most importantly, a facial would remove years or months of age in my face, as they try to get rid of dirt and oils deposited there and lifts up that old dry skin. At the end of the day I feel like a new me and there’s that sparkle in my personality.
If we can have all the time in the world to work, play and indulge in socialization with friends, with more reason that we should have time to take care of ourselves. We could be anybody for everyone and be the master of all our tasks, but there is only one you. After all, pampering is the best reward we can give to ourselves and it doesn’t take much.
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I deserve a day of pampering at the Makati Wellness Studio because my 29th birthday is looming, it’s this Thursday, September 9th. I feel old, depressed and uninspired and I need a whole lot of pampering to cheer me up!
Why do I think you deserve a day of pampering at the Makati Wellness Studio?.. simply because i want to experience a day of pampering in a major major way by Makati Wellness Studio!
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Why i deserve a day of pampering at the makati studio?
I believe I am the rightful person to deserve this wonderful prize.. because even though I’m just 21 years old, and already have 2 kids.. I always make myself to be presentable, caring and loving mother to them.. Even now that I am pregnant, I still want to be as confident as I am.. I always want to feel beautiful that is why I really want to win this contest… and in fact it will be a great gift for me because my b-day is on October 11… *praying* =))..
Why i deserve a day of pampering at the makati studio? Well.. i think my mom deserves it more! I hope if it’s okay that i’m doing this for her. It would be a perfect gift, ever since she knew the word “work” she just can’t stop working! I cannot blame her tho, she raised us up (my sisters) all alone. Lately she’s been under a major stressed, having a recruitment agency makes you really stressed all the time, from the impatient applicants to demanding employers and her staffs and workers abroad doing strikes, she’s been handling it all alone! and we are all worried for her (my sisters) She haven’t gone to the cinemas for, let me think, 10 years of her life? and haven’t went to salon lately too. This is the time for her to finally escape just for a day, to feel pampered without worrying and all. I hope i would be given a chance! & besides my mom’s office is just around in finlandia makati. Happy found this contest. 🙂
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