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₱650–₱14,500

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Before: Dry, uneven color
Before

Before: Dry, uneven color

After: Balayage + Milbon
After

After: Balayage + Milbon

HAIR
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"マニラで初めて、東京と同じ仕上がりに出会えました。カラーリストのケンジさんのバレイヤージュは本当に自然で、フィリピンの日差しの中でも映える色味。ミルボントリートメントのおかげで、乾燥が気になっていた髪がサロン帰りにつやつやになりました。"

Yuki T.

Yuki T.

March 2026
ServiceBalayage + Milbon Treatment
Price₱12,600
SalonSakura Hair Studio
AreaMakati
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Before: Plain natural nails
Before

Before: Plain natural nails

After: Japanese gel + gold art
After

After: Japanese gel + gold art

NAIL
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"在马尼拉做了好多次美甲,但这家的日式光疗真的不一样!涂层超薄超均匀,完全没有指甲边缘积料的问题。设计师的线条画得非常细腻,跟照片里一模一样。四周后还没有任何剥落,真的很惊喜!"

Mei Lin C.

Mei Lin C.

February 2026
ServiceJapanese Gel Nail Art
Price₱2,200
SalonMaison Nail & Beauty
AreaBGC
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Before: Dull, visible pores
Before

Before: Dull, visible pores

After: HydraFacial MD
After

After: HydraFacial MD

ESTHETIC
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"フィリピンの強い日差しで毛穴の汚れと乾燥が気になっていましたが、HydraFacialを受けて毛穴がスッキリ!翌日の朝、鏡を見たら肌がふっくらして毛穴も目立たなくなっていました。東京だと2万円以上かかる施術がこの価格で受けられるのは、マニラ在住の特権だと思います。"

Hanako S.

Hanako S.

February 2026
ServiceHydraFacial MD
Price₱4,500
SalonGLOW Skin Esthetic
AreaBGC
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Before: Natural sparse lashes
Before

Before: Natural sparse lashes

After: Hybrid lash extensions
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After: Hybrid lash extensions

EYELASH
Verified

"My lash technician was incredibly meticulous — she spent 15 minutes just on isolation before touching any extensions. The result is the most natural-looking set I've ever had. Four weeks in and I still have about 70% retention. Absolutely recommend Pure Lash for anyone who wants quality that lasts."

Mi-Rae K.

Mi-Rae K.

March 2026
ServiceHybrid Lash Extensions
Price₱2,800
SalonPure Lash Lounge
AreaBGC
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Before: Chronic tension, 3 months
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Before: Chronic tension, 3 months

After: Shiatsu 90 min
After

After: Shiatsu 90 min

MASSAGE
Verified

"I had chronic shoulder and neck tension from months of WFH. My therapist at Zen identified the exact problem points in the first five minutes. The combination of shiatsu pressure work and the aromatherapy oils left me feeling genuinely realigned — not just relaxed. I walked out more upright than I've been in months. This is therapeutic massage done right."

Sarah J.

Sarah J.

January 2026
ServiceShiatsu + Aromatherapy 90 min
Price₱3,400
SalonZen Therapeutic Massage
AreaMakati
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Before: Stressed, dull skin
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Before: Stressed, dull skin

After: Luminara 120 min ritual
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After: Luminara 120 min ritual

SPA
Verified

"東京の高級スパに20年以上通ってきましたが、ルナ・ビューティーラウンジのルミナーラは本当に別格でした。ドライブラッシングから始まりウォームオイルマッサージ、ゴールドインフュージョンフェイシャルまで、2時間かけての施術は一つひとつの工程が丁寧で流れが美しかった。終わった後のガウンとハーブティーのサービスも含め、完璧な体験でした。"

Akiko N.

Akiko N.

March 2026
ServiceLuminara Full Body Ritual 120 min
Price₱5,800
SalonLuna Beauty Lounge
AreaBGC
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Before: Wavy, difficult to manage
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Before: Wavy, difficult to manage

After: Japanese straight perm
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After: Japanese straight perm

HAIR
Verified

"I had my Japanese straight perm done at Tokyo Hair Design and the results are flawless. Kenta-san took over two hours for the entire process and never rushed. The after-care instruction sheet he gave me was the most detailed I've ever received from a salon. Four months in and the straightening is holding beautifully with zero damage."

Ji-Yeon P.

Ji-Yeon P.

February 2026
ServiceJapanese Straight Perm
Price₱8,000
SalonTokyo Hair Design
AreaBGC
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Before: Broken, uneven nails
Before

Before: Broken, uneven nails

After: Dip powder repair
After

After: Dip powder repair

NAIL
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"I came in with two broken nails that I'd been embarrassed about for weeks. The technician repaired them seamlessly and the dip powder application was so even that even I couldn't tell which nails had been damaged. Clean environment, friendly staff, honest about timing. This is my new regular nail place in Rockwell."

Sena T.

Sena T.

January 2026
ServiceDip Powder + Nail Repair
Price₱1,800
SalonIvory Nail Sanctuary
AreaRockwell
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Before: Uneven texture, mild scarring
Before

Before: Uneven texture, mild scarring

After: Microneedling, 3 weeks
After

After: Microneedling, 3 weeks

ESTHETIC

"I was nervous about microneedling for the first time but the esthetician at Bloom walked me through every step and adjusted the depth based on my skin's sensitivity. Downtime was about 36 hours of mild redness, which they warned me about. At the three-week mark, the texture improvement was remarkable. My foundation sits differently now — smoother, more even."

Chloe M.

Chloe M.

February 2026
ServiceMicroneedling + Serum
Price₱5,500
SalonBloom Skin Studio
AreaRockwell
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Before: Anniversary day stress
Before

Before: Anniversary day stress

After: 3hr couples retreat
After

After: 3hr couples retreat

SPA
Verified

"記念日に夫と利用しました。個室スイートで花びらを浮かべたバスから始まり、90分のマッサージ、最後は二人でハーブティーとスイーツのサービス。スタッフが終始細かく気を配ってくれて、まるでリゾートホテルのスパに来たかのよう。マニラで一番の記念日スパだと確信しています。"

Rina H.

Rina H.

March 2026
ServiceGarden Retreat Couples Package
Price₱7,200
SalonPetal Wellness Spa
AreaBGC
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Before: Thin, sparse lashes
Before

Before: Thin, sparse lashes

After: Volume extensions
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After: Volume extensions

EYELASH
Verified

"ボリュームラッシュを初めて試しましたが、全くつけていないような自然な感覚が気に入りました。技術者のアイソレーションが完璧で、施術後も目がかゆくなったりしませんでした。3週間後のフィルもリーズナブルで、マカティ在住の方にはコスパ最高のまつエクサロンだと思います。"

Tomoko W.

Tomoko W.

January 2026
ServiceVolume Lash Extensions
Price₱3,200
SalonThe Lash Studio Makati
AreaMakati
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Before: Post-work exhaustion
Before

Before: Post-work exhaustion

After: Balinese 90 min
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After: Balinese 90 min

MASSAGE
Verified

"The Balinese massage at Nirvana is genuinely the best I've had outside of Bali itself. The therapist used a combination of palm pressure, thumb-rolling, and rhythmic percussion that I haven't experienced at any other Manila spa. The playlist and scent design in the room was also thoughtfully curated. At ₱2,800 for 90 minutes in BGC, this is exceptional value."

David K.

David K.

February 2026
ServiceBalinese Massage 90 min
Price₱2,800
SalonNirvana Massage Boutique
AreaBGC
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