“You never know what you have until it’s gone.”
That quote is applicable to relationships, career opportunities, material wealth, and even healthy hair. I grew up with sleek, healthy, and naturally straight hair. But I got bored with my sleek black hair. During the latter years of college, playing with my hair became my ultimate outlet for stress. I’d go from long hair to short, black hair to red, straight hair to permed, blunt cuts to layered.
My cellphone always had an entire album devoted to hair pegs, and so did my Pinterest account. At some point, my hair was colored red and permed repeatedly. It was very unhealthy. The strands were frizzy, and it felt dry. It was difficult to style in the morning, even with a curling iron. I thought it was damaged beyond repair—until I saw blog posts about Olaplex from Design Studio PH.
Design Studio PH is my go-to salon. So far, I’ve never encountered a botched hair procedure with them! I’ve tried having a balayage and a haircut with them, and both of those were absolutely perfect. When I saw raves about their Olaplex service, it naturally got me curious.
I wanted to know what makes Olaplex different from other kinds of treatments like conditioners and masks. Here are some testimonies of industry experts and hair stylists.
Masks and conditioners form a temporary surface on the hair. It feels good but doesn’t last. Olaplex is different because it works from the inside and actually repairs the damage. – (Source)
Olaplex does seem to be offering something new. Previously, we could only re-moisturise hair but not repair it. – (Source)
My Personal Experience
I’ve done various treatments before Olaplex in a desperate attempt to rescue my hair. But nothing worked. I was hoping Olaplex would do the trick.
After I had Olaplex, I touched my hair and felt … like there was nothing different. Maybe a little bit softer, but I wasn’t blown away.
And there’s a good reason behind this, echoed by hair stylist Dani Gess in her blog post about Olaplex:
Olaplex is NOT a conditioning treatment. My hair is still dry. This does not shock me. Not once have I read that Olaplex claim it is a conditioning treatment or a mask.
Olaplex was designed to work from the inside, not on the surface of the hair (like masks and conditioners).
After Olaplex, I had the Keratin Essence Masque. By then, I wasn’t really expecting much. After all, I had a lot of treatments and masks done on my hair–nothing worked.
Surprisingly, after my Keratin Essence Masque was washed off, my hair felt so renewed and soft! I assume it’s because Olaplex was able to properly prepare my hair and strengthen my hair from within before I got the Keratin Essence Masque.
I was so happy about the results. I kept on touching my hair. It’s been ages since it was that soft.
When I got home and shampooed the next day, the results were still the same. My hair was still noticeably softer, smoother, and manageable.
After trying so many different treatments and products, this was the only thing that had both immediate and long-term results!
Giveaway:
I had such an awesome time having my treatment at DesignStudioPH, and I want one of our readers to experience what I experienced.
DesignStudioPH is treating one winner to a free haircut, Olaplex treatment, and Keratin Essence Hydrating Masque worth 8,000 pesos! One winner gets ALL THREE services for free! Just follow the giveaway guidelines below:
- Like/follow DesignStudioPH on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DesignStudioph/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/designstudioph/).
- Like/follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/leerebeccacom/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leerebecca_com).
- Like/follow the When in Manila page on Facebook and Instagram.
- After following those three steps, comment on this article with your Instagram and Facebook username. Tag three friends who you think should join this giveaway, too!
That’s it! The steps are simple, but please ensure that you followed all of the steps. Those who did not follow all the steps are disqualified from this giveaway.
The winner will be announced on September 19, on or before 11:59 pm. Please note that the winner will have to coordinate with the salon for an appointment.
Design Studio PH
908 G/F Arnaiz Metrobank bldg. A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Rd.), San Lorenzo Village, Makati, Philippines
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DesignStudioph
Instagram: @designstudioph
Phone: (02) 899.99.77 / (02) 832.55.08
September 24, 2017
Giveaway Results
Winner: Ais Solvence
