I’ve been seeing Culture Salon Manila pop up on my feed when I’m browsing on Instagram, and therefore knew that it’s a salon frequented by celebrities, beauty queens, and influencers. So I was definitely excited when we got an invitation from them to visit. Well, that and the fact that I hadn’t gotten a haircut since 2020.
Image: (L) Culture Salon Manila, (R) WhenInManila.com
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Culture Salon Manila is located on a nice prime spot in BGC—on 9th Ave., at W Global Center. It’s right on the ground floor with its own door access, easily spotted from the road. I visited with my WIM teammate Therese, and upon entering, what welcomed us was this bright, cozy receiving area that’s filled with plants. To the right was an esthetic white-brick wall with Culture Salon Manila’s name on it, which we can imagine is perfect for post-cut or styling selfies. A quick digital registration was required through the front desk, and after that, we were sent to our styling chairs.
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There we met Jim Ryan Ros, the Creative Director of Culture Salon Manila. Jim is known for his work with celebrities and beauty queens. In 2021, Culture Salon Manila was the official salon sponsor for Miss Universe Philippines. So you know you’re in very capable hands with Jim and the entire Culture Salon Manila team.
Mr. Jim Ryan Ros with WIM’s Therese
One look at my hair and Jim knew exactly what I needed (aside from a haircut, which was pretty obvious). I had been having problems with scalp flakes, which Jim said is caused by an imbalance of pH levels. To help fix that, he recommended their Pramasana by Aveda Scalp Treatment to restore the pH balance of my scalp. He also recommended the Botanical Repair Treatment which helps provide deep hydration to the hair and address dryness and frizziness.
The Pramasana by Aveda Scalp Treatment comprises a couple of steps that utilize Aveda products such as the Pramasana Purifying Scalp Cleanser, Pramasana Nourishing Scalp Masque, and Pramasana Protective Scalp Concentrate. The Purifying Scalp Cleanser I remember was very cool on the scalp. It had a very minty, refreshing smell and feel. Applying it was very relaxing. This scalp treatment is beneficial for everyone, Jim noted. Even if you don’t have scalp issues, you can get the Pramasana by Aveda Scalp Treatment to help you maintain your hair health and stimulate hair growth.
Pramasana by Aveda Scalp Treatment
The scalp treatment was then followed by the Aveda Botanical Repair Treatment, to help nourish and restore hydration to my hair. And to cap it all off, a special hair iron called Frozen Iron was used to help seal in the treatments.
Therese, on the other hand, got gorgeous highlights. At the beginning of our session, Jim asked her to look for a photo online to help give him an idea of what she wanted. Thanks to Jim and the talented Culture Salon Manila team, not only did Therese get what she wanted, I think the result looked even better than her photo inspo. 😉
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Culture Salon Manila is a full-service salon that offers a wide range of services from haircuts and hair coloring to hair reconstruction (rebonding, blowouts, etc.) and hair treatments. Nail and spa services are also offered, such as manis and pedis, foot, hand, and back massages, and waxing.
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To check out Culture Salon Manila’s full list of services and rates, head to www.culturesalonmnl.com or follow them on social media at @culturesalonmnl on Instagram and Culture Salon MNL on Facebook.
Thanks to Mr. Jim Ryan Ros and the Culture Salon Manila team for having us!
