I've been yearnnning curls in my locks. Today I took the plunge and went to Artz Hair at #02-67 Hong Lim Complex to cut and perm my locks.
Just going to do a short review here.
My stylist today was a middle aged lady who calls herself Ah-Kam. Ah-Kam's really an Aunty but I addressed her Da-Jie (hopefully) to grease her ears a little. I learnt from Ah-Kam there are a total of 3 stylists working there. Two men and she's the only lady. Apparently Ah-Kam takes Monday off but she was working today to fill in for a colleague.
Ah-Kam's a sweet lady. While working she's fully focused but while waiting for colour/perms to set she's chatty, sharing a little about her life.
Ah-Kam is really experienced in wash and cuts - I can tell because she constantly measures the hair proportions, checks with me if I'm uncomfy about anything, keeps me clean and dry in between hair rinses, and is really gentle/precise in washing my locks not tugging or scratching too much at my scalp. I totally enjoyed the wash and cut experience. It was also a hygienic experience because they used clean towels and protection-sheets.
The perm she recommended me today was known as 'body perm'. Just as the name suggests - body perms give volume to the hair so you appear to have more hair. A more popular option that I will try next time is the digital perm which is rather popular nowsadays.
Looking at my final hairdo now, I think Ah-Kam's perming skills are not as good as her wash/cut skills.
+ A major plus point on the perm is that Ah-Kam didn't frizz out my hair! I have fine hair which frizzes out quickly when treated. She was careful to check the progress of my curls during the setting phase so my hair quality is okay.
+ Ah-Kam knows that perming too closely to the root will generally 'date' the hairdo and suggested I perm from about ear area and downwards.
- A not-so-good point is that Ah-Kam does not know how to sculpt the perm into a nice shape. All the curlers were draped at the same level at around my jaw-line - something you see in 80s hairdos.
- Also, the cut was done before the perm - meant it was hard to gauge the final hair length. Now that the curls are completed, my hair looks drastically shorter than what I wanted.
Overall I would recommend the cut/wash/treatment and simpler colouring/rebonding services under Ah-Kam's watch. My final bill today was $75 for cut/wash/perm and $25 for treatment. If you have your DIY treatment creams at home I guess you can opt out on the treatment.
And the final look:
Artz Hair (a.k.a. The Styling Shop)
Blk 531 Upper Cross Street
#02-67 Hong Lim Complex
Singapore 050531
Tel:6536 3613
♥
Just going to do a short review here.
My stylist today was a middle aged lady who calls herself Ah-Kam. Ah-Kam's really an Aunty but I addressed her Da-Jie (hopefully) to grease her ears a little. I learnt from Ah-Kam there are a total of 3 stylists working there. Two men and she's the only lady. Apparently Ah-Kam takes Monday off but she was working today to fill in for a colleague.
Ah-Kam's a sweet lady. While working she's fully focused but while waiting for colour/perms to set she's chatty, sharing a little about her life.
Ah-Kam is really experienced in wash and cuts - I can tell because she constantly measures the hair proportions, checks with me if I'm uncomfy about anything, keeps me clean and dry in between hair rinses, and is really gentle/precise in washing my locks not tugging or scratching too much at my scalp. I totally enjoyed the wash and cut experience. It was also a hygienic experience because they used clean towels and protection-sheets.
The perm she recommended me today was known as 'body perm'. Just as the name suggests - body perms give volume to the hair so you appear to have more hair. A more popular option that I will try next time is the digital perm which is rather popular nowsadays.
Looking at my final hairdo now, I think Ah-Kam's perming skills are not as good as her wash/cut skills.
+ A major plus point on the perm is that Ah-Kam didn't frizz out my hair! I have fine hair which frizzes out quickly when treated. She was careful to check the progress of my curls during the setting phase so my hair quality is okay.
+ Ah-Kam knows that perming too closely to the root will generally 'date' the hairdo and suggested I perm from about ear area and downwards.
- A not-so-good point is that Ah-Kam does not know how to sculpt the perm into a nice shape. All the curlers were draped at the same level at around my jaw-line - something you see in 80s hairdos.
- Also, the cut was done before the perm - meant it was hard to gauge the final hair length. Now that the curls are completed, my hair looks drastically shorter than what I wanted.
Overall I would recommend the cut/wash/treatment and simpler colouring/rebonding services under Ah-Kam's watch. My final bill today was $75 for cut/wash/perm and $25 for treatment. If you have your DIY treatment creams at home I guess you can opt out on the treatment.
And the final look:
Artz Hair (a.k.a. The Styling Shop)
Blk 531 Upper Cross Street
#02-67 Hong Lim Complex
Singapore 050531
Tel:6536 3613
♥
