V-shaped, lifted and firm skin achieved at Miss Esthe Facial Salon and Skin Care

I am probably what you could call a "facial-o-holic" --whereas  foodies go around the metro to trying out new restos I like checking out the newly opened clinics and salons to test out their facial services.

I think I've probably tried all sorts of treatments from Whitening, Anti aging, Black doll facial (the one with black carbon), Vampire, V-lift, with or without masks, RF, face vacuuming, and most recently the one they call HIFU, ((High-intensify focused ultrasound) which is quite popular to people around my age who like that instant lift without surgery.

It has no downtime and non invasive,  it lasts till 6 months. Its good for saggy and wrinkly skin. Its my favorite treatment because you will instantly see results after the procedure, but it costs you your two months salary. I wish I have the money to splurge every six months. That's why Im on the lookout for the same procedure without breaking the bank. Until I got an invite to Miss Esthe Facial Salon and Skin Care from Tokyo, Japan, Miss Esthe is located at the 2nd Floor of Uptown Mall in Fort Bonifacio. 

Miss Esthe Facial Salon and Skin Care from Tokyo, Japan, when asked why Miss Esthe Miss” signifies youth and “Esthe” is a short term for Esthetics.

The clinic is operated by Ms. Chinky Gabas, Director and Ms. Chiharu Nagano, Japanese Master Trainer. 

Their estheticians are all well-trained from Japan and undergone supervision from Ms. Chiharu Nagano. They are also trained to operate the state-of-the-art Neo Energy EX facial machine, which ensures a highly effective, safe, and non-invasive way to provide facial care.

Before doing my facial, Ms Nagano checked my skin and told that since  my T-zones are oily and the rest of the face is dry. She recommended the anti aging with whitening facial.

She introduced me to my Esthetician Pauline who gave me the most relaxing facial, back and neck massage before proceeding to cleaning and pricking.  The massage relaxes.  I slept for about 10 minutes.

Ms Pauline cleansed my face thoroughly using upward strokes to prepare for my pricking. It was my first time to try a "scrubber" pricking machine. Its the Crystal Clear Facial blackheads and whiteheads removal which uses the D-Sonic probe.

It scrubbed off whiteheads and blackheads instantly. Its slightly painful but tolerable. I highly recommend it for that  after clean , smooth feeling

Then, after the Crystal Clear machine , she uses the magical anti aging V lift machine, Meso, which instantly lift up and gave me that "humpak" face look. I swear, you can see the difference right after the procedure.

The whole treatment is relaxing and invigorating. Its affordable for the price because you can see the difference right after the meso. It is highly recommendable. I know, I will be back in a week.

Miss Esthe offers scientifically advanced, non-invasive, customized, age-defying and radiance-enhancing products and services from a company that has been studying women’s skin seriously for three decades.

“In Miss Esthe, estheticians are not just therapists. They have a good understanding of their clients’ needs and situations and can provide the right advice, treatment and products for home care,” Gabas added.


What started out 30 years ago with seven staff members now has about 50 esthetic salons in Japan under direct management by the company and 100 franchised branches nationwide. There are also Miss Esthe subsidiaries in South Korea, Shanghai, Singapore, Malaysia, and France, making it one of the leading companies in the esthetic industry.

Over the years, Miss Esthe developed raw materials and products, improved their techniques, and worked towards assurance and safety for all clients and brought all these to the Philippines. The products and treatments are perfect for different kinds of skin types and lifestyle. There are those that are affordable even for young working professionals who need a quick perk-me-up with their 30-minute stress-relieving Japanese Facial Massage. There are also packages that involve more complex treatments using highly advanced Japanese skin care machines for those who love a little more luxury. All treatments bring outstanding results.

“We have a promising location in one of Metro Manila’s progressive cities, and Miss Esthe is looking forward to providing the best of Japanese beauty techniques to Filipinos who are discerning in their choices for self-care,” said Chinky Gabas, Director in Miss Esthe Facial Salon and Skin Care.  Its customized skin care solutions help women (and men) achieve beautiful skin regardless of age, skin type and complexion.

The one-of-a-kind Miss Esthe Skin Navigation System, a new method in the facial salon industry, has an original skin analysis system that are used by estheticians by asking clients some questions before they look into skin “age”.

This age is determined from various perspectives such as spot age (age of the skin based on the appearance of age spots), wrinkle age (age of skin based on the appearance of wrinkles), and skin texture age (age of the skin based on its texture). From there, the esthetician can suggest the treatments and cosmetics needed to address the customer’s present skin conditions.

“A lot of people want to have fairer skin, so we have whitening treatments to achieve that shine and radiance effect. And because Filipino skin is normally acne-prone due to the air quality, lifestyle and diet, our Crystal Clear Facial blackheads and whiteheads removal which uses the D-Sonic probe that emits ultrasound micro-vibrations, is the ideal treatment,” explained Chiharu Nagano, Japanese Master Trainer.  “Even our male clients love this facial because they always come out of the salon with a clear face with tightened, uncongested pores.”

 “Filipinos love to take selfies and look beautiful. Therefore, having a V-shaped, lifted and firm skin is important for those selfies to look amazing. Our signature Instant Lift treatment achieves that,” Gabas added.

Facial salon takes on a new form

Beyond the facial massage, Miss Esthe boasts of a wide range of facial and skin care treatments, and all of them are non-invasive and 100% safe.

 “For instance, our Wrinkle Care Serum and Gel are formulated with four kinds of anti-inflammatory and anti-aging peptides. Most importantly, all our products are fragrance-free, colouring-free, paraben free and surfactant free, making them safe for long-term use,”  Nagano said. 

Other skin care products include Cleansing and Foam, a 2-in-1 make-up remover & facial cleanser that is good for all skin types; Essence Lotion, a 2-in-1 toner and serum which comes in variants to address different skin needs and Perfect Oil Serum, a rich moisturizer which corrects texture and prevent formation of wrinkles.

 “Miss Esthe is not just a facial salon. It is a haven where clients exude a relaxed, more youthful and radiant skin even after the first session,”  Gabas concluded.

Miss Esthe offers nine complex treatments for your type of skin:


Perk Me Up,  30 minutes facial massage P750. 

Poreless  P1,500, 

Anti-Acne for P1,500, 

Whitening P1,700,

Sensitive P1,800. 

Instant Lifting for P2,000, 

Bio Acne  P2,100, 

Bio Whitening P2,300

Anti-Aging  P3,000.


(Visit Miss Esthe Facial salon and Skin Care at the 2nd Floor of Uptown Mall, Fort Bonifacio and its estheticians will be more than glad to help you book an appointment for a demo treatment. You may also call +63 935 336 4720 to make a reservation, or visit their website at www.missesthe.ph to have a better understanding of all their products and services, before making an online booking.)

10-MINUTE HAIRCUT FROM KAIZEN HAIR SALON

In this fast-paced society where everyone seems to be on the run, 10 minutes can be crucial. They can mean some spare time to relax, take a breather, listen to music, nap, call people or catch up with friends. Some even get haircuts from Kaizen.

KAIZEN, a novel concept that originated in Japan and has since grown to other countries particularly in Indonesia, has five pillars that make it unique – it’s QUICK, CLEAN, STYLISH, AFFORDABLE and WATERLESS.

Its first branch in the Philippines is located at the 5th floor of SM Manila.

“We acknowledge and respect our customer’s time and since more and more of them need no-fuss, fast and efficient ways to look and feel good, we launched Kaizen,” Chinky Gabas, director of Kaizen Philippines. “The waterless process works perfectly with men, women, and children and is a fresh, clean, and quick approach for those who need no more than 10 minutes to improve their looks.”

The word Kaizen traces its roots to Japanese words “Kai” (which means “changes”) and “Zen” (meaning “continuous”). When put together, Kaizen translates to “continuous improvement”, which is exactly the way it is—unique, out of the box, revolutionary.

“Kaizen is all about having a speedy haircut with up-to-date styles. We sterilize our equipment in UV boxes, and we are the most hygienic because we use disposable neck paper in lieu of towels, and the customers take home the comb used for their haircut,” Gabas explained. Using a “zen wash technique”, Kaizen haircuts don’t need water but instead make use of an air-washer vacuum that ensures no stray hairs and a fresh-feeling finish. “Best of all, a haircut costs only 150 pesos, so it’s very affordable,” she added.

Visit Kaizen and the first thing you’ll notice is a slogan painted on its glass doors saying: “In here we smile, everybody smiles” and you will immediately feel at home. The contemporary black and white interiors (divided into modern haircutting semi-cubicles) and sleek barber chairs beckon. As you step inside, professional and skilled stylists will greet you with a smile. Most of them trained in Jakarta for the latest hair styles, trends and techniques. The core team, then, trained the rest of Kaizen team in the Philippines.

The stylists will give customers a “menu” of haircut styles, start prepping and give their desired cut in 10 minutes.

“If a customer wants a specific haircut that is not in our ‘menu,’ like something more complicated to do, the service might take more than 10 minutes. But it will still be a quick, no-fuss, and satisfying experience that costs half the price of any average haircut but still delivers quality results.”

Also called the ‘salon of the future,’ Kaizen caters to customers of all ages, gender, income groups, and lifestyles. Its customers include elderly couples, families, kids, toddlers, teenagers, students, young professionals and millennials (who love to videotape how Kaizen cleans their head, neck, and nape with an air-washer; then post this experience on their social media accounts).

“The hair is our crowning glory and having a bad hair day somehow affects our mood. Kaizen is here, offering a snappy solution that will resolve your hair concerns with a reasonably priced haircut without taking too much of your precious time,” Gabas concluded.First established in 2004 at Plaza Setiabudi One, South Jakarta, Kaizen has expanded across Indonesia with 75 branches & growing in Jakarta, Tangerang, Bekasi, Cirebon, Cibubur, Karawang, Bandung, Bali, Batam, and Surabaya. In the Philippines, Kaizen is poised to expand and open more branches in other malls, airports, corporate centers, condominiums and other prime stand-alone locations.

It is brought to the Philippines by Techno Holdings Corporation, a well-respected group of companies involved in the distribution of some of the world’s best-known commercial kitchen and laundry equipment; irrigation systems, precision mowing equipment, golf carts and other utility vehicles; gym and fitness equipment and premium lighting systems. The company has also recently opened businesses involved in health and wellness such as Karada Japanese Body Therapy Center and Oracle Korean Beauty and Aesthetic Clinic.