Absolutely Straight
Dreaming of super sleek, "pang shampoo commercial" hair at half the cost and done in the comfort of your own home? Then you must try Ben - the artist responsible for my catwalk-straight hair. :)This interview was conducted while the master technician was retouching my previously rebonded hair. :) I can vouch for this guy - very professional, very meticulous, galing talaga!
- Hi, please introduce yourself to the Kikay Exchange readers. Hello, my name is Ben. I am a freelance hairdresser. I specialize in salon chemical processes, specifically [tag]rebonding.[/tag]
- Where did you train? I attended numerous demonstrations/ product launch/ seminars of different companies. I've been to the rebonding-specific demos of wellastrate (wella), xtenso (david's), ahglow, sofia, braidwood, hairlight/prosil, HBC, rbh, monea.
- How long have you been doing this and how many clients have you rebonded?
- I have 4+ years of experience in this field. The first 2 years was spent on learning and experimenting. Then the later part came when I thought i was ready for the next big thing -- that is facing real clients. I dont remember exact figures, but i estimate it's around 200 - 300.
- What product do you use?
- I have practically tried all of the aforementioned brands and they are all almost the same in terms of efficiency. With the right technique, skill, and external products to use, then I can arrive with much the same result as with every brand.
- Right now I am using HBC premium line. First, because i like its viscosity, although not as rich-creamy as xtenso. It has a fairly acceptable scent too. Second. I use this because of cost-efficiency reason. If I will use luxury brands then definitely I have to charge as much as 10k, but since I cater to the middle-upper class, then this brand suits my needs very well.
- I had xtenso done two years ago in a fairly prestigious salon before you rebonded my hair. I didn't notice any difference - in fact, I think your work was better. Is there a difference between, say, rebond and xtenso?
- I'l give you the analogy: xtenso is to "colgate" as rebonding is to toothpaste.
- Have you ever turned down clients? What are your contra-indications to rebonding?
- A lot. I don't do previously straightened hair using Hydroxide (lye) chemicals, badly damaged hair due to successive coloring, colored hair with metallic / henna dye, bleached hair, fine/thin ageing hair, pregnancy up to 6 months after delivery, people taking certain medications (thyroid meds, steroids), those who can't sit on the chair for 7 straight hours, those who can't endure pain (during ironing), and last, those who can't simply follow the rules.
- What was your most challenging client thus far? (My thought bubble: please don't say its me. :D)
- I have lots of challenging clients. The extreme case is always a retouch of excessively thick, excessively kinky african-type of hair.
- And lastly, your message to Kikay Exchange readers?
- There's a LOT to know about this subject matter. People must be well-informed about this so they'll avoid salon issues. Searching for a very competent 'master technician' is another matter. So I'l invite your readers to visit my thread at GirlTalk (must sign up first).
http://www.qtben.multiply.com absolutely_straight@gmail.com * pictures are of Ben's clients - no, I am not in any of them ;)
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I need my hair rebonded. Please e-mail to me at ianelepano@yahoo.com, Mr. Ben's contact number. I badly need his services. thanks!! Lilianh
I need my hair rebonded. Please e-mail to me Mr. Ben's contact number. I badly need his services. thanks!! Lilian
Hi, I just got my hair permed yesterday and I really did not like the effect. The stylist did not follow instructions kaya ngayon super buhaghag na yung hair ko. Pwede ko na kaya iparebond agad? Please enlighten me on this. thank you so much.
hi can you pls email me contact details about dun sa 1k na loreal extenso treatment? thank you so much
hi.,i want to rebond my hair at home.,can i have the number of your specialist.,pls.pls.,
here's my email.,,
saaqradjo@yahoo.com
thanks.
hi! pasend naman ng no. ni ate leony or ben's no.
thanks.. mail it @ reginabuena@yahoo.com
Hi Kristina,
As previously discussed in the thread, majority of of the imported rebonding products such as wellastrait and xtenso as well as ahglow,have similar efficacy (but will also depend on the stylist's competence and the hair iron too). The difference lies in the price. Ahglow has been proven by a lot of stylists and basically the leading local brand. Plus, Ahglow do not have the stinky smell you'll find in other brands.
is the monea, hbc rebond and ahglow are good products? can u please give me a tip. thanks
hi!
chanced upon this thread as i was searching for the best yet affordable rebonding salon. may i also have contact #s of ben and ate leony? thanks!:)
Any recommendation saan mura pero guaranteed na maganda kalalabasan ng hair pag pina rebond? Shoulder length hair po aq. Nag try aq before s INDEX SALON in Munoz,pero disater ang kinalabasan ng hair q! As in nagsugat ang anit q,nalugas at nagka putol putol ang hair q!! Tas wala po sila ginawa any necessary action man lang nung nag complain aq =(
hi chel,
please send ben or leony`s no.
im scheduling my self for a treatment this week
thnks
Hi! Do you have hair extension? My hair is shoulder level .and i want it longer like marian rivera( waist level) STRAIGHT.how much will it cost can u email me in luvieduvs@yahoo.com thanks...
Naku guys, parang nakakatakot naman po yung discussion nyo. May trauma narin kasi ako sa ganyan Nirefer lang sa akin sa blog then i contacted the stylist by myself. Nagpaservice kami ng friend ko sa house namin for the rebonding. the thing is after kong mag shampoo 3 days later, nagkaputol putol na yung hair ko & yung friend ko naman sobrang nag frizzy halos half nung hair nya. Nung tinatawagan na namin yung stylist na gumawa sa amin. pinapatayan na kami ng cel. Never na namin ulit nakita yung stylist. Just my opinion, mas ok po talaga yata kung sa malalaking salon magpagawa ng rebonding kasi sobrang delicate pala nung procedure. Atleast pag may nangyaring hindi maganda sa hair mo ay may hahabulin ka. yung nag service sa amin na stylist di na namin nakita ulit. 6k each pa naman binayad namin... huhuhu... almost 2 years kong pinagdusahan un...
Hi girls,
I do not have Ben's and Ate Leony's numbers anymore. My Globe SIM ran out of load so I can no longer retrieve those. =( But you can go to the Multiply site mentioned in the article.
hello..can u send me the no. of ben?im thinking of having my hair rebonded at low cost salons..but im kinda hesistant since they might damage my hair..please i need to contact them...send it to pinkblossom1217@yahoo.com.ph..thanksssss...
Hi Chel,
Can you please email me Ben's and Ate Leony's number? I have been researching on where to go to have my hair rebonded and I still can't decide. Prior to reading this, I was looking into Minami Premier, Salon One and David's. Help! Thanks!
Okay now that I think about it my hair is probably most like the first picture only a little less thick. Haha. So yea please answer my question from before =]
I go to summer camp so we go to the swimming pool....alot. And I was wondering would I be able to get my hair wet without worrying to much about it? If not are there any things you could suggest?
Also Im mixed [dad=white/mom=african] and I was wondering would I be able to get my hair rebonded. The reason I want to get my hair rebonded cause it gets thick awhile after getting my hair relaxed. And Im so sick of having to get it relaxed every like 2 months. So should I get my hair rebonded or try something else?
hi, can i have the number as well please. email me tanyagonzaga@yahoo.com
Hi, can you send me ate leonys number plssss...
ashenie_salse@yahoo.com...thanks
hi...
can you please send me ate leonys and ben's number... good thing i haven't had my hair done yet. i am looking for someone na could straighten my uber kinky hair.
my email address is katherine_mae_bitanga@yahoo.com
thanks!
hi chel! can you pls give me ate leonys aor bens contact number. thanks!!! my email is bgmapua@yahoo.com or just pm me here in my multiply account. pls!! thanks in advance!!
Hi Chel, can you send me leony's number too? Thanks!
Hi! Can you suggest a brand of an inexpensive hair heat protectant product which is also available in major beauty stores?
i just got my hair rebonded 3weeks ago and i'm using schwarzkopf strait therapy treatment as maintenance.super shiny and bouncy ng hair ko unlike the typical super-straight-parang-walis rebonded hair.somewhat expensive (2500 for 500ml) but it was soooo worth it talaga.my mom also bought me one coz she thought i didn't buy it when the stylist recommended it to me so now i have an extra pa.if anyone is interested just txt me at 09178586036. i'll give it for 1800 na lng.sayang kasi i won't be able to use the two nmn e. :)
hi chel,
just stumbled upon your multiply site and boy am i so happy to know about this site! I learned a lot of kikay stuff here. i am in need of a retouch for my rebonded hair and am looking for a new salon. can you send me the contact number of ben?
thanks!!!
Hi, Chel!
can you please send me the number of ate leony? i need to have my hair done ASAP. thanks much
Chel,
pno ko mkokontak c ben or c ate leony? email mo nmn sakn soonest... plan ko kc mgprebond n.. tnx...
ate chel
can u pls send to my email ben's contact number... he already scheduled me for a treatment i just need to confirm it... pls reply soon
Chel can u pls ym me or email me... i have something to ask u about the rebond treatment with ben...
curious lng kc ako about something... cn't discus matter here :)
hope for ur reply soon
hi chel! can i have ate leony's or ben's contact number? i also want to have my hair rebonded again. tenks!
hi chel! can you also send me ate leony's contact number. i also want to have my hair rebonded.
thanks!
sorry girls, ben is taking a hiatus of rebonding because of his nursing boards. but if you want I can give you the number of ate leony. she rebonded my hair, and I didn't see any difference. machika din siya. :)
marfa, I did that too - go to bora less than six months after my rebond. nasira hair ko. even if I saturated it with lotsa conditioner. :(
Hi chel! I must say, this site is amazing. rather helpful. Anyway, I had my hair rebonded last june and I'm so loooving my hair. Aside from my hair, i also love the beach. Unfortunately the stylist/"technician" who did my hair advised me not to go swimming sa beach within six months. But Im going to Bora this week (oct 25), which is less than six months after my rebond. Yikes!!
What should I do? Can you suggest specific products that I can use before and after swimming in the beach. What Kerastese product/s can I use? What brand of conditioner and clarifying shampoo? and what brand do you suggest for protein treatment? Last, where exactly can i get those?
Anticipating your response. Thank you!
hi, i tried getting in touch with him too. his email is absolutely_straight@yahoo.com, but also haven't gotten a response from him yet. what's his contact details? could you email me please and also how much it cost you? thanks a lot!
hi miss rosa of entry #6 above, where is this hole in a wall salon you went to that came highly recommended? you can reply to jijij95@yahoo.com. hope to hear from you soon! thanks!
hi... i just had my hair rebonded... actually 3 times ko na to... every 6 months kasi akong nagparebond... im wondering if its okay to have a hair cellophane...para more shiny ang hair ko... i just had a rebond 2 weeks ago...
hi,
i'm also planning of having a rebond. can you please recommend a nice salon, i have a short hair and my budget is max of 2500. please email me at meirosegalang@gmail.com
thanks!
Hi, ms Chel, thanks i found your site. It was a help coz I am thinking of having a rebond. I have seen 2 parlors here in Metro Mla., they are charging Php1,600.00 but haven't asked yet what they are using.My friend told me that Skwarkoph or something is good. Asked ko lang is it better than kerastasse?
I thought of a rebond coz every after shmpoo I had to iron my hair but before doing so, I always have this protection cream by L'oreal and voila ! straight hair but i was thinking why can't i have it rebond so I won't have to have this all the time. thanks, hope to hear from you.
Hi Chel, can I also have his contact no? I am planning to have a rebond this weekend and i've been scouting good rebond reviews. Thanks to google, I came across this page. Thanks for the help!
bubbles_retro@yahoo.com
why don't you guys visit the Institut de Vybrance in Pasig City and inquire about our rebonding procedure and system. visit the website www.vybrance.com
hi.i already emailed him.. but still didn't replied.
can i have his contact number?
thanks
Hi Anne, may I know the number of your hairdresser?
Hi Chel,
A hairdresser from a prestigious salon where I have my hair treated every year is offering home service. She's charging me 1K more for Loreal X-tenso versus Wella. What's the difference? I've always used X-tenso but I dont want to have to pay extra if the results aren't visibly better. Help! Thank you!
I have very thin hair, manipis talaga. and its lifeless, dull and simply pangit. What can you suggest I do with it. Can i cellophane it or rebond? Please advice.
Hi Chel,
I already had my hair rebonded 3 months ago, nag swimming nadin ako and all without any precautions pero ok padin xa up to now (though right after that swimming parang naging sticky and limp ung hair ko, then I washed it again nging ok na ulit, anyway I would like to have retouch ksi. Please send me details nmn on how can I contact Ben and how much retouching would cost. my hair is below the shoulders lng.. Thank you!!! :)
i've emailed him.. but my mail bounced back.. can you give me his contacts and how much?.. thanks!! its a great help..
my e-mail: dfirst_rhea888@yahoo.com
chel,
eow!! can you also email me ben's contact no or address.. and how much would it cost..
thank you very much!
dfirst_rhea888@yahoo.com
hello girls!
ben doesnt have a salon. he does home service rebonding kasi. :) please visit his multiply account or email him absolutely_straight@gmail.com. :)
chel,
hi...me too! am desperately in need of rebonding my hair... where is this salon? plsssss helpppp!
email me at loidabyu@yahoo.com.ph
thank you!!!
chel,
hi.I am planning of rebonding my hair uli,its been 6 mos na rin.just want to know saan salon ba c ben nagwowork at how much ang charge nya sa length gaya ng sayo?Pls. send your reply sa email add ko lmrs_2001@yahoo.com thank you.
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