Amidst the scorching weather whilst painstakingly trudging along Ortigas area, I found a new haven to momentarily rest myself and my oh-so-abused crowning glory. See, it’s been more than a year since I had my hair treated. Also, I really forgot when was the last time I had my haircut. Oh yes, you can imagine me having a siren-long hair (plus the frazzle).
At last, I found Basement Salon amidst the bustling malls in Ortigas, which is located exactly in Shangri-la Mall. It’s the only place where I can get my hair cropped sans the hesitation–well, if I’m in Ortigas! 
There are other salons in the metro that are also worthy of praise, but unfortunately they are somewhat located in the South (particularly Makati area), and I’m a North person. 
Going back, this lone building beside Shang’s Waterhole (some drinking place along the said mall) boasts quite a lot of services such as hair cutting, styling, treatment and reconstruction as well as makeup and hair removal packages and spa treatments.
I was supposed to get Jen as my stylist, but she had her hands full during that time, so I got Benjo instead. Well, Benjo didn’t fail to impress me with his ferosh cutting skills. He also made sure I’m satisfied with every cut or layer he makes. Alas, I just got rid of 4 inches off my super long hair, not to mention my new ‘do compliments my face shape! J’adore! xx
Price for the haircut ranges from Php 400/about $ 8.40 for the Junior Stylists to Php 600-Php 1,400/about $12.50-30 for the Senior Stylists. Jen’s rate is at Php 1000 ($ 21), while Benjo’s at Php 600 ($12.60) only. 
No pics of my new ‘do yet, since it’s unkempt and untreated as of the moment. It won’t give justice to the cut!
If you’re in the Philippines and interested to know more about Basement Salon, simply log on to their website at http://www.basementsalon.com. Or, visit their place at GD 106 Carpark Building, Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong City.
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Ooh, I’m writing something on Basement Power Plant. Nabasa mo na yung review ni Chuvaness?
I linked you up =)
By Beauty For A Living on 08.18.09 1:11 am | Permalink
Not yet! I’ll go check it out, and I’m checking your post right now. Looks like Basement in Power Plant’s horrible.
Many thanks!
xx
By All The Vanity on 08.18.09 5:03 pm | Permalink
I don’t believe that I had my hair cut done there they charge me 1,000 pesos and the color re growth and rebond regrowth all together was P14,000.00,can you imagine, I was just have to leave and I don’t have time to check around, but the job is just ordinary, I can find better for that price
By sarah alejandro on 03.21.12 8:21 pm | Permalink
OMG, that is just waayyyy expensive! Is it the branch in Shang or the one in Makati. I’ve heard not-so nice reviews in Makati.
By All The Vanity on 03.21.12 11:41 pm | Permalink
omg talaga i dont like in shangrila specially the germany there kadiri ubo ng ubo tapos hhawak sa hair ko and they telling me his using a drug kya cguro minsan di xia naki2nig sa gs2 mo na gupit kc high xia god tpos expensive xia mas magaling pa sa knya yng mga pinoy!!!!!
By angel on 03.27.12 5:50 pm | Permalink
kainis tapos may receptionst pa cla god so rude i miss the girl name rona shes better and the girl who change her oh my tanga nag pa buk ako tpos di nia pla nlagay grabe worst tlaga tama ka girl kya ngyn sa iba na ako nagpu2nta pati iba ntng kumare nranasan yan minsan llabas ka with 15k after all ganun pa rn
By victoria on 03.27.12 5:55 pm | Permalink
It is the basement in Shangrila, and girls in the reception area are not that friendly, they treat people on how they dress up..when I went there I was just wearing flipflops cause I was tired shopping and they didn’t pay attention to me…it’s like you are not important….
By sarah alejandro quito on 04.02.12 7:19 pm | Permalink
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