Gaya Spa

Hello lovelies,

yesterday I went to Gaya Spa at Wolter Monginsidi street. The location is pretty close to Senopati area and its pretty big. Next to KFC joint and it has spacious place for at least 6 cars.

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Inside there's the reception and area where you can get their products to be used at home. The whole place smells good, it a clear affirmation that you're in a Spa.

There's lounge area for waiting, some guests would perhaps come without making an appointment can sit down comfortably, but for better efficiency, do call and make an appointment before coming.

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The oils smells so good and it comes in many aroma that reminds me of many traditional characteristic. The spa also have many package like Betangeh Minang (the one I'm having), Batimung Banjar, Bali and many more. The therapist told me that their Martup Batak is the most famous one. On each package comes with different aroma, technique in massage and spices used.

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The premise comes with around 10 rooms, most of them have shower and bath area. Some also comes with two beds and bigger bath tub suitable for couples. Most of them also have a dimmed lighting for inducing relaxation and comfort for the guess.

We can change to a kimono and disposable undies inside the room.

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There are semi private areas too like for the head massage, shampoo, or other treatment for the head.

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Some of the room also come with steaming properties, the image below is a couple room, perfect for husband and wife or mom and a kid, some family also comes together to relax and unwind. We literally don't have to skip the city to enjoy a quality time or to feel better again.

Everyday routine could be a bit tight and stressful, coming to a spa like this means for a while, our body can be at ease once again.

The treatment goes like this.

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After enjoying the massage and right before body scrub, I went into the steam, it helps opens up the pores so the scrub could be more effective.

The steam also very good for inhalation.

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I feel like the whole place is well prepared for a spa. Some of the walls maybe need repair since it was humid most of the time but overall they were in a good condition remembering it has been a while they open the premises.

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Below is the scrub cream prepared just for me. Smells good, comes in good consistency, thickness of the product and the big beads made it feels so comfortable on the skin. The scrubbing process is really fast, I think I need a bit more scrubbing on the bask side.

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Next is bath time, using bath foam, aromatherapy oils, and Jacuzzi tub that induce more relaxation, oh, I feel like there's so many reasons to enjoy a good night sleep afterwards. I do have a quality sleep last night, I think it's a mix between the massage, steam, scrub, and bath time here.

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The foam relaxes, imagine the oozing sound of a popping tiny bubbles all around in a room that smells really tranquil. 

My senses are stimulated.

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Next, I went to an RF Treatment room. There's a machine ready to be used, it have many handles and hand for each area. Since I want my tummy to be firmer, I'm opt for the tummy area. The treatment only took 30 minutes. The feeling is just like getting a warm a massage on the stomach.

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Followed by salon time on second floor. Those who wants to have a hair makeover can also have it here, there's coloring, cutting, perming and so on, like any other salon. The waiting area for those who waits (like spouse or kids) they can relax at the sofa.

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I'm here for a quick hair manicure, it fill the color on my hair once again, giving them glow also. And during waiting, I have a chance to visit the doctor and get a quick consultation to understand my skin condition better. There are available on the third floor.

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Apparently my skin start to show aging signs, like a big pores and slightly not as firm as before. My skin need firming and treatments to help the pores regain it's elasticity. Become tight and look younger again. The doctor advice me to use more sunscreen from 8 am all the way to 4 pm.

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Soon it's time to wash and dry my hair, since the procedure is considered treatment, I was advice to do a simple blow as it helps the hair to settle the hair condition.

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I went home around 5 pm yesterday, it was like I spent the whole day here and I feel great. My skin is clean and comfortable, I got new hair color, and all the exhaustion from day to day routine is washed away.

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Thank you so much Gaya Spa for the opportunity to try the services and you for reading the post.

See you again soon!

Hair Treatment at Hair Lounge by Ryoji Sakate

Hello lovelies,

my hair was dyed around a month ago, since then I have to constantly color my hair since I'm using hair colorant that are not permanent. They are acid and known to made the hair condition better with nutrients and vitamins. However the color only last for around 1-2 weeks.

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So, I'm back to Ryoji Sakate and have my hair manicured plus I'm getting a hair treatment too, known to make my super dry hair smooth, shines and so soft.

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Using L'Oreal Nuancelle in Purple, the whole process took around 60-90 minutes from washing, application and waiting time plus drying too. The hair treatment only took less than 15 minutes where the product is used less than a minute with a result I love.

It was amazing, like my hair is healthy again. I can't really comb my hair since being bleached, now, I can use the finest brush and no tangle could be found. And the shine? Irresistible.

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Do visit the salon for more information, they treatments for the hair and scalp. You can find one you need. Hair treatment can be done once a month and head spa (for the scalp) is around once every two weeks.

Between Pravana, Manic Panic, and Hair Manicure

Hello lovelies,

I've been experimenting with my hair again lately.

Since around high school, I've dyed my hair red, and then during college days, series of brown, light brown, highlights, dark blonde has been on and off for years. I've dyed my hair blue and purple too, but never to the phase that so bold and vivid. It was more like black with a ray of blue when the sun hits the hair, or deep violet purple.

It was on my twenties that I first try coloring my hair brightly, red is my option, and then I get a hair manicure and it opens up possibilities that colored hair can also shines so beautifully.

I'm not just talking about coloring your hair using those home kit product on your virgin hair, it was more like bleaching to the level where if you go any higher, your hair will breaks off.

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I've been dying (matter of speech) to try on manic panic, they have the most intense color I know, and then I met Pravana as well. Shades like rainbow and not just a hint, but bold colorful rainbow. Also, those lovely pastels. It was really difficult to get the pastel, your hair has to be really strong for the bleach to really run through your hair, completely removing any pigment left, to be become white as a new canvas, ready to be paint.

Imagine, cotton candy, baby blue, milky yellow or cloudy lavender, it's the shades that need a really clean paper hair.

I'm not really a fan of a total pastel, and I don't think my hair can take it as well, so I get Pravana 40% and bleach my hair as instructed. And when I see that it is already so coarse, I stopped and didn't continue with 20% for a lighter shade.

At first I've dyed mine using Pink Flamingo, I love it but the color almost runs out within a month. It didn't stained anywhere like Rockability Blue (it was nuts, stain everywhere!!!) nor like Atomic Turquoise. I think Pink Flamingo is the best.

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As seen above, my hair looks so fry, like super duper dry that I can get electric charge thanks to the friction.

I love the color but hate the dryness.

So I remember hair manicure, asking around from salon to salon, it is still as expensive as before, around Rp. 800.000 for my length. I need it so bad but since I bleach and dyed my hair by myself, why not do the hair manicure as well.

So I bought some from Tokopedia and choose green and purple. It was from L'Oreal called Nuancelle. They are actually comes in many shades, but most shops only sell red, brown and clear (like it was the most sought after). If you're not sure about your hair color or doesn't want to be change, use the clear one as it is perfect for pastel colored hair.

What does it do?

It is actually a deep treatment that add a hint of color to the very damaged hair and mostly about the gloss. Don't try using it as a hair colorant as the color is fading on each wash, oh right, like manic panic too, but use hair manicure products to get that awful state back to looking good.

A lot of salon has this kind of treatment, there are some Korean salon in Indonesia that have their own brand of hair manicure (not L'Oreal).

I saw on Habb and they do have many pretty pastel shades on their hair manicure section. 

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How to use a hair manicure?

Clean your hair first using a shampoo, then towel dry the hair and apply the formula all over the hair avoiding scalp, So never let the formula touches the scalp. Just like coloring the hair, I prefer using a brush instead of a coloring brush like shown about, it was too thin and when the hair is wet, it pulls more than helps applying.

Leave them on by using a cling wrap (like the one for food) just wrap your hair like using a shower cap and it is best to heat it up a bit. I'm sitting near a hot water or using a blow dryer in a hot mode.

Around 20 minutes and then open the cling wrap. Let it stay in room temperature for 5 minutes before rinsing everything off. It was like a series of endless colored water and it will still stain your towel for days and days. Clear is best for sure, I'm getting them in clear once I've finished with these two.

This time, I only use half of the container, I want to use all but half of it is suffice. A tube cost me around 125.000 Rupiah, so the price is definitely cheaper than in salon. But in a hair salon, you'll get professional help plus the application must be better and far more even.  I'm using two mirrors, one in my right to the back and the other in front. Use your favorite angle to get them done. Always brush your hair before coloring or applying hair manicure, it helps a lot!

Since the shade I'm choosing is green and not turquoise like my hair color, it changes it shade to what it is below.

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Look at my hair now, it is not as dry as before hair treatment. On all the picture here, both images are taken after shower and just drying my hair using a hair dryer. So the condition are clearly different one to another.

The differences are visible, touchable and definitely I can manage my hair better than before.

People I met are shocked looking at my hair now as it is not as dry as it was. Like they were confuse, the more I colored my hair, the less dry it become, it was hair manicure for sure.

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There are pros and cons in all the things I've done at home (from bleaching, coloring with manic panic, and then hair manicure), especially bleaching since when getting a professional help, they know until which stage the hair can 'survive' the bleach. Bleach will always damaged your hair, made them dryer and definitely ruins you if you overuse it. Same goes with coloring and hair manicure, getting help means they should do a better job than you alone, so it means a more 'artistic' and even application.

The thing is, when you done things at home, everything is in your hands. Never let those chemicals touches the scalp. Look what it did to the hair, you don't want any of that to get into your system than it already did. If it hurts you on the scalp, don't do it, it's not worth it and letting anyone hurts you like that plus you have to pay for them, it's a big no no.

Once I had my hair manicure at a famous salon, and the stylist accidentally dripped some on my scalp, he tried to removed it like crazy and bleed my scalp. It was very painful.

I also bleach my hair once and the stylist (other place, other time) apply them on my scalp, it was also very painful.

Let's just say I have pretty bad experience with salons. So now, I'm only went to places I can really trust. I'm scared to get hurt again, physically and financially.

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So, if you want to try DIY your hair, always read, read and read the manual, instruction and details needed. Side effects and cons should be fully studied before hand.

Tips from me, relax! It always took longer than you think. Prepare everything well and go easy on your self, don't be to tense. There are tons of brands, colors and types you could choose, get the one that matches your lifestyle.

Most hair colorant are best to be used on dry dirty hair as in let your hair be unwashed at least 24 hours.
Manic panic need to be applied on dry and cleaned hair, so wash your hair and then dry them completely using a hair dryer and then apply the product.
Hair manicure is applied on a cleaned and semi dry hair, wash your hair cleaned and then use a towel, when there's no more drips, the product can be applied.

For girls, never get your hair done during PMS and during your period, it hurts you more. I learned this the hard way.

Hope it helps <3 br="">