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A celebration of fabrics

This month, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST – PTRI) spearheaded another Textile Stakeholders' Conference to celebrate Tropical Fabrics Month. Aiming to boost the local textile industry of the country, the event titled A TELA Story, Philippine Tropical Fabrics: Rising to the Challenge is divided into two parts. One focuses on a discussion with textile manufacturers and other stakeholders, and the other is a runway show featuring some of the top designers of the country such as Rajo Laurel, PJ Arañador and JC Buendia.

Beyoncé's makeup artist is launching a beauty line

Sir John — whose clients include Beyoncé, Kat Graham and Joan Smalls to name a few — is collaborating with W Beauty to bring us a beauty line that is surely going to be phenomenal. We're seeing a lot of bold lids and a huge amount of glitter in the teaser he posted on his Instagram. All we can say is we're excited to get our hands on it as soon as it launches internationally. 

The Jonas Brothers are officially back

Our teenage selves are celebrating at the news that the J.Bros are officially back to making music together after almost a decade of disbanding. Following a series of social media posts and an announcement of an upcoming Carpool Karaoke episode with late night host James Corden, Joe, Nick and Kevin shared that they've been planning the comeback for seven to eight months now. Who's excited? We know we are!

(Cover photo from: @ciatelondon)

Get up to speed with Monday's news, too, by checking them out here.

What you’ll love about the salon

Aside from the treatments and services, Chez Vous’ Associate Director Shawn Chia says you’ll adore exploring what their pop-up salon has to offer because everything is, to put it simply, stress-less. What you see is what you get: they don’t sell packages or have hidden charges. The experience is also rejuvenating, he says. “With complimentary spa-like touches and relaxation lounge access — every guest's experience is a relaxing and rejuvenating one.”

To top it all off, the experience is reassuring. “Each stylist takes in only five appointments a day, [with] two hours apart. Coupled with a 10-day complimentary retouch policy from the service in question, guests can be assured that we place their satisfaction as the first priority,” Shawn says.

Every corner’s Instagrammable

There are several Instagram-worthy zones in the salon, but one that Shane recommends you don’t miss is the Goodbye Lane, situated at the end of your experience before you leave the HideAway. “Not just because there are several Insta-worthy backdrops filled in this Goodbye Lane, but [also] because this happy and positive vibe-[exuding] lane represents our desire and intention for each customer to leave this place feeling refreshed, confident and merry,” he shares.

You can also indulge at the equally picturesque mini lounge where you can take photos while experiencing the Re-Charge Loungers, the Oxygen Bar, the Red Light Laser Scalp Therapy and the Re-Fuel Bar.

They care about after-care

You’ll have a grand time while at the salon, but they look after your hair even when you’ve gone on to your usual grind. After a classic hair cut, wash and blowout, Shawn recommends blow or heat styling. “Allowing the hair to dry naturally will not bring out the best of every cut,” he says.

If you went for a balayage colouring session, Shawn recommends using the prescribed shampoo and conditioner for your coloured hair so that it doesn’t get stripped off the dye.

Got the Tokio Inkarami hair treatment? Shawn suggests you follow it up with a home-care plan. “[It] requires the right prescribed Tokio Homecare series to provide consistent repair to the hair with every wash,” he says.

Chez Vous: HideAway is located at 391B Orchard Road #14-04 Ngee Ann City Tower B, Singapore.