When I went to Butuan last December for a wedding, I went to a certain salon and was surprised to see 4 macho men doing the hair services to their patrons. They were cutting and styling hair, re-bonding, and they were pretty good at their job. Most male stylists that I see in salons are gays, no offense meant. But in that particular salon, the hair stylists are real men. I just could not believe that real men can actually do hair styling for women. It seems off to me, but hey, let's not stereotype...
Before I left the salon, I told myself that someday, I'm gonna have my hair cut by a man. I've tried asking my beau's barber once but he refused. I could have had my haircut at that salon in Butuan, if not for the busy schedule of the male hairstylists.
Last month, I was deeply bored with my lifeless hair and decided to have a haircut. I went to Bench Fix in SM Lanang Premier and to my surprise, a male stylist accommodated me. My dream of having my hair cut by a real man will now become a reality.
Meet Carlos, my hair stylist.
I was happy that Carlos understood what I want for my hair. I've been looking all over Davao City for somebody who can cut and style my hair like Mommy Rose (my old hairstylist) did. I don't want any kind of hair straightening done to my hair, I just want a really good haircut that will enhance the beauty of my wavy locks.
Here's how my hair looked like a few hours after the haircut:
A month after, my hair has started to grow back and I like that Carlos achieved the look and style that I want with my hair. I'm pretty low maintenance and my hairstyle is good to go with just "wash and wear." Maybe I need some regular trim for my bangs. Hope Carlos is still there at Bench Fix SM Lanang Premier when I go back there soon.


Your new hair style looks good on you. It's good that more men are now into hair styling. It's a lucrative job abroad.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the hairstylist did a very good job. Kudos to the stylist!
ReplyDeleteWhat else can I say but the hairstyle looks good on you.
ReplyDeleteHaha Bench Fix Salon has great hair stylists and talent cannot be dictated by sex/gender! :-D
ReplyDeleteI also love Bench fix. But depend sa branch. May ibang branch kasi na di friendly ang stylist.
ReplyDeleteyou look amazing dear! I had my hair done also in Berjaya times Square and they ahve like 1 guys working there with masculine body and his defintely a guys doing rebonding and everything too! amazing! xx
ReplyDeleteyea, definitely go with the bangs. that hairstyle looks fresh on you :)
ReplyDeleteits better if you also post the before photo :)
Carlos did a fine job. Bagay sa iyo ang haircut mo. Akala ko nga si Kuh Ledesma yung photo.
ReplyDeleteI've met this guy at BENCH GAISANO MALL. He was my friend's hairstylist too. Every time we have an event my friend will visit him and do the style.
ReplyDeleteA real man hairstylist in the Philippines. That's cool. I think I have to try it too. An alternative way of getting extra income hehe.
ReplyDeleteThis is really good that you've finally found a good hairstylist. You hair is great!
ReplyDeletewow! looks like you'll be a regular customer of bench fix!
ReplyDeleteYay for bangs. Nice to know that you met another stylist whom you could regularly visit, chat and ask professionally help with your hairstyle.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation Suzette. I've been looking for a new hairstylist after I left GenSan where I also had a guy stylist and my stylist of five years in Davao left for abroad. Will definitely pay this guy a visit soon, I feel like my hair looks like overgrown fern!
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