Blondie in Wonderland: chill

IMAGINE THE JOY OF MY CUTICLES ONCE THEY FINALLY GOT A POLISHING THEY DESERVED, AFTER A HECTIC SCHEDULE DID A NUMBER ON MY DEAR DELICATE NAILS.

Exactly a year after their first branch opened, Impulse Nail Bar & Salon had another branch opened just this December 18 2013 at the 3rd floor of Veranza.

I cant get over how incredibly chic their interior is, hot pink with wood finished furniture, the lighting, plus their very neat relaxing ambiance, on the right their mani-pedi station, further in from the right, their VIP area, for those who want to get their nails done in private, just add Php50 to your mani-pedi, very affordable! You could lounge on their comfy couch, even with your own TV. On the left it’s their salon area, where you could relax and enjoy the wide array of lavish salon services from hair treatments, styling, color and make-up as well. Impulse is very confident and proud, they only use trusted and imported brands for their services to assure their customers get the best results.

“Classy, fancy but not pricey” is how owner and beauty fairy godmother, Pinky Mihara would describe Impulse. Growing up, she’s always been fond of glamming stuff up and making things pretty which made her take up cosmetology in Japan. Being born and raised in Gensan she decided to put up a nail bar and salon here. With her aim of providing fellow Generals, comfort and satisfaction with very affordable prices, I could say they didn’t fail to comply.

For only Php310 I was able to get my mani-pedi, with a fiery red Sally Hansen’s complete salon manicure, All Fired Up polish. Got a bit confused while I was trying to pick a shade of polish, because of the vast collection of imported nail polish I was presented with. I was as seated at the end of this long, pink, super kawaii/cute couch, I saw their autoclave/sterilizer placed on my right, what a big plus, customers could get the comfort of knowing the tools they’re using are clean.

The manicurist did an awesome job of filing, buffing and painting my ragged claw like nails. Their employees are definitely experienced and hospitable, people that you could build a customer friendship with, I had a nice chat with her, where in which I learned that they could finish an exceptionally clean and polished manicure within 15mins, and a mani-pedi under 30 mins, how awesome is that?

Overall the price is fair and very affordable especially when you consider the cleanliness & the products that they use. One could see that cleanliness is of the utmost importance to this nail bar and salon, followed by a close second of customer satisfaction, that definitely makes you want to back again and again.

For appointments, info and updates visit www.facebook.com/ImpulseNailBarAndSalon

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chill - 1/30/2015

Impulse Nail Bar & Salon

IMAGINE THE JOY OF MY CUTICLES ONCE THEY FINALLY GOT A POLISHING THEY DESERVED, AFTER A HECTIC SCHEDULE DID A NUMBER ON MY DEAR DELICAT...

celines salon - 10/20/2014

Get #celinized at Celine's Salon Gensan

Celine’s Salon Gensan Fancy a chic new salon in Gensan? Then sashay down to Celine’s Salon, located at SunCity Complex and get a pa...

Medical spa, two simple words, a union between medicine and spas is relatively new to Gensan, March 18, 2013, the Gwapaha Medical Spa, Gwapaha meaning “beautiful” in the dialect, opened their doors to give us a full experience of the marriage of those two words, in the field of international dermatology, cosmetic, spa and aesthetic services, set in their clean facilities and tasteful ambiance made up of soothing modern Filipino interiors.

According to Dr. Teresita Ferrariz, FPDS, FPSCS, the word “medical” is the key. Speaking as a board certified, internationally trained dermatologic/cosmetic surgeon and owner of Gwapaha Medical Spa,

“It’s something we Generals could be proud of”

she said, with their soothing ambiance, high end facilities, and an establishment that has the President and Vice President of the Spa Association of the Philippines as consultants, assures exceptional service to their clients. When asked why she chose Gensan for her next professional venture, she answered,

"As I have been so blessed to have been given so much opportunities I now want to give to my fellow Generals the opportunity to enjoy world class medical spa services at a very reasonable price."

Gwapaha is the only center in GenSan with high-end medical equipments such as the Pelleve, an RF machine for skin tightening and fine wrinkles, Intraceutical Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Melasma and skin rejuvenation ( Hollywood's Top Secret). The first to do Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) , a procedure that stimulates stem cell production , making your skin look younger, smoother and free of stubborn blemishes. It also helps in the treatment of Alopecia, atrophic scars and stretch-marks. State-of-the-art Laser machines for acne scars, tattoo and hair removal, alongside their highly trained and reliable staff. Gwapaha provides excellent services that range from different kinds of dermatology procedures to cosmetic and dermatologic surgeries .

Gwapaha is the first to do Liposuction here in Gensan. And if you prefer a non invasive procedure for body contouring and slimming, their center have Lipocavitation , a special device that uses ultrasound in melting fats together with a special diet plan to ensure that you get your desired body beautiful! Varicose and spider veins? No worries, Dr. Ferrariz prides herself as one of the best in the country in doing Sclerotherapy and Ambulatory Phlebectomy as proven by her satisfied patients and invitations to do lectures and workshops here and abroad.

Also labeled as a destination spa, Gwapaha draws in clients from locals to tourists from neighboring cities, and abroad, even world famous boxer and Sarangani Congressman Hon. Manny Pacquiao and his Coach Freddie Roach lists as some of their regulars, where all come from near and far just to venture into this one of a kind experience on wellness. I for one, could understand why most of their clients become such avid fans of the spa, speaking from personal experience, they provide top of the notch services, built upon expertise you can trust.

For more info and a list of services about Gwapaha Medical Spa visit; www.gwapahamedicalspa.com

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chill - 5/01/2014

Finding Wellness and Beauty at Gwapaha Medical Spa

Medical spa, two simple words, a union between medicine and spas is relatively new to Gensan, March 18, 2013, the Gwapaha Medic...

Just had and extremely exhausting past few months from prom season to grad season,running a dress shop wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I rarely find time to just chill and unwind. Luckily something new and exciting made its way to the tuna city, just this March 15, 2014, the Tibiao Fish Spa opened its tubs to the Generals.

Tibiao Fish Spa started its fishy adventure from Tibiao, Antique back in 2009, their Gensan branch is their first branch in Mindanao, after becoming a hit also in Pampanga in 2012, where locals and tourist alike enjoy the fish-tastic therapy.

So when I was able to see an opening in my schedule I immediately took the chance to try this out and unwind. When me and my Mom got into the spa, we were welcomed by their hospitable and jolly staff. Then we were asked to take off our shoes, since our feet have to be disinfected for health and hygiene reasons for the safety of both the customers and the fishes.

Mr. Flord Nicson Caliwag, General Manager and Franchiser of the spa walked us through our first fish spa experience. He's an avid fish collector, and a series of events led to an accidental discovery of the fishes capabilities. Tibiao Fish Spa is the first to use local fish for spa purposes. The fishes on their tanks are specially hybridized species that feed on dead layers of skin, once rough areas became smoother and softer , at the same time the ticklish feel you when the nibble on your feet, stimulate pressure points to relax the body and relieve stress.

When I finally immersed my feet on the tub, I cant shake off the tickling feeling, as my Mom and I laughed, Mr. Flord mentioned that...

“Aside from the fish cleaning your skin, laughter itself is good for you. It relaxes the heart, boosts our immune system, and reduces the level of stress hormones. Plus, we all know it feels good to laugh especially in the company of our family and friends,”

The ticklish feel lasts only a minute or two, was shocked on how fast I got used to the feeling, you could feel the good vibes flowing through your veins. As if the fish are munching your stress away. The music and ambiance also plays a huge role on the Tibiao Fish Spa experience.

The time flew by, I didn't want to leave, but duty called, I had to go. After 30 minutes of fish nibbling action and relaxation, a relaxing foot massage turned out to be the cherry on top of the ice cream.

The Tibiao Fish Spa offers specials on Wednesdays where they have 5 + 1, and birthday celebrants could go for free if they bring along a party minimum of 4 people. The fish spa exhibit will only be in Gensan for 3 months. So move those feet and feed them to the fishes at Tibiao Fish Spa fronting BDO at SM City Gensan.

For more info email them at flord@tibiaofishspa.com

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