I'm having trouble looking for a salon/stylist too. But before I actually get my hair cut by "professionals", I want to treat my hair first.
Anyone knows how to effectively remove dandruff? I just started using Head & Shoulders (Menthol) and the conditioner; but it doesn't remove dandruff completely, maybe I should use it longer first...

To leelc99,
I think Monsoon ID is a pretty good place to cut your hair. I personally have not been to any hair salon, but Monsoon ID (the 1U one in particular) has good reputation. I mean, most if not all 8TV programs are affiliated with Monsoon ID. To name a few: Project Superstar, I wanna be a model, 8 Style, I think even One In A Million also. Meaning their participants are all sent to Monsoon ID for makeover, styling and etc. So it's worth a try I guess, not to mention they have reasonable price as well (as mentioned by another forumer). I would get a hair cut there some day, once I've fixed my problem

To leelc99,

To be honest, I haven't actually visited any hair salon. I only plan to do that after I've effectively treated my dandruff problem. So I'm pretty much clueless about what to do
However, according to my friend whom is a rather frequent customer of hair salon (Monsoon ID 1U to be specific); all you need to do is walk to the reception counter, the receptionist will ask if you have any preferred stylist, if no, you'll be assigned randomly to one of the stylists there. I don't know anyone in particular there, but the one always appear on TV is Jimmy, he is the head/supervisor there I think. But don't depend on my info too much lol, I haven't gotten any experience at all

From my readings, if you're clear about what you want; it's better if you bring a picture of the desired hair style and let the stylist do his/her job.
If you're unclear about what suits you best, then it is better to ask for recommendations from the stylist what hair styles suit your face shape and etc. Then maybe from there you'll discover something that is suited to your hair colour, hair type, face shape and what not.

All the best to you in your college studies and getting a nice hair cut Make sure to post up comments and/or pictures after you cut your hair at a hair salon. Meanwhile I need to gather up more courage to actually get a haircut at any reputable salon

Hmm, I don't think it matters to know who's my friend's stylist lar, cause she's a girl; and what's good for her might not be suitable for you whom is of the opposite gender
As for the price difference, I think there will definitely be lor. Cause in almost every hair salon, they got different ranking punya hair stylists, and different ranking got different price. If it's possible, it's better if you take a look yourself personally. There is more than one hair salon in 1U I think, so you can check them out (in terms of pricing, appearance...).

And about not going to get a hair cut there, like I've said, I still need to gather courage to go there I think I'm not good enough to get my hair cut there I even bugged my that girl de friend with tonnes of questions until she asked me to go ask myself lar
So I would say, it'll happen when the time is right
Like there was once I kept my hair for 2~3 months, wanted to get a haircut from hair salon, mana tahu still don't have the courage to go ended up cutting my hair at some random place near my house

Ya lor, have been reading that too With my lifestyle now, very hard to jaga la!!


I think it's straightening your hair. Then after that, to maintain that style, you'll probably have to use a hair straightener everyday.

Those hair sifus always say, to get nice style, you'll need a nice cut. Then you can style your hair easily (without excessive use of wax, clay, hair spray...) and it'll look nice. So the most important one is getting TEH haircut

This post has been edited by Chihuahua: Feb 29 2008, 09:07 PM

To leelc99,

I am clueless about the price for rebonding; but I'm guessing it's definitely above RM100, probably not too much till it's RM300. So I would say it's safe to expect easily RM100~RM300. And depending on how good you take care of your hair, you'd have to do rebonding in the future (like a forumer who mentioned his/her hair not "rebonded?" after few months, then need to do again).

I personally think there is no need to do rebonding for your hair as a guy, as our hair is not as long as the ladies' (most of the time la ). So I would say using a hair straightener is good enough already.

As for getting a good hair straightener (Caution: read at your own risk, cause I don't own one; they are merely info I gathered from my readings ) From what I read, a good one usually cost up to RM200 (conversion from USD); as the material of the plates are important (I forgot which ones are good), and depending your preference and hair length, there is different variation of diameter for the plates. And those chapalang what 10-in-1 ones might not be good for your hair in long term.
There is really a lot of stuff to read and know about if you're really particular about your hair care, hair styling and what not. So a prior search online for some info is almost necessary.
I think it's best if you ask these questions when you get a haircut in those hair salons. Those hairstylists sure have loads of experience, what they say will definitely be more accurate than what I said (like I've mentioned, I am a noobie hehe, I don't have any personal experience, only from reading I don't even style my hair for goodness sake haha)

To leelc99,

You totally misinterpreted what I typed lar
I meant: My friend who went to Monsoon ID was a girl and she looked nice after a haircut+hightlight at Monsoon ID; therefore I thought what's good for her might not be good for you since she is a girl, and you're a guy. Moreover, I have no idea who is her stylist and I didn't bother to ask LoL Cause she also suggested that I visit there personally and ask them to recommend a stylist for my needs (since I have no preferred stylist).

Here is a picture of a hair straightener:


And of course, with proper use, a good hair straightener will last you for years~
I don't know about you, but I think RM200 (rough estimate only lar prices varied from brand to brand) is pretty reasonable for a good hair straightener that works for you. Hmm. Again, try to consult the hair stylists first k
I mean there are those hair enthusiasts who can really spend thousands on products to take care their hair and style their hair; yea, so RM200+ for a long-term investment shouldn't be too bad.

As for a good hairstylist, I realised that what works for a person might not work for another. That's why people tend to stick to one hairstylist when they find one that suits their preference; because every hairstylist has their own ways/styles of cutting hair (风格). That is the reason why I am still skeptical until today to actually get an expensive haircut; I mean some hair salons do have good comments and all that, but you'll never know if you can get a hairstylist who cuts that "perfect" style for you. All in all, you still have to try it your own

On a side note, it seems like you're a big fan of Yuya Tegoshi

EDIT:

To xia0nick or anyone who's interested to know, here are some websites for LOTS and TONNES of hairstyles. Try to navigate yourself in these websites k, I can only do that much by sharing them with you
http://asianmullet.blogspot.com/
http://www.bombhead.com/hairshop.htm
http://www.evanstyle.co.kr/
http://www.rasysa.com/pkg/style/mens/index.phtml



This post has been edited by Chihuahua: Mar 2 2008, 12:59 PM

Lol, I wonder why too It's not the time yet I guess haha

It's a wonder what Google can do I kinda like just check the properties of the pic then Google him up

This thread is pretty dead
No one is posting any recommendations for products, salons and etc. Or any comments at all

To leelc99,

You see, everyone has their own preferences. That's why I suggested that you visit them personally. Both Infinity and Monsoon ID are in 1U; so a trip to 1U will certainly be beneficial to you, serving as a eye-opener to you. Showing you what each salon is capable of doing..

All the best k, make sure you report your results here

Cheer up dude

Sigh, what's suitable for a person might not work for you.

Maybe it'll turn out nice when your hair grow longer?

On a side note, didn't you ask for the total price before proceeding with their treatment and service?
Did you try checking out Monsoon ID for similar service?

To Mike3300,
I suggest you to bring the pic along. A picture speaks a thousand words, so yea; bring the picture

To leelc99,
No worries k, maybe it'll turn out as you wanted when it gets longer. Like what Mikkiz said, you were unfortunate to have the female stylist. So one bad apple there doesn't mean they are all rotten k Do not give up on them!!
However, I do understand the devastating feeling you're feeling. I mean growing hair (especially for guys) is not an easy process. Our hair takes quite long to grow

and thank you Mikkiz for the useful info

Wow, Mikkiz, that's a lot of colours on a head LoL Really curious to see what it looks like hehe!

Btw, two weeks ago I got a haircut from Monsoon ID 1U, they were having promotion on haircut and hair dying; so I thought why not try out. And I was happy with the results, it's way worth the price I paid.
If you're curious to know, it cost me RM20+ only for a haircut by their Leading Stylist (supposedly, the lowest rank stylist, hence the cheapest price ). It was my first hair salon experience though, I might be bias hehe. That's why I'm looking forward to the next time I visit them again, and probably try another hair stylist, a higher ranking one or something

Then I'll see if I like there haha