After a year of wearing bangs, it’s time for a hair update. And where else will I go but to Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell, and to get a cut from Mr. Alex Carbonell himself. As you’ve read here, I went to Alex about a year ago to get bangs. Now it’s time for a revisit.
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I love Studio Fix’s attention to details like plastic covers for the clients’ bags |
Ellie instantly recognized me from my first blog post on Studio Fix, which I really felt happy about. It’s true, “Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell” is one of the top search terms on this blog! 🙂
Since it was the first time I had my hair highlighted in a salon, I thought I would be charged both for the highlights and hair color—so I was expecting to pay upwards of P5,000 plus Alex’s haircut fee of P1,200. So I was super pleasantly surprised to learn that my total charge was only P2,350, which is the fee for full color for medium length hair—and because Alex waived the haircut fee!
Another quick note on having hair color done professionally. I had this notion that having highlights and color done in salons is super expensive, especially for a salon of Studio Fix’s level. In fact, I first thought of just having my cut in Studio Fix then just having the color done in a Fix salon, which has cheaper prices for color services.
But after having my hair colored and highlighted in Studio Fix, I thought that I got really great value for money. For the amount I paid, I got exactly the great hair color I wanted in the shade that’s perfect and matched exactly for my skin tone, with each and every strand meticulously colored/highlighted, and had an amazing head massage to boot—and all at the expert hands of Alex Carbonell and his well-experienced colorists and assistants.
Oh, and to preserve the job on my newly-colored hair, I’m now using Pureology shampoo (P1095, available in Studio Fix, Fix Lab, and Fix salons). It has anti-fade ingredients but what interests me is that it has no sulfate (a chemical that’s harmful for the scalp and found in most commercial shampoos).
Lastly, I don’t know if I was given the free haircut because of my blog post but nonetheless, super thank you to Studio Fix! For my readers, I don’t have anything to disclose at this time—my only relationship to Studio Fix is that I’m a client and I gave good, raving reviews only because I was really, really satisfied with the level of service that I received. At the end of the day, I’m just happy to share with you how happy I am with my cut and with my hair color and I know I will be back for touch ups and other services.
Here’s a snap of Studio Fix’s services, which I took because I know so many are asking (please click to enlarge):
Stay Fabulous! Cheers!
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Yes! Alex really worked his magic. The hair looks amazing in person! Can’t wait for my appointment tomorrow hehehe 🙂
Thanks Vera! I hope you like your cut tomorrow! And have your hair colored na rin next time! 🙂
I’ve always had my hair cut at David’s. Regardless of who cuts kasi and at whatever branch, I always get the same great quality. =)
I agree, David’s has been consistent with their hair cuts, and at inexpensive prices too!
I think I like your hair better after you’ve washed it. I go to Basement Salon at Powerplant for color and highlights… but that was years ago as my hair has been damaged by the frequent coloring and perming. I now just get a haircut at Tony and Jackey, and always put my hair up in a messy bun – with emphasis on the word messy. hehehe!:)
Thanks Tina! Me too, I like straight hair better 😉 One’s messy hair can come off as sexy hair! hehe 🙂 thanks
Is it by appointment? Don’t they accomodate walk-ins?
It’s better to go there if you have an appointment, especially if you want to get Alex Carbonell as your stylist. I think they also accommodate walk-ins, but you risk not getting a particular stylist or not getting a slot at all right away.
I’ve been going to Alex for my haircut ever since he was in Propaganda, he’s the only one who can cut my hair short that will always look fab!:)
i checked the price list, and there isn’t anything about charging for additional application when it comes to hair color. meaning, the prices posted for very long hair will do for very thick and long hair?
when I had my hair color at Bench Fix kasi, I was kind of surprised when my bill came, they charged an additional 1k (2 extra applications for my thick, bra length hair)
I think these are the rates they apply and I don’t think they charge extra depending on the texture of the hair. Anyway, I will be back soon so I’ll make sure to ask for you. 🙂 Check out this post again for confirmation
I enjoyed reading all ur blog posts..didnt notice the time..i was just trying to check on tony and jackey’s gallery for pics of clients who had their hair permed..very timely i saw ur post..i am actually contemplating for the past 2weeks whether to try digi perm since i also got very fine hair strands,damaged also due to regular hair coloring with less treatment..i appreciate all the tips,as in..i was actually in the verge of clicking the buy button for the T&J discount promo at ensogo when i decided to check first the photos where i happened to see your pic,i felt we got same hair texture except that yours is longer thanmine.its actually one reason that hinders me,my current hair lenght is just above my bust area..i fear that il end up sporting a sto.nino or goldilocks hair look…one more interesting bout what i read is the magic that alex carbonnell does when it comes to color and style..i think im excited to try it myself..i just had my hair colored at antonios hairdressing last july..rest assured that il update you once i made up my mind with the digi perming..il visit your blog more often now..thanks
Thank you 🙂 Do update us 🙂
Hi, just want to know if the prices of the services has gone up? Planming to go to Alex Carbonell after reading ur post. I want to get my hait color fix.
No, I think they’re still the same. But please do call them to confirm and ask about your specific treatment 🙂
did you give alex a tip pa ba? i used tk get my haircut sa fix salon and i usually give a tip pero si alex yan eh hehe 🙂
Hi Billionaire, yes I do. Please see discussion on tipping in the comments section of this post: http://sunsetgoddessmanila.blogspot.com/2011/03/studio-fix-by-alex-carbonell-hair-story_23.html
Cheers!