A GOOD hair day depends on many variables — the state of your scalp, the shampoo used, the amount of conditioner applied... the list goes on.
For me, the surest way to achieve this is to get your hair blow-dried by a professional. Nothing comes close to salon perfection and that's a fact.
In fact, there are some women who never wash their hair at home (lucky souls!). Their forever-camera-ready hair is the result of regular salon visits.
Cocodry, a blow-dry salon in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, focuses only on washing and styling hair. No cuts, colour and other fussy stuff here — just a good shampoo and blow-dry.
When I arrive for my appointment, I find a seat already set up for me with my name displayed on the table. They obviously believe in making things personal and special for the customer.
First, she starts with the shampoo. I am pleasantly surprised to find that it also contains mint. I can smell the freshness of it as she applies it onto my scalp and feel the cooling sensation.
Cocodry doesn't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach where hair washing is concerned.
Customers get their hair cleansed with a shampoo that best suits their hair and scalp, not from a standard in-salon shampoo.
If you have dandruff-prone hair, for example, you will be offered a shampoo that targets that condition. Their shampoos are natural with organic ingredients.
In my case, given my oily scalp, I'm offered a minty fresh, daily-use shampoo to go with my "Tai Tai Life" session.
CUSTOMISED STYLE
After a rinse, we continue with my 55-minute session. I'm offered a selection of styles to choose from for the blow-dry.
The choices include the tousled, sexy beach girl look, sleek and straight, big bouncy curls, the Korean Wave or the classic blowout.
I opt for the classic or standard blowout and am very pleased with the end result.
My naturally wavy hair is left sleek and straight on the top with nice waves at the bottom.
It looks full of body, has movement and feels soft too, thanks to the shampoo and conditioner used.
I step out of the salon with a sense of relief at not having to struggle with a bad hair day — at least until the next wash!
At Cocodry, you can pick and choose styles at no extra charge unlike other salons which charge more for styling with curls or other non-standard options.
Here, there's only an added charge if you want an up-do, for example. An additional RM10 is also imposed on those with very long hair since it takes more time (and products) to style.
Prices start from RM60 for wash and blow. There are also long-term packages available for year-long blow-drying sessions.
For more information, go to cocodry.co.
COVID-19 PREVENTION
* Customers will have their temperature taken before entering the premises.
* They have to provide full contact details including name, telephone number and e-mail.
* They need to sanitise their hands with sanitisers provided. For social distancing, only four will be seated at the treatment bar at any one time.
* All staff will wear masks and gloves during treatment.
* Hair treatment will continue as normal but head massages will be omitted.
* After each session, chairs and tables and items used will be disinfected.