by SARA LOU DE LOS REYES |
Le Maquillage – even the way its syllables escape your mouth feels luxe and sophisticated.
From its name to its interiors and its resident stylists, everything about La Maquillage communicates a mastery of the beautifying process. Its launch was held on March 1 was well attended by society A-listers and members of the media. Hosts Tessa Prieto and Matteo Guidicelli, comedic acts such as Pia Bockwurst (impersonator Jon Santos, sans crown), musical numbers and a mini fashion show led up to the unveiling of the salon and spa.
(Hosts Tessa Prieto and Matteo Guidicelli with Le Maquillage’s creative director Laurent)
(Comedian John Santos as Pia Wurtzbach)
(Models showcasing Laurent’s styling prowess)
Le Maquillage is the Central Business District’s newest and most complete one-stop salon and spa. It combines services that revitalize its clients from head to toe, inside and out.Â
Unlike other top tier salons and spas, Le Maquillage offer hairstyling and makeup services, as well as nail and spa treatments. Never worry again about being late for your mani and pedi date if your cut and color session extends; Le Maquillage has everything you’ll ever want and need on a beauty trip. Be ready to block out whole days on your calendar because you’ll be hopping from station to station!
(The nail spa station)
(Hair cutting area)
(VIP Â room)
Run by Frenchman Laurent Herbert, his goal is to make every client feel like they are the center of attention from the moment they are greeted at the reception. Not to cause unwanted self-consciousness, the attention given to them is to make them feel like their day at Le Maquillage is the day. It’ll be the day they become their most chic selves, never again to revert to being less than stunning.Â
“Laurent is the first ever, and probably one and only stylist, that’s asked me to stand up and turn around in front of him before getting my hair cut. That’s how much he wants to make you look unique and stand out,” said Matteo Guidicelli who has been getting his hair done by Laurent for the last seven years.Â
Laurent’s creative team also boasts of an impressive roster of local stylists like Edgar Moñtano Jr., Lydia Panesa and Jaybee Jara. They only use products from top brands like L’Oreal, Bobbi Brown, MAC, OPI, and Kérastase to name a few.
Le Maquillage was designed by Japanese designer Kazuma Mizobuchi of Tokyo’s Odyssey of Iska Architect and Associates and Sonia Santiago-Olivares, a highly successful interior designer in the Philippines.
La Maquillage is located on the third floor of the Zuellig building on Makati Avenue.
(The entrance to the stylish Le Maquillage)
(Laurent with Japanese designer Kazuma Mizobuchi)
(Le Maquillage’s creative team)
