Beauty Lounge review - Chic & Posh

Last August 9, I went to Chic & Posh to try out their services using my Qgrabs voucher.

This would be a short review of Chic & Posh Beauty Lounge.

Ease of booking an appointment:
I decided to use my voucher last week of July. I called several time but nobody's picking up. It was a bit frustrating as the voucher will expire on the same month. After several attempt, someone answered my call. I was advised that I can still use my voucher on August. So I postponed my visit to August.

First Impression:
The name is spot on, the place is so chic. I love the interior and the ambiance.

Attitude of the staff:
Staff are friendly.

Service/Treatments availed:
Body massage, hot oil & nail polish

Body massage - I enjoyed the massage. It is quite different I might say. I can't quite figure it out if it's swedish or shiatsu. But what I know is, it is relaxing.

When I entered the massage room, the first thing I noticed is the cleanliness and how properly arrange the massage bed is. The room is dimmed and the temperature is just right. When the masseuse entered, she opened the ipod to play some instrumental music which is really relaxing. She then start putting oil. The pressure is moderate. I have this tendency to keep myself awake just to feel and experience the massage. I really like the leg and head massage. These two parts are my weak point. Once the masseuse starts touching these parts, I start to drift away to Dreamland. 

Hot oil - My hair is in need of some lovin'. So this treatment is needed. First, they washed my hair. The  lady who washed my hair is really gentle. After washing my hair, she wrapped my hair in a cling wrapped and I was placed under the hot oil machine for about 15-20 minutes. After that, my hair was washed again and then a new lady "semi" blow dried my hair. Oh boy, she was not gentle with my hair. She was tugging my hair as if in a hurry. I didn't complain coz I just want to just finished it coz I am not enjoying it.

Nail polish - my nails were shaped but not clean which is okay coz I plan to have a manicure somewhere. I like that they use Essie nail polish.

Value for Money:
Services are quite on a pricey side but they have promotions available in their Facebook Fan Page.

Would I go again? Probably. I wanted to try their Moroccan Hammam.

Verdict:
3/5

Room for improvement: 

1. Use less oil. Good thing I did not feel greasy after the massage session.
2. Increase the room temperature in the hair section of the salon. I was shivering when my hair was being washed. But the lady did turn off the AC coz she saw me shivering.
3. Please be gentle when handling hair especially when blow drying the hair. 
4. My nail polish chipped the next day.

Beauty Boutique Review - Dado's Beauty

My colleague Christy has been asking me if Brazilian waxing is painful. I have been "waxing down under" for years now, thus, I believe my pain level is high. So I told her to come with me one Saturday afternoon, after work, to try it herself.

I happen to have Ezdan My book that entitles me to a buy 1 take 1 free in Dado's Beauty Salon. (me loves some discount). So, here's a short review of Dado's Beauty.

Ease of booking an appointment:
Scheduling an appointment is very easy. They also have sms confirmation of your appointment! 

First Impression:
Girly girly! I also like their tagline which is "Beauty with a conscience".

I love the interior! The waiting area is soooo cute!

Attitude of the staff:
Staff are friendly but professional.

Service/Treatments availed:
Spotless Waxing

Linette is my aesthetician. She's warm and friendly. It was my first visit in the beauty boutique but she made me feel at home. The wax they use in the salon is made of shea butter and they did not use strip of cloth to pull off the wax. 

First, she powdered the area to be waxed then apply the wax. Once the wax dried up, she pull off the wax. She press the waxed area to lessen the swelling.

Honestly, I only felt little pain. That's how good Linette is. Also, I did not feel any stickiness after the process.

Value for Money:
Services are competitive. If you want to see full list of services, you can check out their cool website.

Would I go again? YES!!! I actually booked for another waxing session at the end of September.

Verdict:
4/5

Spa Review - Argan Spa

Last September 3, my friend Chatz and I went to Argan Spa to try out their services. We are lucky enough to grab a great deal from Qgrabs.com.

We got lost going to the place but it was our fault. My colleague said that the spa is near Villagio but it is near Landmark!!! Good thing we left our accommodation early so we came just in time for our treatment. Yey!!!

This would be a short review of Argan Spa.

Ease of booking an appointment:
Scheduling an appointment is very easy. Receptionist is friendly and accommodating. It was a pleasant surprise when she asked me if I am "itsmisskatey" in twitter. Yup! They read tweets! 

First Impression:
Place is very calm and peaceful. 

Attitude of the staff:
Staff are professional. They keep the relationship on a professional level and they let you relax unlike other spas. 

Service/Treatments availed:
Body Scrub and Facial

Facial - I really enjoyed my facial. The Aesthetician's hand is so light that I fell asleep. My main concern is my nose because of the whiteheads and she focused on that area. 

She first removed my mascara. (I came from work and had no time to remove my make-up). After that, she cleansed my face using a sponge. She then applied the facial scrubs and massage my face simultaneously. To open up my pores, she steamed my face for 10 minutes then the pricking starts. I noticed that she uses her fingers (with gloves of course) to remove the whiteheads. Unlike the facial I had back in my home country, they use an extractor. After the pricking part, she then applied the facial mask. This is when I fell asleep. When the mask dried up, she removed it and sprayed... yes sprayed, argan oil and massage my face so the skin can absorb the oil. It was so relaxing!!!

Body Scrub - I also enjoyed this treatment. The lady who did my body scrub is from Thailand. She's quiet but very professional. She gave me a shower cap and disposable underwear before we started. She then asked me to lie down, facing the bed. She asked me which scrub I prefer. I chose coffee over apple. Then the scrubbing begin. The stroke is just right. The scrub used is not too abrasive so no need to be afraid of walking out of the spa with scratches. She started with my back then legs then arms then my belly. She then asked me to rinse off the scrub. When I came back to the room, my bed is clean again. She asked me to lie down again. She then applied argan oil to keep my skin moisturized. 

Value for Money:
Services are affordable. They have promotions available in their Facebook Fan Page.

Would I go again? A big YES!!!

Verdict:
4/5 

Room for improvement: 

1. Play some music in the facial room.
2. Increase the room temperature in the massage room. I was shivering when I stood up to take a shower

Restaurant Review: Animato

One Friday morning, my friend and I decided to have our breakfast outside. We totally forgot that during Ramadan, all restaurants are close! 

We went everywhere... when I say everywhere, I mean everywhere.

Hot weather + hungry tummy = DISASTER!

We were in the Westbay Area when we finally decided to eat in one of hotels in the area. 

So here's a quick review of Animato in Moevenpick Tower & Suites.

Animato is Moevenpick's All Day Dining Restaurant. We have been to Moevenpick's Wok Mee. If you wanna know our experience read here.

Animato is located on the 1st floor of the building. 

We were welcomed by a hostess and we're asked if we were in house guests. (my friends and I have this weird habit of not dressing well, like what happened here). We said we were walk-in guests then we were escorted to a quiet table near the window. 

We were asked for our drinks. If you have read some of my restaurant posts, you will immediately know our drinks.... lemon mint!!! Yey!!!

Oh!!! So our breakfast turn to brunch!

Food Variety: Medium - its not so big but its not so small. Starters are quite big but the main course comprises of pasta, barbecue chicken and rib eye. There are some arabic food, well... it is Ramadan and it is an Arabic country. 

Attitude of staff: courteous and very friendly

Ambiance: quiet and comfortable

Value for money: wallet/pocket friendly

Will I recommend the place: Yes!

Verdict: 4/5

Hope you like my little review of Animato restaurant.

Do you have any embarrassing experience in a restaurant?

xoxo,
Katey

Are you living an InterContinental Life?

Yesterday, my team and I checked in at InterContinental Doha The City to unwind and enjoy the weekend.

We booked 2 twin bedded rooms. I shared my room with Mavic while Abdien and Mina shared in one room.

Mavic & Mina checked in first at 12:30 pm while Abdien came at 5:00 pm and I came at 6:45pm.

I came just in time for Iftar.

We had our Iftar at The Square. There was a massive variety of food. 

We enjoyed our Iftar. My favorites are the chicken rice and shawarma. 

Our room is in 42nd floor. Let me just say it... room is so spacious!

Nespresso machine!

The bathroom is HUGE!!! I can actually dance inside. I love their bathroom amenities. Why? Because the scent is lemon! Me love some lemons, you know. It awakens your senses in the morning!

I did enjoy my stay at InterContinental Doha The City. I'll give it a 3.5 out of 5.

Why 3.5?

1. Their mobile charger is available only in Concierge Desk. It maybe shallow but imagine if you are waiting for an important call and your mobile went dead. You have to stay at the Concierge Desk to wait for the call while your mobile is charging.

2. You need to ask for room amenities like dental kit, slippers and bathrobe. I booked for 2 guests but amenities provided by Housekeeping was for one guest only.

3. We ordered pizza but nothing was prepared for us. 

at Room 4208

However, check-in procedure went smooth and all staff are courteous. 

Will definitely recommend the hotel. Actually, I have one friend who booked after I said my stay was enjoyable.

Speak to you soon.

xoxo,

Katey

A pleasant surprise

I was browsing Human Heart Nature June Monologue when I come across this page. Thanks Human Heart Nature for trusting my review. I love your products and I recommend them to my friends & family.

Fast Food Review - Johnny Rockets

When I was in high school, I collected Archie comic books. Betty was my favorite back then, I hope I will not meet someone like Reggie (unforge I did). Archie is surprisingly attractive and would love to have Jughead as my best friend in real life.

Why am I saying this? Coz I feel like I'm in Archie comic book when I dine in Johnny Rockets. 

So here's a short review of Johnny Rockets.

Once you enter Johnny Rockets, you feel like you're in a different era. Seriously!

Interior: I love the interior design. I find the small jukebox on the table really cute and if only I can bring home their wall decor. 

Staff: Staff are really friendly. I have been to Johnny Rockets Hyatt Plaza and Salwa Road and both restaurant have accommodating staff. Also, I like how they place smiley ketchup on a saucer.

Food: Food is delish!!! I love their burger, fries and onion ring.

I didn't finish my burger so I ask for a doggie bag. :)

Will I come back? Definitely!!!

good company + good food

Verdict:

Ambiance: 4/5

Food: 5/5

Menu Selection: 5/5

Value for money: 3/5

Staff Attitude: 4/5
Total Experience: 4/5

Btw, I think I turned into a Veronica. (Vanity is a sin) And I have a female version of Jughead for a best friend. lol

Who's your favorite Archie character?

xoxo,

Katey

Photo credit: Ariel Bustillo

Beauty Center Review - Wasela Beauty Center

I grabbed a deal in Qgrabs 3 months ago and was able to use it last March. The deal included 1 hour massage, manicure & pedicure. In my previous post I mentioned that being in Reservation Department comes with a lot of stress and pressure. So I decided to use my voucher to have my "ME" time.

So here's my review of Wasela Beauty Center.

Location:
Wasela Beauty Center is easy to locate. It is next to Taxi Restaurant. If you're from Qatar, you know what I mean. :)

First Impression:
We were welcome by the Spa Manager who is accommodating and friendly.

Reception: Relatively small from what I saw in their Facebook Fan Page
Salon Area: This area is spacious, I think it can accommodate maximum of 9 customers.
Treatment/Massage Room: The space is very small. :( 

Attitude of the staff:
They have Filipina staff which makes the service more "homey". Maricel who did my manicure and pedicure is very friendly. I actually like her. The lady who did my hair treatment is a little aloof. She was wearing a mask and I can only see her eyes. Her eyes were snobbish.

Service/Treatments availed:
When we arrived, I found out that they have an on-going promotions. So aside from massage, mani & pedi, I availed of their hair cut & treatment promotion.

Hair spa - They applied hair cream and let it sit for about 15 minutes (I guess). It made my hair really soft. 
Haircut - I asked to trim the ends which are dry due to rebonding.
Foot Spa - It was okay
Manicure - It was okay, what I don't actually like is that they cut my cuticle. :(
Massage - It was relaxing. I fell asleep while being massaged. I asked to massage only my head, shoulder, arms and legs. 

Btw, they use OPI and Essie nail polishes which is a plus! :)

Qgrabs Package: QR 99.00 includes 1 hour massage, manicure and pedicure (value of QR 290.00)
Wasela Promo: QR 100.00 includes hair spa, hair cut and mini blow dry (value of QR 160.00)

Value for Money:
Very affordable!!!

Would I go back?
Yes! I like to try their waxing services and body scrub.

Verdict:
3/5 - I know there's still room for improvement but hey, they just re-open last September 2012 and they have a lot of regular guests. That says a lot about the new management.

xoxo,
Katey

Product Review: The Body Shop Earth Lovers Shower Gel

Product: The Body Shop Earth Lovers Shower Gel in Watermelon & Eucalyptus

Size: 250ml

Price: QR 15.00 (Original price is QR35 but got mine on sale)

Restaurant Review: Nusantao Sea Kitchen

I was invited by my friend Albert to eat in Four Season's Nusantao Sea Kitchen. Restaurant is located in the lower ground floor of Four Seasons. Nusantao offers Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Arabic cuisine.


Design:

I love the signage at the entrance. Very chic.

Product Review: Olay Skin Adapt Toner

This would be a short product review of Olay Skin Adapt Toner.

Photo from India Review Channel

Product Name: Olay Skin Adapt Toner

Size: 200ml

Price: QR 15-QR 18 (sorry I can't remember the exact price)

Branch: Carrefour City Centre, Qatar

Restaurant Review: My Thai

When I came home for vacation, I brought my family to Gateway Mall, one of the malls near our place. There were so many restaurants to choose from. But my sister told me to try My Thai.

I was not disappointed. Food are delish!!! I love the Pomelo Salad with shrimp. I wanted to taste everything in the menu, we ordered more than what we can eat. hehehe... Pho Hoa was next to it so we also ordered beef noodle soup from them. 

We had salad, tofu, fried chicken, noodle soup, fried rice and chicken & pork satay.

Spa Review: Nature's Way Aromatherapy Spa

I am back with another Spa Review. So here's a short review of Nature's Way Aromatherapy Spa.

With all that "lakad" and "gala", my legs need some lovin'.

Spa Review: Facial Plus by Bioessence

A day before my flight, I asked my mom to accompany me to the mall to have some Mommy-daughter bonding. 

After some daughter duties (I accompany my mom to SSS), I treated my mom for lunch then we went to Facial Plus to get a facial. Yey!!

Product Review: Human Heart Nature Lush Vanilla Shampoo & Conditioner

Hi there!

I just wanna do a quick review of Human Heart Nature Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner in Lush Vanilla scent. I have been using these products for a month now and I have to say... I LOVE THEM! Okay... on with the review. :)

Picture taken from Humanheartnature.com

Review: Facial First

I would consider facial treatment here abroad as a luxury. Why? Coz it's so expensive. 

That's why, I did all the beautification thingy that  I can avail of during my vacation.

This would be a review of Facial First.

Review: When you see hair, it's time to Lay Bare

I am back!!! I know I have been MIA. I am on vacation and it has been raining here in the Philippines and I was not able to go out.

Today, I was able to go to the mall and have some "me" time. So this post would be a mini review of Lay Bare Waxing Salon.

First Impression:
Catchy name! The place has this friendly atmosphere. Btw, I went to SM City Bacoor branch.

*I was escorted to a private room. The room is green and very comfy.

Restaurant Review:The Noodle House - Enjoy Tasty Tangle

This would be another food entry.

Last July 25, we decided to have our dinner in Noodle House.

I have always consider Noodle House as my favorite "Asian Restaurant" in Qatar. Click Here to see my other favorite restaurants.

Spa Review: Princess Salon

Hi Ladies,


This would be another review. This time it would be for Princess Salon.


To make this review easier, I would it breakdown to following areas:

• First Impression
• Attitude of the staff
• Services/Treatments availed
• Value for money
• Would I go again?

Spa Review: Nails Qatar - First impression (does not) last

Hi Ladies!!


My friend and I went to Nails Spa located in Royal Plaza to have our long overdue mini facial and lavish pedicure. We grabbed this deal from Qgrabs. 


Well, let me tell you that we had a hard time getting an appointment. My friend Ate Rax called first and she was told that they are fully booked. I tried my luck and I was able to get an appointment but the date is somehow inconvenient as it is in weekday. We wanted to have it on our day-off but I was told that they are fully booked.