Ayana

Chanced upon this really private beautique when I went to visit the showroom of a local online store (they share the same "office", which is actually this first-storey of a double-storey quaint-looking house, really).

From it's exclusive location it is not difficult to tell that Ayana would be pretty unknown, especially since it does not do much publicity. Jasey (whom I have come to know from our brief chat), who is the boss and also the beautician herself, gets most of her clients through sheer word-of-mouth. And I must say the WOM she has generated must have been a rather positive one!

Ayana carries and uses Decleor products, an established skin care brand from Paris. I have personally tried their facial wash and toner, and like them a lot! The fragrance is light and soothes me, and the product itself is really gentle and easy to use. They are value-for-money, considering their price and volume.

Jasey was able to recommend me suitable products from a quick look at my face, and merely asked me a few questions to affirm her "diagnosis". I especially like that she wasn't particularly "pushy", as most beauty salons would, but was instead very understanding of my needs and budget. She even offered me some samples to try out, and told me I could make my decision after using them.

Treatment prices are rather high by my standards, so I have yet to give them a try. That's not to say I wouldn't in future, when I have the financial ability to, and when I've decided to pamper my face.

For those who value exclusivity and love to receive really personal and customized treatment, I believe Ayana is a good place to check out.