Address: Heaven on the 5th, Rustan's Makati
Contact: 893-5007
Operating Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (except special holidays)
How much to shell out: Cuts are between P1,000 to P5,000; Color begins at P3,500
The lowdown: Known for its luxurious price tags on cut and coloring, Univers Phyto Salon makes every appointment worth your while. Loyal clientele have been visiting Vidal Sassoon-trained precision cut stylist Jude Hipolito, who meticulously studies you from head to toe, making you stand up to evaluate your body type-hair style ratio. Master colorist Rose Velasco comes in to complement your cut with a color you're comfortable with, but if you're willing to push the envelope, she'll gladly give you daring, of-the-moment shades.
The verdict: You might balk at the P5,000 haircut, but believe us, you won't have to come back for another three or four months after Jude's tremendously precise cut.













