Inside Eco Jardin Philippines’s viral 18-step cell treatment—where scalp care becomes an art form.
In the biblical tale of Samson, strength resided not in his muscles but in the strands that crowned his head. Now, I’m not suggesting we’re walking around with supernatural hair power, but some days, a good hair day can feel like divine intervention. There’s something undeniably true about the connection between how our hair looks and how invincible we feel. Yet, while we pamper our faces with monthly facials, consult dermatologists for our skin’s every need, and submit to elaborate body treatments, our scalp remains largely neglected. It’s like tending a garden without taking care of the soil. Until now.
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Ritual Revolution
Korean beauty always seems to be ahead of the curve, even when it comes to hair health. In Seoul’s most stylish districts, from Myeongdong to Gangnam, Eco Jardin has elevated scalp care to an art form. In particular, their viral 18-step stem cell treatment has become a K-beauty legend, with beauty enthusiasts planning trips around these appointments. This revolutionary experience is now in Manila with Eco Jardin Philippines.
Lifestyle Asia tried out the viral trend, so you know what you’re getting yourself into when you book an appointment. Now, before going into the details of the experience, the first thing to know is that the entire treatment is a holistic wellness experience that goes beyond haircare. Think of it as a spa with the additional benefit of scalp treatment. So, with that in mind, what exactly are the 18 steps?
Step-by-Step Hair Care
Microscopic Consultation and Diagnosis. The entire process is personalized, so the first step is a consultation with expert professionals to understand specific scalp conditions and concerns. Eco Jardin Philippines utilizes a state-of-the-art diagnostic probe and monitor (this may scratch the itch of people who enjoy watching pimple-popping or other zoomed-in dermatologist videos).
Cleaning and Exfoliating with Natural Aroma Oil Massage. Now, they set the mood with an enriching oil blend of lavender, cypress, cedar wood, and rosemary. Aside from the olfactory sense of calm this sets, the blend cleanses the scalp, removing dead skin cells, contaminants, and impurities.
Galvanic Sealing Brush. Taking things a step further, their special Galvanic Sealing Brush ensures that our scalp absorbs the aroma oil effectively. The Galvanic Sealing Brush utilizes red and blue LED lights, as well as gentle vibrations, to release tension and stimulate blood circulation.
Invigorating Scrub. An invigorating scrub with mint extract detoxifies the scalp even further, ensuring we and our scalps feel fresher than ever before. The protein-degrading enzyme removes remaining dead skin cells and helps minimize fine lines on the scalp.
Scalp Soothing Pack. Next up is a Casia herb treatment filled with antioxidants that strengthen our scalp skin, which minimizes scalp inflammation and prevents “scalp fever,” or bacterial infections of the scalp that enter through damaged skin or hair follicles.
Therapeutic Steam Mist. This may have been our favorite part, as it looks and feels out of this world. The team places a cap over the head, fills it with steam, enhancing the effectiveness of the treatment, with the additional benefit of providing a relaxing experience. This step lasts for roughly 20 minutes.
Neck Massage Oil. As mentioned earlier, this is a whole wellness experience that goes beyond the scalp. A soothing neck massage relieves tension that we might not have even known we had, which helps promote circulation in the neck and head area. The natural essential oil blends ingredients such as lemon, orange, and peppermint.
Neck Muscle Relaxation Suction Machine. A thermal, galvanic, and suction probe enhances the relaxation and rejuvenation element of the experience.
Relaxing Hot Towel. What better way to wrap up the mini massage and spa interlude than to literally wrap our heads in a comforting hot towel?
Hair Nourishing Shampoo. We are back to the specialized scalp and hair treatments with Eco Jardin Philippines’s formulated mild acid shampoo. The formula uses natural surfactants enriched with biotin, menthol, and panthenol, as well as 13 percent human stem cell culture.
Y-Stick Treatment. The Y-Stick is a magnetic tool that is used to attract and remove harmful metallic components post-shampoo.
Muscle Shampoo Rinse. A most thorough shampoo rinse awaits, removing waste with muscle-direction shampoo. All of this while lying in…
Spa Bed Relaxation. Beyond the shampoo rinse, this is a full-body relaxation experience as we lie in a luxurious spa bed that rejuvenates us and improves blood circulation.
Acupressure and Scalp Treatment. The formal treatment concludes with a Movata acidic scalp treatment that provides UV protection. The shampoo and scalp treatment with the spa bed massage lasts for roughly 30 minutes.
Re-Diagnosis of Scalp. So, how did we do? Following the formal treatment, we go back to the diagnostic probe and monitor to re-evaluate our scalp and see the difference following the treatment. The Eco Jardin Philippines hair expert assigned will provide recommendations and next steps to ensure a long-term healthy scalp and hair.
Hair Growth Tonic. With a clean, fresh, and nourished scalp, we are in the prime position to absorb the active ingredients of Eco Jardin Philippines’s hair growth tonic.
T-Stick Infusion. A simple but effective tool, the T-Stick is used to roll over the scalp and deliver the hair growth tonic’s nutrients deep into the scalp pores.
Styling and Finishing. Of course, we can’t leave a salon without styled hair. Part of the scalp treatment package includes expert blow-dry and styling services that had us ready for a Friday night.
Fresh and Fabulous
Beyond the regular blow dry and daily hair management, a change in our hair (from long locks to a major cut, from cleanly framing the face to shaggy bangs, from virgin color to bleach dye) is not only fun but can even feel cathartic. The beauty and wellness space is becoming more and more cognizant of the importance of the health of the underlying asset before slapping on product after product. From the food we eat to managing skin exposure, now we see this philosophy applied to scalp and hair health.
Visit Eco Jardin Philippines at High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower, Bonifacio Global City, open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 AM to 8 PM. Appointments can be made on their website or via Instagram.
Visit www.ecojardin.com.ph for more details.
