Mamas, when was the last time you got your nails done? When your hair didn’t come with bits of baby food encrusted in it? When you treated yourself to some much needed “me time” in the midst of motherhood madness? The team at makchic are big advocates of the importance of self-care to our mental health. Here are some of favourite spots of ours that we’d love to share with our #makchicmumtribe!
Lu Sean’s Pick
Nails:
POSH Nail Spa, TTDI

POSH Nail Spa is my go-to for getting my nails done, with their TTDI branch being a convenient location for me. Their manicurists are professional and welcoming, and best of all, they are happy to accommodate my nail art requests (my latest pedicure was inspired by makchic‘s What if? book cover!). I love their clean and bright salons, and always feel recharged after a pampering session at POSH. The service and ambience at their other branches – located at SS2 and Bukit Tunku respectively- are equally as uplifting!

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Contact: 03-77241890/ 012-9018219 (TTDI) | 03-78770815/ 012-8048219 (SS2) | 012-6128219 (Bukit Tunku)
Nora’s Pick
Lashes:
makeoverlab, Mahsa Avenue

This cosy little “makeover” studio in Mahsa Avenue provides great lash services (lash lift + lash extensions), with experienced lash technicians who listen to what you want. I love their hygienic practices and the SOPs that they have in place. The studio is sanitised regularly, only fully vaccinated individuals are accepted and their fully-vaccinated staff undertake Covid-19 self-tests once every week.
Another plus point is that makeoverlab is located in the Kedai KL marketplace, which is home to lots of quaint eateries, artisanal shops and creative bazaars. Parking is also easy, either within Mahsa Avenue or at the open air carpark across the road.
Contact: 018-2015910
Sheryl’s Pick
Hair:
Shawn Cutler, Bukit Damansara
I absolutely cannot recommend this salon enough. Appointments are made via WhatsApp, which is such a great thing for a last-minute person like me! Love the atmosphere, especially during this pandemic. Important measures are taken before entering to follow all the necessary SOPs, including sanitising customers. I usually go here in the mornings with my daughter, and no time is wasted – just a quick in and out for a haircut, trim or hairwash. The skilled professionals there are so good with kids (and we all know how hard it can be, especially with very young children!).
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Contact: 011-39062877
Jia-Wei’s Picks
Massages:
Thai Odyssey, Bangsar Village 2

I like strong, firm massages, which are an essential post-workout remedy. The team here is super friendly, and really care about how I feel when I’m done with the massages.
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Hammam, Bangsar Village 2
A little pricer than Thai Odyssey, but perfect when you want to treat yourself! I still prefer the massages at Thai Odyssey, but the only place where you can get an invigorating head to toe scrub at is definitely Hammam. My skin feels so smooth and glossy for weeks after.
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Contact: 03-22822180
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental

Tried and tested, if you want to splurge on yourself and a loved one, book a 3-hour timed ritual, and you can mix and match treatments from their entire spa menu.
Contact: 03-21798772
Kimberly’s Picks
The works:
176 Avenue, Bangsar
Located in the bustling Bangsar neighbourhood (just across the road from Bangsar Shopping Centre), this haven is perfect for a head to toe makeover. The high, glass-walled exterior of this bungalow houses a beautiful all-in-one beauty centre, where busy mamas can get their hair, nails, lashes and brows done with ease.
Stylist Sven colours hair like a dream, while Nail Directors Jee and Shirone consistently take stunning nail art to the next level. Embroidery expert Mary is also brilliant at getting messy eyebrows on fleek – the perfect finishing touch! Parking on-site is convenient, with complimentary valet parking available, paired with always friendly service.
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Contact: 03-22019906 / 017-805 0761