Compare salon services.
Transparent comparisons of hair, nails, beauty, skin and group packages — prices, brands and after-care, side by side with other Bangalore North salons.
Hair services, compared.
The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon offers premium haircuts, keratin, smoothening, Hair Protein Treatment, balayage and global colour using L'Oréal and Schwarzkopf systems — at transparent fixed prices that sit between mid-tier salons and 5-star hotel salons in Bangalore North.
Nail extensions, compared.
The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon offers gel and acrylic nail extensions, French tips, chrome, ombré and 3D nail art with imported tips and OPI / DND gel polish — at transparent fixed prices typically 20–30% below 5-star hotel salons.
Beauty services, compared.
The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon offers HD makeup, airbrush, party makeup and bridal makeup using MAC, Huda Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury and Bobbi Brown — finished to last 12+ hours under HD camera and Indian wedding lighting.
Skin treatments, compared.
The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon offers luxury facials, cleanups, glow rituals and pre-bridal skin programmes using O3+, Casmara, Dermalogica and Cheryl's — with patch-tested routines for sensitive, acne-prone and pigmented Indian skin.
Group packages, compared.
The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon offers bridal-party, couple, anniversary and family group packages — with dedicated stylists, private bay seating and bundled pricing that typically saves 20–30% versus booking the same services individually.
HairBotox vs Cysteine, compared.
HairBotox is a deep conditioning treatment that fills porosity gaps with proteins and amino acids — best for chemically damaged, colour-treated or very frizzy hair. Cysteine uses a natural amino acid to relax hair into a softer, straighter pattern — gentler than smoothening and considered safe for pregnant women and sensitive scalps. Both are formaldehyde-free; at The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon we recommend one after a free 10-minute strand test.
Keratin vs Smoothening, compared.
Keratin is a conditioning treatment — it seals the cuticle with keratin protein, reduces frizz by up to 80% and keeps your natural movement, lasting 3–5 months. Smoothening uses thioglycolic acid to break and re-form the hair's bonds, leaving it pin-straight for 4–6 months, but it is harsher on fine, damaged or colour-treated hair. For most Bangalore clients The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon recommends keratin first; smoothening only when poker-straight hair is non-negotiable.
HD vs Airbrush makeup, compared.
HD makeup uses high-pigment liquid foundation with light-diffusing particles for a flawless camera-ready finish that lasts 8–10 hours — and sits better on textured, dry or mature skin. Airbrush makeup is sprayed in micro-droplets, sets to a waterproof film and lasts 12–14 hours — the gold standard for sangeet and reception under flash photography. For multi-day weddings The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon often pairs the two: HD for haldi and mehendi, airbrush for the reception.
Acrylic vs Gel nails, compared.
Acrylic nail extensions are sculpted from acrylic powder and monomer that cures in air — stronger, cheaper and best for long stiletto or ballerina shapes and short natural nail beds. Gel extensions cure under UV/LED light — glossier, more natural-looking and gentler on the nail plate, ideal for everyday wear and first-timers. Both are safe when removed by professional soak-off; peeling either is what damages the natural nail. The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon recommends one based on your lifestyle and nail bed.
Balayage vs Highlights, compared.
Balayage is hand-painted freehand onto the surface of the hair for a soft, sun-kissed gradient with almost no visible regrowth line — which makes it the lower-maintenance choice for Bangalore's busy schedules. Highlights are woven in foils from the root for brighter, more uniform lift and a bolder, all-over dimension that needs a touch-up every 6–8 weeks. Both start at ₹4,999 at The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon; the right pick is about maintenance and look, not price.
HairBotox vs Keratin, compared.
They solve different problems. HairBotox is a deep repair treatment — it fills porosity gaps with proteins and amino acids to rescue damaged, over-processed or very frizzy hair, but it does not straighten. Keratin is a smoothing treatment — it seals the cuticle to cut frizz by up to 80% and add lasting polish and manageability, holding 4–6 months. At The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon the honest rule is: HairBotox if your hair is damaged, keratin if it is healthy but frizzy — and sometimes repair first, smooth later.
Cleanup vs Facial, compared.
A cleanup is the quick monthly reset — cleanse, gentle exfoliation, a mask and extractions in about 30–45 minutes — ideal for maintenance and for oily, breakout-prone skin between facials. A facial is the fuller treatment: everything a cleanup does plus massage, serums and targeted lines for hydration, brightening, de-tan or anti-ageing, over 60–90 minutes. At The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon commuters usually alternate — cleanups monthly, a facial before events or every 6–8 weeks.
Threading vs Waxing, compared.
Threading is precise, quick and chemical-free — a cotton thread lifts hair from the follicle, making it the gold standard for shaping eyebrows and small facial areas, and the gentler pick for sensitive or reactive skin. Waxing clears larger areas — arms, legs, full body — in one go, and because it removes hair from the root, regrowth is slower and softer than threading over big zones. At The Jawed Habib Unisex Luxury Salon most guests thread the face and wax the body.