November is already here, yet the rain continues to pour down from time to time. It has been an unusually long rainy season this year, and many of us may be feeling a little gloomy and tired as a result.
How about treating yourself to a slightly different facial treatment that promises to rejuvenate your face in just an hour, leaving your skin as smooth and soft as a baby’s bottom?
I arrived at MIMIQ on a rainy afternoon, feeling rather tired and a little worn out. This relatively new beauty salon, which opened its doors just a few months ago, is conveniently located at Mahatun Plaza, right next to Ploenchit BTS station.
I was greeted by a young, smiling woman who introduced herself as Smile – quite an appropriate name! She invited me to sit down for a while. As usual, I had arrived well ahead of time, and she kindly served me a glass of chilled tea with a hint of pink grapefruit.
Normally, I am not particularly fond of the healthy herbal teas so often offered at beauty salons and massage parlours, but this was quite different. I could easily have had another glass.
When it was time for my treatment, I was shown to one of three comfortable reclining chairs arranged side by side. I was asked to remove my jewellery and let down my hair, which I had tied back in a ponytail.
My therapist, who quickly proved that she knew her stuff, began by gently cleansing my face, neck and shoulders. It was an absolutely delightful sensation as what felt like soft sponges gently glided and rotated over my face and neck. As far as I was concerned, she could have continued doing this forever.
After this gentle introduction came the facial massage, and that was when things became a little more intense!
Most of us are familiar with working out at the gym, with or without a personal trainer (PT), but this was the first time I had experienced a proper workout for my face, guided by its very own PT!
This treatment took me to new heights. Believe me, I was initially sceptical about whether this type of treatment could really compete with more conventional anti-ageing methods.
But I was pleasantly surprised by the results!
I felt that the rather deep lines and furrows in my face had become noticeably softer, and my skin looked fresh, healthy and revitalised.
I had the bestselling 60-minute treatment, “MIMIQ Ritual”, but there are also the 45-minute “Sculptor” and “Flush & Glow” treatments. All three are popular with both women and men.
For those looking to indulge in a little extra luxury, MIMIQ also offers the 75-minute “Signature Sculpt by IOMA Paris” and the 90-minute “Iconic Glow by Dior”, both performed in private treatment rooms.
With Christmas just around the corner, and perhaps still no idea what to give your husband, wife or best friend, MIMIQ also offers gift vouchers starting from THB 1,000. Surely a welcome Christmas present!
Most treatments use products from Dermalogica PRO. These types of facial treatments have been available in the US and Japan for quite some time, but as I understand it, they are still relatively new in Thailand.
If you are not a fan of scalpels or injections, this could be an attractive, non-invasive alternative for giving your face a fresher, more youthful appearance. For the best results, Khun Donna, the owner and manager of MIMIQ, recommends having a treatment once a week.
As for me, I arrived feeling tired and worn out and left with a refreshed face and a smile. And sometimes, that is just what we need!
MIMIQ Facial Bar
Mahatun Plaza, Ploen Chit Road,
Bangkok 10330
Website: www.mimiq-facial.com
Booking (Phone / WhatsApp): +66 81 017 0254
Instagram: @mimiqfacial
