The Real Cost of Looking Good in Manila: A Monthly Beauty Budget Breakdown

Philippine women spend an average of ₱3,000–₱15,000 per month on beauty services. But what does a genuinely premium beauty routine cost in Manila? And what does each tier actually buy you? This breakdown is based on conversations with 20 Manila women across three income brackets, combined with our editors' own experience of the market.

The ₱5,000–₱8,000 Monthly Budget

At this tier, a well-curated routine includes: monthly gel manicure and pedicure at Nailaholics (₱1,200), bi-monthly lash infill at a mid-tier studio (₱1,500 per session, ₱750/month amortized), quarterly facial at Flawless (₱3,500 per session, ₱875/month amortized), and a monthly haircut at a mid-tier salon (₱1,500). Total: approximately ₱4,325/month. This is a genuinely good routine at an accessible price.

The ₱15,000–₱25,000 Monthly Budget

At this tier: monthly gel manicure at The Nail Sanctuary (₱1,800), bi-monthly lash infill at Bare Lash Studio (₱2,500 per session, ₱1,250/month), monthly facial at Luminisce or Prettyderm (₱7,500–₱8,000), quarterly IV drip at Zen Wellness (₱4,500 per session, ₱1,125/month), and bi-monthly haircut at Azta Urban (₱2,200 per session, ₱1,100/month). Total: approximately ₱13,275/month.

The ₱40,000–₱60,000 Monthly Budget

At this tier: monthly private suite nail ritual at Lush Nails (₱5,500), bi-monthly lash set at Bare Lash (₱4,800 per session, ₱2,400/month), monthly medical aesthetic treatment at Belo or Aivee (₱8,500–₱22,000), bi-weekly IV drip at Zen Wellness (₱4,500 per session, ₱9,000/month), monthly hair appointment at Jorge Syjuco or My Salon (₱5,500–₱14,000), and quarterly spa day at Chi or Peninsula (₱8,500–₱9,500 per session, ₱2,125–₱2,375/month). Total: approximately ₱32,000–₱55,000/month.