Recently, she opened Le Chic Salon and Café, a new-fangled endeavor despite her busy show biz career. However, venturing in the business arena is not new to her, as she has managed a bar previously, which unfortunately closed down.

Realizing that its time once again to take a plunge in the business industry pool, she once more invested in something she believes in while thinking of her kids’ future.

"Ngayon naman na medyo matured na ako at nagkaka-edad na rin, siyempre gusto ko may fallback kahit papaano. Hindi naman forever ‘yung buhay ko sa show business so try lang namin," says Jean.

One of Jean’s investments in the show biz industry is her looks. Maintaining her good guise made her an expert in the look-good area. Her know-how in the beauty department just made her feel comfortable with her newfound endeavor.

She and her best friend Malou Ventanilla, in a spur of the moment, thought of putting up a salon. "Nung una, biru-biruan lang tapos sa,’halika na gawin natin, try natin.’ Dun lang, parang planu-plano na biruan tapos eto na siya, gawa na siya," she giddily shares.

Bearing in mind her ‘expertise’ as a woman and as a celebrity, she opted to put up a business that best suits her and one that she will enjoy. "Itong salon, kumbaga babae ako, mahilig ako mag-ayos, ang hilig ko mag-make-up… Ito naman ‘yung linya ko. Palagay ko, kung ibibigay ng Panginoon, ‘eto ang itatayo namin at titingnan namin kung magiging successful," she explains.

The fact that making oneself beautiful in front of the camera almost everyday made her believe that this new venture is just right for her. "Dahil nasa TV naman ako, tapos nag-me-make-up, mahilig mag-ayos, so, at least, ‘yung business ma-e-enjoy ko siya," she relates.

It can be said that beauty is only skin deep but for an actress whose main asset is her face, looking beyond the physical aspect is truly admiring.

"Beauty kasi, for me, is nanggagaling sa puso, nanggagaling sa utak, dapat palagi kang happy… happy ka sa puso at may peace of mind ka. I think ‘yun ang totoong beauty ng isang tao," she conveys.

For her, weighing outer and inner beauty is like a balancing act between the two. One has to feel good to look good.

"Kung maganda ka at maganda ang puso mo, why not? Maganda ka na, maganda pa pakiramdam mo, pero kung hindi ka ganoon kaganda pero happy ka, maganda ka pa rin at mabuti kang tao," she explains.

"Well, para maging confident ka, ma-encourage, at ma-boost ang ego mo, kailangan mo talagang alagaan ang sarili mo," she added.

Ultimately, Jean wants to be happy and for her new business to do well. "Ang magkaroon ng madaming blessings and good health are very important, especially for my kids. Maybe, five to 10 years in show business, sana maging successful pa rin, kasi I’m giving myself that span of time para puwede nang mag-resign," she relates.

The two-floor beauty shop promises that it will cater to every client’s needs with its friendly staff and state-of-the-art equipment. Each customer will not only look good but will feel good, as well. Moreover, the coffee shop offers sandwiches and a variety of coffee-based beverages. Hanging out in a salon while waiting will not be so boring anymore, too.

"We cater to all, coloring hair treatment, foot spa, manicure, pedicure. We also have our digital perming. In the entire Philippines, 15 salons lang ang meron nito. Its kind of expensive but it’s different, because usually, kapag nagpapakulot ka, lalagyan mo nung usual na rollers, tapos lalagyan lang ng gamot. In this one, ceramic na ‘yung rollers na nakakabit sa isang machine," says Garcia.

When it comes to the interior, it is very modern and relaxing, it can even pass as a spa rather than a beauty salon, especially in the second floor. Adding a personal touch to her shop, together with her friends, putting things was just as easy as point-then-place.

"Very personalized ang pag-decorate sa shop, wala kaming designer. Kaming magkakaibigan at mga pieces of advice pa ng iba pa naming mga kaibigan ang guide namin," she explains.

"’Yung second floor namin is very homey, para ka lang nasa bahay. May mga lazy-boy ‘pag magpapa-foot spa ka, hindi ordinaryong upuan ng salon para ma-relax talaga ’yung mga clients," she ends.