All of us have experimented with our hair in some capacity at least once in our life, and even more so in the past couple of years with the lockdown in place.
While doing so, we also run a risk of the experiment going shockingly awry. Now that the restrictions are easing up, we can all sit back and relax as we let the hairdressers do what they’re best at. Expat Choice has shortlisted some of the best hair salons in Singapore. Be it a subtle trim or a complete makeover, these places do it best. Keep reading to find out more. Image Credit: Walking On Sunshine Facebook Page
Salon 5
Joo Chiat Road is a 15 km stretch that has been a shopping and dining hub for ages. Add salons to the list too. Salon 5 is not only a salon but also an art gallery adorned with antique art deco from the 1920s and 30s. So be prepared to be taken back a hundred years as you sit back and get your hair straight. But don’t worry as only the interiors are archaic. Salon 5 is best known for its hair colouring. Ranging from a rather devil-may-care red to a subtle, yet beautiful brown hue, Creative Director Carrie promises to leave you looking just right for your date over the weekend. Moreover, the Caucasian Highlights treatment is value for money and is perfect for the blondes. - Image Credit: Salon5.sg Facebook Page
a. 231 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427490
Picasso Hair Studio
It does not matter if Singapore is hot and humid. That should not stop you from getting your hair permed. Picasso Hair Studio is best known for its stellar perming services which include a Korean Root Perm or a Korean Wave Perm. However, their Rebonding Perm is the real reason for their fame. Specially designed to complement the Singapore weather, this treatment focuses on locking the curls in place and aims to make your hair subtly curly by strengthening the hair roots to lock the curls and then thins them out, giving you a lighter look. - Image Credit: Picasso Hair Studio Facebook Page
a. 662 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 188798
w. www.picassohairstudio.com.sg
Be Salon
Be Salon is led by founder Shah Adam who boasts of carrying a bag of extensive experience, having worked previously at two extremely acclaimed Singapore salons, Kimage and Salon Vim. Adam has single handedly taken the reputation of Be Salon to what it is today, with more than reasonable prices and quality services for its customers. If you’re looking to shock your partner with a crazy hair colour or are just fed up with dull and dry hair, Be Salon will take care of you. They have an exhaustive variety of colours and their BEspoke Keratin Care Treatment- a customizable hair strengthening treatment speaks for itself as your hair turns lusciously silky and shiny. - Image Credit: Be Salon Facebook Page
a. 9 Raffles Boulevard, #02-19 Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
FiNDER by COVO
Japanese hair salons are best known for their futuristic hair technology and their expertise in ensuring that you step out of the salon looking crisp and dapper. FiNDER by COVO, located along Duxton Road is a great find if you’re looking for a good quality, low maintenance haircut. The secret: their team uses carbonated spring water to shampoo your hair which is great for treating sebum and an excessively oily scalp. Besides, if you’re looking for a streak of electric blue or dark burgundy, be sure to check out their Cut+Argan Oil Colour treatment- a new hair colouring technique which promises to leave your locks looking bright and shiny for a long time. - Image Credit: FiNDER by COVO Facebook Page
a. 31 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089495
Trimming Salon and Spa
This one is a spalon and it specializes in relaxing massage services and aromatherapy manicures and pedicures too along with the usual hair treatment which has been keeping customers satisfied for ages. Their massages start at a mere $34 for half an hour and they will be sure to leave you in a daze. They are best known for treating Caucasian hair, so go blonde with the Full Bleach and Colour/Toner starting at a modest $180, or go beyond with their Colour Correction package to treat those unwanted, gaudy and brassy tones. - Image Credit: Trimmings Salon & Spa Facebook Page
a. 75B Loewen Rd, Singapore 248852 - Loewen
a. 123 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247920 - Tudor Court
s. www.facebook.com/trimmingsSG
t. +65 8511 5085
Urban Aesthetics Beauty Emporium
Be it body and hair spa, waxing and threading, massages, manis and pedis or just a simple haircut and makeup, the Urban Aesthetics Beauty Emporium has it all. Their flamboyant lineup of hairdressers includes celebrity hair stylists with a mound of experience- Leong Lim, Hidero Nakagami and Leslie Yap who are best known to tend to Singaporean stalwarts like Michelle Yeoh and Hossan Leong. They use GRATS treatment lotion in the customer favourite Signature Blowout Perm treatment, and it is best for treating thick, luscious and dense hair. - Image Credit: The Urban Aesthetics Beauty Emporium Facebook Page
a. Raffles City Shopping Centre, #03-27A, 252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103
Yaan Beyrie
This is sophistication at its absolute best. Named after founder and director Yaan Beyrie, this hair salon is armed with an experience of over a decade and is known to have worked with prominent names like Jean Paul Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood. Their hair colouring services start from $159 and aim to completely transform your demeanour. However, it’s not all show business at Yaan Beyrie. They prioritize healthy hair as much as a flashy hairdo. We can say this because we know for a fact that their hair products are sourced from Davines, an eco friendly Italian Product House. - Image Credit: Yann Beyrie Salon Facebook Page
a. 435 Orchard Rd, #03-01D, Singapore 238877
Zinc Korean Hair Salon
Are you tired of your straight and flat looking hair? Well, you can stop fretting and pay a visit to Zinc Korean Hair Salon where the staff is more than adept at not only giving your hair the best treatment it needs, but also specialize in curling your hair to the last lock. Their hair curling services start as low as $50 and go upto $220 for a Basic Perm. Either that or you can opt for the Volume Rebonding Perm which is the next tier, starting at $260. Moreover, the staff at Zinc is always well updated with some of the trendiest Korean looks. Book an appointment now. - Image Credit: Zinc Korean Hair Salon Facebook Page
a. 9 Raffles Blvd, #02-48/49, Singapore 039596
Chez Vous Hair Salon
Chez Vous Hair Salon takes its hair treatment and its hairstylists seriously. Not a single one of their employees has an experience of less than 12 years- staggering, isn’t it? This alone speaks volumes about the services they provide. Having been on the map of Singapore since 1995, this hair salon has enough of an experience and a resume to be labelled as one of Singapore’s most reliable hair salons. Their Fix You programme is a one-of-a-kind where they literally fix you if you’ve had a bad experience with other salons. Apart from this, they have some of the most innovative hair treatments you can imagine. For example, the Advanced Sugar Hair Lamination promises to make your hair look glossy and gives it a silky smooth texture that can last up to 6 weeks. - Image Credit: Chez Vous Hair Facebook Page
a. 391, #05-05 Orchard Rd, Ngee Ann City Podium, Singapore 238872
The Salon by VIVA
Imagine getting the best treatment for your hair while taking in astounding views of the sea. All that along with their popular yoga and pilates services makes a visit to The Salon by VIVA the most relaxing thing you will do this week. Hair care is taken seriously here with the K18 Full Treatment which uses a Molecular Repair Hair Mask and Professional Molecular Repair Mist which adds a new shine to your hair. A welcome change, isn’t it? Besides this, they offer Spa Birthday Packages which come with hair styling sessions and perfectly relaxing manicures and pedicures. - Image Credit: The Salon by VIVA Facebook Page
a. 2 Keppel Bay, Vista #02-02, Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore 098382
w. www.thevivagroup.com/hair-nail-salon
Walking on Sunshine
Feeling hungry while you wait in line rather impatiently for your next haircut? Well, you’re in luck. Walking on Sunshine offers much more than just your normal hair and beauty services. You can grab something to munch on from their cafe to kill time or to just tend to hunger pangs. WOS uses a secret garden theme with fragrant flowers and leafy greens which are a sight for sore eyes and induce an overall sense of calm. This hair salon works with prominent beauty brands like Shiseido and L’Oreal to give customers the best and the most reliable hair experience. Walking on Sunshine is also the only hair salon to use the Cinderella Treatment- an award winning keratin treatment that uses onions with aloe vera. Effects of this treatment last up to a humongous period of six months. - Image Credit: Walking On Sunshine Facebook Page
a. 181 Orchard Rd, #03-07 Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Chez Vous Hideaway
Another spalon on the list. True to its name, Chez Vous Hideaway stays hidden from the usual busy activity that goes on at Orchard Road. Unfortunately, you can’t just walk in without a prior appointment, but that shouldn’t stop you from visiting CVH and giving your hair a much needed vacation. This is one of the very few spalons to offer complimentary add-ons which aim at abating some of the damage chemical treatments may do to your hair. Some of these include scented oils, heated shoulder pads for de stressing and relieving tension and bond strengthening hair shots. Be sure to call for an appointment soon if you’re on a deadline or have a date planned for the weekend. They only take 5 appointments per day, so you don’t want to miss out. - Image Credit: Chez Vous Hair Facebook Page
a. 391B Orchard Road Ngee Ann City Tower B #14-04, Singapore 238874
