PUBLISHED April 22nd, 2021 07:00 am | UPDATED July 22nd, 2024 03:08 pm
Cut, dye, bobs, curtain bangs, we’re sure you’ve experimented with your hair in all kinds of ways during lockdown. Now that self-care services are easing back into the new normal, check out the very best hair salons in Singapore that are a cut above the rest.
Chez Vous HideAway
For a place to pamper your hair like no other, look no further than Chez Vous HideAway. Hidden from the hustle and bustle despite its Orchard Road location, this strictly by-appointment only “spa”-lon offers complimentary spa service add-ons to enhance your sesh and to lessen the damage chemical treatments might cause to your hair. Think customised scented journeys (with 100% pure essential oils), bond strengthening hair shots, and heated shoulder pads for tension relief.
Prices start from $199+ for a haircut and a basic service, Chez Vous HideAway is value-for-money, for such an exclusive experience. Each Associate Director only takes up to five appointments per day, so you’ll definitely get their full attention.
Chez Vous: HideAway Concept Salon is hidden at 391B Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City Tower B, #14-04, p. +65 6219 3558. Open Monday to Friday, 11am – 8.30pm, Saturday 10.30am – 7pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm. By appointment only.
Walking On Sunshine
Eat, drink, beautify. Why go anywhere when Walking On Sunshine does it all? Escape to Singapore’s biggest beauty and dining hub – with a secret garden theme with gorgeous blooms and plants to evoke a relaxing environment for your pampering sesh – and grab a bite at their Instagram-worthy café before swinging by the hair salon. Walking on Sunshine works with topnotch beauty brands, including Shiseido and L’Oreal, to create hair that looks good and feels good. Check out their Cinderella Treatment (from S$300), an award-winning Korean keratin hair treatment that mixes onion and organic aloe vera, that lasts up to three months!
Walking On Sunshine is located 81 Orchard Rd, #03-07 Orchard Central, Singapore 238896, p. +65 8877 8800. Open Monday to Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 8pm. Friday, 10.30am – 8pm.
The Salon by VIVA
Most known for their yoga and pilates services, the Viva Group boasts a relaxed space for mindfulness and wellness with stunning sea views. The Salon by The Viva Group is a convenient place to get glam right after your wellness workout or after a long week at work. You know they’re serious about self-care with the K18 Full Treatment (S$120), which uses a leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask and Professional Molecular Repair Mist that leaves your hair with a new shine.
For an all-encompassing head-to-toe wellness experience, Viva Group offers Spa Birthday Packages with hair styling sessions and pampering mani-pedis. Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, consider an Ultimate Girls Day Out (S$199 per person) complete with complimentary champagne, or a Mum & Daughter (S$185) hair and nail pampering session.
The Salon by VIVA is located at Marina at Keppel Bay, 2 Keppel Bay Vista, 02-02, 098382, p. +65 9785 7753. Open 10am – 6pm daily.
Chez Vous Hair Salon
Widely recognised as one of Singapore’s leading hair salons, Chez Vous has been a game-changer for all your hair needs since their inception in 1995. Their “Only Hair Directors Allowed” policy, where all stylists have either a minimum of 12 years’ experience or are exceptionally skilled in their area of expertise, make it one of Singapore’s most reliable. Aside of their first-in-the-world Fix You programme (fixing hair mismanaged by other salons), Chez Vous’ claim to fame is their ability to create innovative hair treatments. Their latest Advanced Sugar Hair Lamination (from S$251.45), for example, promises to restore gloss and shine to your hair for smoother, silkier texture that lasts up to 6 weeks.
Chez Vous (Main Salon) is located at 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City Podium (Takashimaya), #05-05, Singapore 238872, p. +65 6732 9388. Open Monday to Friday, 11am – 8.30pm, Saturday 10.30am – 7pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm.
Zinc Korean Hair Salon
Anyone who’s watched a k-drama knows how perfectly primped our favourite Korean stars look on screen. Now, you can replicate their luscious locks at Zinc Korean Hair Salon. Made up of a team of Korean stylists, your hair is in safe hands with Zinc staff. They not only know how to treat your hair, but they’re also up-to-date on the trendiest Korean looks. If you’re crazy about curls, Zinc offers a wide range of perming services, from a Basic Perm (S$50 – S$220) right down to a Volume Rebonding Perm (S$260 – S$320), to give your flat hair a little lift.
Zinc is located at Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard, #02-48/49, Singapore 039596, p. +65 8799 3357. Open Monday to Friday, 11am – 8pm. Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 6pm.
Yann Beyrie
For a chic and shiny hairdo, Yann Beyrie Salon cuts you a hairstyle fit for showing off on the streets of Paris. Founder and Director, Yann Beyrie has had over 15 years of experience cutting and styling hair, working with the likes of Jean-Paul Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood. Their Colour services (S$159 – S$215) transforms your tresses to effortlessly glossy looks – classy and subtle. Healthy hair is also a priority at Yann Beyrie. Their hair products are sourced from Davines, an ecologically responsible Italian Product House.
Yann Beyrie is located at Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd, #03-01D, Singapore 238877, p. +65 6235 2476. Open 10am – 8pm daily.
Urban Aesthetics Beauty Emporium
The Urban Aesthetics Beauty Emporium is a one-stop shop for all your beauty needs. They house a number of different health and beauty services, including Skin Illustrated and their hair salon, Hair Illustrated. Urban Aesthetics’ staff include veteran celebrity hair stylists – Leong Lim, Hidero Nakagami, and Leslie Yap, constantly sought-after by Singaporean celebrities like Michelle Yeoh and Hossan Leong. Their Signature Blow-out Perm (S$280+) uses GRATS treatment lotion for a voluminous head of hair. And their balayages are specially catered to Asian hair.
Urban Aesthetics is located at Raffles City Shopping Centre, #03-27A, 252 North Bridge Rd, 179103, p. +65 6264 0950. Open Monday to Friday, 11am – 9pm. Saturday, 11am – 8pm, Sunday, 11am – 6pm.
FiNDER by COVO
So far, a few Korean hair salons have popped up on this list. But let’s not forget that Japanese hair salons are still popular for their clean cuts and state-of-the-art hair technology. FiNDER by COVO provides quality cuts and styles that are easy to maintain once you leave the salon. Their team of Japanese hair stylists use carbonated spring water to shampoo your hair to remove sebum and excess oil from your scalp. Their Cut + Argan Oil Colour (S$180) is a new colour technique that leaves your locks vibrant and shiny.
FiNDER is located at 31 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089495, p. +65 6909 9589. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am – 8pm. Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 7pm. Closed Mondays.
Trimmings Salon and Spa
For expats in Singapore, Trimmings Salon and Spa is the go-to place to get your hair treated. They’re known to handle Caucasian hair especially well. So, if you want to go blond with their Full Bleach & Colour/Toner (S$180 – S$300) or maybe try a Colour Correction (price varies) to get rid of brassy tones, Trimmings can do it for you. They also offer massage services and aromatherapy mani/pedis (S$34+/30 mins).
Trimmings is located at Tudor Court, 123 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247920 & 75B Loewen Road, Singapore 248853, p. +65 8511 5085. See website for more opening hours info.
Be Salon
Sham Adam, founder of Be Salon, has extensive skills in hairstyling, having previously worked at Kimage and Salon Vim, two other famed Singapore salons. Today, Be Salon is a name of its own, with affordable prices and quality hairstyling services. Don’t be afraid to delve into some crazy colours for your hair with their Colouring services (S$119 – S$209)). And for dull and dry hair, their BEspoke Keratin Care treatment (S$300 – S$400) is a customisable hair strengthening treatment to restore shine.
Be Salon is located at 9 Raffles Boulevard, #02-19 Millenia Walk, 039596, p. +65 6899 3667. Open 11am – 9pm daily.
Picasso Hair Studio
Tight curls, Korean waves, or loose locks, Picasso Hair Studio perms like no other. Picasso’s perming services include a Korean Root Perm (S$95) and a Korean Wave Perm (S$215 – S$260), but it’s their Rebonding Perm (S$315 – S$405) that serves as their claim to fame. Specially formulated for the hot and humid Singapore weather, their rebonding perm focuses on strengthening hair roots to lock the curls in the place, then thinning and layering for a lighter, manageable look.
Picasso is located at Goldhill Plaza Mall, 1 Goldhill Plaza, #01-49, Singapore 308899, p. +65 9750 0221, & 662 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188798, p. +65 6291 0691. See website for opening hours info.
SALON5
Part art gallery and part salon, SALON5 isn’t just pretty, it’s a place to get pretty. Located on Joo Chiat Road, the salon is cutely decorated with vintage art deco and lined with greenery. It’s also an excellent place to get your hair coloured. Founder and Creative Director Carrie is popular for her hair colouring. Her Whole Head Colour (S$95 – S$180++) services can range from bold blues to vibrant purples. You can choose to go colourful or natural with their Balayage Highlights (S$160 – S$210++), and blondes can opt for the Caucasian Highlights (S$170 – S$220++) hair treatment.
SALON5 is located at 231 Joo Chia Rd, Singapore 427490, p. +65 8769 0955. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am – 7.30pm. Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 7pm. Closed Mondays.
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