I might not be an avid fan of AKB48, SNSD (Girl’s Generation) and T-ARA but their oh-so-luscious voluminous sexy hair!
Hands up! Who can say that they are not in LOVE!
That’s why we’ve come up with a list of hair salons staffed with actual Japanese and Korean Hairstylists to help YOU achieve the sophisticated yet kawaii look.
Beautiful hair aside, the’res also the non-chatty but super meticulous and thoughtful service (especially from Japanese hairstylists) that always leave us wanting more.
*Note: This list is still a work in progress. New salons will be added as we go along!
If you have other hair needs, consider the following rankings we’ve prepared for you.
- Best 10 Hair Salons in Singapore
- Best Hair Salons to Rebond or Straighten your hair in Singapore
- Best Hair Salons for Hair Colouring (Ombre, Pink, Dip Dye) in Singapore
- Best Hair Salons to Perm your Hair in Singapore
- Best Hair Salons to cut your hair under $50
- Top 10 Hair Salons for Men’s Haircut
- Cheapest Haircuts in Singapore Hair Salons 2013
Alternatively, check out our Style Magazine to see hairstyles of actual customers done by hairstylists in Singapore!
Izumi Hair Salon @ The Central
- Score: 8.4/10
- Price: $100-$120 (haircut by Izumi)
- Best known for skilled haircut by Izumi, Experienced Japanese hairstylist fluent in English and attentive service
Izumi Hair Salon might not appear on magazines, sponsor celebrities and bloggers or get noticed for an extravagantly decorated salon. Yet, Izumi is one of the most raved about Japanese salon in Singapore’s forumsphere. Her extensive haircutting experience all the way from Japan to the US and now in Singapore shows in the consistently good haircuts customers are happy with and a cutting style that combines the best of Japanese and Western styles. Izumi’s fluency in English, assisted by her stint in the US, also stands out among Japanese hairstylists; being able to converse easily definitely helps you communicate your style preferences better. Thumbs up to one of Singapore’s best kept secrets! 
Read more about our review on Izumi Hair Salon @ The Central!
CLEO Hair & Make @ Millenia Walk
- Score: 8.1/10
- Price: from $120
- Best known for daring Manic Panic Hair Colours, signature carbonate cleansing, quality hair products
Beyond the great service given by its Japanese hairstylists, we love CLEO Hair & Make for its unique carbonate cleansing formula innovated by CLEO’s founder Kasahara-san – it clears all chemicals on our hair so that it can better absorb nutrients, colours and perm solutions for your desired look!
Read more about our review on CLEO Hair and Make @ Millenia Walk!
Koinonia Hair Salon @ Pacific Plaza Orchard
- Score: 8.5/10
- Price: >$75
- Best known for Korean hairstylists, great haircuts, Korean style perms
Opened by popular Korean hairstylist Shua, Koinonia is the latest Korean + Singaporean hair salon offering the latest in Korean styled hair services tinged with Singaporean flavour. Whether or not you are thinking of a trendy Korean perm or a makeover haircut, Koinonia is the newest salon in town to try out – after all, all stylists here are hair professionals with more than 10 years of experience!
Read more about our review on Koinonia Hair Salon @ Pacific Plaza.
Kizuki + Lim @ Raffles Hotel
- Score: 9.1/10
- Price: from $80 (haircut by director Oba-san)
- Best known for trendy Japanese haircuts for both males and females, kawaii perms for females and attentive service
The first overseas offshoot of premium Less is More chain from Osaka Japan, this hair salon is the REAL deal. From its chic minimalist interior design to the super attentive Japanese etiquette from an almost fully Japanese team, Kizuki+Lim has wowed many with its wonderfully trendy cuts, fantastic service, heavenly head massage and its unforgettable interior decor. Best of all, they offer hair services that are relatively wallet-friendly… ah just too many reasons to ♥ kizuki+lim!
Read more about our review on Kizuki+Lim @ Raffles Hotel!
Rise Hair Salon @ Gemmill Lane
- Score: 8.5/10
- Price: from $50 (haircut by Teru)
- Best known for haircut by Japanese hairstylists, thoughtful meticulous service
A new and upcoming salon, Rise Hair Salon @ Gemmill Lane is run by two experienced Japanese hairstylists who are increasingly accumulating celebrity customers like FHM Model Jamie Ang and other local celebrities! Note that they are often packed with walk in customers so do make an appointment in advance to avoid disappointment.
Read more about our review on Rise Hair Salon @ Gemmill Lane!
Zinc Korean Hair Salon @ Orchard Centrepoint
- Score: 8.0/10
- Price: from $150 (basic prm)
- Best known for Korean perming styles, volume rebonding, experienced hairstylists
Three authentic Korean hairstylists have recently taken over the old Zinc Hair Salon at Centrepoint and converted the place to a paradise where beautifully permed hairstyles resembling Korean celebrities like Hyori and Goo Hara are born! As they have just recently opened, make use of their opening promotions for value-for-money hair services!
Read more about our review on Zinc Korean Hair Salon @ Orchard Centrepoint!
La Coco Hair Salon @ Orchard Central
- Score: 8.3/10
- Price: $70 (female)
- Best known for stylish men’s haircut, haircuts by Korean hairstylists and discounted student price
A reputable Korean hair salon, La Coco Hair Salon has been well reviewed by many for the great haircuts given by experienced hairstylists Jean Pierre and Joel. Raved by both men (on Hardwarezone) and women (on various blogs and forums), customers love the resulting haircut that is just so manageable weeks after the cut. While their service might not be as attentive as those we see from premier Japanese hair salons, the promotional student pricing make La Coco all the more worthwhile for that chic and trendy haircut.
Read more about our review on La Coco @ Orchard Central!
Kelture @ Paragon
- Score: 8.0/10
- Price: $85 (haircut by Tomo)
- Best known for Aveda Hair Colouring and Treatments, stylish haircuts by experienced hairstylists and great service
A collaboration between local and Japanese hairstylists, Kelture combines the best of both cultures to give classic and trendy hairstyles suited for our humid weather. It may not be the most raved about salon online but Kelture is certainly a top choice for Japanese expatriates looking for their first haircut.
Read more about our review on Kelture @ Paragon!
Monso Hair Design @ Gallery Hotel
- Score: 8.4/10
- Price: from $85 (Director’s Cut)
- Best known for Japanese style haircut by Soga-San and attentive service
The location is a little hard to get to but we hear that Soga san is good with haircuts tailored to your face shape!
Read more about our review on Monso Hair Design!.
Belleza de Midori @ Novena Square
- Score: 7.8/10
- Price: $220 (Digital Perm for Medium Length Hair), $135 (Cold Perm for medium length hair)
- Best known for good perm results, good haircuts and attentive Japanese hairstylists
A Japanese hairstylist who trained under Shunji Matsuo, Midori has opened her own salon in Novena. She seems to be rather good with perms!
Read more about our review on Belleza de Midori @ Novena Square!
Dusol @ Raffles City
- Score: 7.6/10
- Price: $340 (Cut + Volume Magic Rebonding + Treatment)
- Best known for hair services by Korean hairstylists and youtube videos by Edward Kim
Volume magic rebonding is tricky so we are more reassured when we see how Director of Dusol Edward Kim does it on its youtube videos.
Read more about our review on Spa Scene @ Raffles City!
Ji Won Hair Salon @ Wheelock Place
- Score: 7.8/10
- Price: >$380 (Volume Rebonding only)
- Best known for hair services by Korean hairstylists
There may have been mixed results at this salon but Ji Won Hair Salon is still one of the most experienced at this complex procedure. You however have to prepare to pay a higher price for Ji Won!
Read more about our review on Ji Won Hair Salon @ Wheelock Place!
Agent G’s Appeal: Help us help you!
I pen this list with a precarious heart. Service levels at each hair salon differ depending on who serves you, time of day, your preferences and whether a promotion is running (and so on!). Even when reviews are good, you may still not get what you expect just as supposedly bad salons may give you a pleasant surprise. Still, I strongly believe that having some sort of reference to the experiences of others is better than having none at all. That is why Beauty Undercover rely on you to submit reviews and help us check if all the reviews and lists we come up are good! Many Thanks
Are you looking for just a haircut under $50 or where to get a good perm in Singapore?
Check out our Top 10 Hair Salons with Haircuts under $50 for Women or Top 10 Hair Salons to perm your hair in Singapore.
Have we missed out anything you might be interested in? Comment below to let us know!