Two years has passed since the last time we wrote the article about Singapore’s top 10 best salons and a lot has changed since! New salons pop up while great salons have slipped in service and quality. Based on what we know about the salons now, we attempt to relook at the top hair salons in Singapore. It was difficult to narrow down the list to just 10 so after much agonizing, here it is!
If you have more specific needs, consider the following rankings we’ve prepared for you.
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- Best Hair Salons to Rebond or Straighten your hair in Singapore
- Best Hair Salons to Perm your Hair in Singapore
- Best Japanese and Korean Hair Salons in Singapore
- Best Hair Salons for D&D Styling in Singapore
- Top 10 Hair Salons for Men’s Haircut
- Cheapest Haircuts in Singapore Hair Salons 2013
1. Kim Robinson @ Takashimaya Ngee Ann City
- Price: >$150 (haircut by Junior stylists), >$2,000 (Kim Robinson)
- Best known for Dry haircut by Kim Robinson, hair services that work well for both Caucasians & Asians and exceptional service
With hair assistants who use tissue to shield you from hair sprays to its extremely chic and comfortable decor, Kim Robinson keeps its pole position as one of Singapore’s best hair salons!
It is however one of the most pricey, so normal folks like us might have to save up for that special treat at KR!
Read more about our review on Kim Robinson @ Takashimaya Ngee Ann City!
2. Kenaris Hair Salon @ Wheelock Place
- Price: >$59
- Best known for Highly skilled haircuts for men, Popular Celebrity Hairstylists Jimmy Yap and Vincent Soh
Opened by Ken and Aris about a decade ago (hence the name), Kenaris’ clientele has grown mostly through referrals from satisfied clients. If you’ve ever had your hair done by Ken or Aris, you’d know that they are professionals through and through; the hairstyle stays in shape for months with no frizz! Their star studded team includes also the talented Jimmy Yap and Vincent Soh added celebrity glitter to Kenaris with their magazine and even TV appearances. The salon itself is well-furnished with friendly hairstylists, great hair massages and beverages offered every visit. Perfect for a relaxing afternoon!
Read more about our review on Kenaris @ Wheelock!
3. Air Salon @ The Cathay
- Price: from $39 (haircut)
- Best known for haircut by celebrity hairstylist Ark, Aveda Hair Colouring, great service
With the right dose of exclusivity and approachability, Air Salon is the Aveda Salon of choice for celebrities and sophisticated customers who stumble upon this hidden gem. Without being excessively expensive, Air gives great service (complimentary hand/shoulder massage!) and designs classy hairstyles you’d be proud to sport!
Read more about our review on Air Salon @ The Cathay!
4. Urbanhair by Ginrich @ Orchard Tangs Seviin
- Price: >$90
- Best known for haircuts by Eugene Ong and Jonathan Wee, good service, great atmosphere
Located in the exclusive Seviin area in Tangs, Urbanhair exudes an air of luxury matched by attentive service and renowned stylists like Eugene and Jonathan. While it is definitely not the cheapest salon out there, customers generally feel happy and pampered after a hair service at Urbanhair.
Read more about our review on Urbanhair by Ginrich @ Orchard Tangs Seviin!
5. Rise Hair Salon @ Gemmill Lane
- Price: from $50 (haircut)
- Best known for haircut by Japanese hairstylists, thoughtful meticulous service
We love Rise for many reasons: meticulous Japanese hairstylists, gem of a location and not-too-expensive prices. We feel exclusively taken care of every time we step into Rise as the hairstylists takes care of everything from start to finish (no hair assistants!) Best of all, they are highly skilled, giving you the hairstyle that tends to exceed your expectations. No wonder we hear that they have accumulated celebrity customers like James Lye, Xiang Yun and also Miss World Singapore 2013 Rachel Leng and FHM Models Jamie Ang.
We’ve also heard of quite a few cases of Australian and UK tourists intentionally stopping by Singapore for a haircut by Teru because of his tremendous skill; they just can’t find any one like him back home.
Read more about our review on Rise Hair Salon @ Gemmill Lane!
6. Evolve Salon @ Liang Court
- Price: >$70 (Haircut by Japanese leading stylist)
- Best known for celebrity stylist Ken Wu, good Japanese service, John Frieda products
If you’re impressed by Ken Wu on 女人我最大, you can check out his salon at Liang Court – Evolve Salon! The place gives off a modern relaxing vibe and the service is good. They even have Japanese stylists on board!
Read more about our review on Evolve Salon!
7. Koinonia Hair Salon @ Pacific Plaza Orchard
- Price: >$75
- Best known for Korean hairstylists, great haircuts, Korean style perms
Opened by popular Korean hairstylist Shua, the highly experienced stylist team at Koinonia has a huge following among Singapore’s top Tai Tais. All of the hairstylists at Koinonia has more than 10 years of experience and are particularly adept at haircuts and perms!
Read more about our review on Koinonia Hair Salon @ Pacific Plaza.
8. Zinc Korean Hair Salon @ Orchard Centrepoint
- Price: from $150 (basic perm)
- Best known for Korean perming styles, volume rebonding, experienced hairstylists
There are Korean stylists and then, there are Korean stylists. Some of you might have tried hair salons in Korea or other Korean hair salons in Singapore and have come away disappointed… well, Zinc will probably blow your expectations out of the water! Staffed by Korean stylists with many years of experience styling Singapore hair, Zinc gives its customers a Korean style with a Singapore twist: No styling required, easily manageable and still look beautiful in humid Singapore!
Agent G LOVES the perms done at Zinc because they look good even months after the perm and would not hesitate to recommend anyone to Zinc for that style makeover!
Read more about our review on Zinc Korean Hair Salon @ Orchard Centrepoint!
9. CLEO Hair & Make @ Clarke Quay The Central
- Price: >$120
- Best known for vibrant ombre or dip-dye hair colour, Japanese styled haircuts
Till today, we’ve haven’t seen another hair salon as proficient at manic panic hair colours as CLEO. Whether it is mixing multiple colours or using styling to bring out each colour, CLEO’s stylists like Ryo, Takuya and Sio have been really impressive with their creativity and skill. While they are definitely pricier than most, their reassurance that they will do the hairstyle to your satisfaction (come back within 7 days if you are not satisfied!) make CLEO a top choice for that special occasion.
Read more about our review on CLEO Hair & Make @ Clarke Quay The Central!
10. Salon de Choix @ Winsland House
- Price: from $50 (haircut)
- Best known for hair makeover by Sharon Wu, hair colour by Chester, classic hairstyles
You can’t miss Salon de Choix if you are looking for experienced hairstylists, great service and a spacious yet approachable place for your hair makeover. Perfect for office ladies looking for a sophisticated haircut!
Read more about our review on Salon de Choix @ Winsland House!
Have we missed out any salon you think should be in the top 10?
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