We like to strut our stuff in attractive eye-catching hues with a fresh hair-dye or a sprinkling of fashionable streaks. At the same time – we’re also aware constant colouring is a fast track to dry and brittle hair, and the colour fades quicker than the cost of the expenditure.
These factors influence one’s need to find both quality and affordable service for the worthwhile sake of our hair and wallets. Expat Choice lets you in on Singapore’s best wallet-friendly salons which offer superb hair colouring and highlighting services all under an astonishing rate of S$150.
While most hair salons in town would burn a righteous hole in your wallet, this selective handful bears exception to the rule and still upholds a classy standard of service. Read on to discover the most promising locales from our round-up – most of which cater tresses with five-star treatment by usage of organic treatments, ammonia-free dyes and talented experts behind it all! Image Credit: allthingshair.com
HaLu Hair Design
Helmed by veteran stylists Daisuke Kasai and Seiji Kawashima with over 15 years of experience in Japan and Singapore, HaLu Hair Design aims to provide patrons with the same high-quality service and styles at a fraction of the cost of luxurious Japanese salon brands in Singapore. With hair cuts starting at $50, expect the same level of quality, service, and expertise one can expect from luxury salons. With stylists of different specialties, one can look forward to getting their hair needs and desires met in capable hands. The salon has opened up in the midst of the pandemic and are running regular monthly promotions to make the trip to the salon much more affordable. Image Credit: Expat Choice TV
a. 11 Mohamed Sultan Road #02-01/02 River Valley, Singapore 239010
De Hair Profile
Touting a ravishing look and feel for an upcoming occasion you’ve got lined up – visit equally popular branches found on Orchard Gateway and Upper Serangoon Road. Rest in the comforting knowledge that at De Hair Profile, dyeing one’s hair doesn’t have to mean suffering damages. Their team of hair designers each bring decades of industry experience to the table, so you can guarantee your locks are in good hands. Given colouring tresses naturally is the ultimate approach here – the dependable salon uses ammonia-free Oway Organic products, which come packed with scalp-protective ingredients like biodynamic hibiscus, perilla oil and date oil. Get ready for the orchid purple makeover you always wanted, or go funkier with multi-toned colours and ombre fades – whilst enjoying the VIP treatment promised here. Pricing: Creative colour from S$89 and highlights from S$109. Image Credit: De Hair Profile Facebook Page
a. 277 Orchard Rd, #B1-08 ORCHARD, GATEWAY 238858
Jin Hair
Jin Hair are big believers in taking time to understand individual needs in order to create a hair change-up which is complimentary to character and lifestyle. Tucked away in Chinatown, this hidden gem well-supports experimentations with subtle pops of colour. Just glance through the portfolio and spot edgy looks like blue-on-black highlights, grey balayage and asymmetrical styles. While basic full colouring begins from an affordable rate of S$75 for short hair – for those who require a bit more hair pampering, one can indulge in one of their uniquely crafted services like aromatherapy colouring – a soothing treatment incorporating dyes infused with essential oils. What’s more to love is the attractive weekday offer to ‘work-from-salon’ – as the studio offers WIFI and power sockets to accommodate customers wishes of redeeming time on laptops. Pricing: Full-length colour from S$75, creative colour and bleaching from S$85. Image Credit: Jin Hair Facebook Page
a. People's Park Centre #B1-63, 101 Upper Cross St, Singapore 058357
COVO Hair Salon
With three outlets spread out in Outram Park, Katong and Tanjong Pagar, COVO Hair Salon’s damage-free approach gifts constant hair colouring clients a refreshing change towards more healthy and long-lasting results – from the otherwise known damages which tend to play out from ongoing hair dye treatments. This Japanese studio has developed dyeing techniques which draw on nutrient-rich argan oil – leaving your freshly coloured hair smoother and shinier than before. The pampering continues with carbonated spring water for shampooing off your hair, a process said to cleanse one’s scalp of excess sebum. The experienced hands of their Japanese stylist will boost trust and ease, and each booth is partitioned with dividers for soothing privacy. Pricing: Argan oil colour from S$130, half highlights from S$100, and bleaching from S$170. Image Credit: Covo Singapore Facebook Page
a. 43 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore 089147
Apgujeong Hair Studio
If you can envisage your dream hair colour, they can create it. With eight branches across Singapore – Apgujeong Hair Studio can be relied on for a convenient commute plus a winsomely worthy makeover. This Korean salon is well-known for skilled hair contouring stylists – and these experts will happily recommend the latest Korean trending styles and colours to complement one’s face. If you’re opting for ammonia-free treatments, they keep things affordable with L’Oreal’s oil-based, nourishing INOA Hair Colour products. While waiting for colours to set, relieve boredom with the salon’s free WIFI – all set to keep you updated on your K-dramas! Pricing: Colouring and highlights from S$100. Image Credit: Apgujeong Hair Studio Website
a. 50 Jurong Gateway Rd, #04 - 05 / 06, Singapore 608549
The Base Salon
This heartland salon tucked away in Clementi, boasts one of the most wallet-friendly price lists we’ve seen yet. At The Base Salon, a two-in-one colour and highlight job begins from only S$100 – an extremely encouraging excuse to give your tresses a complete refresh! Their ammonia-free colouring options keep hair pampering pocket-friendly too, with pricing from S$70 for males and S$80 for females. They use L’Oreal INOA Hair Colour products, which are 60% oil-based for maximum hydration and scalp comfort. With a trusty team of experts at the ready, your experience will be well worth your expectations! Pricing: Full-head colouring from S$65, highlights from S$55 (men) and S$65 (woment), and bleach from S$55. Image Credit: The Base Salon Facebook Page
a. 443 Clementi Ave 3, 01-65 /67/69, Singapore 120443
AUBE Beauty Salon
Holding the torch of a reputed brand, AUBE Hair Group has 200 beauty hair salons in Japan and 12 overseas – all of which facilitate the latest equipment, treatments, and state-of-the art techniques to make their customers beauty ideas a profound reality. The group known for creating salons which keep with the times and stimulate one’s senses. Presenting a beautiful backbone intention of bringing customers an authentic slice of Japan hospitality to our shores – each of the three branches in Singapore are bedecked in furnishings flown in from Japan, with light wood enhancing the zen vibes, and auto-reclining Yume chairs for luxurious comfort. Whether you wind up in Wheelock Place, Marina Square or Somerset – find all colouring treatments used are imported from Japan with the majority of AUBE’s stylists cut from the cloth of Tokyo’s trendiest salons, with highly reliable skill and expertise. Pricing: Full colour from S$95 to S$120, half highlights from S$130, and full bleach retouching is higher priced. Image Credit: Aube Beauty Salon Website
a. 501 Orchard Road #05-09A, WHEELOCK PLACE, Singapore 238880
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THREES Beauty Salon
The popular hair salons “EIGHT,” “miel hair,” and “shine hair,” mainly found in Tokyo – are now jointly opened in a mall directly connected to Clarke Quay Station in the form of THREES Beauty Salon. Look forward to the best of Japanese hair expertise here, as Director Ono Ken and his brilliant team have honed their chops in Tokyo salons, and are skilled in recommending trendy hues which flatter the colour of your eyes, skin and lips. As expected, all beauty products used here are made in Japan. To amp up the luxurious experience, each customer enjoys complimentary use of carbonated water when shampooing – this sparkling water is used to deep-clean scalps and improve hair volume. Best of all, first-time customers can snag 20% off all hair services! Pricing: Full colour from S$90, balayage from S$180, and bleach from S$100. Image Credit: THREES Beauty Salon Facebook Page
a. 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-89A/91 The Central, Singapore 059817
Bespoke Hair Studio
Located on Coleman Street, the folks at Bespoke Hair Studio pride themselves on styling customers based on individual personalities and needs. Expect to receive provision of pre-consultation with adequate and diverse knowledge-sharing from a professional team of experts in the hair industry. From work-friendly blonde highlights to eye-popping turquoise shades, their stylists deliver tailor-made looks which won’t break the bank. For an add-on of only S$30, you can also opt for ammonia-free hair colouring, which replaces the traditional harsh chemical with soothing organic ingredients. Pricing: Single-shade colouring from S$80, highlights and bleaching for an additional S$35 to S$75. Image Credit: Bespoke Hair Studio Facebook Page
a. 1 Coleman St, #04-05, Singapore 179803
Stage Hair Studio
Leading with a vow to pamper with excellent service each time one steps into their studio, this is a one-man show by friendly stylist Sze Toh. Whether it’s balayage or hidden highlights, he’s skilled in delivering stylish looks with thoughtful service. For protection of newly coloured hair, expect a finish of Eslabondexx Shine Hair Serum, which repairs damage and gives hair a glowing sheen. While it might be out of the way for most – Stage Hair Studio is located near Chinese Garden MRT and is well worth the trek. The tranquil neighbourhood salon offers scenic views of greenery as you get your tresses transformed. It’s magic efforts and a soothing environment all rolled into one. Pricing: One-tone hair colouring from S$78 and bleaching from S$30. Image Credit: Stage Hair Studio Facebook Page
a. 350 Jurong East Ave 1, #01-1229, Singapore 600350
Olson Studio
Awarded as one of the best hair salons on Orchard Road – Olso Studio is all set to ‘let your hair do the talking.’ This family-owned studio leans towards the pricier spectrum on our list, but the quality service and results are worthy enough to still make the cut. Their stand-out use of organic hair dyes infused with nourishing argan oil is known to produce a deeper colour penetration – and with thanks to the product the colouring your get is said to be vibrant and long-lasting. Whether its milk tea ash tresses or dreamy aurora borealis shades – the only limitation here is your own imagination. The accredited stylist team here is well versed in trendy techniques like balayage and ombre, along with the most happening colour fashions trending today. Pricing: Full colour from S$148, highlights from S$150, and bleach from S$100. Image Credit: Olson Studio Facebook Page
a. 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central, #03-09, Singapore 238896
