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5 Best Hair Salons in Singapore (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A bad cut in Singapore's humidity shows up fast, and it doesn't grow out kindly. The hair salons here have logged over 21,000 Google reviews between them, and every one of them sits at 4.8 stars or higher, so the real decision isn't whether they're good, it's which style each one is actually built around.

Short answer: The top pick is Walking On Sunshine, a Korean hair salon and cafe on Orchard Road holding 4.8 stars across 9,058 reviews, the deepest track record on this list. Bada Hair (4.8, 6,617) is the close runner-up for Korean colour and perm work, and Hair Studio Flamingo (5.0, 1,774) is the standout if you want a Japanese-style precision cut. Perms and colour sessions here commonly run several hours and, per reviewer accounts, from roughly $80 for a cut up to $479 for a full perm.
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Singapore's top-rated salons, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Walking On Sunshine | Korean Hair Salon 4.8 9,058 Overall / biggest track record View ›
2 Bada Hair 바다 헤어 | Korean Hair Salon 4.8 6,617 Korean colour, perms and scalp treatments View ›
3 Keolleo Glam 4.9 2,761 Perm specialists with detailed consultations View ›
4 HAIR STUDIO FLAMINGO (Tanjong Pagar) 5.0 1,774 Japanese-style precision cuts View ›
5 Picasso Hair Studio 4.9 1,150 Perm rescues and damaged-hair repair View ›
5 Best Hair Salons in Singapore (2026)

Salons worth your appointment

Walking On Sunshine | Korean Hair Salon logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Walking On Sunshine | Korean Hair Salon

4.89,058 Google reviews

Walking On Sunshine is a Korean-run hair salon and cafe on Orchard Road, built around Korean-style cuts, colour, treatments and a Clayful Cafe attached to the same address. It bills itself as an award-winning salon, and its stylists work from reference photos to match a specific Korean aesthetic rather than a generic house style. The salon also runs a gift voucher program and free consultation slots midweek. With over 9,000 Google reviews, it has the deepest track record of any hair salon on this list.

What people praise

  • Stylists work precisely from reference photos
  • Complimentary coffee and first-visit vouchers
  • Calm, swift service that respects your time
  • Strong reputation for handling fine or hard-to-style hair
  • Central Orchard Road location

Worth knowing

  • A cafe shares the space, so it can feel busy at peak hours
  • One recent review flagged a mismatch on a specific bang style, worth bringing a clear reference photo
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume9,058 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Our number one on sheer verified volume and a consistently high rating. A safe first booking if you want a Korean-style cut and don't yet have a go-to stylist.

181 Orchard Rd, #03-07 Orchard Central Singapore 238896

Bada Hair 바다 헤어 | Korean Hair Salon logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Bada Hair 바다 헤어 | Korean Hair Salon

4.86,617 Google reviews

Bada Hair is a Korean salon in Mandarin Gallery on Orchard Road, named for the Korean word for sea, and built around colour work, perms, scalp treatments and Korean-style makeup alongside cuts. The salon publishes a 10-day satisfaction promise, offering free retouching on cuts, colouring or rebonding within 10 days if a client isn't happy. Reviewers repeatedly mention a private treatment room on level four and stylists who explain pricing and process before starting.

What people praise

  • 10-day retouching guarantee on cuts and colour
  • Detailed consultations before colour or perm work
  • Private treatment rooms for a calmer session
  • Strong repeat-client base for scalp treatments
  • International stylist team with award history mentioned by clients

Worth knowing

  • Colour and perm sessions can run into the $200-plus range
  • Popular stylists book out, so plan ahead for weekends
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume6,617 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-identical rating to our top pick, and the stronger choice specifically for colour or perm work. Ranks second on volume, not on quality.

333A Orchard Road, #03-13 Mandarin Gallery, 238867

Keolleo Glam logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Keolleo Glam

4.92,761 Google reviews

Keolleo Glam is a hair salon in Bugis Cube specialising in perms, colour and scalp treatments, run as a smaller, appointment-first studio. Reviewers describe stylists who take time explaining what a cut or perm will actually look like before starting, and multiple clients mention returning after years without a haircut and being talked through options carefully. The salon runs into the evening most nights, which suits an after-work booking.

What people praise

  • Thorough consultations, especially for perms and colour changes
  • Patient with clients returning after a long gap between cuts
  • Evening hours most days of the week
  • Consistent five-star pattern across recent reviews

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer flagged unclear communication on appointment wait times
  • Small studio, so walk-ins are less reliable than a booked slot
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,761 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this list at 4.9, though on a smaller review base than the top two. Worth booking specifically for a considered perm consultation.

470 N Bridge Rd, #02-02 Bugis Cube, Singapore 188735

HAIR STUDIO FLAMINGO (Tanjong Pagar) logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

HAIR STUDIO FLAMINGO (Tanjong Pagar)

5.01,774 Google reviews

Hair Studio Flamingo is a Japanese-run hair and eyelash studio in Tanjong Pagar, marketed as Singapore's Japanese hair salon and built around precise, low-maintenance cuts suited to the local climate. Reviewers repeatedly credit the founder and senior stylists for tailoring cuts to humidity and hair type, and several mention being talked out of unnecessary extra services rather than upsold. Booking runs through the Fresha app.

What people praise

  • Precise, detail-focused Japanese cutting technique
  • Stylists explain pros and cons before committing to a style
  • No hard-sell, repeatedly noted by reviewers
  • Comfortable, easy online booking via Fresha
  • Cuts built to hold up in humid weather

Worth knowing

  • Smaller studio, so peak evening slots fill quickly
  • Primarily a cut and colour specialist, less of a full-service spa menu
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating5 / 5
Review volume1,774 · 83th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only perfect 5.0 rating here. We rank it fourth on review volume, not quality, the rating is close to flawless but rests on fewer reviews than the top three.

3A Neil Rd, #2F, Singapore 088805

Picasso Hair Studio logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Picasso Hair Studio

4.91,150 Google reviews

Picasso Hair Studio is a hair salon on North Bridge Road known for perms, colouring and repairing hair damaged by treatments elsewhere. Several reviewers came in specifically after a bad perm or over-processed colour job at another salon, and describe stylists who assess the damage honestly rather than pushing further chemical treatment. The salon is one of the few in this list where clients mention combining colour and perm in a single session.

What people praise

  • Experienced with rescuing over-processed or damaged hair
  • Honest assessments rather than pushing unnecessary treatments
  • Can combine perm and colour in one session
  • Stylists share detailed home-care guidance after the appointment
  • Consistent long-term repeat clients across multiple visits

Worth knowing

  • Perm and colour combination sessions run several hours
  • Premium pricing for combined services reflects the extra time
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,150 · 78th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Our fifth pick, and the one to call first if you're recovering from a bad cut or perm elsewhere rather than starting fresh.

662 N Bridge Rd, Singapore 188798

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How we scored these salons

Every score comes from public Google data, nothing self-reported. Rating is the salon’s live star average. Review volume is how many customers have actually rated it, ranked against the others in the city. Confidence weights that rating by how many reviews back it, so a 4.9 on a few thousand reviews sits differently from a 4.9 on a few hundred. Recency tracks how lately people are still leaving feedback. No salon can pay to move any of these numbers.

How much does a haircut or perm cost in Singapore? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on which stylist you book and whether you’re getting a cut, colour, or a longer chemical service like a perm or rebond. Senior or director-level stylists charge more than junior stylists for the same service.

JobTypical price
Haircut with a senior stylistaround $80
Full perm and colour sessionaround $479
Perm or colour add-on$200 and up

Figures drawn directly from customer reviews on this page, verified July 2026. Confirm current pricing with each salon before booking.

Salons across Orchard and the city centre

Most of these cluster around Orchard Road, Bugis and Tanjong Pagar, all a short MRT ride from the CBD. If you’re searching for a hair salon near me from Orchard, Bugis or Tanjong Pagar, any of the options above is a walk from the nearest station.

What to ask before you book a hair appointment

  • Which stylist level (junior, senior, director) suits my hair and budget?
  • How long will a perm, colour or rebonding session actually take?
  • Do you offer a retouch guarantee if I’m not happy with the result?
  • What products do you use, and are they suited to Singapore’s humidity?
  • Can I bring a reference photo, and how closely can you match it?
  • What’s the total cost including GST and any treatment add-ons?

Frequently asked questions

Which hair salon in Singapore is the best?

On the numbers, Walking On Sunshine leads with 4.8 stars across 9,058 reviews, the largest verified base in this list. For a near-perfect rating on precision Japanese cutting, Hair Studio Flamingo’s 5.0 is the standout.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another salon’s score or position on this page.

How did you choose these salons?

We compared hair salons in Singapore with a genuine Google presence, then ranked them by live rating weighted against review volume and recency. Thin or unverifiable listings were left off.

How long does a perm or colour session take in Singapore?

Based on reviews on this page, a full perm can take around five hours from consultation to finish, with colour-and-perm combination sessions running similarly long.

How often is this page updated?

We last verified these ratings and review counts in July 2026 and refresh them as the live Google data changes.

The short version

For a dependable cut backed by the deepest review base in Singapore, Walking On Sunshine is the safe default. If you’re chasing a specific Japanese-style precision cut, book a consultation at Hair Studio Flamingo first.

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