This article was first published on 1 February 2022.
K-drama characters like My Love From The Star’s Cheon Song-Yi (Jun Ji-Hyun) or Fight For My Way’s Choi Ae-ra (Kim Ji-Won) not only have the most memorable yet relatable fashion moments but also some of the chicest, most effortless hairstyles. While most of us don’t exactly have a styling crew behind the scenes to recreate their flattering ‘dos, we can get that perfect K-wave-inspired cut, colour, treatment, and more by heading over to these Korean hair salons in Singapore.
1. Ocean Korean Hair Salon (formerly Jiwon)
Ocean Korean Hair Salon, previously known as Jiwon, is Singapore’s oldest Korean hair salon. Ocean, founded in 2003, is known for its great quality service, array of services that range from your usual trim to more complex hair treatments, and attentive staff. Not sure what you want for your new look? Its hair experts are always ready to offer their best advice.
This Korean salon located in Raffles Boulevard hires only hair experts with up to 13 years of experience to ensure your makeover is handled with the utmost precision and skill. The name Be is short for ‘belief’, which reflects its mission to make its clients’ dreams possible through the stylists’ craft.
3. Aqua Hair Korean Salon
Gorgeous-looking curls even when you just got out of bed? Toss out the hair curler and head over to Aqua Hair Korean Salon to try its signature services for C and S perms. If you have other ‘dos and treatments in mind, you can also choose from its wide array of services.
4. DuSol Beauty Korean Hair Salon @ Novena
DuSol is the place to be if you’ve been dying to try K-pop inspired hair trends that range from coloured bobs to long hair with fringes. All the salon’s in-house hairstylists are Koreans with years of experience in the field. This salon also specialises in Korean perm.
You don’t need to head to South Korea’s Gangnam district to get a personalised and luxurious K-makeover experience — a trip to Salon 23 can give it to you. The salon’s expertise includes C and S perming, hair volumising treatments, as well as non-invasive beauty treatments like brow tattooing. It also has a VIP and VVIP program that saves you some cash while enjoying perks like exclusive bundled treatments and free sessions.
6. Leekaja Beauty Salon 이가자 뷰티 살롱
Hair, scalp, nails — this award-winning Korean beauty salon in Singapore has got you covered. Treat yourself to its wide range of services that will definitely make your K-inspired makeover come to life. The crew shows its commitment to the craft by providing every customer with an ‘8-day promise’ where free retouching is possible if a customer feels unsatisfied with their cut, colour, perm, or rebonding service.
Sleek space, sleeker hairstyles. These are what to expect when heading to The Space Hair Salon. Aside from the impressive interiors of this hub, its Korean hairdressers are up for any challenge when it comes to your hair goals. It recently teased a ‘hair secrets’ section on its website, which might hint at upcoming haircare products for sale.
8. Zinc Korean Hair Salon
Zinc is home to hairdressers who are experts in shaping, conditioning, and treating hair to bring out its best body and bounce. The stylists are open to providing professional recommendations based on your suggestions and preferences for a collaborative makeover experience. Have an upcoming special event? They’re also highly trained to make sure you look best no matterthe occasion, with their expertise being weddings.
ProTrim has been committed to giving a bespoke and opulent makeover experience in its 20 years of service in SG. Its hairdressers go through a rigorous training program to ensure that they are some of the best hair experts you’ll encounter in the country. Did we mention the salon uses only organic products in each of its services?
This premium South Korean hair chain found its home in Singapore in 2019. Juno Hair SG, helmed by award-winning Korean hairdressers, is all about giving you the most outstanding K-drama- and K-pop-inspired looks. We’re talking perms, pastel and bold hair colouring, scalp treatments, and many more.
Walking On Sunshine offers extensive hair treatments using premium Korean products minus the hefty prices. They also have an in-house cafe that features Korean dishes and delicacies.
12. Style NA Korean Salon
Headed by Korean celebrity hair stylist Joel Park, this salon specialises in high-quality hair services that bring new life to your locks. They offer extensive consultations to ensure the results you get match your vision and budget.
13. Apgujeong Hair Studio
This award-winning Korean salon has some of the friendliest staff that will guide you through your hair makeover journey. They're also very knowledgeable about the latest trends, making sure you're in the know about what services and treatments are best for your concerns.