The best salons in Singapore for taming curly hair
Do you have naturally curly hair? The struggle to keep curly hair looking sane is real, what with the humidity wreaking havoc and turning your curls into a mane of frizz. There’s only so many serums you can apply to keep the frizz at bay and your curls looking luscious and bouncy.
Some things are better left to the experts, but not all experts are equipped to handle curly hair. But we’ve got you covered – these hair salons are your best bet for curly hair, whether you are looking for the perfect cut that will accentuate your curls, or a keratin treatment that will take you from frizz to fabulous!
CALEO Hair Salon @ The Adelphi
Style Director Annie from CALEO Hair Salon is one one of the best hairstylists we’ve seen in Singapore for curls! Having curly tresses herself, she knows all about haircuts that work for curly-haired customers (even short-haired ones), and also the hair-care routines required to maintain a neat look without resorting to rebonding.
She has also mastered the art of performing keratin treatments for all hair types, and even created her signature C Curl Keratin Treatment. Annie is a curl connoisseur – no matter what type of curls you have, she’ll be able to tame them and give you the right hair service, with or without chemical treatments, at pocket-friendly prices.
Chez Vous Hair Salon @ Ngee Ann City
Chez Vous is one of those hair salons we at Beauty Undercover would unequivocally recommend to anyone looking for a refreshing hair makeover and a stylist they can trust for life. Their “Only Hair Directors Allowed” policy means only hair professionals with experience of at least 12 years in the hair industry can touch your hair! It goes without saying why many insiders-in-the-know frequent Chez Vous.
Our very own Agent C has been a fan since her first haircut there, and their retexturising and keratin treatments are a godsend for those battling frizzy curls. Read her review on their award-winning Trilogy System, and Hair Botox + Fillers, an in-house keratin treatment that can last for more than eight months.
Flamingo Hair Studio @ Tanjong Pagar Neil Rd
A quick glance at Flamingo Hair Studio’s Instagram feed and you’ll notice several before-and-after transformations, particularly relating to keratin treatments and rebonding. The stylists here are well-versed in caring for curly hair, and are skilled in ironing hair to create a natural look while ensuring minimal damage to the hair.
You can put aside your curly hair trepidation every time you walk into the salon, as Flamingo Hair Studio places an emphasis on in-depth consultation. They have also created a special illustrated hairstyle guide so that customers can better understand what is the best hairstyle for their face shape, leading to more meaningful conversations during the consultation.
COVO Japanese Hair Salon @ Keong Saik Rd / COVO @ Katong
Dissatisfied with the quality of perm lotions, rebonding lotions, and treatments, COVO founder Mizoguchi researched deeply into various hair chemicals and worked closely with hair care companies to produce COVO’s own original blend. This is a saving grace, as most curly-haired ladies already have dry hair to begin with, and going for rebonding can further damage their hair. With their superior in-house treatments, we find COVO Hair Salon a top-notch salon for perm and rebonding as their treatments moisturise and conditions hair, making it stronger!
Focus Hairdressing @ Cuppage Plaza / Focus Hairdressing @ Chinatown Point
Focus Hairdressing is best known for its ability to tame any curly hair with good-quality but affordable MUCOTA Rebonding, a strong rebonding cream that has a lot of treatments within. Customers who have done MUCOTA rebonding here keep coming back for more because they know that the stylists here know exactly what they are doing and that they use top quality hair products!
Even if you’re not looking to rebond your hair, we’d highly recommend you to look for the founder, Marcus. His haircut is famed among ladies with curly hair for its ability to tame and enhance your curls; it is not a surprise that Marcus is often fully booked in Focus @ Cuppage!
Du Sol Korean Hair Salon @ Scotts Square
Who says that you can’t perm curly hair?
Perm specialists at Du Sol Korean Salon is very experienced at eliminating frizz with their proprietary perm lotion produced in Korea. We love how the hair remains voluminous and easily manageable after the perm.
Although the stylists here come from Korea, most of them are able to converse well in English.
LeeKaJa Korean Hair Salon @ Mandarin Gallery
Anyone with unmanageable, frizzy curly hair or even bleached and damaged hair should give LeeKaJa‘s Cinderella Treatment a try! A sensational treatment that is already famous in Korea, it’s the equivalent of botox for hair and uses organic ingredients like aloe vera, vitamins, and collagen, to moisturise and nourish your hair, achieving soft and smooth locks without resorting to chemical treatments such as rebonding. So if you love the Korean style and want your tresses cared for by some of the best Korean stylists in the business, make your way down to this leading Korean salon that is sure to treat your curls right!
Art Noise Japanese Hair Salon @ Holland Village
A major concern among curly-haired ladies who rebond their hair is they fear that it will turn out stick-straight, looking unnatural. This is usually the expected result for classic rebonding at most salons. However, Art Noise Japanese Salon specialises in natural rebonding that tames the curls and produces a natural straightness that is desired by many women. We also love that their schedule is arranged in such a way that one stylist attends to only one customer from the start to finish, and there is always a translator present to avoid miscommunication.
Picasso Hair Studio @ Bugis North Bridge Rd / Tanjong Pagar Robinson Rd
Unequivocally one of Singapore’s best salons for perms, Picasso is definitely one of the first few places we’d recommend if you have curly or challenging hair types.
The stylists here are among the most knowledgeable and skilful in the industry. Hence, we have no doubts that they can achieve the hairstyle you’re looking for.
In fact, we sent a personal friend, Agent JK, down to Picasso. Before Picasso, many stylists told her that her natural hair cannot be saved.
It was only under the confident hands of Jesly at Picasso did her hair finally get subdued.
Agent JK’s is just one of the many transformations we’ve seen at Picasso that makes us ultra-confident that you, too, will be happy with the final hair outcome done here!
Kenaris Salon @ Wheelock Place
The truth is, ladies are not the only ones facing curly hair problems.
We’ve seen many men struggling with taming naturally curly hair but are not sure where to go.
Well, you don’t have to get frustrated over your hair now.
Other than being superb for men’s haircut, Kenaris Salon is our top choice for Keratin Treatment as well.
The stylists here have performed Keratin Treatment for people of diverse hair types for both men and ladies.
Prices here are a little bit high, but those who’ve tried it can’t help coming back because they are just so skilled at what they do!
Did we also mention that service at Kenaris is very good as well?
