# Hair Salons in Bukit Merah

A haircut in Singapore costs from $7 at a hairdressing school and $12–18 at express chains to $40–60 at mid-range salons; colouring and rebonding usually start around $55–100 and rise with hair length. Salons need no special licence, so judge them on stylist experience and avoid big prepaid packages.

## Key facts
- Listings: 46
- Median years in business: 13

## Prices in Singapore
Starting prices from salon menus and price round-ups, 2024–2026. Long hair, senior stylists and premium products push prices well above these floors; ask whether GST is included.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Training-school haircut (e.g. Kimage) | S$7–S$23 per cut | Done by supervised trainees |
| Express chain cut (EC House, QB House) | S$12–S$18 per cut | Cut only, no wash |
| Neighbourhood salon cut | S$15–S$38 per cut |  |
| Mid-range salon cut | S$40–S$60 per cut |  |
| Hair colouring (starting price) | S$55–S$140 per session | Length, bleach and balayage add significantly |
| Rebonding (starting price) | S$78–S$95 per session | Budget salons; long hair and premium salons cost more |
| Hair treatment | S$69–S$175 per session |  |

## How to choose
- Book by stylist, not by salon: prices and results vary with seniority, so look at the individual stylist's recent work on Instagram.
- For chemical services (rebonding, perm, bleach), ask about a strand test and tell the stylist about previous colour or rebonding; repeated chemical work on the same hair causes breakage.
- Get a written quote for long or thick hair; many menus show only the "from" price for short hair.
- Pay per visit. The Government's November 2025 reply on high-value salon packages sold to seniors confirms pressure selling is an unfair practice, but recovering money after a closure is hard.
- Bring reference photos and agree on the result before cutting.

## Red flags
- A "free scalp analysis" that turns into a pitch for an expensive treatment package.
- Stylists who quote one price at the chair and a higher one at the counter (e.g. adding long-hair or product surcharges without warning).
- Pressure on elderly family members to buy packages worth thousands of dollars.
- No written receipt or package terms.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Team Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/team-salon), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-234 Vivocity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 1992
- [The Gangnam Salon and Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-gangnam-salon-and-academy), Bukit Merah · 80A Telok Blangah Street 31 · 6 min walk from Labrador Park MRT · registered 2021
- [Apgujeong Hair Studio @ VivoCity](https://lookup.sg/biz/apgujeong-hair-studio-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-216 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [OHANA by MUSUBI BOUTIQUE HAIR SALON](https://lookup.sg/biz/ohana-by-musubi-boutique-hair-salon), Bukit Merah · 67 Kampong Bahru Rd, #02A · 4 min walk from Cc31 MRT
- [Zig + Zag](https://lookup.sg/biz/zig-zag), Bukit Merah · 37a Kampong Bahru Rd · 4 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [JOMA Hair Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/joma-hair-salon), Bukit Merah · Blk 53 Telok Blangah Dr · 5 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT
- [Masa Hairdressing Beauty Unisex Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/masa-hairdressing-beauty-unisex-salon), HarbourFront · Harbourfront Centre, 1 Maritime Sq · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 2003
- [Hair Starr](https://lookup.sg/biz/hair-starr), Tiong Bahru · Jln Membina, 18号 #02-09 · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2005
- [Grey Salon De Beaute](https://lookup.sg/biz/grey-salon-de-beaute), Bukit Merah · 161 Bukit Merah Central, #01-3715 · 8 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 1988
- [Colour Image Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/colour-image-salon), Bukit Merah · 65 Telok Blangah Dr, #01-156 · 5 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT · registered 2005
- [Hair Creative Gallery](https://lookup.sg/biz/hair-creative-gallery), Bukit Merah · 162 Bukit Merah Central, #02-3541 · 8 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 2003
- [Hair Involvement Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/hair-involvement-salon), Bukit Merah · 51 Havelock Rd, #01-05 · 5 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2004
- [Annie Unisex Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/annie-unisex-salon), Bukit Merah · 78 Redhill Ln, #01-15 Redhill Mall · 2 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 2008
- [Annie Unisex Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/annie-unisex-salon-bukit-merah), Bukit Merah · 12 Telok Blangah Cres, #01-109 Crescent Mall · 15 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2008
- [Ren Tian Tang Herbal Haircare](https://lookup.sg/biz/ren-tian-tang-herbal-haircare), Bukit Merah · 75D Redhill Rd, #01 96 · 2 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 2008
- [Hair Trendz Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/hair-trendz-studio), Tanjong Pagar · Neil Rd · 2 min walk from Outram Park MRT · registered 2010
- [Step in hair studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/step-in-hair-studio), Bukit Merah · Block 3 Everton Prk, #01-67 · 3 min walk from Outram Park MRT · registered 2009
- [We Need A Hero](https://lookup.sg/biz/we-need-a-hero), Tiong Bahru · 57 Eng Hoon Street, #01-86 · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 2010
- [Koinonia Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/koinonia-salon), Tiong Bahru · 71 Seng Poh Rd, #01-47 · 4 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 2013
- [Jann Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/jann-salon), Tiong Bahru · 126 Kim Tian Rd · 5 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2015
- [Images Maker Hair Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/images-maker-hair-studio), Bukit Merah · 75D Redhill Rd, #01-104 · 1 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 2015
- [Honeycomb Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/honeycomb-salon), Bukit Merah · 77 Telok Blangah Dr, #01-230 · 5 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT · registered 2017
- [The Lawn Hairdressing](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-lawn-hairdressing), Tiong Bahru · 66 Eng Watt St, #01-04 · 5 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 2017
- [Pro Concept Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/pro-concept-studio), Bukit Merah · 58 Lengkok Bahru, #01-507 · 4 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 2017
- [Top Design Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/top-design-salon), Bukit Merah · 36 Beo Cres, Block 36 · 3 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2019
- [Share A Cut](https://lookup.sg/biz/share-a-cut), Bukit Merah · 321 Alexandra Rd · 10 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2018
- [Hair Eclipse](https://lookup.sg/biz/hair-eclipse), Bukit Merah · 39A Kampong Bahru Rd · 4 min walk from Outram Park MRT · registered 2022
- [X Trim Hair Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/x-trim-hair-salon), Bukit Merah · 149 Silat Ave, Block 149 · 8 min walk from Cc31 MRT · registered 2023
- [GT Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/gt-salon), Bukit Merah · 163 Bukit Merah Central, #02-3557 · 8 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 2023
- [Kimnison Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/kimnison-studio), Tanjong Pagar · Everton Prk, #01-54 BLK4 · 3 min walk from Outram Park MRT · registered 2023

## FAQs
### How much is a haircut in Singapore?
As of mid-2026, a men's cut at a heartland barber costs about $8–12, express chains charge $12 (EC House) to $14–18 (QB House), and neighbourhood salons charge roughly $15–38. Mid-range salons start around $40–60, with senior stylists higher. Hairdressing schools such as Kimage offer supervised trainee cuts from about $7.

### How much does rebonding cost in Singapore?
Budget salons advertise rebonding from about $78–95 for short hair, but long or thick hair, premium products and senior stylists can push the total to several hundred dollars. Always ask for a quote based on your actual hair length before the stylist starts, and confirm whether GST is included.

### Do hair salons in Singapore need a licence?
There is no specific licence for hairdressing in Singapore; salons need normal business registration and premises approvals. If a salon offers massage beyond head or scalp treatments in private rooms, it may need a Police massage establishment licence. Quality depends on the stylist, so check portfolios and reviews.

### What can I do if a salon pressured me into a package?
Exerting undue pressure on consumers is an unfair practice under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, regardless of age. Contact CASE for advice and mediation, or file a claim at the Small Claims Tribunals for up to $20,000. Keep receipts, package terms and any messages from the salon.

## Sources
- MTI/METI – Written reply on high-value beauty and hair salon packages for seniors (5 Nov 2025): https://www.meti.gov.sg/newsroom/written-reply-to-pq-on-consumer-protection-measures-for-seniors-against-high-value-beauty-and-hair-salon-package-deals
- CASE – 2025 complaint statistics media release: https://www.case.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Media-Release%E2%80%9476.2-per-cent-surge-in-beauty-complaints-in-2025-with-consumers-losing-over-2.1m.pdf
- The Money Bees – Cheap haircuts in Singapore (June 2026): https://themoneybees.co/blog/cheap-haircut-singapore-barber-shop

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.