# Hair Salons in Downtown Core

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: 93
- Median years in business: 9

## 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)
- [Salon 360 Degree](https://lookup.sg/biz/salon-360-degree-marina-bay), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Avenue The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT · registered 2010
- [Black Hair Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/black-hair-salon), Clarke Quay · 13 Stamford Rd, #B2-44 Capitol Singapore · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2017
- [Barber 25](https://lookup.sg/biz/barber-25), Tanjong Pagar · 6A Shenton Wy, #03-16 Downtown Gallery · 2 min walk from Shenton Way MRT · registered 2017
- [Reverlab Hair Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/reverlab-hair-studio), Bugis · 328 N Bridge Rd, Unit 01-35 RAFFLES HOTEL ARCADE · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2023
- [Hair Plus Korean Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/hair-plus-korean-salon), Bugis · 3 Temasek Boulevard #03-338/339 Suntec City, Mall, Lobby M2b Between Towers, 2 and 3 · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Toki Lim](https://lookup.sg/biz/toki-lim), Bugis · 328 N Bridge Rd, #02-33 Arcade, Raffles Hotel · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Kizuki + Lim](https://lookup.sg/biz/kizuki-lim), Bugis · 31 Seah St · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Yancutshair](https://lookup.sg/biz/yancutshair), Clarke Quay · 3 Coleman St, #03 38 · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Benz Hair Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/benz-hair-studio), Raffles Place · 16 Collyer Quay · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Hyba Ladies Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/hyba-ladies-lounge), Clarke Quay · High Street Centre, 1 North Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Kcuts](https://lookup.sg/biz/kcuts-downtown-core), Downtown Core · 1 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Salon Orient](https://lookup.sg/biz/salon-orient), Downtown Core · 6 Raffles Blvd, #02-13/14 Marina Square · 2 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 1988
- [Sessions Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/sessions-salon), Clarke Quay · 1 Coleman St, #02-45 · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 1996
- [Miyabi Japanese Hair Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/miyabi-japanese-hair-salon), Clarke Quay · 1 Coleman St, #02-21 The Adelphi · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2005
- [Vilas Beauty](https://lookup.sg/biz/vilas-beauty), Clarke Quay · 111 N Bridge Rd, #03-42 · 2 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2007
- [Kimage Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/kimage-salon), Clarke Quay · Funan DigitaLife Mall 19109 North Bridge Rd · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 1994
- [Needs Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/needs-salon), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Anson Rd, #01-38 International Plaza · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 1999
- [Trimmers Unisex Hair Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/trimmers-unisex-hair-salon), Clarke Quay · 1 Coleman St, #02-02 The Adelphi · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 1987
- [The Hair Times by Kent](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-hair-times-by-kent), Tanjong Pagar · #01-03, Capital Towers · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2009
- [Sophia Brow House](https://lookup.sg/biz/sophia-brow-house), Bugis · 28A Liang Siah St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2010
- [Matsui Hair Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/matsui-hair-studio-bugis), Bugis · 9 Tan Quee Lan St, #02-01 Bugis · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2012
- [Hairmony Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/hairmony-salon), Tanjong Pagar · 100 Tras St, Unit 04 - 11 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2012
- [Bespoke Hair Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/bespoke-hair-studio), Clarke Quay · 1 Coleman St, #04-05 · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2014
- [Fringe Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/fringe-studio), Bugis · 470 N Bridge Rd, #02-03A · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2014
- [Picasso Hair Studio SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/picasso-hair-studio-sg), Downtown Core · 662 North Bridge Rd · 1 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2014
- [Hair Affair Beauty Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/hair-affair-beauty-salon), Raffles Place · 16 Collyer Quay, #02-07 · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2015
- [Grace Hair Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/grace-hair-studio), Clarke Quay · 111 North Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2014
- [Oro Style House](https://lookup.sg/biz/oro-style-house), Downtown Core · 6 Raffles Blvd, #B1-15 · 1 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2014
- [Caleo Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/caleo-salon), Clarke Quay · 1 Coleman St, #03-34 · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2016
- [Flow de Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/flow-de-salon), Clarke Quay · 1 Coleman St, #03-07 THE ADELPHI · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2018

## 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.