# Hair Salons in Novena

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: 25
- Median years in business: 12

## 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 25)
- [EC House](https://lookup.sg/biz/ec-house-novena), Novena · 101 Thomson Rd, B1-24 United Square · 4 min walk from Novena MRT
- [The Vogue Hair Professional](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-vogue-hair-professional), Novena · 238 Thomson Rd, #03-39/40/41 Velocity@Novena Square · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Belleza De Midori](https://lookup.sg/biz/belleza-de-midori), Novena · 238A Thomson Rd · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2004
- [Jass Hair Design](https://lookup.sg/biz/jass-hair-design), Novena · 10 Sinaran Dr · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 1995
- [Salon At Goldhill](https://lookup.sg/biz/salon-at-goldhill), Novena · 101 Thomson Road, Mall, B1-18/19/20 United Square · 4 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2007
- [Justin Hairstyling](https://lookup.sg/biz/justin-hairstyling), Novena · 221 Balestier Rd, #01-03 Rocca Balestier · 11 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2005
- [Hikari Hair & Beauty Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/hikari-hair-and-beauty-salon), Novena · 262 Balestier Rd, #01-01 · 12 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2006
- [De Hair Spa](https://lookup.sg/biz/de-hair-spa), Novena · 89 Whampoa Dr, #01-837 · 10 min walk from Boon Keng MRT · registered 2014
- [Regency Hair Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/regency-hair-studio), Novena · 275 Thomson Rd, #01-35 Regency · 3 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2015
- [Vogiro Hair Boutique](https://lookup.sg/biz/vogiro-hair-boutique), Novena · 1 Thomson Rd, #01-336A · 7 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2017
- [Hair Professor](https://lookup.sg/biz/hair-professor), Novena · 1 Goldhill Plaza, #01-03 · 2 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2018
- [PRIX Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/prix-salon), Novena · 10 Sinaran Dr, #01-64/65 Novena Square 2 · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2022
- [Snip Avenue](https://lookup.sg/biz/snip-avenue-novena), Novena · Blk 88 Whampoa Dr · 10 min walk from Boon Keng MRT · registered 2022
- [L'Atelier Korean Hair Salon](https://lookup.sg/biz/latelier-korean-hair-salon), Novena · 10 Sinaran Dr, #03-73/76 Novena Square 2 · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [LuxeXcellence_Hair Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/luxexcellence-hair-studio), Novena · 163 Thomson road, Goldhill Plaza, back door · 3 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Monsoon Hair Group](https://lookup.sg/biz/monsoon-hair-group), Novena · Novena Square, 238 Thomson Rd · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Mirror On Wall](https://lookup.sg/biz/mirror-on-wall), Novena · Viio @ Balestier, 520 Balestier Rd · 8 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Supercuts](https://lookup.sg/biz/supercuts), Novena · 191 Thomson Rd · 2 min walk from Novena MRT
- [QB House](https://lookup.sg/biz/qb-house-novena), Novena · #B1-114, Novena Square 2 · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Prellilla Unisex Saloon](https://lookup.sg/biz/prellilla-unisex-saloon), Novena · 82 Whampoa Dr, #01-963A · 9 min walk from Boon Keng MRT
- [Elite Unisex Hairdressing](https://lookup.sg/biz/elite-unisex-hairdressing-novena), Novena · 81 Whampoa Dr · 9 min walk from Boon Keng MRT
- [QQ House](https://lookup.sg/biz/qq-house), Novena · 20 Ah Hood Rd · 7 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Anagen Hair Loss Specialist](https://lookup.sg/biz/anagen-hair-loss-specialist), Novena · 268 Balestier Rd · 12 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Ezcuts](https://lookup.sg/biz/ezcuts), Novena · 101 Thomson Rd, #B1-70 United Square · 3 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Superhair](https://lookup.sg/biz/superhair), Novena · 10 Sinaran Drive, Square 2 Mall #B1-99, 100 Square, Level 2 · 1 min walk from Novena MRT

## 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.