Blonde Ambition
Best Blonding Hair Salons in Singapore
Wednesday, 29 Jun 2011
Let’s face it Goldilocks, you need to know who to trust when it comes to your tresses.
Caucasian hair is very different to Asian hair, you don’t have to be a scientist to figure that one out.
So you need a hairdresser that has had plenty of practise in primping golden manes.
We’ve explored the Island to uncover the salons you can trust – so we can bring to you The Golden List.
What: Chic, funky, high end – you can’t go wrong here, as long as you are prepared to flash the cash.
Who: Delos
How much: $280
Where: Sabune Cabane, Tanglin Mall, Unit 22, Level 3, Singapore, p. 6235 2910
What: A sure bet, we have trusted Melvin over and over, and a fabulous location to boot!
Who: Melvin
How much:$260
Where: The Hair Shop, Mandarin Gallery, #03-33/34 Mandarin Gallery S238897, p.6732 3773
What: Well-known, global brand that truly knows how to look after blonde locks.
Who: Ask for a Senior Technician or Technical Director
How much:$240 – $260
Where:Toni & Guy Holland Village, 24B Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277683, p. 6466 2660
What: Excellent fine weaving technique, and they use a new colour range that is less damaging to hair.
Who: Alvin
How much: $200
Where:Trimmings, 75E, Loewen Road ?Singapore 248845 p. 6471 1922
What:Great for us busy gals – we were in and out in 90 minutes!
Who: Raymond
How much: $180
Where: Cosmo Hair, Great World City #B2-08, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, 237994 p.67326987
*Note: Raymond has now moved to De Coiffure, 473 River Valley Road # 01-01 Valley Park, Singapore 248358, p. 67337339 or 90037224.
What:Fantastic one-woman show, operating out of her HDB apartment. She pretty much sees only expats (read: blonde expert) and is in high demand so you need to be flexible on timing.
Who: Bryna
How much: $70 (yes we were blown away by this too!)
Where: Bryna Hair, Shunfu HDB, p 9642 6893
From platinum to sandy or strawberry to ash – there is a blond colour out there waiting to be discovered. Why not mix it up with the pixie for the ultimate head-turning style.
If you have a fav blonde salon that didn’t make our list – tell us about it below!
*Approximate cost only. Based on half-head highlights for long hair, including a blow-dry.
