Her World Hair Awards 2024: Best salons in Singapore for hair colour

Service Teardrop Highlights, from $385

Where Chez Vous: Private Space, #08-01 Ngee Ann City Tower B, Tel: 6235-0345

What It Is Inspired by the graceful shape of teardrops, this treatment offers a mesmerising effect with sombre (soft ombre) highlights delicately cascading down the hair. Perfect if you’re looking for a low-maintenance yet captivating hair colour.

“I loved the results… They served drinks and even a high tea set while I did my hair too.” – Elizabeth Lee, editor-in-chief, Her World

Service Aurora Balayage / Sunlight Highlight Bundle, $348 (inclusive of haircut, 2 colours, 1 round of bleaching and Milbon basic premium treatment)

Where Hube Salon, 362 Geylang Road, Tel: 6745-1718

What It Is A gentle sweeping of colour on the surface of the hair, creating a subtle gradient effect. Best suited for pink hues, including sunset pink, coral and fuschia.

“The hairstylist also incorporated a treatment into the process, and the immediate softness was noticeable and appreciated.” – Cheryl Lai-Lim, senior features writer, Her World

Service Weaving Balayage, from $238

Where Prep Luxe, #01-62 Capitol Piazza, Tel: 8876-1042

What It Is This hair colour technique delivers a seamlessly blended look so hair regrowth is less obvious. And it can be done with or without bleaching your mane – the former adds extra dimension while the latter offers natural-looking volume.

“When I part my hair differently, I see different strokes of colour every time. The non-bleached balayage made my previously drab hairstyle look luxurious and chic.” – Andrea, Her World reader

Service Sun Kiss, $279

Where Yann Beyrie, #03-01D Wisma Atria, Tel: 9086-8848

What It Is Using colours that match your existing hair colour, this colour technique adds a natural, sun-kissed glow to your strands, enhancing its sheen. Plus, you won’t have to worry about re-growth too.

“The colours on my hair looked more vibrant and brighter, and especially loved the temporary soft curls given as it enhanced the highlights even better.” – Wendy Wong, Her World reader

Service Sunkissed Color, from $218

Where Blow+Bar, #01-32 The Watermark Condominium, Tel: 6238-7338; 63 East Coast Road, #01-01, Tel: 6440-0316

What It Is Brightens your skin tone with fine woven highlights. What truly sets this technique apart is the way the hair is backcombed before dye is painted on. Plus, the use of cellophane (unlike the usual foil) ensures that the end result looks more natural and less blocky.

“Quite natural and complements my natural hair colour and slightly wavy hair.” – Juliana, Her World reader

Service Shiseido Professional Color Treatment, from $279

Where Maison Hair, #B2-02 Bugis MRT Station, Tel: 6733-1623

What It Is A combination of Shiseido Professional’s Bleachmaster and Ultist colour products coupled with a revolutionary water bleach technique, this treatment allows you to acheive the hair colour you desire with minimum damage. In fact, it promises to achieve that trendy ashy tone without multiple rounds of bleaching, cutting down time and minimising damage.

“I'm very satisfied with how the colour turned out. The next day in the office, I got many compliments and comments about how nice my hair looked.” – Goh Yee Huay, Her World reader

Service Colour (with Bleach), from $150

Where Suchehwa By Ted, 9 Penang Road, #02-01, Tel: 8831-9798

What It Is A customised colour job taking into consideration your needs and hair health. Depending on your existing hair colour, the session will include a round (or two) of bleach, toner and colour to achieve your desired look. To ensure that scalp is also cared for, a protector is applied to keep irritation at bay.

“Red never ever stays so I was expecting the colour to fade really fast, but surprisingly, I actually like the faded colour even more!” – Cheryl Chan, digital editor, Her World

Service Signature One-Touch Coverage Treatment, $78 (promotion price)

Where Bio Organicare, #B1-40/41 City Gate, Tel: 6655-0081

What It Is Bid farewell to your stubborn grey hairs with this colour treatment. Using a molecular blend technology that won’t harm your hair, this treatment allows for perfect grey coverage.

“I liked the brown used - it was not mousy, but instead, quite a vibrant brown that brightened up my complexion!” – Karishma Tulsidas, features editor, Her World

Service Color Revival, from $200

Where Blow+Bar, #01-32 The Watermark Condominium, Tel: 6238-7338; 63 East Coast Road, #01-01, Tel: 6440-0316

What It Is Ideal for correcting a hair colour gone wrong or overgrown roots. This personalised service fixes uneven tones, brassy hues and patchy hair dye with ease.

“I really loved how the newly added blonde highlighted my face subtly and were not too overpowering.” – Lena Kamarudin, fashion editor, Her World

Service Hairstuff Hair Customise Highlights Service, from $240

Where Hairstuff, 241 Lavender Street, Tel: 8043-8243

What It Is Using Schwarzkopf Professional’s ammonia-free Igora Zero Amm colour line, the skilled team at Hairstuff will create a custom colour that will revitalise your strands and give it new life. Combining techniques like airtouch, balayage, babylights and more, the result is a stunning 3D and abstract look that will turn heads.

“The results were beyond my expectations as I have never met a stylist who could give me what I actually wanted!” – Jasmine Lin, Her World reader