Pamper your mane and tame the frizz with our pick of the best wash-and-blow hair salons around town.
Who doesn’t dream of indulging in fancy four-hour facials and massages like a tai tai? But reality check: as busy gals on the go, we’re always pressed for time and a quick mani pedi during lunch hour is as good as it gets. That’s why we live for blowouts – the ultimate lazy-girl solution for days when we need to look good fast. So say adieu to bad hair days with these top salons in Singapore for that perfect blowout.
The Big Blow
Say hello to mobile hair styling, nails, and makeup service, The Big Blow. Got a fancy party to attend? Give these fairy Godmothers a call and they’ll transform you in the comfort of your home. And if you’re out and about, drop by The Big Blow Lounge at Cluny Court for their signature quickie Perfect Blowout ($45) which uses premium Moroccan oil products – it’s wash, condition, blow, and go in under an hour!
The Big Blow, #02-21 Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 259760, Singapore, p. 6465 4836; Open daily 9am-7pm.
Blow + Bar
Blowouts, manicures, and bubbly to boot? Blow + Bar sure knows the way to a girl’s heart. This chic salon is the perfect pampering spot to drop by before a night out on the town. Treat your tresses to signature blowout services like the Moroccan Ultimate Blowout ($75), which includes a double cleanse, scalp massage, and Moroccan oil hot towel mask treatment or Kerastasé Luxury blowout ($95) while you sip on Champers and get your nails done at the same time – bliss! Blow + Bar’s CBD outlet also offers quick wash-and-blow services to get girls-on-the-go primped and pampered in 30 minutes flat.
Blow + Bar, locations at 40b Boat Quay and 7 Rodyk Street.
Prep Luxe
The blowout pros at Prep Luxe go glam with their swanky salon at Capitol Piazza. With a name like that, it can only mean one thing: seriously lavish hair services that’ll blow you away (pun intended). Case in point: the Geisha Luxe Blowout ($95) and Purifying Evian Blowout ($85) – complete with a glass of Rosé and a selection of fine teas to make you feel truly pampered. Fancy a more drastic makeover? Prep Luxe also offers haircuts, colouring, perms, straightening, and restorative treatments.
Prep Luxe, #01-62 Capitol Piazza, 15 Stamford Road, Singapore 178906, p. 6384 1406
COVO
Equipped with a team of experienced Japanese hair stylists, COVO is one place where you know your hair will be in good hands. Need a quick pick-me-up? The Shampoo & Blow is a speedy pampering service that’ll have your tresses looking fabulous in under an hour. The secret? COVO uses carbonated water as shampoo to remove extra dirt and sebum from your scalp and encourage blood circulation in the scalp.
COVO, Keong Saik Road and Katong.
Toni & Guy
An internationally recognised brand with over 400 salons worldwide, Toni & Guy gets our thumbs up for its expertise in treating all hair types, and use of top-notch hair product brands like L’Oréal, Redken, and Kérastase. Its outlet in Holland Village is especially popular with Singapore’s expat crowd for its fab blowouts ($50).
Toni & Guy, various locations.
Passion
The title of Singapore’s glitziest and most star-studded salon goes to Passion. An ultra-swanky space that presides in the equally swish Palais Renaissance, Passion is the brainchild of celebrity hairstylist, David Gan. If you’re willing to fork out the dough, we recommend getting your tresses styled by the man himself. Needless to say, it’ll cost you a pretty penny – starting from $300 for just a haircut. But considering that David has worked his mane magic on stars like Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, and even royalty, we reckon it’ll be worth it.
Passion, #02-01 Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Road, Singapore 238871, p. 6733 5638; Open Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm.
Zinc Korean Hair Salon
You’d be forgiven for mistaking Zinc Korean Hair Salon for a swanky bar – the salon’s sophisticated premises boast a chic, terracotta palette accentuated by brass and gold accents, and taken down a notch with subdued lighting. Run by an all-Korean team of experienced stylists, Zinc offers a slew of treatments including its famed long-lasting perms, as well as shampoo wash and blow, and haircut and blow dry from $30.
Zinc Korean Hair Salon, Millenia Walk, #02-48/49, 9 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039596, p. 6235 9891
Kim Robinson
Helmed by the one-and-only Mr. Robinson (trusted hairstylist to Hong Kong’s rich and famous), this chic salon is luxury hair care at its finest. For starters, there’s the swish surroundings, which will make you feel like you’re cocooned in a plush, ultra-exclusive spa. Needless to say, Kim Robinson’s menu of impeccable hair services is the star attraction. Not only will you be pampered with a relaxing head massage, but its hair wash and blow dry service is professionally speedy, resulting in a shiny, voluminous finish. Its signature Cleanse and Finish starts from $58, and will have you coming back for the next glam sesh.
Kim Robinson, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, #02-12, Singapore 238872, p. 6738 8006
Chez Vous
Having been around for two decades, veteran salon, Chez Vous, is one of the frontrunners in the local beauty industry, thanks to its roster of beauty directors who have at least 12 years of experience under their belts. The salon boasts a slew of hair treatments, including hair wash and blow, which will leave you looking like a million bucks. Its Cleanse and Blow is the ultimate game-changer if you’re looking for quality in a jiffy.
Chez Vous, Ngee Ann City,#05-05, 391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238872, p. 6732 9388; Open Mon-Fri 11am-830pm, Sat 1030am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Banyan Tree Spa
This isn’t your quick wash-and-blow destination; coming to luxe Banyan Tree Spa is an event. Located at level 55 of Marina Bay Sands, the spa is famed for its to-die-for massages and jawdropping views, so we’d suggest working on your tresses as an addition to another relaxing treatment.The hair wash and blow dry here will set you back between $62 to $117 depending on your hair length.
Banyan Tree Spa, Banyan Tree Spa Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Tower 1, Level 55 Singapore 018956
Leekaja
I’ve personally had my hair masterfully permed by Leekaja’s Salon Director Lois, so believe me when I say that the service and skills here are top-notch. Stepping inside the salon, the first thing you’ll notice is the comforting smell of coffee brewing from the barista’s bench, so if you’re for a lunchtime appointment, you’ll be able to fuel up. The second thing you’ll notice? The stunning leafy interiors, massive windows, and sleek earth and brass-toned interiors. Settle down in your comfy leather seat once you’ve taken it all in, and in no time, you’ll leave the salon with glossy, bouncy hair thanks to the Wash & Style (from $45, additional $10 for use of iron).
Leekaja, Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, #03-13, Singapore 238867
Art Noise
Art Noise’s location in quiet Holland Village, light-filled space and warm wood furnishings make it a sanctuary from Singapore’s city bustle. The wash and blow here won’t be your standard rinse – stylists will rinse your hair with carbonated water to revitalise and rebalance the pH balance of your scalp. And if you think you’re getting that famous Japanese hospitality (also known as Omotenashi), you’re right. Expect nothing less than absolute precision as they blowdry your hair into a style that best flatters the shape of your face and head.
Art Noise, 38A Lorong Mambong, Holland Village, Singapore 277694
Kimage
This household name has a rep that can’t be beat. And for good reason – stylists are some of the most attentive around, and are careful to only shape hair according to your personality and style. The same applies for a style, wash and blow ($30 to $40) as products and drying techniques used will leave your hair with a bounce that’ll last and last.
Kimage, multiple locations including Plaza Singapura and Suntec City Mall.
neXt
Another celeb favourite that’s hot on our blowout radar is neXt. With over two decades in the industry, this salon is renowned for its stellar hair-styling techniques, including colouring, wash and blow. A visit to the its sleek and sensual space in ION Orchard is a total treat (think whitewashed walls, plush leather sofas, and gleaming mirrors) – only made better with neXt’s dream team of stylists who are experts in handling both Asian and Caucasian hair types.
Next, locations at ION Orchard, Holland Village and Nassim Road; Open daily 10am-10pm.
UrbanHair Ginrich Aveda
Hair extraordinaire Eugene Ong helms UrbanHair Ginrich so you know you’re in good hands. Service here is renowned for being top-notch, with smiling and meticulous staff going above and beyond for all your hair needs. We love that products used here are from eco-friendly and organic Aveda. The Shampoo and Blow Dry (from $51.36) begins with you inhaling and exhaling Aveda’s calm oil, followed by a hot towel massage and the actual treatment. It’s brief, but it’s still bliss.
UrbanHair Ginrich Aveda, TANGS Orchard, fourth floor, 310 Orchard Road, Singapore 238864