Top Hair Colouring Salons in Singapore

What is hair colouring?

Hair colouring is the process of changing your hair colour. 

In the scientific context, hair colouring is akin to a chemical reaction. The first commercial hair colour product was made in 1909, by French scientist Eugene Schuller.

Today, hair colouring is widely popular and done by both women and men alike. 

Why do people colour their hair?

There are many reasons why people choose to colour their hair. Some may want to conceal their graying or white hair. Others may want to change it to a more fashionable colour. And there is a group of people that may want to restore their original hair colour after colouring or bleaching it multiple times.

Regardless of the reason, hair colouring can be done at home or professionally.

How much does it cost to get my hair coloured at a salon?

Hair colouring services differ from salon to salon. The price of the hair colour service depends on the colour you choose as well as the treatment that you want.

Single-toned colours tend to be cheaper as opposed to a mixture of hair colours. Whether you decide to colour your entire head of hair or just highlights, this also affects the cost of getting your hair coloured.

What should I consider before getting my hair coloured?

Getting your hair coloured is no doubt exciting. After all, seeing how celebrities or social media influencers rock a particular hair colour, you may feel inclined to try out that hair colour for yourself.

However, before you make up your mind on a particular hair colour, think about the maintenance. Depending on the colour that you choose, it may require more upkeep to retain its original colour shade. You will need to consider how often you have to visit the salon and budget for the treatment costs each time. 

Another key factor to consider is whether the hair colour that you are deliberating on fits in your overall lifestyle and work. Does your workplace allow employees to come in with vibrant hair colours? Do you have outfits that will match your new hair colour? 

If you are considering vibrant hair colours, it is advisable to keep it hidden so that you have the option to look professional yet chic and funky at the same time.

What are some of the common hair colouring terms?

Semi-coloured and permanently-coloured

Semi-coloured hair typically involves coating hair dyes on the outside surface of the hair. As such, these hair dyes are often washed out in five to seven weeks. Semi-colours are ideal if you are undecided as to which hair colour to go with and just want to try a particular hair colour before making the commitment.

Permanently-coloured hair typically follows a two-step process: First, it involves opening of the hair follicle before depositing permanent hair dye. This ensures that the chemical reacts with the inner part of the dye. Thereafter, it deposits the new hair colour. Hair conditioners are then used to seal and protect the hair colour

Single and double

This refers to a single or double hair colouring process. Single process simply means that your chosen hair colour is applied directly onto your hair. This can help to lighten or darken the hair.

Double process involves lightening your original hair colour first before the hair stylist applies your chosen hair colour. This process is typically used when the hair stylist needs to lighten your hair colour by more than two shades. 

Coloured highlights

Highlights or lowlights is the process of changing your hair colour by adding colour that is darker or lighter to pieces of your hair. This type of hair colouring is ideal for those who do not want to colour their entire hair, but still want to go for an edgy coloured hair look. There are plenty of hair highlighting techniques today, such as foiling and balayage technique.

Keen to get your hair coloured? Check out these hair salons in Singapore that offer hair colouring services!

Hair Salon	Walking on Sunshine
Speciality	Offers seasonal promotions Complimentary food and snacks for their beloved customers Affordable and high quality standard hair services Haircut Perm Hair Colour Hair & Scalp Treatment and Nail Services
Pricing	Call to enquire
Website	https://walkingonsunshine.sg/
Address	333A Orchard Rd. #03-13 Mandarin Gallery, 238867
Contact	Email: [email protected] Telephone: 65 8877  8800
Operating Hours	Daily, 10am – 8pm
Review 1	Samuel Wang First impression matters, and i must say, from our first visit, everything was perfect. Prince, who is the customer service manger was fantastic, he provided excellent suggestions and recommendations and his responses were prompt. Hair coloring was done by their director Zophia. She is professional and skillful. The end result was exactly what i wanted. Will definitely come back again!
Review 2	Kendra Lim the haircut was very nice! I was initially scared because of previous bad experiences with hair salons and the fact that i’ve never cut short hair before, but it was a whole new experience today and the haircut turned out great. Director Gene was also very professional and thus i was able to get my desired haircut. Will definitely come back again! 🙂
Review 3	Tan Shu Fen For someone who had a scary and horrifying experience in a Korean Hair Salon before, I decided to try and overcome my fear on this and gave another Korean Hair Salon a try. Had the courage to make an appointment on this and went to Walking On Sunshine.Overall experience, it was VERY VERY GOOD!!! 10X BETTER than the previous Korean Hair Salon I have visited. Most importantly, NO Hard-Selling tactics and also fixed price rather than anyhow charging. My hairstylist is Leonard, very friendly and nice guy.  I told him roughly what type of hair colour design I would like and he was able to recommend me the perfect colour for everyday and even work-friendly!!!  He also suggest what treatment would suit my current hair conditions and also offer tips and advices on how to take care of my current hair design and scalp condition. Thank you very much on saving my hair and for the wonderful hair service experience.

Hair Salon	GC Hairdressing
Speciality	Offers a suite of good value-for-money services. Hair colouring service, which ranges from Korean colour and highlight to balayage and ombre Professionals who are constantly studying up new trends and techniques to stay updated with the latest hair trends and colour
Pricing	Call to enquire
Website	https://gchairdressing.com/
Address	52 Somme Road, #01-01, Singapore 207872
Telephone	9141 1690, 8159 0874
Operating Hours	Daily, 11am – 9pm
Review 1	The hairstylists were really friendly throughout the session and chang did an amazing job, really love my hair colour and hairstyle now. very pleasant experience would visit again!
Review 2	Chang was honest with his suggestions and recommendations. I am so satisfied with the end product love the shoulder massage too. Thanx a lot!
Review 3	I saw really great reviews on GC hairdressing and Chang is really professional in his work, he gives good tips and good, thorough recommendations, the ambience is perfect. Really a hidden gem! love the results so much, Thank you GC !

Hair Salon	Silkcut Salon
Speciality	Creative hairstyling Trusted brands of hair products Well-trained stylists and colorists
Pricing	Call to enquire
Website	https://www.silkcutsalon.sg/
Address	Blk 22 Havelock Road, #01-693 Singapore 160022
Telephone	65 62756108
Operating Hours	Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Closed on Tuesday
Review 1	Thank you Geraldine for your professional services and also very happy to have Kelvin as my stylist and he is really doing my hair so patiently with my thick messy hair and really appreciate for their great services
Review 2	Very happy with the professional services. The entire process was enjoyable and had a pleasant conversation with Ah Moo and Geraldine toda
Review 3	An awsome creative team. Thank you to Creative Director Geri & her team members for their patience and artistic hair work . we feel fantastic with the final results. Great job Give it a try you will never regret

What are the common factors that may affect how my hair takes colour?

Hair colouring is not as straightforward as it seems. When you choose your desired hair colour, it may not always turn out according to what you had in mind.

Most of the time, this is due to your hair’s health and texture. 

Health of the hair

Healthy hair typically holds on to colour best. If your hair is damaged or dry, the hair colouring may fade quickly over time. 

Some medications may also affect the health of your hair. If you are undergoing certain medical treatment or taking certain drugs, such as hormonal pills, it is best to let your stylist know as they may affect your hair’s receptivity to hair colour dyes.

Texture of the hair

At the same time, finer hair tends to lighten faster. Hence hair stylists may need to use gentle and semi-permanent chemicals during the hair colouring process. On the other hand, coarser hair is often more colour-resistant and will require more potent hair colour products to ensure the hair colour stays longer.

Hair history

The history of your hair also makes a difference! Certain hair treatments in the past may affect how your hair takes colour in the future. Hair colouring treatments such as Herbal Hair Colour or Henna Hair Colour may coat your hair shaft, making it difficult for other coloured chemicals to penetrate. This may eventually affect how certain hair colours turn out.

How do I maintain the hair colour after I leave the salon?

After spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on your hair colouring treatment, the last thing that you want is for your hair colour to fade quickly. 

Hence, it is crucial that you adhere to the hair stylist’s maintenance tips to ensure that your hair colour lasts longer!

Hair colour often fades due to prolonged exposure to sun, humidity, and oxidation. After colouring your hair, invest in a good shampoo and conditioner that is specifically made for coloured hair. This can help to ensure that your hair colour lasts longer.

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