Coco Chanel once said, “A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” And how true that is.
After all, it’s well-known that the right haircut can be revolutionary, liberating and even reinventive – Twiggy is well-known for her fateful pixie cut while Jennifer Aniston had every friend asking their stylists for “The Rachel” once she debuted the look on the hit TV series, Friends.
Here are four salons where you can get a life-changing haircut.
Known for his cuts that showcase your natural features, technical instructor Jun Park is the man to go to thanks to his experience in some of the top salons in Gangnam, Seoul. A thorough analysis and consultation that includes your facial features (including collarbone and neck) and lifestyle habits, ensures that he brings out the best of your new look. Best bit? Our cut looks perfect with our hair curled or straightened.
$90. Visit Leekaja Beauty Salon, #03-13 Mandarin Gallery, Tel: 8133-0818.
Going from long to short takes courage, and Salon Solo’s director, Patrick knows tips and tricks to get you there. Our hair was shaped and thinned to achieve an easy-to-style look that doesn’t even require styling tools, even after washing at home. The result: A fun and fresh style that got us compliments everywhere.
$68. Visit Salon Solo, #03-12/13 Wisma Atria, Tel: 8771-0188.
A good haircut here begins with an in-depth consultation, and director Kason Kiu understands the importance of that, which is why he not only asks about lifestyle habits, but also dressing styles, recommending cuts that can suit how we looked day to day. In addition, he also shows photos to illustrate what he envisions, helping us better visualise the final result. We were completely surprised by the flattering, easy-to-manage haircut that included see-through bangs to elongate our face.
From $38. Visit Kiu Hair Gallery at #B1-12 ESR BizPark @ Changi (South Tower), Tel: 8187-3318.
With his strength in detailed, refined cuts, director Yann Beyrie ensures that your new look will be customised to your hair texture, face shape, bone structure and lifestyle. With a regular gym routine and always having our hair up in a ponytail, our new cut, while a lot lighter, was fresh, edgy and had layers that added movement.
$199. Visit Yann Beyrie at #03-01D Wisma Atria, Tel: 6235-2476.