Novena’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Picasso Hair Studio operates from both Bugis and Novena and puts consultative analysis at the centre of every appointment, with stylists trained to recognise face shapes and skin tones to recommend flattering lengths and styles tailored to each client’s features and everyday lifestyle requirements.

Picasso Hair Studio offers a wide technical menu that includes Korean-style perms, digital and volume perm options, rebonding, balayage, highlights, keratin treatments and colour work; the salon maintains an online gallery and stylists’ roster so clients can preview results and pick designers who match their needs.

Picasso Hair Studio’s consultations extend beyond face shape to consider height and build, golden hair length ratios and the kind of curl or fringe that will work best; the team also publishes a gallery, runs an e-shop and is active on Instagram and TikTok for visual references and aftercare ideas.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

Picasso Hair Studio tops the Novena list because its consultative system is unusually thorough: Korean hairstylists combine face-shape, skin-tone and body-proportion analysis with a broad technical repertoire, producing consistently predictable results across cuts, perms and colour while offering visible before-and-after work in an online gallery.

Good to Know

Picasso Hair Studio serves clients at Bugis and Novena, runs an e-shop and posts extensive before-and-after galleries online; clients who want a specific Korean-style perm or advanced colour are advised to bring reference photos and check stylists’ portfolios beforehand.

The Profile

Apgujeong Hair Studio at Novena Square 2 is one of five mall-based outlets led by Korean Artistic Directors who retrain in Korea, bringing contemporary Korean haircutting, perming and colouring techniques to Singapore clients. The salon emphasises consistent styling principles across its branches while working with professional product partners.

At Novena Square 2 the outlet sits beside Novena MRT with weekday and weekend opening hours typically running from 10.30am into the evening, accommodating commuters and shoppers. Clients can request senior Korean-trained stylists like Kiara who splits time between Great World and Novena to handle custom cuts, perms and colours.

Why It Made the List

Apgujeong’s defining strength lies in its Korea-rooted leadership and technical partnerships: Korean Artistic Directors who retrain in Korea guide a multi-outlet team that works with product houses such as Mucota and Kérastase, helping ensure perming, colouring and cutting techniques reflect current Korean practice and consistent quality across locations.

Good to Know

Apgujeong asks clients to message the salon at least two days before a desired appointment and confirms bookings only after replying; the Novena outlet participates in a student promotion offering 20% off weekdays 11am–4pm for cardholders aged 26 and below.

The Profile

Salon At Goldhill at United Square presents a family-focused menu that ranges from routine cuts and precision colouring to classic and digital perms, keratin smoothing and scalp therapies; the team stresses using quality products and techniques intended to produce durable, manageable results for clients across all ages.

The salon also operates an in-house makeup service and offers occasion styling for weddings and events, supported by several named creative directors and senior stylists; Goldhill showcases portfolios and before-and-after work online to demonstrate experience with complex chemical services as well as formal hairstyling.

Why It Made the List

Salon At Goldhill’s notable merit comes from pairing technical breadth with event experience: long-established directors and stylists perform keratin, texture control and precision cutting alongside wedding hair and in-house makeup which means clients who want both reliable everyday results and polished formal styling can book a single team to manage both needs.

Good to Know

Salon At Goldhill, United Square; weekday and Saturday first appointments typically start at 10am while Sundays and public holidays open later with first appointments from 11am, so check exact stylist availability before booking for weekend or event slots.

The Profile

L'ATELIER in Novena traces its roots back to 2006 and presents itself as a hair atelier that treats styling as an art under considered lighting; the salon focuses on precision haircuts, expert colour work and bespoke perming tailored to each client’s facial features and lifestyle.

The team at L'ATELIER blends Korean hair trends with personalised consultations led by seasoned professionals and the salon explicitly positions itself as a workshop-like space where stylists craft looks with both technical care and an eye for visual finish, building client confidence through repeatable results.

Why It Made the List

L'ATELIER’s particular merit lies in its near two-decade history and atelier mindset: established stylists rework Korean trends into tailored, precision-driven services that emphasise personalised cuts and colour, delivering refined results rather than quick, trend-led fixes.

Good to Know

L'ATELIER is located, Novena Square 2 (#03-73/76) and publishes opening hours, Monday to Friday 10: 00–20: 00 and weekends 10: 00–19: 00, so clients should check availability and contact the salon by the listed phone or WhatsApp number before visiting.

The Profile

The Vogue at Velocity@Novena Square presents a creative studio approach focused on interpreting reference images into looks that suit each client’s face, hair type and routine; consultations prioritise adaptability so a chosen style will sit comfortably between washes and through normal daily movement rather than requiring precise daily styling.

Stylists at The Vogue give attention to finish and wearability, refining cut geometry and colour placement so results remain polished for multiple weeks; the salon environment is deliberately professional and welcoming, allowing creative work to be delivered with consistent technical care and an emphasis on long-term manageability.

Why It Made the List

The Vogue’s distinctive merit lies in its skill at translating creative references into practical, long-wearing results: stylists calibrate editorial ideas to each client’s hair structure and lifestyle, prioritising finish, movement and ease of daily upkeep so the look remains polished and usable well beyond the appointment.

Good to Know

The Vogue sits inside the Velocity@Novena Square mall, providing easy MRT access and shopper conveniences; visitors should allow extra time for mall lifts or car-park movement when scheduling appointments and check the mall’s opening hours for possible changes on public holidays.

The Profile

LuxeXcellence_Hair Studio promotes itself at Goldhill Shopping Centre as a Novena colour specialist, offering Air Touch Balayage, Air Touch Highlight and Earloops Highlight among its signature techniques; the team frames advanced lightening and highlight methods as central services tailored to individual skin tone and haircut.

Beyond colour, LuxeXcellence lists keratin smoothing, texture control and restorative scalp and hair treatments that are presented as complementary to colour work, with the salon advising clients that complex services should be planned around timing and aftercare to preserve hair integrity after lightening procedures.

Why It Made the List

LuxeXcellence’s principal strength is its concentration on modern highlighting and colour techniques combined with restorative care: pairing Air Touch and creative highlight methods with keratin and scalp therapies allows clients to pursue dramatic, fashion-forward colour while the team aims to protect long-term hair health through scheduled aftercare.

Good to Know

LuxeXcellence is based (Goldhill Shopping Centre back door) and lists opening hours Monday to Friday 11am–9pm, weekends 10am–7pm; clients booking complex colour services should call ahead to discuss timing, expected appointment length and recommended aftercare.

The Profile

Hair Professor at Goldhill Plaza presents a full service menu, from haircuts and colour to perms, straightening and bespoke treatments, alongside VIP packages aimed at clients who prefer longer or recurring appointments with familiar stylists.

The salon emphasises steady, reliable service delivered by an experienced team, with named stylists building long-term client relationships; many clients return to the same stylist for a decade-plus continuity that supports consistent results and tailored maintenance advice between visits.

Why It Made the List

Hair Professor’s distinctive merit is its dependable team structure and repeat-client focus: the salon’s steady roster produces consistent cuts and colour through detailed consultations and ongoing relationships which benefits clients who value continuity and predictable styling outcomes over time.

Good to Know

Hair Professor is #01-03 and operates daily from 11: 00 to 20: 00, open on public holidays; clients can contact the salon by phone or email to check stylist availability, especially for popular weekend slots.

The Profile

PRIX Salon occupies a central Orchard-CBD corner at Scotts Square and positions itself as a professionally run city salon using Dyson appliances and high-performance products to protect hair while delivering polished, commuter-friendly finishes; the ambience aims for a comfortable, relaxed appointment pattern suited to busy professionals.

The salon’s menu ranges from low-maintenance non-bleach colour through speciality treatments such as Cysteine® Shine and creative colour services like ombré and airtouch, supported by a team led by a creative director and management who publish transparent pricing and stress a no hard-sell approach.

Why It Made the List

PRIX’s primary strength is the combination of a central CBD location, professional-grade kit and a transparent pricing stance: city clients can expect efficient, well-equipped appointments that use trusted products and clear costs, important for commuters who need reliable timing and no-pressure decisions in a business-district salon.

Good to Know

PRIX is in Scotts Square and operates daily from 11: 00am to 8: 30pm; the salon accepts WhatsApp booking messages, advertises transparent pricing with no GST on services and advises clients to check evening availability for busy weekday and weekend slots.

The Profile

Midori's Japanese Hair Salon in Novena is valued for a calm, unhurried approach to hairdressing that prioritises careful listening and measured technical delivery, producing results that emphasise suitability and long-term wear rather than fast trend-chasing.

The salon pairs consistent attention to detail with a softer pace, aiming to ensure every cut or colour is executed properly and that clients leave not only satisfied with the immediate look but also with clear instructions for maintenance at home and how the style will age between visits.

Why It Made the List

Midori’s characteristic strength is its Japanese-influenced attentiveness and steadiness: a quiet, considered approach combined with technical care helps clients achieve dependable, low-risk cuts and colours, and the team’s emphasis on maintenance guidance supports results that last beyond the first wash.

Good to Know

Midori’s promotes a steady, slower-paced consultation and typically provides maintenance advice at the end of each appointment, so clients who prefer detailed aftercare tips should allow a little extra time during booking.

The Profile

Walking On Sunshine runs a combined salon and Clayful Cafe at Orchard Central, linking hair services such as Korean perms, Miracle Repair treatments and personalised colour analysis with an adjoining café environment so appointments become longer, multi-sensory visits that mix technical work with relaxed dining before or after treatment.

The salon interior emphasises a nature-themed, low-noise experience with plants, high-quality Bose sound and Dyson dryers to reduce blow-dry noise, while services include Korean head spa rituals, Miracle Repair and an online retail offering; the team also publishes service notes about suitability after bleaching and the need for in-salon assessment.

Why It Made the List

Walking On Sunshine’s defining merit is the integrated salon-plus-cafe model combined with a broad technical menu and sensory focus: clients receive Korean-style perms, head spa treatments and personalised colour analysis within a relaxed Clayful Cafe setting, creating an appointment that is both technically thorough and leisurely by design.

Good to Know

Walking On Sunshine is #03-07, Orchard Central; the salon recommends advance booking although walk-ins are accepted offers free consultations at reception on Tuesdays to Thursdays and accepts multiple payment methods including major cards and digital wallets for both salon and café purchases.