Spa Awards 2023: The Best Hair Treatments and Services in Singapore

This year, we celebrate the crème de la crème of hair care, spotlighting the most innovative and effective hair services and treatments that have set new standards in the industry. Distinguished by their exceptional quality and results, this comprehensive list showcases a range of luxurious and cutting-edge options designed to cater to diverse needs. From revolutionary techniques to nourishing ingredients, each service promises to enhance your hair's health and appearance, marking a new era in hair care excellence.

Best Cut - Short Hair

Winner: Korean Tailored Haircut, $138, Johwa Hair & Living

The Korean Tailored Haircut at Johwa Hair & Living, crafted by Founder Jun Park, is a bespoke service that blends meticulous Korean styling techniques with an understanding of individual hair characteristics. Jun is an award-winning stylist, and has clinched the title of Top Stylist from Sassoon Salon/Academy, and comes with a wealth of experience to ensure a sophisticated and personalised approach to each cut.

Best Cut - Long Hair

Winner: Cut & Blow Dry, $75, Salon Infinity

The Cut & Blow Dry at Salon Infinity offers a professional hair design experience, tailored to your preferences and style aspirations. During a personal consultation, their expert stylists provide insights and creative suggestions based on your lifestyle and personal preferences. The treatment enhances your appearance, and leaves you feeling refreshed and renewed.

Best Hair Colouring - Natural

Winner: Hair Colouring, District 19 Hair Salon by E-Jean

The Hair Colouring service at District 19 Hair Salon by E-Jean specialises in delivering natural-looking shades that seamlessly blend with your original hair colour. Their skilled colourists use advanced techniques to create subtle, yet impactful, colour transformations that enhance your natural beauty. This service provides a refreshing update to your appearance while maintaining the health and integrity of your hair, creating a sophisticated and effortlessly elegant look.

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Best Hair Colouring - Creative

Winner: Creative Hair Colouring, Hairstuff

At Hairstuff, the Creative Hair Colouring service is a journey of self-expression, featuring a wide range of bold and distinctive colours tailored to your individuality. Skilled colourists use the latest techniques to create vibrant and striking results, all while maintaining the health of your hair. From subtle pastels to bold, statement shades, this service offers lasting, impactful looks that mirror your unique style.

Editor's Pick: Airtouch Balayage with Hair Defence Technology, $555, Chez Vous: Private Space

The Airtouch Balayage at Chez Vous: Private Space offers a modern twist on traditional colouring techniques, especially for Asian hair. Employing a unique air-blending technique rather than conventional backcombing, this approach involves selectively lightening sections of the hair using bleach, then carefully sealing them in foil, which allows for more effective and even lightening. The result is a seamless and multidimensional blend of colours achieved with precision and care, offering a versatile look that remains stunning whether the hair is styled straight or curled, and elegantly transitioning into a beautiful blonde base as it fades.

Best Perming Service

Winner: Korean Filler Perm, from $398, Chez Vous: Hideaway

Discover the Korean Filler Perm at Chez Vous: HideAway. A game-changer in the world of hair perming, it is perfect for achieving those coveted soft, shiny curls popular among Korean celebrities, but without the worry of hair damage. This cutting-edge perm technique is enriched with five specially formulated hair boosters, including biotech peptides, reactive amino acids, nano hyaluronic acids, bond-repairing concentrates, and a blend of biomimetic silk and natural oils. Each of these ingredients works in harmony to deeply nourish, repair, and safeguard your hair throughout the perming process. The outcome? Besides gorgeously defined, long-lasting curls, your hair will also benefit from improved health, strength, and resilience–an ideal solution for those who value both style and the well-being of their hair.

Best Treatment for Dry Hair

Winner: Water Gloss Treatment, from $360 for 90 minutes, Prep Luxe

The Water Gloss Treatment at Prep Luxe is your go-to solution for achieving lustrous, healthy-looking hair. Utilising advanced hydration techniques, this innovative treatment deeply moisturises your hair, leaving it silky, smooth, and revitalised. It's perfect for those looking to combat dryness and dullness, enhancing your hair's natural vibrancy and improving texture and manageability, all while giving your hair colour a refreshing boost.

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Best Treatment for Damaged Hair

Winner: Liquid Hair Treatment, from $255, Chez Vous Hair Salon

At Chez Vous Hair Salon, the Liquid Hair Treatment represents a significant advancement in hair care, establishing a new standard for hair restoration and rejuvenation. Using a state-of-the-art oil-based nano-technology, this treatment effectively repairs and fortifies hair at a molecular level, counteracting damage caused by chemical processes, heat styling, and environmental stressors. More than just repairing, it dramatically increases hydration by up to 50 percent and reduces frizz by up to 70 percent, leaving hair smoother, softer, and easier to manage. What sets this treatment apart is its dual impact of providing immediate visible results and long-term hair health improvement, and that it is specially formulated to meet the unique demands of Singapore's climate.

Best Treatment for Thinning Hair

Winner: INDIBA Scalp Therapy, $400 for 75 minutes, Salon Infinity

Addressing hair thinning and hair loss issues at their root, the INDIBA Scalp Therapy treatment at Salon Infinity offers a non-invasive solution to improve scalp health. By enhancing blood circulation to the scalp, this treatment ensures a richer supply of essential nutrients and amino acids to the hair follicles, fostering the growth of new, healthy hair and strengthening existing strands. Additionally, the patented technology boosts follicle function as well as provides anti-inflammatory benefits and a relaxing, stress-relieving experience, making it a holistic treatment for both hair and mind.

Best Anti-Hairfall Treatment

Winner: MSC NANOGOLD+ Treatment, $360 for 90 minutes, PHS Hairscience

The MSC-NANOGOLD+ treatment from PHS Hairscience is a revolutionary scalp reprogramming system designed to combat hair loss right down to the cellular level. Harnessing the power of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Pure Colloidal Gold through the NANOGOLD+ Delivery System, it's exceptionally effective in regenerating, activating, and maintaining hair follicles for peak health and growth. This innovative approach stimulates new hair growth, strengthens hair fibres, and leverages a non-invasive method to enhance ingredient absorption, offering a comprehensive solution to challenges like hair thinning and greying, and promoting healthier, fuller hair.

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Best Anti-Ageing Hair Treatment

Winner: Time Foret, $350 for 70 minutes, Johwa Hair & Living

The Time Foret experience at Johwa Hair & Living offers a unique, personalised approach to scalp and hair care, inspired by the tranquillity of nature. This one-on-one customised programme includes a thorough diagnosis and treatment, focusing on problematic scalps and fragile hair, using the latest Chrono-Beauty technique for anti-ageing benefits and enhanced blood circulation. The spa utilises specialised equipment like Takara Belmont's head spa beds and pH02 hydrating mist machines, along with premium Societa Cosmetic and En Foret products, to ensure a deeply relaxing experience that leaves your hair healthy, voluminous, glossy, and silky.

Best Hydrating Scalp Treatment for Dry Scalp

Winner: Herbal Anti Dandruff Therapy, $280 for 120 minutes, Oriental Hair Solutions

Step into Oriental Hair Solutions for its Herbal Anti Dandruff Therapy, a thorough and nurturing treatment tailored to tackle various scalp concerns such as dandruff, excessive oil, and sensitivity. The seven-step hair pampering sesh starts with a deep cleansing that effectively removes excess oil and dead skin, followed by a bespoke herbal scalp wash. You'll then enjoy a soothing acupressure session, enhancing blood flow to your scalp. The treatment is elevated with a customised herbal mix, O3 therapy to combat free radicals, and a nourishing herbal tonic, all combining to deeply revitalise your scalp. To top it off, enjoy a professional blow-dry styling, leaving you feeling refreshed and your hair looking fantastic.

Best Purifying Scalp Treatment for Oily Scalp

Winner: Scalp Renewal Headspa - Purifying, $162 for 60 minutes, Salon Infinity

Indulge in the Scalp Renewal Headspa at Salon Infinity, where luxury meets the power of nature. This exquisite treatment harnesses the goodness of plant actives and exclusive adaptogens, specially designed to rejuvenate your scalp. The treatment starts off with a deep exfoliation process that clears away excess sebum, buildup, and impurities, while also imparting benefits like enhanced scalp repair and collagen maintenance, all essential for reducing cell damage. It's not just about cleansing; this therapy also focuses on restoring and balancing your scalp's hydration and oil levels. And, as the cherry on top, you'll experience a tailored scalp massage, perfect for those with normal to oily scalp types, leaving your scalp feeling clean, refreshed, and revitalised.

Best Soothing Treatment for Sensitive Scalp

Winner: H2 Advanced Scalp Repair Treatment - Sensitive Scalp Treatment, $299.80, PHS Hairscience

Experience the best of both worlds with the H2 Advanced Scalp Repair Treatment at PHS Hairscience, where cutting-edge science meets the power of nature to tackle a variety of scalp concerns, including dandruff, oiliness, dryness, acne, sensitivity, and signs of ageing. This treatment dives into the depths of your scalp with Molecular Hydrogen, working its magic to purify, fend off free radicals, and reduce oxidative stress. The star of the treatment is the H2 Repair Ampoule, a potent mix of hydrogen and antioxidants, which boosts the repair process, strengthens your scalp's natural defences, and rejuvenates its overall health. Whether you're dealing with dandruff, dry scalp, sensitivity, oily or acne-prone scalp, this treatment is customised to your specific needs, ensuring not just immediate relief from discomfort and sensitivity but also leaving your scalp thoroughly cleansed and perfectly balanced.

Best Express Hair Treatment

Winner: Miracle Stem Cell Solution, $299.80, PHS Hairscience

Tackle hair loss and greying hair at a cellular level with the PHS Hairscience's Miracle Stem Cell Solution, a breakthrough treatment developed alongside Korean trichologists. This treatment harnesses the latest in stem cell technology and growth factors, rejuvenating dormant hair follicles to encourage fresh growth and restore natural hair colour. If you're facing challenges with hair thinning or loss, this scientifically-proven approach offers a reassuring and effective way to help your hair regain its vitality and youthfulness.

Main image credits:
Photography: Darren McDonald
Styling: Jillian Davison
Hair: Peter Grey, using Guerlain Abeille Royale Scalp and Hair Oil
Make-up: Sara Tagaloa, using Dior
Model: Ansley Gulielmi at Heroes
Casting: Richard Blandino
Stylist's assistant: Claire Zimmerman
Global editorial director: Eléonore Marchand
Production: Cowboys and Indians

The Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore Spa Awards 2023 winners are a result of a six-week, rigorous evaluation by the BAZAAR team. The winners are chosen based on comprehensive criteria including treatment quality, therapist expertise, ambience, treatment efficacy and overall experience.