Action Hair Salon
Its sleek interior puts one in the mood to get glammed up.
Customers can treat themselves to a hair spa, facial treatments and makeover and manicure/pedicure services.
Get in the mood for the weekend with champagne Fridays at the salon when clients are treated to a free flow of Piper Heidsieck from 10am to 9pm.
How big: 4,000 sq ft
How much: From $35 for a mani/pedi, $65 for a makeover, $70 for a haircut and $210 for a hair spa.
Where: 05-08 Paragon
Beauty Emporium
Pluck and pummel yourself into preened perfection with beauty services from wax bar Strip, brow and lash grooming salon Browhaus, facial treatment centre Mask and Spa Esprit.
You can also stock up on cult skincare brands such as New York-based Malin + Goetz and Hungarian organic brand Ilcsi.
There is also a DIY bar where you can custom blend your own essential oil bath products such as shampoo and body scrubs.
How big: 17,000 sq ft
How much: From $15 for brow threading, $65 for a Brazilian wax, $80 for a facial and $120 for a massage.
Where: Level 2 House, 8D Dempsey Road
J’s Salon
A long-time favourite of harried professionals and tai-tais. Besides its hair salon, it also houses a Lancome Beauty Institute and a Kerastase Hair and Scalp Institute. J’s is known for hosting spa parties or “sparties” – perfect for bridal showers.
How big: 5,000 sq ft
How much: From $30 for a manicure, $52 for a haircut and $170 for a facial.
Where: Level 1, Goodwood Park Hotel Service Apartments
LS Philosophy
This luxe spa has a hair salon and a spa for regular primping.
Those who have a big night out can book an appointment with a freelance make-up artist.
Customers can also linger over a glass of wine at the gastrobar or browse treats from Italian skincare and health supplement brand, Officina de’ Tornabuoni.
How big: 2,700 sq ft
How much: From $70 for a haircut, $120 for a hair spa, $200 for a massage and $250 for a facial.
Where: 01-03 Thong Teck Building, 15 Scotts Road
Sephora
Everybody knows Sephora as a beauty wonderland. Now the mega hall in Ion Orchard has beefed up its grooming services as well.
Besides express manicures and makeovers from $5 to $20, there is also a brow bar by American cosmetics brand Benefit.
Spa bunnies will love the newly opened American cult spa Bliss. Those in a rush can opt for quickie treats such as 15-minute masks and foot massages.
How big: 15,000 sq ft
How much: From $15 for a makeover at Sephora, $22 for eyebrow waxing at Benefit’s Brow Bar, $35 for an express 15-minute facial to $185 for a 75-minute facial at Bliss.
Where: 01-05 Ion Orchard
This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.
