The Best Hair Treatments

BEST KOREAN SALON Leekaja Beauty Salon

The testers who tried the treatments – from hair colouring to smoothing and perms – all came back with similar feedback: outstanding. Everyone had good things to say about their experience, from the service to ambience, staff skills and the results. Most telling: The testers shared that they’d received wonderful compliments about their hair after the treatments. The hairdressers were adaptable, and able to work with different hair types, concerns and expectations. Besides delivering results, the staff were knowledgeable and able to explain the processes in detail, whether it was for a perm or treatment for damaged hair, or an indulgent head spa.

BEST HOME-GROWN/LOCAL SALON Jean Yip

Skilful, attentive and knowledgeable staff: That was what our testers said about this Singapore hair salon chain. It was also the reason for its high ratings for different treatments tested, across various outlets: colouring, a smoothing treatment for chemically damaged hair, perm, and scalp treatments. One tester had a previously botched colouring job and chemically damaged hair, while another had rebonded her hair so many times she didn’t think she could ever get a perm, but in these and other cases, the hairdressers worked through the challenges. The scalp services, too, left our testers feeling refreshed and pampered.

SCALP TREATMENTS BEST SCALP MAINTENANCE Beijing 101 – 3 Step Scalp Purity Treatment, $354

The pre-treatment scan showed that our tester’s scalp was clean but oily, and the consultant offered solutions as to how to get a healthier scalp. Post-treatment, the scan showed that the scalp was less oily. The session also included a head-and-shoulder massage, which made the tester’s head feel less heavy, and her shoulders less strained. The ingredients used in the treatment are made of natural Chinese herbs.

BEST SCALP REPAIR PHS Hairscience – Advance Scalp Repair Treatment, $365

Post-treatment, our tester’s scalp felt clean and light, and her hair looked bouncy and healthy. The staff impressed her with their detailed explanation of the consultation scan, and she said it was a pampering experience overall, from the spa-like salon ambience to the skilful head and shoulder massage, the massage chair, and the iPad provided for her to watch movies on.

BEST SCALP CLEANSING Bella Marie France – Hair Synergy Solution Treatment, $107

It starts with a scalp-cleansing mask before a 25min steaming and hair wash, and includes a brief shoulder massage. Post-treatment, our tester said the scan showed her scalp was clean and her hair follicles unclogged.

BEST SCALP DETOX TK Trichokare – Advanced Scalp Detox & Care Treatment, $352.03

Post-treatment, our tester’s scalp and hair felt clean and light, and she said that her hair fall was significantly reduced. The session includes pre- and post-treatment scans; the latter showed a cleaner and more flushed scalp, which indicated cleared clogs and better microcirculation.

BEST SEBUM CONTROL La Biosthetique – Dermosthetique Anti-pelliculaire Therapy, $188

Our tester, who shampoos every other day, says her scalp – which usually starts itching and showing signs of oily build-up by the second day – stayed free of itching and buildup after the treatment. The pre- and posttreatment scalp scan showed a significant improvement in her clogged hair follicles and oily hair and scalp.

BEST SCALP DEEP-CLEANSING H’air Trichology by Leonica K – Deep Cleansing Scalp Treatment, $450

The treatment, which included a relaxing head massage, left the scalp feeling refreshed and lighter, and the hair, softer and smoother. The therapist also recommended a tea tree shampoo for home use, which helped the tester’s scalp and hair remain moisturised and soft. The tester was impressed by the hairdresser’s knowledge and confidence, and her detailed replies to her questions.

BEST ANTI-HAIR FALL Jonsson Protein – VE Protein Hair & Scalp Treatment, $321

The treatment made our tester’s scalp feel cleaner, lighter, and less itchy. She noticed much less hair fall over the course of the day, although there was no significant reduction in hair fall during shampooing. The session included a 20min steaming, and a pampering head and neck massage. The staff were experienced, knowledgeable and attentive.