The Best Hair Salons For Volumizing Perms In Singapore That You Need To Book ASAP

Thinking of giving your hair that instant va-va-voom factor without the hassle of daily styling? Then perms may be what you’re after! Besides giving your hair dramatic lift and volume, perms also lend a demure and graceful appearance to the face. Best of all, no more heat curling tools for months and that means time shaved off your daily hairstyling routine! But with so many perm options out there, it can be overwhelming especially if you’re new to the experience. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our favourite volumizing styles to help narrow it all down for you.

Different perming techniques

Before we get on with our favourite styles, let’s talk about the different techniques typically used for perms.

Cold perms

First, we have the cold perm – which is the most traditional way to create long-lasting curls. This process involves curling dry sections of hair around plastic rods and completely soaking the sections in a cold chemical solution. Hence the name cold perm. After about 15 minutes, a neutralizing chemical is applied to set the curls and lock them in place. Overall, curls that you get from a cold perm appear more prominent when wet and the treatment is relatively affordable. However, cold perm curls tend to be tightly wound and the entire process takes about 2 or more hours depending on your hair length. If you’re looking for more natural-looking curls, then you can opt for digital perms instead.

Digital Perms

Next, we have the digital perm. Unlike the traditional cold perm, digital perms require the use of heat to lock your curls in place. Also, each section of hair is wrapped around medium to large plastic perm rods as compared to cold perms which use small to medium-sized rods. Once this is done, a chemical solution is applied onto the hair to alter the structure of your hair and to make it more pliable.

Now comes the heat portion of the treatment. After sectioning your hair into curls, your hair technician then attaches your rollers to a machine with preset temperature controls and a timer. Overall, the curls that you get from a digital perm are more prominent when they are dry and the process itself is less time-consuming than a cold perm. Plus, digital perms work especially well on thick or stubborn straight Asian hair. Although digital perms are slightly more expensive than their cold counterpart, the curls you get are much more natural-looking and are much easier to maintain and style post-perm.

How long will perms last?

A perm lasts anywhere between 3 to 4 months, depending on your hair texture and how you care for your hair on a daily basis. Generally, hair that is naturally fine and straight will need extra care and effort to uphold the longevity of the perm. On the other hand, those with naturally wavy hair who get a perm for extra volume and definition will need to moisturise the hair regularly to keep frizz at bay.

How to care for permed hair

Here are some tips to take extra loving care of your new curls to preserve their longevity and definition!

• Avoid washing your hair for the first 2 days to fully allow your perm to set and take shape.
• Don’t comb out your curls for the first 24 hours and give fine-toothed combs a miss.
• Give your hair a break from colour treatments for the first 2 weeks after your perm.
• If you’re not washing your hair on a particular day, bundle your hair up in a shower cap or head scarf before taking a shower. Avoid tying your hair up with elastic bands as this can cause dents in the hair and affect the shape of your curls.
• Avoid washing your hair too often as it can dry out your curls and worsen frizz. Instead, it is preferable to wash your hair once or twice a week and opt for shampoos that are free of sulfates and silicones.
• Skip the towels and dry your hair gently with a soft cotton T-shirt instead. While you’re at it, get a good hair diffuser to dry your curls gently. This helps to keep your curls in shape for a longer period of time.
• Moisturization is key after getting a perm. So it’s important to invest in hair tonics, ultra-nourishing conditioners and overnight hair oils to keep your locks soft and frizz-free.

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Volumizing perms for the perfect #hairfie!

Planning to transform your hair this new year? Then you might want to consider getting a volumizing perm for gorgeous vavavoom curls! Here are some of our favourite volumizing perms that will have you camera-ready all day every day!

Cushion Perm

First up, we have the cushion perm. Like its name implies, it’s all about giving the hair a soft, bouncy and cushion-like effect. This is done by creating layers in your hair and giving your roots a lifting perm for a voluminous effect. Then, the rest of your hair will also be given a body perm to give it a light and airy look.

Korean Flow Perm

You can now look like a K-drama star everyday with Picasso’s popular Korean Flow Perm! This look involves creating big voluminous waves that are soft, natural and romantic. In addition, a signature “Korean fringe” at the front section of the hair gives the look a touch of grace and sophistication.

Volume Perm

Next, we have the Volume Perm. Like its namesake, this look is all about creating volume, lift and dimension to the hair. Because hair tends to look flat on top as it grows longer, this style will help to add life back into the hair and give it some added bounce and movement.

Freestyle Perm

This one is for your free-spirited bohemian-chic lasses out there! Overall, the Freestyle Perm creates curls that are natural and effortless without holding back on the volume. We particularly love how it looks on medium length hair!

Customized Perm

Do you have a particular perm style in mind? Then the customized perm is the one for you! Whether you’d like to combine a volume perm with a freestyle one like in this image above, the possibilities are endless!

The best hair salons in Singapore for volumizing perms

Can’t wait to wake up to gorgeous curls? Here are our favourite salons in Singapore that will have you feeling fab in a flash!

1. Be U Hair Design

Looking to get a good volumising perm? You’re in the right place! But surprisingly, a lot of people in Singapore actually feel that perms can look old and are difficult to manage. All because most people just haven’t found the right salon and design of curl that suits their hair! But did you know that a perm isn’t just curling your hair? Whether it is S curls, C curls or J curls, these are just the basics. 

Over at Be U Hair Design, their perming style is a Style Perm. This means that the stylist with tailor the perm according to your facial features and fashion sense to create the perfect perm that is trendy and suits your style! The best part is that getting a perm from Be U Hair Design is very easy to take care of as well. All you need to do after leaving the salon is to blow dry or apply the curling product to make it naturally dry. Thus, you don’t have to worry about difficult after-perm maintenance. Your perm will look extremely high fashion, and we guarantee you’ll be the talk of the town! So, book your appointment now and get a gorgeous perm ranging from $218 – $278.

2. Act Point Salon

Are you dreaming of achieving the voluminous curls you’ve always wanted? Look no further than the Act Point Salon – the solution to all your hair-related concerns. The salon boasts a team of highly skilled hair stylists, each a seasoned professional who is well-versed in crafting the latest hair trends. Renowned for their expertise in perm and rebonding, the Act Point Salon is the preferred choice for locals seeking top-notch hair care. Their perm menu features a variety of options, including the Shiseido Perm, Advante Perm, Tokio Perm, and Men’s Perm, which is suitable for different hair types. With their experienced hair stylists and exceptional service, don’t miss the chance to book your session now.

3. Picasso Hair Studio

We’re certainly no stranger to Picasso Hair Studio’s amazing hairstyling treatments! Specializing in a wide variety of both natural and volumizing perms, we are particularly fond of their signature volumizing perm package. Overall, the treatment itself takes about 3.5 hours and the end results are worth every second of it! In addition to creating volume and lift to your hair, the volumizing perm also helps to create bounce and movement that complements all hair lengths.

All perm packages at Picasso Hair Studio are inclusive of a face-flattering haircut and a before and after Kerastase hair treatment.

4. Leekaja Beauty Salon

Famous for their Cinderella hair treatment that’s fit for a princess, Korean hair salon Leekaja also offers volumizing perms to create airy and voluminous curls as seen in our favourite K-dramas! Additionally, their Magic Setting Perm is the most luxurious one on the menu and is one that you should definitely check out for a new year’s makeover!

5. Chez Vous:HideAway

With its extensive menu of hair services and Instagrammable setting, Chez Vous:HideAway is touted as one of the best hair salons in Singapore. This award winning salon was also crowned a winner for Beauty Insider Singapore’s Spa & Salon Awards 2023 for Best Female Salon and Editors’ Choice Award 2023. They specialise in perming, for which their Advante Water Movement Perm Service has won multiple awards for its impeccable results. This low-damage hair perm is innovatively designed to repair the hair while transforming the locks with K-drama-inspired curls. They feature transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

• $199+ GST for Haircut + 1 Service
• $299+ GST for Haircut + 2 Service
• $399+ GST for Haircut + 3 Service
• $499+ GST for Haircut + 4Service

*Add-on of $99 to the above bundles for premium services such as Bespoke Keratin Treatment; Digital Perm; Rebonding; Caucasian Highlights; and Growth Factor Scalp Therapy.

6. Featherz Studio

At Featherz Studio, they boast a team of highly skilled stylists, and the place is fully outfitted with the latest technology. There are an array of hair treatments offered, such as haircuts, perms, rebonding, texture control, colour, and hair and scalp treatments. Their signature Featherz Customised Perm was crowned the winner of the Beauty Insider Singapore’s Spa & Salon Awards 2023 for Best Hair Perming and the Bloggers’ Choice Award 2023. 

You can find a wide range of perms, including flow perm, volume perm, s curls, c curls, styling perm, layered perm which can last between four and eight months, depending on the hair conditions. We recommend you add root perm (priced at $80 instead of the usual $100) during the treatment to prevent flat roots. Plus, the majority of people also opt for Magic settings, which combine texture control and perm. They’re also offering a special promotion for Beauty Insider’s readers:

• Perm + Cut + Treatment: $358 (UP $531)
• Magic Setting + Cut + Treatment: $458 (UP $631)

7. Salon Vim Stylehouse

A household Singaporean salon, Salon Vim Stylehouse is one of our go-to salons to get our hair done. The salon is chic and cozy, and every treatment is customised to suit your hair needs and preferences. They offer tons of services, like the Salon Vim Texture Control Anti Frizz Treatment, Texture Smooth Double Hair Treatment, and Texture Care Collagen Hair Treatment.

However, one of our favourite hair treatments from Salon Vim Stylehouse is the Wonder Curl, which recently won Beauty Insider Singapore’s Best Perm Treatment and the Editors’ Choice Award 2023!This treatment gives you gorgeous curls that are really low-maintenance, and doesn’t damage your hair in the slightest. The Wonder Curl uses the same treatment as the Vim Texture Control Anti Frizz Treatment, which leaves the hair feeling soft and bouncy without any of the frizzy, and will take around two to three hours to complete.

8. Do My Hair Singapore

Get your volumizing perm done right at Do My Hair Singapore! In addition to their wide variety of rebonding treatments, we also suggest that you try their Korean Wave Perm and Volume Rebonding Perm for voluminous curls with a touch of romance. Plus, their team of friendly and experienced hair stylists are sure to instantly put you at ease.

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9. Art-Noise

Turn up the volume and turn heads at Japanese hair salon Art-Noise! No matter what your hair length, Art-Noise is able to customize a volumizing perm that best suits your hair type and texture. Plus, you’ll even get to enjoy 20% off your perm if you’re new to Art-Noise or if you refer a friend!

10. Pro Trim Hair Salon

Here is another Korean hair salon we love that features celebrity hairstylists and offers volumizing perm treatments. On top of keeping up with the latest Korean hairstyling trends, Pro Trim Hair Salon also offers their signature digital perm to create volume and lift to your tresses.

11. Hair Plus Korean Salon

Hair Plus Korean Salon has been in Singapore for over 14 years now and is a favourite amongst locals for their long-lasting perms and elegant Korean hairstyles. So if you’re looking to get your K-drama curls on, then check out their Korean Perm treatment. Besides creating airy and bouncy curls, it also helps to add tons of volume to naturally limp and thin hair.

12. BeDeBon Korean Fashion Salon

A French word for “be good”, BeDeBon is a fusion-style salon that combines fashion, beauty and lifestyle elements into a chic and relaxed setting. We love that they have an in-salon Café de Bon to serve you coffee and treats while you kick back, relax and indulge in their signature luxury perm.

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13. Full House Salon

Well-known for their vibrant hair colour treatments, Full House also offers two types of volumizing perms. One is the Tokio De Sinka while the other is the Mucota Opera. The former is a unique rebonding + perming chemical treatment while the latter helps to smooth out frizz and restore vitality to your hair.

14. DuSol Beauty Korean Hair Salon

Thinking of getting a Korean designer perm by a celebrity hairstylist? Then look for director stylist Edward Kim at DuSol Beauty Korean Hair Salon! After studying in a hair academy in Seoul, he went on to receive hairstyling certifications from Korea, Singapore as well as the United Kingdom.

15. Ruler Japanese Style Hair Salon

Joining the ranks of our favourites is Ruler Japanese Style Hair Salon. On top of their nourishing hair treatments and exceptional customer service, Ruler also features a special perm on the menu that incorporates spirals or twists for tons of texture and volume.

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