The Best Hair Treatments of 2020
PERM
MOST WEARABLE KOREAN PERM FOR SHORT HAIR
WHERE Black Hair Salon, #B2-44 Capitol Piazza, tel: 6835-9976
TREATMENT Korean Perm, from $279
WHAT IT IS Figure there’s no way you can do a perm on short or boyish-cut hair without looking like Phua Chu Kang? Think again. Black Hair Salon’s Korean Perm not only gives short hair a nice lift and volume, it also delivers just the right amount of wave to keep the style looking natural. The stylist selects a suitable type or degree of curl depending on the current length and style of your hair, and also shares styling tips to make daily styling a breeze.
TESTER’S VERDICT “The result is a highly wearable perm that looks like you have effortlessly tousled hair (think Song Hye Kyo and Park Shin Hye’s wavy bobs).”
BEST PERM FOR AIRY MOVEMENT
WHERE Chez Vous: Hideaway, #14-04 Ngee Ann City Tower B, tel: 6219-3558
TREATMENT Movement Perm, $298 (before GST)
WHAT IT IS Ideal for those with thin or fine hair, this natural-looking perm –more wavy than curly – will give the illusion of volume and bounce, especially when combined with the right haircut, which the stylist can help to recommend.
TESTER’S VERDICT “Everything is in the little extra details – the detailed explanation from the stylist on the result I would get, the relaxing head massages, and the bonus light therapy scalp treatment that makes this salon worth a visit.”
BEST PERM FOR NATURAL WAVES
WHERE Hair Studio Tokyo Michaela, #02-24/25 Riverside Point, tel: 6538-0623
TREATMENT Michaela Signature Perm, $500
WHAT IT IS Unlike traditional perms that often result in stiff curls, this gentle perm uses lower heat, a shorter duration and less chemicals to give volume and soft waves, while not damaging your hair at all. Most importantly, the perm is customisable to your hair’s condition and thickness to ensure that the finished result is perfectly suited to your style.
“Out of the many perms I’ve done, this one had the shortest process time, and I walked out smelling good. And even after washing my hair the next day, my hair still felt very soft and smooth. The results were better than I imagined –
