Dhoby Ghaut Hair Salons (2026): 6 Best for a Haircut
Dhoby Ghaut is one of the easiest places in Singapore to get your hair done, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Three MRT lines meet here, so it is the default “after work, before dinner” stop for half of town, and the malls around the station are packed with hair salons of every kind. The hard part is not finding a Dhoby Ghaut hair salon. It is finding the right one for the cut you actually want.
So we did the legwork. We went through the salons we have researched in and around the station, The Cathay, Park Mall and Plaza Singapura, and kept the ones that hold up: strong Google ratings, real menus and a clear reason to pick them. Whether you want a proper restyle, a balayage or a ten-minute Dhoby Ghaut haircut between meetings, there is a pick here for you, and every one can be requested through Glamingo.
Dhoby Ghaut Hair Salons and Haircuts at a Glance
| Salon | Best for | Rating | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Zuo Hair Salon | Balayage, extensions and a made-to-measure cut from the owner | 4.8★ | Book |
| J Hair Salon | A founder-led salon with clear, posted prices for cut, colour and perm | 4.7★ | Book |
| SO Salon | A precise cut with a choice of stylist level, for women, men and kids | 5.0★ | Book |
| Karva Salon for Family | A family-friendly cut, wash and blow priced by hair length | 4.5★ | Book |
| QB House | A no-frills ten-minute trim inside the MRT station | Chain | Book |
| Hairology | A deep scalp cleanse when your scalp needs a reset, not a cut | 4.9★ | Book |
A quick price anchor: across the published menus of 151 Singapore salons, a haircut usually starts somewhere between $40 and $70. Dhoby Ghaut spans both ends of that and beyond, from a $14 express trim to a bespoke cut at $200.
1. Frank Zuo Hair Salon
Best for: Balayage and extensions, done by a stylist who designs the look around you
Up on the fourth floor of The Cathay, Frank Zuo is the pick when you want more than a trim. The salon’s signature is balayage, and the menu runs into extensions, perms, keratin work and permanent straightening, so it suits a bigger change rather than routine upkeep. Reviewers keep coming back to Frank himself as a skilled stylist with a sharp eye for detail. A few call it pricey, then add that it was worth it. His made-to-measure cut is listed at $200, so book this one for a proper transformation.
Location: 2 Handy Road, #04-02, The Cathay, Singapore 229233
Instagram: @frank_zuo_hair_salon
Book: Frank Zuo Hair Salon on Glamingo
2. J Hair Salon
Best for: Knowing what you will pay before you sit down
J Hair is founded and run by stylist Joanne Er, and it is one of the most transparent menus around Dhoby Ghaut. Ladies’ cuts start at $70 with a master stylist and $90 with a director, men’s at $60 and $80, and colour, perms, rebonding and a long list of hair treatments are all priced by length. That makes it an easy choice if you hate the “we’ll see when you’re here” quote. Regulars have given it a strong rating across well over a hundred reviews, and it does nails too if you want to sort both in one trip.
Location: 9 Penang Road, #01-07, Park Mall, Singapore 238459
Instagram: @jhairsalon_sg
Book: J Hair Salon on Glamingo
3. SO Salon
Best for: Picking your stylist level to match the cut and the budget
SO Salon, on the second floor of The Cathay, carries a perfect 5.0 rating across hundreds of Google reviews, which is rare at that volume. It is led by Creative Director Den Ng, and reviewers single out director stylist Sasha by name for being patient and gentle. Cuts are priced by stylist level: women’s from $55, men’s from $40, a fringe trim from $10, and children under 12 at half price, so the whole family can go. The colour, perm and smoothing menu is deep too, if the cut turns into something more.
Location: 2 Handy Road, #02-16, The Cathay, Singapore 229233
Instagram: @sosalon.sg
Book: SO Salon on Glamingo
4. Karva Salon for Family
Best for: A relaxed family cut, priced simply by hair length
Karva is best known for its Muslimah-friendly ladies’ salons, and its Plaza Singapura branch is the family-format salon in the group. The menu is refreshingly simple: a cut, wash and blow runs from $45 for short hair to $60 for extra long, with colour and straightening on the menu as well. It holds a solid rating at this outlet, and it is the practical pick when you want a straightforward cut right in the mall rather than a big-statement salon.
Location: 68 Orchard Road, #04-72, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Instagram: @karvasg
Book: Karva Salon for Family on Glamingo
5. QB House
Best for: A ten-minute trim on your way through the station
Sometimes a Dhoby Ghaut haircut just needs to be fast. QB House is the Japanese quick-cut chain built around a ten-minute, cut-only service: no shampoo and no blow dry, just the cut. Its Dhoby Ghaut branch sits inside the North East Line station itself, so you can tidy up between trains. A standard cut is $14 for men and $18 for women. Expect a queue at peak hours, and save it for maintenance rather than a new look.
Location: 60A Orchard Road, #B2-05, Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, Singapore 238890
Instagram: @qbhousesingapore
Book: QB House Dhoby Ghaut on Glamingo
6. Hairology
Best for: An oily, itchy or tired scalp after too many humid commutes
Not every hair problem is solved with scissors. Hairology, on the fourth floor of Plaza Singapura, is a hair and scalp care spa rather than a cutting salon, with treatments for scalp cleansing, hair loss and smoother, shinier lengths. Its outlet here holds a 4.9 rating, and reviewers name therapist Emma for her care. Pair it with a cut elsewhere on this list, or book it on its own when your scalp needs a proper reset.
Location: 68 Orchard Road, #04-54, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Instagram: @hairology_singapore
Book: Hairology on Glamingo
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a haircut cost near Dhoby Ghaut?
It depends on the salon. QB House charges $14 for men and $18 for women for a ten-minute cut. SO Salon starts at $55 for women and $40 for men, J Hair at $70 and $60, and Frank Zuo’s made-to-measure cut is $200. Across Singapore, a haircut usually starts between $40 and $70.
Where can I get a quick haircut at Dhoby Ghaut?
QB House is the fastest option. Its ten-minute, cut-only service sits inside the North East Line Dhoby Ghaut station, at basement two, so you can get a trim without leaving the station. It skips the shampoo and blow dry, so it suits a tidy-up between trains rather than a new style or a colour.
Which Dhoby Ghaut hair salon is best for balayage?
Frank Zuo Hair Salon at The Cathay lists balayage as its signature, alongside extensions, perms and straightening, and reviewers praise Frank’s attention to detail. SO Salon, also at The Cathay, has a deep colour menu covering highlights and balayage, with prices set by stylist level so you can match the result to your budget.
Is there a family-friendly hair salon in Plaza Singapura?
Yes. Karva Salon for Family on level four of Plaza Singapura is the family-format branch of the Karva group, with a cut, wash and blow priced from $45 to $60 by hair length. SO Salon at nearby The Cathay also cuts children under 12 at half the usual price.
Can I book these Dhoby Ghaut salons online?
Yes. Every salon on this list can be requested through Glamingo. Pick the treatment and a time that suits you, and the salon confirms. It works even for salons that normally only take bookings by phone or message, so you skip the back-and-forth.
The Easiest Way to Book
Dhoby Ghaut rewards people who know where to go, and now you do. Whether it is a ten-minute trim at the station or a full balayage at The Cathay, the simplest way to lock it in is a booking request through Glamingo: pick the treatment and time, and the salon confirms. It works even for the smaller salons here that do not take online bookings anywhere else.
Shopping too? Our complete guide to beauty at Plaza Singapura covers nails, brows, facials and more under the same roof.
