Best Places for Hair Removal in Singapore: Waxing & IPL (2026)
Hair removal in Singapore is less about which method wins and more about who you trust to do it. Waxing, threading and IPL each have their moment, but the difference between a good session and one you regret is almost always the person holding the strip.
There are two broad camps. Waxing and threading give you smooth skin the same day, which is why they stay the default for a last-minute trip or a special occasion. IPL and laser work over a course of sessions to gradually reduce how much hair grows back, so they suit anyone tired of the every-few-weeks cycle.
We went through the hair removal specialists in our marketplace and picked six worth knowing, split by what they actually do best. Three are for same-day smooth skin, from a decades-long waxing specialist to a pair of threading-and-waxing parlours. Three are for anyone ready to stop shaving, with pain-free SHR and diode laser. They are spread across the island on purpose, because the best place for hair removal in Singapore is usually the good one nearest you.
Quick-Pick: Hair Removal in Singapore at a Glance
| Salon | Method | Best for | Rating | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana King | Waxing | A lightning-fast Brazilian from a decades-long specialist | 5.0 | Book |
| Shiro beauty | Waxing | Threading and waxing with a decade of regulars | 4.3 | Book |
| Parveen Beauty | Waxing | Value threading and henna in Little India | 4.2 | Book |
| Charm Elegance | IPL | Pain-free SHR hair removal, no pressure | 5.0 | Book |
| Cloud9 Beauty Bar | IPL | Diode laser at a no-hard-sell, women-only bar | 5.0 | Book |
| Collate Nails | IPL | Diode laser and waxing while you do your nails | 4.7 | Book |
Waxing & sugaring
Same-day smooth, best for anyone who books around events rather than commits to a long IPL course. Threading is the go-to for brows and small areas.
1. Diana King
Best for: a Brazilian done in the time it takes to reply to a text.
Diana King has been one of Singapore’s most established waxing names for well over a decade, holding a perfect 5.0 across more than a hundred reviews. Regulars come back for years because the Brazilian is genuinely fast, reportedly under ten minutes, and she runs the whole thing herself from a small studio in Holland Road Shopping Centre. If you want a specialist rather than a chain, this is one.
Location: 211 Holland Avenue, #03-03 Holland Road Shopping Centre, Singapore 278967
Book: Diana King on Glamingo
2. Shiro beauty
Best for: threading and waxing you settle into for years.
Shiro sits on the third floor of Eastpoint Mall in Simei with a 4.3 rating across well over a hundred reviews, and its defining trait is loyalty. Customers mention coming back for ten years, from the days it was beside the old kopitiam in Simei, for threading, waxing and facials. Reviewers repeatedly praise the no-hard-selling approach, which counts for a lot in this category.
Location: 3 Simei Street 6, #03-27/28 Eastpoint Mall, Singapore 528833
Instagram: @spa_shiro
Book: Shiro beauty on Glamingo
3. Parveen Beauty
Best for: value threading, henna and organic colour in Little India.
A long-running Little India parlour just off Belilios Lane, Parveen carries a 4.2 rating across close to a hundred reviews and a Muslimah-friendly, Ayurvedic positioning. Reviewers single out eyebrow threading around the five-dollar mark, henna work, and organic hair colour, with warm mentions of staff by name. It is the kind of neighbourhood spot where the price is fair and the regulars keep coming.
Location: 4a and, 6a Belilios Ln, Singapore 219953
Instagram: @parveenbeautysg
Book: Parveen Beauty on Glamingo
IPL & laser hair removal
For anyone done with the every-few-weeks routine. IPL and laser gradually reduce hair growth over a course of sessions rather than clearing it in one go, so patience pays off. These are non-medical, beautician-led treatments, so think steady reduction and comfort over any medical promise.
4. Charm Elegance
Best for: pain-free SHR with zero pressure to buy a package.
Charm Elegance at Duo Galleria near Bugis opened in late 2024 and has already built a 5.0 rating with hundreds of reviews, which is rare this early. It focuses on SHR (a gentle style of IPL hair removal) plus underarm whitening and facials, and reviewers name Criss again and again as attentive and gentle, with transparent packages and, in their words, zero hard sell. A comfortable, honest place to start a hair-reduction course.
Location: 7 Fraser St, B3-16 Duo Galleria, Singapore 189356
Instagram: @charmelegancesg
Book: Charm Elegance on Glamingo
5. Cloud9 Beauty Bar
Best for: diode laser hair removal at a women-only bar that genuinely will not upsell you.
Cloud9 is a women-only, by-women-for-women chain with three outlets at Bencoolen, Boat Quay and Hougang, holding a 5.0 brand rating across hundreds of reviews. Its most common review tag by far is “no hard selling,” which fits a brand whose stated motto is customers over profits. Alongside its facials and lashes it runs diode 808 laser hair removal, and founder Clara Chia keeps the whole operation polished and consistent across all three locations.
Location: Burlington Square, Boat Quay / Robertson Quay, The Midtown
Instagram: @cloud9beauty.sg
Book: Cloud9 Beauty Bar on Glamingo
6. Collate Nails
Best for: booking laser or a wax while you are already there for your nails.
Collate Nails at Hougang Green is a polished multi-service studio, 4.7 across well over a hundred reviews, best known for nails and lashes under founder Cherie Yu. Less obvious is that it also runs Diode 808 laser hair removal and waxing, so you can fold hair removal into a nails appointment instead of making a separate trip. The manicurists are praised as gentle and patient, and booking is easy.
Location: 21 Hougang St 51, #01-26, Hougang Green Shopping Mall, Singapore 538719
Instagram: @collatenails
Book: Collate Nails on Glamingo
How to Pick Your Hair Removal Spot
| If you want | Go to |
|---|---|
| A fast, expert Brazilian wax | Diana King |
| Brow and small-area threading | Shiro beauty, Parveen Beauty |
| Value threading and henna | Parveen Beauty |
| Pain-free SHR or IPL with no pressure | Charm Elegance, Cloud9 Beauty Bar |
| Laser while you do your nails | Collate Nails |
| A women-only space | Cloud9 Beauty Bar |
A quick word on the money and the method. Same-day methods like waxing and threading are priced per area, so a brow tidy is a few dollars while a full Brazilian sits higher, and you pay each visit. IPL and SHR are sold as courses because the results build session by session, so the sticker price looks bigger but works out over months. Neither is better in the abstract. Waxing wins for a trip next week, IPL wins if you never want to think about shaving again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Waxing or IPL: which should I choose?
Waxing and threading give you smooth skin the same day and are priced per area, so they suit a trip next week or a one-off occasion. IPL and SHR work over a course of sessions to gradually reduce regrowth, so they suit anyone tired of the every-few-weeks cycle. Neither is better in the abstract.
How much does waxing or IPL cost in Singapore?
It depends on the method and area. Same-day waxing and threading are priced per area, so a brow tidy is a few dollars while a full Brazilian sits higher, and you pay each visit. IPL and SHR are sold as courses, so the sticker price looks bigger but is spread over months.
Is IPL or SHR hair removal permanent?
These are non-medical, beautician-led treatments, so think steady reduction over a course of sessions rather than a permanent medical guarantee. Results build gradually, which is why patience pays off, and why the studios here are picked partly for not pressuring you into a giant package up front.
Ready to Book?
Six spots, from a Holland Village waxing specialist to a laser session tucked inside a Hougang nail salon, and every one of them is somebody’s regular.
Glamingo lets you find hair removal near you, see what each place actually offers, and send a booking request without the back and forth. Pick your treatment and a time, and the salon confirms. It works even for the small parlours and studios that take no online booking anywhere else, so start here.
