Root Touch-Up in Kampong Glam / Haji Lane

A root touch-up in Singapore typically costs around S$40 to S$90, noticeably cheaper than a full-head colour at roughly S$80 to S$200, since it only covers the regrowth at the roots. Prices run higher for longer or thicker hair and at premium salons. Many salons list root touch-up as its own menu item, and it is the more affordable way to keep colour looking fresh between full colours.

A root touch-up is worth it when only your regrowth or greys are showing and the rest of your colour still looks good, since it costs less, takes less time, and is gentler on your lengths than colouring everything again. In Singapore, many people book a root touch-up every few weeks and a full colour only occasionally to refresh faded ends. If your overall shade has changed a lot or you want a new colour, a full-head service is the better choice.

To find a fair root touch-up, look for a salon in Singapore with transparent, up-front pricing that lists root touch-up separately, honest recent reviews, and no pressure to upgrade to a full colour or a package you did not ask for. Be cautious of vague quotes that balloon at the counter. On Glamingo you can check verified Google ratings and reviews before you book, so you can pick a no-pressure salon.

Most people in Singapore get a root touch-up every four to six weeks, since that is about how long it takes for regrowth or greys to become noticeable. Those covering a lot of grey often go more frequently, while others stretch it longer with root sprays or powders between visits. Your hair's growth rate and how much your natural colour contrasts with the dye decide the timing.

A root touch-up in Singapore colours only the new regrowth at the roots, usually the top inch or two, while a full hair colour treats the entire head from roots to ends. A touch-up is faster, cheaper, and kinder to your lengths, making it the regular maintenance service, whereas a full colour is for changing shade or refreshing faded ends. Many people alternate between the two to keep colour looking even.

During a root touch-up, the colourist applies dye only to the regrowth along your partings and roots, matches it to your existing colour, leaves it to develop, then rinses, and often adds a quick blow-dry. Because only the roots are treated, it is quicker than a full colour. A session usually takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on hair length and grey coverage.

Glamingo lists close to 300 hair salons across Singapore that offer colouring, including root touch-ups, from the heartlands to town. You can browse by area or mall, compare verified ratings and services, and book a time that suits you, all in one place.