{"id":94109,"date":"2026-10-27T17:41:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T09:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=94109"},"modified":"2026-10-27T17:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T09:48:14","slug":"jb-hair-salons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/jb-hair-salons\/","title":{"rendered":"JB Hair Salons: Haircuts, Colour & Perms from 35 MYR (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A JB haircut costs less than lunch, and that’s before you factor in the perm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Singaporeans cross the Causeway for chilli crab and cheap petrol. Increasingly, they’re making the trip for their hair, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A haircut that costs S$40 or more in Singapore can start from around 35 MYR (about S$11) in Johor Bahru (JB). Korean digital perms can also cost less across the Causeway, although prices vary by salon, hair length and treatment. Some services start below S$60, while specialist digital perms can cost more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The trick is knowing where to go. From budget hair salons in Larkin to Korean perm specialists at KSL City Mall and colour-focused salons at Mid Valley Southkey, JB has options for different budgets and styles. Use this guide to compare salons, starting prices, locations and booking details before you make the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Hair Salons in JB at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Best for<\/strong><\/th>Top pick<\/strong><\/th>Starting price \/ note<\/strong><\/th>Area<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cheapest haircut<\/td>100 Hair Salon<\/td>35 MYR (~S$11)<\/td>Larkin<\/td><\/tr>
Korean digital perm<\/td>Studio M KSL<\/td>348\u2013448 MYR (~S$109\u2013S$140)<\/td>KSL City Mall<\/td><\/tr>
Established full-service salon<\/td>REDS Hairdressing<\/td>Men’s cut from 60 MYR (~S$19)<\/td>KSL \/ City Square \/ Komtar<\/td><\/tr>
Private one-to-one styling<\/td>Kaku Hair Studio<\/td>Premium; book ahead<\/td>Bandar Jaya Putra<\/td><\/tr>
Getting there<\/td>Causeway or Second Link<\/td>Grab, bus, or RTS Link + Grab; allow extra time for immigration<\/td>Johor Bahru<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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JB Hair Salons: 11 Places to Consider<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Salon<\/strong><\/th>Area<\/strong><\/th>Best for<\/strong><\/th>Starting price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
REDS Hairdressing<\/td>KSL \/ City Square \/ Komtar<\/td>Full-service; Muslimah rooms<\/td>Men’s cut 60 MYR (~S$19)<\/td><\/tr>
Studio M KSL<\/td>KSL City Mall<\/td>Korean digital perms<\/td>Digital perm 348\u2013448 MYR (~S$109\u2013S$140)<\/td><\/tr>
Luxe Studio<\/td>Komtar JBCC and other outlets<\/td>Colour and treatments<\/td>Colour 188 MYR (~S$59)<\/td><\/tr>
Style by Andy Chan<\/td>Mid Valley Southkey<\/td>Colour services<\/td>Men’s cut 68 MYR (~S$21)<\/td><\/tr>
Ms Gadis Salon<\/td>Larkin<\/td>Budget colour; Muslimah room<\/td>Colour 58 MYR (~S$18)<\/td><\/tr>
100 Hair Salon<\/td>Larkin<\/td>Budget haircuts<\/td>Cut 35 MYR (~S$11)<\/td><\/tr>
R.A.D. Hair Studio<\/td>Holiday Plaza<\/td>Budget cut and wash<\/td>40 MYR (~S$13)<\/td><\/tr>
Ceres Salon<\/td>Mount Austin<\/td>Affordable colour<\/td>Confirm with salon<\/td><\/tr>
Kaku Hair Studio<\/td>Bandar Jaya Putra<\/td>Private one-to-one styling<\/td>Quote at booking<\/td><\/tr>
U Salon Eco Botanic<\/td>Eco Botanic<\/td>Milbon-product styling<\/td>Confirm with salon<\/td><\/tr>
FUG\u00c3 Organic Hair Spa<\/td>Taman Melodies<\/td>Scalp and hair spa<\/td>Treatment 288 MYR (~S$90)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. JB Hair Salons: 11 Places to Consider<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. How Much Does a Haircut Cost in JB? Prices vs Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Best Hair Salons in JB by Area<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Is Luxe Studio the Best Hair Salon in JB?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Cheapest Hair Salons in JB<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Korean Perm, Cold Perm and Colour: What to Expect<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Is There a Hair Salon in Mid Valley Southkey, JB?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Do You Tip at JB Hair Salons?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Before You Prepay for a Package<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. How to Book and What to Know Before You Go<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. A Half-Day JB Hair Trip, Planned Around Your Appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    How Much Does a Haircut Cost in JB? Prices vs Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    A haircut in JB typically costs 35\u2013160 MYR (~S$11\u2013S$50), depending on the salon tier and whether a senior stylist cuts it. That’s noticeably below Singapore, where a haircut typically runs S$20 to S$100 or more, and salons rarely advertise a sub-S$15 option the way JB’s budget chains do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Service<\/strong><\/th>JB price range<\/strong><\/th>Why prices vary<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Haircut<\/td>35\u2013160 MYR (~S$11\u2013S$50)<\/td>Budget chain vs. senior or award-winning stylist<\/td><\/tr>
    Single-tone hair colour<\/td>58\u2013238 MYR (~S$18\u2013S$75)<\/td>Basic dye vs. organic or ammonia-free formula<\/td><\/tr>
    Korean or digital perm<\/td>148\u2013448 MYR (~S$46\u2013S$140)<\/td>Hair length and salon tier<\/td><\/tr>
    Treatment or hair spa<\/td>50\u2013380 MYR (~S$16\u2013S$119)<\/td>Express wash vs. multi-step scalp therapy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Colouring is where the gap widens the most. Singapore’s typical starting price for a full-head, single-tone colour sits around S$120. JB’s equivalent starts closer to 100\u2013160 MYR (~S$31\u2013S$50) at most salons on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Perms narrow the gap a little. A premium Korean digital perm at a specialist like Studio M can still run 348\u2013448 MYR (~S$109\u2013S$140), well above JB’s own budget tier. Still, it costs less than the same treatment at Singapore’s salon-of-the-moment prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Paying in JB<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Many full-service salons accept cards, but payment methods vary by outlet. Tap your YouTrip card<\/strong> and you spend at the Mastercard wholesale rate with 0% foreign transaction fees, whatever the bill comes to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Want to lock in the rate before you cross? Malaysian Ringgit is one of YouTrip’s 12 holdable wallet currencies, so you can top up and fix it ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    A few of the smaller budget salons, especially in Larkin, run cash-only or cash-preferred, so withdraw ringgit from a Malaysian ATM once you’re across rather than changing cash at the checkpoint, where exchange rates and fees may be less favourable. The first S$400 of overseas ATM withdrawals each calendar month is free with YouTrip, then 2% after, resetting on the 1st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide: Want the full breakdown of what your ringgit is actually worth right now? Our SGD to MYR Rate Guide<\/a><\/strong> covers the live rate and how to time your conversion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Best Hair Salons in JB by Area<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Here are salons worth considering, grouped by area so you can pair the appointment with whatever else is on your JB itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    REDS Hairdressing (KSL \/ City Square \/ Komtar)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Image Credits: REDS Hair Salon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    REDS has run in JB since 2004, one of the longest-standing names on this list. That shows in the review count: thousands of reviews across its branches, averaging close to 4.9 stars. The KSL City Mall branch sits at Level 1, with sister outlets in City Square and Komtar JBCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    It’s the safe, full-service pick if you’d rather not gamble on somewhere new, with a private Muslimah section and female-only stylists on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Pricing isn’t fixed to a public chart. Expect a short consultation before the stylist quotes a final number, which is normal across most JB salons. It’s also part of why reviews occasionally flag a bill running above the number first mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Best for<\/strong> readers who want an established, widely-reviewed salon over a newer boutique, and don’t mind confirming the final price at consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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