Top 5 Hair Salon Choices in Johor Bahru
It’s no secret that Malaysia has long been a hub for commerce. As a city with a comparable economy to Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru has been a center for shopping and beauty care at an affordable price range.
In this article, we’ll be listing down 5 of our favorite hair salons in Johor Bahru to freshen up your look for your next vacation. We’ll also be going through the services they offer and their costs for your convenience.
How Much Do Hair Salon Services Cost in Johor Bahru?
Although hairstylist consultations vary by clients’ hair length, it is good to have a rough estimate of the cost before getting the first consultation.
To get an idea of how much it might cost you to have beautiful locks, take a look at the chart of prices for standard styling services of the hair salons in Johor Bahru:
Top 5 Hair Salons in Johor Bahru
Before we jump into our picks, here are the criteria that we looked into in each entry.
1. Studio M KSL
| Areas of expertise | ★★★★★ |
| Cost | ★★★☆☆ |
| Services | ★★★★★ |
| Ambiance | ★★★★☆ |
On the top of our list is Studio M KSL, a shop that has garnered a lot of praise throughout their 7 (and more) years of service!
One of our favorite things about Studio M KSL is how their staff are excellent at what they do, whether it’s haircutting or perming. It’s no wonder that they’ve ensured our trust with the quality of their service and their products.
Their long-time service is a reference to how well they do their job. For over 10 years, they’ve established an identity in providing excellent and attentive service to their clientele.
Moreover, their friendly staff prioritizes the comfort of their clients by offering them tea as they wait on comfy cushions in the store. We particularly like that they also have a private area reserved for their Muslim clientele.
The only thing that we’re iffy about with Studio M KSL is their prices.
While it’s already been established that they have premium services, it’s unsurprising that their prices are on the pricey side too. Also, any “additional” products for your treatment will incur fees added to your tab.
Overall, Studio M KSL is a good choice for those looking for premium services within the city. If you can look past their prices, it’s a guarantee that they’ll serve you trendy and fresh looks with great satisfaction.
Pros
- Multiple hairstyling services in one-stop
- Amazing customer service
Cons
- Expensive base price
- Additional products add costs to service
Customer Reviews
Worth the price
The service was awesome! Dye my hair and do the Collagen Treatment all at the same place! They even served me a cup of warm tea and water during my visit. The results are worth the price! Highly recommended, and I definitely will visit again! – Pcy Leaf Google Reviews
Right decision
My wife’s hair was badly damaged by another hair salon when she did a perm a month ago. She read good reviews about Studio M and decided to try it out, and she was glad that she had made the right decision. Nick has been very patient in explaining the types of treatment and steps to take care of her damaged hair. And now she has a head of beautiful and manageable hair. Thanks to Nick. – Antonio Scaramuzzino
2. Style by Andy Chan
| Areas of expertise | ★★★★☆ |
| Cost | ★★★★★ |
| Services | ★★★★☆ |
| Ambiance | ★★★★★ |
Style by Andy Chan is one of the most stylish shops on the list, not only because of their facilities but their style books as well.
With three branches across Johor Bahru, this hair salon offers award-winning performance to its clientele at a competitive price. This also means that you can easily access their top-notch services without compromising your hairstyle.
Another thing that we love about Style by Andy Chan is their avant-garde style book without compromising the facial attributes of their model. The way they keep their clients’ hair looking so healthy after extreme makeovers is also a major plus!
Additionally, their staff also offers hot and cold drinks to the clients (if available) while waiting for their turn at the workstation
While they provide hairstyling for all genders and hair textures, reviews say that they aren’t that well-versed with men’s hair. Curly hair may also prove as a problem for some of the hairstylists in the salon.
To sum it all up, Style by Andy Chan is a good choice for femmes looking to have a grand hairstyle do-over. With their premium service at an affordable price, you’re sure to have a good time in the comforts of this salon.
Pros
- Budget-friendly premium services
- Wide range of hair dye colors
- Fresh and trendy hairstyles available
Cons
- Men’s haircuts are not on par with women’s haircuts
- Not curly hair friendly styling
Customer Reviews
Friendly and Informative
Superb! This is the first time I have ever come to a hair salon like this. The hairstylist James is very professional, experienced, friendly, and informative. I’m very satisfied with my new haircut, and he also pointed out my hair loss problem that I didn’t realize before. So proceed to scalp treatment, and it feels so good during and after treatment. I highly recommend the senior director hairstylist, James – Google Reviews
Professional work and equipment
One of the best place to cut your hair. I got my [Chinese New Year] hair done recently at this place and the hairstylist MARK legit did a fantastic job, man. [Not gonna lie] this place is the best, and I will totally recommend you guys to try it out. You will not disappoint, man. They even offer you drinks while you are getting your hair done !!!! I ordered hot chocolate and earl grey tea 😂. Overall I had a very good experience. – Jacob Dolphy, Google Reviews
3. ELLE Hair Studio
| Areas of expertise | ★★★★☆ |
| Cost | ★★★★★ |
| Services | ★★★★★ |
| Ambiance | ★★★★☆ |
Founded in 1986, ELLE Hair Studio skyrocketed in popularity due to their reputation in providing great services at an affordable price.
ELLE Hair Studio is most known for its award-winning performance in the beauty care scene. In fact, they’ve won different awards annually from a myriad of organizations like Mercedes-Benz, L’Oreal, Johnny Andrean, and Malaysia Hairdressing Awards.
For over thirty years, this hair salon has broadened its services from the usual wash, blow, and dry services to digital perming and rebonding. What’s more, is that they work with all genders and of all ages with no problem!
The thing that we love most about ELLE Hair Studio is how they have different levels of experienced hairstylists to fit your budget. Fret not because they promise great haircuts and styling from Artistic Director to General Stylist.
That being said, some of the price points of their services may come across as pricey. But if you can get behind that setback, then you’re sure to have a great time relaxing with their friendly professional hairstylists.
Moreover, the interior design of their salon looks so chic with its white walls and geometric station divider, and shop accents.
Pros
- Private rooms for Muslim clients
- Award-winning services
Cons
- Potentially expensive
- Walk-ins may have to wait a bit before attended to
Customer Reviews
Skilled and meticulous
I opted for the Stylist cut (RM60) over Senior Stylist and Director and was initially worried that I might get a sloppy hair cut. However, I was very impressed by my hairdresser, Vinny, who was skilled and meticulous in cutting my hair/ Vinny was able to provide suggestions when I asked to change my hairstyle, which is something I really appreciate from my hairstylists. I love the look she gave me, and she also perfectly trimmed my bangs so that it’s not too long or too short!! I’m definitely coming back again!! – Lynn Wee, Google Reviews
Above and beyond service
Got an AMAZING haircut with hairstylist Angeline!! 💇♀️ I love it!! She is so sweet and nice and her professionalism to ensure a great cut was above and beyond! And the decor and ambiance are soo relaxing! Definitely recommend it and definitely will be back!! – Sally Go
4. A Cuts Studio & Spa
| Areas of expertise | ★★★★☆ |
| Cost | ★★★★☆ |
| Services | ★★★★☆ |
| Ambiance | ★★★★☆ |
Next on our list is probably our most budget-friendly one yet! A Cuts Studio & Spa is a multi-branch hair salon in the downtown area of Johor Bahru.
What we loved the most about A Cuts Studio & Spa is how they specialize in taking care of the scalp and hair with the use of essential oils. Imagine having your head getting taken care of at a reasonable price.
Plus, their salon isn’t niche at all as it caters to men and women of all ages!
Another thing that we loved about them is how their website is user-friendly. You can access their estimated price range for the service you want to get for a specific hair length with just one click.
Moreover, they also offer private rooms for their Muslim clientele who want to get their hair done professionally.
Perhaps the only thing we’re up in the air about with A Cuts Studio & Spa is that they sometimes have extra products to bump the price for their services. Be sure to keep this in mind if you seek out their services because hidden fees are a common no-go for most clients.
But if you’re looking for accessible no-frills service, then A Cuts Studio & Spa may be the right hair salon for you.
Pros
- No-frills service
- Both branches located downtown
Cons
- Limited service choices for walk-ins
- Possible hidden fees in thair services
Customer Reviews
Knowledgeable and skillful
I have been with Lynn for a long time because she’s the only one who knows how to cut my hair. I don’t dare go to other hairdressers because of their lack of skill. Lynn is very knowledgeable and skillful in hair care and style; now, all my family members also use Lynn as their hairstylist! When I met Lynn, my hair and scalp health was so bad that I was losing hair, but now, after several treatments, my hair is thicker and fuller than ever! So happy to have found her, and I will continue to use her services indefinitely! – Nuraishah Hanis, Google Reviews
Muslimah-friendly
My mother and I went for hair coloring, hair cut, and scalp treatment by Lyn and Doreen. They were both very professional, friendly, and informative! I would highly recommend their services and their products 🙂 The place is Muslimah-friendly, and we’ve never felt more comfortable wearing a hijab! – Myrra Jalal
5. Unique Expired
| Areas of expertise | ★★★★★ |
| Cost | ★★★★☆ |
| Services | ★★★★☆ |
| Ambiance | ★★★★★ |
For a fitting end to our list, we have the most stylish and aesthetic hair salon ever – Unique Expired. Found in 2014, this salon has garnered reputable popularity for good service throughout the years.
Ran by professional avant-garde hairstylists, Unique Expired specializes in modern Japanese haircuts and styling that are satisfyingly distinct from others. On top of that, they incorporate Japanese designs into their treatments and even the shop itself.
What we believe sets them apart from the other hair salons (aside from their aesthetics) is the fact that they offer a wide range of prices to match their clientele’s budget. While this is in line with the experience level of the stylist, it leaves room for customization at the customer’s discretion.
Even with a budget-friendly price range, they provide quality services with premium haircare products so as to not short-change their clientele.
However, several reviews have left it debatable if Unique Expired is the best choice if you have curly textured hair. Perhaps this is to be expected of a modern Japanese hair salon whose usual clientele are straight-haired individuals.
Overall, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly hair salon with future-forward hairstylists then you should definitely check out Unique Expired.
Pros
- Broad hairstyling specializations
- Unique styling methods
Cons
- Not curly hair friendly
- Expert-level haircare may be expensive
Customer Reviews
Soft and silky outcome
Their K-Gloss smoothing treatment is everything, my hair feels so soft and silky now. I go out no need to put much effort into my hair. – Aidan, Beauty Insider
Highly recommended
Very trendy salon in JB area. NEVER felt disappointed every time I go. All of my friends ask which salon I go to. I highly recommend Unique Expire. – Cai Nono, Facebook Reviews