Trimmings & Spa

I’m one of the expats who had to learn the hard way that, as a brunette in Singapore, if you fail to do your homework before getting your hair colored, you will likely end up with some eye-​catching orange highlights. After freaking out, I did some serious research and found Trimmings– which specializes in color correction. I figured– if they have color correction as an item on their menu of services, they must know what they’re doing– and thank goodness, they do!
Benson did the color correction on me a couple of weeks ago– and while he did a great job, I found that the new color was just TOO dark for me. (A necessity to fully cover the orange.) After a few weeks, i felt like i really need to brighten up again, and the experience with Benson gave me the courage to come back to Trimmings. Sean, another senior stylist, did my balyage highlights, and he seriously NAILED it. I explained my situation to him, told him what i was looking for, and BEGGED him not to turn my hair orange, copper, auburn, or any other shade of not-​found-​in-​nature. He totally got it, and guided me toward the perfect color.
It was on the pricey side ($ 350 sing), but it was worth it for the beautiful job he did.
I have finally found my official hair stylist in Singapore– done and done.

As an expat, I did quite a bit of research on finding a good hair salon, when you are shelling out this kind of money ($ 400) for color and a cut, you want to make sure you are getting the est of the best. This is much higher than I paid in the most elite of elite salon in Houston, but I was prepared for the price, just not the quality of work. First off, I usually get balayage, which is fairly common in the US now, and has pretty much taken over highlights, which is a little out of date now. It’s a way of highlighting so it looks a bit more natural, not streaky. I also am a brunette, so I always get my roots done with it as well. When I called to make the appointment, I was very clear that I was a brunette, and that I needed my roots done, as well as balayge and a haircut. Now, from everything that I have read, Trimmings touts itself for really catering to Caucasian hair, and the majority of the reviews I have read were very positive. I made the appointment, and came in on a Saturday. When I sat down, I was very clear about what I wanted, again mentioning my roots needed to be done with the balayge, and asking how long it would take. I read somewhere that it took someone 4 hours, which I did not have time for. He assured me it would take 2 ½ hours max, and I would be outta there in no time. Okay, he set to work. The place itself is pretty basic for a salon that charges those kind of prices, as they had super uncomfortable chairs, and particle board that was showing. The space isn’t very big, and the counter tops, ect were mediocre at best. Back home, I’ve seen Super Cuts that are nicer. Also, every person in this salon was blonde, which should’ve been a red flag to me. 4 ½ hours later I had much shorter hair (he took too much off) great caramel balayge color, but roots still showing. I was puzzled. I was pretty clear on what I wanted. Why the hell would I want to spend $ 400+ dollars and still walk out of a salon 4 ½ hours later with visable roots? I explained it to the person doing my hair, and he just looked at me, and said well, we recommend you using a cover up spray? What? Excuse me? He said that I didn’t ask for roots to be done, and only asked for balayge. Um no. Needless to say, I was not happy. The color was good, and nicely blended, the cut was too short, as we didn’t agree on taking that much off, and my roots were showing. When I told the person who did this, he just looked at me blankly and said, well, we can do your roots the next time you come back.
For the price I paid, and the time I spent, I was not happy.

I chose this salon based on recent reviews and the fact that it was called out as a great place for Caucasian blondes to get their haircut. I also got a pedicure.
The pedicure was great and the woman who worked on my feet did a wonderful job. Pretty basic though and nothing special for $ 40.
But, the haircut is another story. I wish I could tell you my hairstylist’s name, but he didn’t even bother introducing himself before our initial discussion. I told him I was trying to grow my sides out so that my hair would be closer to one length, because I’m traveling extensively for the next year and it would be easier to manage. I told him that I wanted only a half inch cut off my sides and an inch off the back with subtle long layers that don’t make my hair look too thinned out.
What he did was layer my sides significantly, taking at least two inches off in some places and sheer the bottom to create the layers so that it now looks too thin at the very ends of my already fine hair, and is now rounded out instead of straight. Not what I asked for at all.
Really disappointing that he didn’t listen to me at all and just did what he wanted.
Skip this place and find a nicer salon with hairstylists that listen to their customers.

Having to find a stylist after having the same one for several years is frightening.
Kenny was amazing with my hair. His knowledge of cut and styling was proven as he discussed his thoughts that were very similar to what I’m accustomed to and wanted for my hair.
Style without hours of effort is what I got and I couldn’t be happier.
Kenny doesn’t rush or take short cuts. He’s truly passionate about making you look your best.

Benson helped my American platnium blonde look way more natural and healthy! Expensive but worth it!

Alvin is pretty talented with hair. He shaped my curls nicely and did not use a razor to make layers (lazy, and ick!). He also responded pretty promptly once when I wasn’t so happy with a cut and redid it for free. The shampooers are excellent!
Unfortunately, they have raised their prices to $ 80+ for a simple cut-​and-​dry. I will probably not go back because of this.

Trimmings is a salon and spa that offers a list of great quality services.
Trimmings flagship store is located at Loewen Gardens and is part of an old military building.
Having a store at Robertson Walk it is the perfect location to end the day with a lush dinner at one of the restaurants they share a courtyard wit.
At trimmings they offer a fantastic list of services for you:
— Tanning Services
Sunless Tanning Treatment
— Beauty Treatments and Services
Facials, Diamond Dermabrasions, Oxygen Facials, Lash Tinting, Eyebrow Embroidery, Body Treatments, Waxing
— Hairstyles and Treatments
Haircuts, Highlights, Colour, Glossing, Texture, Styling, Kids Cut, Hair Treatments, Straightening Treatments including Brazilian Straightening and Soft Brazilian Blowout
— Make-​Up
Make Up for Special Occasions
— Nail Care
Manicures, Pedicures, Kids Manicure, Kids Pedicure, Gels