The Best Hair Salons in Penang to Visit for a Fabulous New ‘Do

There’s nothing our Insiders love more than to spend the day relaxing in a spa or hair salon. What’s better than a few hours of head-to-toe pampering, after all? Remember, ladies (and distinguished gentlemen), looking good naturally boosts your confidence, helping you face the days ahead with renewed energy.

Calling all Penangites, do you know that your gorgeous island and its mainland have no shortage of top-notch hair salons? There’s absolutely no reason to travel all the way to Kuala Lumpur, or God forbid, Johor Bahru, just to get a quality haircut. Here are the best hair salons in Penang that you should check out.

The Best Hair Salons in Penang

1. HairStory International

You can find HairStory outlets located all over Penang, from Georgetown to Gelugor and all the way to Bayan Lepas. It’s a good thing this award-winning hair salon is convenient to visit as the services they offer are simply to die for. We, alongside the countless reviewers on Google, have nothing but glowing comments to give on the results achieved by the skilled stylists at HairStory, whether it’s hair colouring, hair cuts, or scalp treatments — you’re guaranteed to leave the styling chair looking fab!

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2. A Pouch Scissors Hair Salon

A Pouch Scissors Hair Salon was founded in 2016 and even 6 years in, their team of professional stylists are still hard at work to meet the needs and desires of their clientele. APS (which cleverly doubles as A Positive Space) boasts impressive partners in the hair care industry including Olaplex, La Biosthetique, Framesi, and Milbon. Since high-quality products from these renowned brands are used during APS’s hair treatments, we believe their services are worth every penny.

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3. Twiggy Hair Salon

Twiggy Hair Salon has two branches located in Penang, one in Tanjung Tokong and the other in Macalister. Regardless of which one you visit, you can expect to find impeccable service at Twiggy, carried out by attentive and experienced hair stylists. They are exceptionally skilled at dyeing hair in whichever shades their clients desire, with the help of professional hair products from Shiseido and Schwarzkopf. We recommend getting your hair dyed at Twiggy, go for that crazy ombre and insane highlights, life is too short!

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4. Cuts Salon

Cuts Salon is located on the fourth floor of Gurney Plaza, an absolute hair haven run by well-trained directors and stylists. Their state-of-the-art facilities include sixteen styling chairs, a treatment room, a private room with its own shampoo area, a bar counter, and a Kérastase shampoo area. Speaking of the Parisian hair care brand, you can expect to find Kérastase’s entire range at Cuts Salon, both on sale and utilised in treatments. Get your hair styled just like the ladies in France!

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5. Wave Salon

We love Wave Salon’s sea-themed establishment, complete with blue and white decor and wooden, sand-coloured flooring. True to its name, Wave Salon ensures no woman leaves with flat, lifeless hair. Instead, expect your hair to be transformed into a voluminous sea of waves, making you the envy of everyone you meet. Known for providing the best perms in Penang, visit Wave Salon if you’re tired of your stick-straight hair hanging limply from its roots.

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6. Aire Hair Studio

The stylists at Aire Hair Studio pride themselves on bringing the latest hair trends from Tokyo and New York to Penang. Their signature services lie in colouring and perming for both women and men because PSA, men need to show love to their hair too. We can’t help but gawk at Aire Hair Studio’s online portfolio linked below, full of brightly-coloured hair expertly done by professionals. After getting your hair done, don’t forget to enjoy their amazing head massage — thank us later!

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7. Espario Hair Salon

Experience Espario Hair Salon’s newly renovated space firsthand! Beyond its gorgeous interior, Espario offers friendly and highly skilled hair stylists who are incredibly helpful. They attentively cater to your needs, offering the best suggestions and ensuring a superb experience. Enjoy being pampered with products from Milbon, Shiseido, Olaplex, K-GLOSS, and LebeL as you get your hair expertly dyed, washed, cut, permed, or highlighted.

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8. A-Saloon

You’ve probably heard of A-Saloon, a constant in Malaysia’s hair care industry since 2009 with over fifty outlets across the country. With three locations in Penang, discover why A-Saloon is Malaysia’s largest chain of hair salons. Their team of professional stylists will make your hair goals a reality, all while keeping within your budget. Whether you’re looking to get your hair rebonded, permed, coloured, or even add extensions, A-Saloon has you covered.

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