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“What we want to design at HAF is not just an instagrammable photo for a day, but a hairstyle that brings joy whenever you look in the mirror. For that, we need your input to make the hairstyle uniquely yours. Will you give us a chance to partner and create that hairstyle with you?”
With swanky malls like ION Orchard, Orchard Central and Mandarin Gallery, Far East Plaza isn't the first place most people think of for a pampering hair service in Orchard.
Yet it is right in drabby, run-down malls like this where we found a new gem HAF Salon.
As chaotic as the walk through Far East Plaza may be, our heart danced in delight the moment we walked into HAF Salon. The baby teal walls along with the minimalistic industrial flooring littered with lush greenery got us whipping out our phones to take a photo immediately.
Yep, this would make for a good addition to our Instagram feed.
Gorgeous decor aside, HAF Salon is home to two of our favourite local stylists: Selyn and Qiu - previously from one of Beauty Undercover's most popular Korean hair salons!
If you've always loved Korean curls but am hesitant due to language barriers, Qiu is the perm specialist you MUST try. Having permed hair for thousands of women over the years, she has a very strong sense of aesthetics and will customize the curls exactly to how you like it.
First timing perming? Qiu will design natural waves that looks absolutely natural so that you can get used to managing your new curls without much hassle.
Ready for something more the second or third time? She may then recommend romantic curls that can last for 6 months and above - if and when you're ready.
Selyn, on the other hand, is a colour meister.
Whether you're thinking about work-friendly balayage or brighter unicorn, milky rose or even paddlepop colours, she'll deliver that and more - with minimal damage.
As much as those are specialties that customers travel all the way from Jurong and Changi for, you won't hear both Selyn and Qiu pushing you to do these hair services simply because they're good at it.
Even if you're in for just a haircut, they'll do a consultation to decide on the hair design before proceeding with the cut - all with zero hardselling or even upselling for more colours or treatments. In fact, both Selyn and Qiu are on the quiet side, so you won't even have to worry about making small-talk with them. Just relax in your seat and walk out the salon refreshed and happy with a new hairstyle!
It is this commitment towards giving customers a pressure-free experience and including them in the consultation that they call a Better HAF. Believing that customers are long-term partners and not just a transaction, Selyn and Qiu founded HAF to be an affordable comfortable haven where customers can come by, chill and relax without feeling mentally or financially burdened. Every customer is allocated sufficient time and attention as the stylists here make the effort to space out the appointments - giving the utmost best service possible. Here, they also make sure they use top quality hair products such as MUCOTA and K-Gloss so that they deliver the results that customers are looking for. It is these small details that make many of their customers go back to them time and time again... even recommending their friends and family here.
While prices aren't the lowest in Far East Plaza, the hairstyles here are known to last much longer thanks to superior haircuts and extra consideration to reduce damage. With genuine service and instagrammable hairstyles that lasts, we think that HAF Salon offers incredible value for people looking for their forever stylists.
Overall, a hidden gem in Far East Plaza we'd highly recommend!
Love the HAF Salon concept and want to join the team as a stylist / technician? They are currently hiring so do give them a call at 8790 1879 if you are keen!
* No GST and Service Charge.
Loves
- Well-loved hairstylists popular for easily maintainable Korean-style perms, trendy hair colours and men's cuts
- Warm, cosy and spacious salon with a gorgeous photo wall
- Hair wash area has a recliner that reclines automatically!
- Zero hardselling and no upselling - Chill vibes only
- Convenient to get to via Orchard MRT
Not-So-Happy-With
- Not the cheapest hair salon in Far East Plaza
impressive
Dyed my hair (blue & purple and in a hidden type of way, as recommended by Selyn) for the first time at Haf Salon, and I was so happy with the result. I have been going there for haircuts, and as usual, Selyn has always helped me to achieve my hair goals with her constructive advice and impressive skills. Everyone at the Salon is friendly and the service is always impeccable. Will definitely go back to Haf Salon for all my future hair needs… and 10/10 recommend it too!❤️ (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Great hair experience
My experience at Haf Salon is always relaxing... very clean and very professional people that work there.. My color came out very natural that suits my lifestyle ,qiu is extremely talented... and professional! She is fabulous with cutting and finishing work. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!! (Review not yet verified)
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Amazing highlight
This is the first salon I have tried since moving to Singapore. Worried about chunky highlight (Caucasian hair). Selyn is absolutely amazing ,he did seamlessly nice blend beige blonde on me . From now on Haf Salon is the only salon to be!Thank you Selyn (Review not yet verified)
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Sincere Talented Hairstylist
I followed Selyn from another hair salon to this new one and I have no regrets. Simply the most talented hair stylist when it comes to colouring, highlights and styling. Pleasant, professional and gives sincere, expert advice. Love my hair colour and highlights! Will be back for sure! (Review not yet verified)
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My Trusted HAF SALON
When I come in for my haircut I always know it will be great because Qiu REALLY knows what she is doing and is magical with her scissors. She gave me the confidence to try a new look. Have received several compliments just in one day with the new look :) Its so important to have a stylist you can trust wholeheartedly I’m so happy she finally have her own space to create more amazing works! I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAF SALON (Review not yet verified)
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pampered place😍
As a long-time customer of HAF Salon, I can confidently say that this is the best salon I have ever visited. From the moment I walk in the door, the staff is always friendly and welcoming, and my stylist, QIU, is a true hair wizard. Not only is she incredibly talented and professional, but she also has a great sense of style and is always able to bring my hair vision to life. One of the things that sets HAF Salon apart from other salons is the attention to detail. From the perfectly placed decor to the offer of refreshing beverages, every aspect of the salon experience is thoughtfully planned. And let's not forget about the delicious meji crackers - they are the perfect snack to munch on while getting pampered. But above all, it's the consistently excellent service that keeps me coming back to HAF Salon. If you're in search of a top-notch hair salon that goes above and beyond to ensure a unique and enjoyable experience, look no further than HAF Salon. Thank you to QIU and the rest of the team for always making me feel and look amazingg :)) (Review not yet verified)
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Always a satisfying experience
Selyn has never failed to impress me with her skills in colour and styling. A good listener who offers great advice, never pushy and sensitive to customers needs. I used to use dark colours to cover my white hair but Selyn managed to bring out a beautiful colour that suits me. Love my highlights! (Review not yet verified)
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Elegant Color
Had a pleasant experience by Selyn and his assistant . Really love how my hair turned out and I love the length of my haircut and the colours used to achieve the non-bleached highlights. Elegant blend 😍 Both were really patient and nice and I will definitely come back again! (Review not yet verified)
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Soft manageable perm
Truly grateful for this hair perm +Treat experience ,as my hair has never been this manageable and less frizzy. I have gotten a lot of compliments the past few days 😍 it has been such a confidence booster! The treatment was soo smooth too ! definitely will come back again 100% recommended!! (Review not yet verified)
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Great salon for blonde hair!
I just moved to Singapore in sept and have been a little anxious about finding a new stylist and hoping all would go well once I did have someone new do my hair. Especially blonde! I was lucky enough to have Haf Salon referred to me by a new colleague here. I checked out their website and social media and felt confident this salon was a solid choice. I was booked with Selyn, who was super sweet, friendly, professional and totally talented with skills. I got my blondes perfect! Exactly what I was envisioning. I don’t think they’ve ever been better. The salon itself was beautiful and clean. The atmosphere was very positive. My 13 year old daughter also got her hair cut at the same time and was treated so well and her hair was done beautifully. I feel very grateful to have found this salon, I will definitely be back and I highly recommend it to anyone considering this salon. (Review not yet verified)
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Revitalizing RC2 treatment
My 3rd time with Qiu. Soft flowy hair with bounce and volume can be yours. This treatment has a few steps to really kick in the moisture and nourishment from within. Smells divine. Hair is left shiny and bouncy, not heavy. The perm and cut here is top notch too. Looking forward to highlight my hair once it settles down. I must say all the treatments are on point here. Solid service. If you are looking for a salon u can trust, look no further. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Another fantastic visit at Haf
My second visit to Haf! Qiu takes the time to observe where needs help, and gives really sound advice. She takes time to tousle hair into perfect perfection. Literally. Her deft hands knows where to place the rods for the exact lift and placement of curl. Only an expert can do that. My limp locks suddenly behave. And the magic lives on cos it still looks good like months later. That’s the amazing part. I trust my hair in her hands. Thank you Qiu (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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My All Time Fav Stylist QIU
I go to QIU for all of my hair needs. She is great at color, cuts, perm and listening. You name it, she rocks at it! She is consistently learning new trends and helping apply them to my hair. Qiu is easy to talk to and she understands what I am trying to request even if I lack the lingo to ask for it! I also love the fact that she is willing to be realistic for what I am asking to be done, with what the end result will be and doing things to meet some crazy trend I find on pinterest. (Review not yet verified)
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Only Trust Qiu With My Hair
QIU is simply amazing! I trust her to listen to my ideas for my hair and also trust her judgment on what will work/look the best. She has done wave perm for me, given me highlights, done the ombre coloring (when that was in!), colored my hair darker, styled my hair for weddings and most recently changed up my style by giving me bangs. Visiting her even for a trim is always a pleasant experience :) I honestly can't say enough good things! (Review not yet verified)
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Wonderful scalp treatment and haircut with Qiu
Long overdue review here! I like the relaxing ambience there. I feel it’s private and I get to feel comfortable with who I am! Qiu deftly refreshed my perm and gave me curtain bangs that freshened me up totally. She is very meticulous, and checks every angle. I know I’m in good hands. I’m balding quite badly near my forehead and crown, but Qiu manages to inject life and vitality to my hair with just a cut at the right places. Will look for her for my subsequent treatments n colour! Might bring my girl to cut her hair too when she wants to transform her long hair to a bob. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Appreciate the care
Did a hair Color after a week of my perm , Very good consultation services before doing anything. They have customers hair health in their best interest. And not just for the sake of profits, do it on customers even if they knew would damage our hair. I’m Appreciate and come back on a week time again. Deeper love my hair 🥰 Thank you very much (Review not yet verified)
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ALWAYS A 5!!1
HAF SALON leads a wonderful staff with up to date styles and color. Qiu is wonderful! She listens and we talk it out. Her deciphering my ideas into what would really work. She knows my hair well and reminds me what works and what doesn’t. I consider her family. Love everyone there! (Review not yet verified)
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Creative Color
I have been here twice at the salon to do my hair and i absolutely love the end result both times. I did creative colour 🌈My hair stylist Selyn knew what he was doing and did an amazing job with my hair. The colour turned out great. Would definitely come back again for more :) (Review not yet verified)
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FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE
I recently had a fantastic experience at Haf hair salon, Due to this current pandemic I haven’t been feeling the best I decided to make a big change in my hair style by chopping 6 inches off the bottom. I was very nervous but qiu was very sweet and encouraging. Not to mention her pure talent in the hair cutting and styling. I was so impressed with the outcome! I step out of the salon feeling fresh and confident again! Would be sure to come back to the beautiful salon to see qiu again! 10/10 experience, would definitely recommend! (Review not yet verified)
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Review For Qiu
I started seeing QIU for my hair since last year. When I came to her my hair was really damage from bleaching. It was also not very flattering now that I look back at the pics... At the time I thought it was great. After QIU worked her magic on it, my hair has never been so healthy, beautiful and lively! Her sense of color/style so amazing and I have been bragging on her ever since. She is also a wonderful person to talk to so that is a bonus! I highly recommend QIU and HAF salon. She knows what she is doing (Review not yet verified)
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An Amazing Haircut at HAF Salon
After reading rave reviews about Selyn, I decided to go to him for my haircut. So here I am, writing another rave review about him! Selyn was meticulous and skilful with his hair cutting techniques. He gave very good advice too about what I could do to maintain the style. I left with a haircut that made me feel younger and fresher! Thanks Selyn! (Review not yet verified)
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Great experience at HAF SALON
Even though I have been going to Selyn for several years now, I am still in awe of what an amazing hair stylist she is. In addition to being incredibly talented and highly-skilled, Selyn is truly a wonderful, kind person who really listens to you and cares about everyone. The salon itself is a very relaxing place to be and everyone that works there is so nice and friendly! (Review not yet verified)
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Will totally return 👍
Really enjoyed my first visit ... very welcoming and was provided lots of information on salon products and services provided. Qiu spent time discussing the pros and cons of my current hair style then recommended how to improve my hair.She is a very accomplished stylist and I am very pleased with her approach for cutting and perming my hair. I am glad I found Qiu and HAF salon as I was ready for a change and had a very good experience. Will totally return 👍 (Review not yet verified)
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Nice Volume
The best salon in SG! My stylist Qiu always give me 100% satisfaction with perfect hair! She know my hair condition and own volume. After a month I still Loving the wave+Easy manage ! So nice! (Review not yet verified)
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Proud about now
I totally recommend this salon! Not only it’s beautifully arranged but also, and what’s the most important, everybody is very professional and peaceful . My stylist was Selyn and he managed to change my 4-coloured hair into something I can be proud about now! I’ll definitely go back there! (Review not yet verified)
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Professional Friendly
Thank you Haf Salon for the nice hairstyle and I really love the colour so much! It’s exactly what I want! The hairstylist in the salon are so professional friendly , make me feels comfortable. I definitely will come again and introduce to my friends. Special thanks to Selyn for such a nice and refreshing hairstyle, you really made my day! Thanks a lot! (Review not yet verified)
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Great Color
Been going to Selyn to get my hair color done. Each time is better then the previous. He listens to my concerns and give good advice as well. Professional and great brands used. 👍 (Review not yet verified)
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👍
Best salon! Love Qiu, She cuts my hair so well. I will be back to see her again! (Review not yet verified)
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Natural and bouncy hair
Came to know Haf Salon through Beauty Undercover and thought of trying it out after reading multiple good reviews. My stylist, Selyn, has been patiently and professionally providing me with advice when i came to the shop with a 'i don't have any idea what i should do with my messy lifeless locks but i just want natural & easy to manage hair'. Throughout the session, it was enjoyable and the salon is really clean, well-maintained and spacious. Eventually, with Selyn's advice, i cut my locks short, did less intrusive soft rebond and got my ends permed, the end result was natural and bouncy. Highly recommended. (Review not yet verified)
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First visit at HAF
It was my first time being there after reading good reviews. The hair stylist is nice and professional. And more importantly, she wants the best hair style for me instead of just making money. I was originally gonna do a hair cut and wave perm. But she suggested I should wait for a month for the hair to grow on my back, so that the hair perm would look more naturally from the back view. Some places might just do the perm on my front hair to make the money. I heed her advice and only did a haircut which turn out really well! I'm thankful to have someone who truly care of my hair. I would really recommend this place to anyone else! (Review not yet verified)
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