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Kudos by Headlines Hairdressing @ Chinatown Hong Lim Complex

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$138 for hair coloring with haircut valid for all hair length only available for first time customer

Haircut, Colour

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$200 for Mucota Omega/Algana straightening or perming valid for all hair length only available for first time customer

Perm, Straight

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15% off In total bill for All Hair Services valid for first time customer only

Haircut, Colour, Perm, Men, Straight, Styling, Treatment

At its very core, hairdressing is about modifying the lines that tell the story of who you are. Our aim at Kudos is therefore to shine a light on these very Headlines and bring out the best in you.

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Kudos by Headlines Hairdressing

Overview

Worked in the CBD before? You would most definitely have heard of and very likely had lunch at the Michelin Starred Hong Lim Complex with its Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa, Bak Chor Mee, Wonton Mee and Bak Kut Teh.

But as savvy girls-in-the-know can tell you, this place isn't just a food paradise. With highly skilled veteran stylists congregating at Hong Lim Complex, the value-for-money hair services are yet another best kept secret here... if you know where to go.

And that's why we're here for, to let you in on one of our favourite salons there: Headlines Hairdressing or more accurately, Kudos by Headlines.

Recently revamped, Headlines Hairdressing went through a makeover of its own, refreshing its team and renaming the outlet to Kudos by Headlines. While the warm and inviting decor is certainly a factor that draws us in, it is clear that the main attraction of the salon is its talented stylist duo Gary and Ken. 

Co-Founder Gary is possibly the more illustrious of the two. Previously voted to be one of Singapore's Top 50 Stylists by Her World, Gary's skill was endorsed internationally time and again as he was invited to hair seminars, hair shows and even as a judge for hair competitions for stylists all over Asia. Thanks to his rigorous training in Vidal Sassoon London and a continuous drive to keep learning and improving, Gary has achieved a technical excellence in haircuts, perms and colours that have gotten customers travelling all the way from Paris Ris to town... for the past 2 decades. As regular customers can tell you, there is simply no one else who designs hair with the same level of skill, dedication and creativity as Gary. A perfectionist, he ensures that every single strand of hair is well cut... so much so that his bob haircuts can last for almost 6 months. 

While Ken may not have picked up as many accolades, frequent readers will tell you that he's a stylist we love to recommend here at Beauty Undercover. In fact, Ken was the first stylist to introduce MUCOTA DYNA rebonding to Agent G. Conscientious and highly knowledgeable about the process, Ken was able to take care of every small detail so frizz can be removed while retaining Agent G's natural volume. This is this level of skill, sincerity and commitment to quality that has gotten us recommending our friends and Beauty Undercover readers to Ken.

Whether it is Gary or Ken, you absolutely got to try their haircuts, perms and rebonding services. With Director Haircut as low as $55 for ladies and Manager Cut at $45 for men, prices here are a STEAL given their level of experience and skill. Their signature perms and rebonding are really competitive as well... especially after you realize that their hairstyles can last you more than 6 months. 

Don't take our word for it though. If you are able to look beyond their humble location and give Kudos by Headlines Hairdressing a try, we're confident that you'll find this salon a gem and love it as much as we do.

 

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Loves

  • Highly skilled and experienced stylist team anchored by celebrity stylist Gary and up and coming Ken
  • Friendly approachable stylist team who let quality and skill speak for themselves (no hardselling!)
  • Competitively priced haircuts, colours and perms
  • Spacious decor with lots of natural light
  • Lots of privacy with its location on the 2nd level of Hong Lim Complex
  • Walking distance within 5 min of Chinatown MRT

Not-So-Happy-With

  • Parking at Hong Lim Complex is a little narrow
  • Occasionally, you can hear gym-goers in the adjacent gym using their equipment.

What Other People Say

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Jemma

July 21, 2024

Rinka Treatment

Review for Shawn Cheah

Shawn did a great job with my hair cut and Rinka Treatment. I like the salon clean and neat nice music relaxing

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Helen Tan

July 19, 2024

Rinka Hair Treatment with C Curl Love my hair !!!

Review for Shawn Cheah

Thank you so much Shawn for doing such a great job I love my hair, always wanted to do c curls and have less frizzy hair.

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Kelsey

July 16, 2024

Naked Gorilla Scalp Treatment very good

Review for Ken Chang

I recently had a Naked Gorilla scalp treatment, recommended by Ken. This involved a scalp scanning session to accurately analyse my hair type. During the session, my scalp pores were unclogged, providing a very cooling effect. Following this, I received a Milbon 3-step hair treatment, which consisted of a mixture of protein and moisture to help hydrate my hair roots. A scalp tonic was then massaged into my scalp, and an infrared hairbrush was used to brush through my hair, helping my scalp better absorb the product. The result is a newly treated, rejuvenated hair and scalp! I enjoyed the treatment and can feel the diffrence (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Jan

July 16, 2024

best anti frizz treatment

Review for Ken Chang

so far this is the best anti frizz treatment i try. this is my 2nd Aqua care treatment. hope it can last another 5 more months. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Annabelz

July 15, 2024

Rinka Treatment is the best

Review for Shawn Cheah

Shawn is very skilled and gentle with my hair. The Rinka Treatment was very good. This is my second time doing this straightening treatment with C curl. Thanks, Kudos Team, my favourite Hair Salon! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Louis

July 15, 2024

Nice haircut from Shawn

Review for Shawn Cheah

Great service. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Letty

July 07, 2024

Perfect blow wave from a friendly female hairdresser Wennie.

Review for Wennie Lau

Before my dinner. i found this hairdressing near my hotel. $38 for a good massage and blow wave.

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Tanner

July 04, 2024

Friendly hairdresser and comfortable environment。

Review for Shawn Cheah

just touch down singapore. wanted to get a haircut near my hotel. the hairdresser shawn did a great job. friendly and kind. Recommended. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Vivian

June 12, 2024

Great service

Review for Wennie Lau

This Salon is a gem in Chinatown area. Although located in HDB area, but I was in awe with the head massages, complementary drinks, nice sound systems and the environment is very relaxed. No hard sales talk and the staff was very attentive to the all the important details of doing the Naked Gorilla Scalp Treatment. Furthermore, the staff was very gentle with the hair wash and blow. 😉 (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Rosalie

June 08, 2024

Professional team and comfortable place.

Look here everyone. For everyone who do not hard selling and hidden fees, look no further. I had been going Kudos for the past 2 years and I truly enjoy myself here. The staff had good technical skillsets and always seem to greet me with a smile. The assistant even went to take Macdonald’s delivery for me as they wanted me to save on the delivery fees. My hair feels great each time I went for my Rinka treatment. Great job everyone. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Shelly

June 05, 2024

Worry less for hard selling. hope the salon continue the great service like this.

Review for Ken Chang

My friend recommended me to the salon. As the salon is at the corner, thus, I could not find the salon. The staff called me and provided me a with great help and directed me to the salon. After I reached the salon, within a few minutes, my drink of my choice was given. Stylist Ken gave me a through consultation. After knowing that I had bleached and darken my hair previously, he advised me not to perm as it might damage my hair further. I was amazed by ken’s haircut skills. He was very attentive to my enquires and provided me with some hair care tips too. His haircut is also very fast. I will sure recommend him to my friends and family members.. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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taka shi ja

June 03, 2024

Even after 1 month. my hair is still smooth like day 1. Quality products

Review for Shawn Cheah

Had an incredible experience for rebonding and perming from Shawn. He is good at listening to what you want. Shawn was really great as the hair is really manageable even after 1 month. I would totally recommend him to anyone! Thank you Kudos! Will sure be back. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Jovin

May 23, 2024

Amazing haircut

Review for Ken Chang

I booked an appointment with ken to fix my short aunty looking perm done by another salon. My hair was transformed and it did not disappoint! I will definitely go back again for the super good haircut and hair services. It was my first visit but it sure wont be my last! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Bao Bao Huang

May 22, 2024

Shawn is the best !

Review for Shawn Cheah

Shawn did a nice perm for me and I loved it Rinka products from this salon is very good! I like the salon is near an mrt station in chinatown and good service. Shawn was very good at recommending what was suitable for my hair. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Flora

May 21, 2024

Shine and smooth curls

Review for Ken Chang

My hair is usually very matt and frizzy. I had been going to ken for his Rinka anti frizz hair treatment for years. He is very precise with my hair perm as he will make sure that my head is in the correct position before winding the rod ( I usually do my work on my computer while at his salon). After Ken handled my hair, my hair has amazing movement, shine and volume. He doesn’t get pushy with his products too. Although I would love to try his Rinka shampoo some time later. Thanks Ken & Team! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Gladys

May 20, 2024

the team save my hair and give the best advice without hard selling

Review for Ken Chang

I visited another salon and I was greeted with rude staff and they damaged my hair. I was apprehensive when I went to ken as I m not sure how it will turn out. In the end, he explained the pros and cons of my colour choice and he gave me a haircut which turned out to be good. It is well maintained even after 2 months! N the colour choice he recommended was suitable for my skin tone. Everyone said I looked much younger! Thank you team kudos! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Kim

May 17, 2024

Mucota Straightening Promotion

Stylist Shawn is very shy. but work is slow and good. Recommend they promotion. worth to try. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Shi Ming

May 17, 2024

Professional services and quality product

Review for Ken Chang

Through my friend’s recommendation, I booked an appointment with ken for a straightening and perm. It was a rewarding experience. The appointment booking was swift, the staff were friendly and nice and the atmosphere was soothing. My hair turned out to be manageable and healthy looking. Ken is really good in cutting hair, understanding my needs and is able to get the haircut which suits my facial features. Thank you ken! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Eunice

May 15, 2024

Color + Highlight

Had a wonderful experience at kudos. I went for their highlighting services. Shawn the stylist was very patient and meticulous in explaining the products, my hair texture, the pro and cons of my colour chose and the service is the best that I was served. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Tracy

May 06, 2024

They Promotion worth to try! Steady salon no hard selling!

Review for Ken Chang

Visited Kudos to fix my patchy hair colour which I have done elsewhere. I spoke to ken and he gave me suggestions of the colour and treatment which I badly needed! My hair turned exactly as I wanted and the colour was perfect! It was healthy and shiny. The customer service as this salon is fabulously. Thank you everyone at kudos. Im a very happy customer! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Cindy

April 16, 2024

i will come back for sure

Review for Ken Chang

My hair was done by Ken chang who was one of the co owner of kudos. He listened attentively to my concerns and crafted a personalised haircut and treatment plan for me! The salon’s Rinkan treatment truly transformed my damaged hair and added shine and manageability. The haircut was tailored to my preferences and enhances my features. Highly recommended. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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EdwinC

April 09, 2024

trusted salon

Review for Ken Chang

Im very satisfied with Kudos. I like the haircut done by Ken. He pays attention to details and ever told me about my hair growth pattern. My previous haircuts done by other salons is very bad but not this time! Thanks for letting me try curls before I do my perm and I truly think that perm is the way to go! I will sure come back for my perm! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Junia

April 03, 2024

Always the best

Review for Ken Chang

Kudos is located conveniently in hong lim center. I have been following ken for over 8 years now. He is really good at consulting and giving me suggestions on how to maintain my hair. He really knows what hair suits my lifestyle. I also like the fact that there is no hard pushing for packages where I can peacefully read my book and not be bothered at all times. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Priscilla

March 20, 2024

Worth to try they promotion. NO hard selling !!

Totally enjoyed my hair treatment done at Kudos today! I tried the Naked Gorilla hair spa. The head massage was so comfy! When Shawn showed me the before and after pictures of my scalp, I was totally blown away! No wonder I keep dropping my hair. I really love how they pay attention to all their clients! I will recommend this salon to everyone. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Lucy

March 13, 2024

Recommend $138 colouring promotion !!

I had a color treatment done by Shawn. I specially want to thank the salon team who took good care of me! I left with the BEST colour treatment and my hair was so sleek and shinny. The results were incredible and I m absolutely satisfied with my hair colour. I will sure be back for more!! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Lynn

March 09, 2024

Comfortable - Warm - Professional - Friendly

Review for Ken Chang

Ken is very professional and skillful in coloring and cutting hair. His assistant is very gentle with my hair too. All the staff here are very friendly and warm. Worth every cent of the money spent. Highly recommend you to bring your family and your friends here. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Angelina

March 04, 2024

Love the service here. No stress for doing my hair here

Did my hair a few times in Kudos and I really like their services. Shawn is very honest about their opinions and he will not passive aggressive to get you to do other services that you do not need. Also, I really appreciate when Shawn knows when to chat and when to give u space as I m an introvert who does not really like to be bothered. I will sure come back. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Sabrina

February 28, 2024

Best C curls short hair!

Review for Ken Chang

After my botched perm job in another salon, was devatsed to let my long hair go. But ken managed to make me love having short hair! Everyone said that I look much younger and more Korean! I was pleased with how ken was so kind and attentive to me. I will sure go back to kudos in the future! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Emily

February 20, 2024

Singapore Professional Salon

Review for Ken Chang

Appreciate the meticulous care and good quality products used by Kudos. I always feel that Kudos’ products is a notch higher than most of the salons I have previously visited. My hair felt healthier and much more shine ever since I started the Rinka treatment with them a year back. Big thanks to my stylist KC. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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Mini

February 05, 2024

This treatment reduces my thick hair volume!!

Review for Ken Chang

I did Rinka straightening and perming for 4 hours straight and Ken was still very patient after the service. I love that there is no hard selling/hidden cost where I can really totally relax and entrust my hair with them. 100% recommended! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)

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