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“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.”
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.
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.
Organic product to get 1 time effect
Recommend the naked gorilla scalp treatment. Worth to try. $150 nett (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Good service
I have been patronizing Kudos Headlines hair Salon since 3 years ago. I have been doing Rinka treatment (even when I was pregnant) and my hair has been well taken care if by Gary and team. Very friendly and accommodating and they always go the extra mile. Loyal customer for life! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Professional
This review is rather overdue. Juggling being a new mum & having self care is not easy! As usual, Ken always does my hair for my hair colour. Colour is perfect as per what I’ve wanted and I really appreciate how he suggested how I can maintain this by touching up the roots every 2 months or so. Hard to have honest and skilful stylist. Thank you Kudos. Highly recommended! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Worth to try $150 !! haircut is detail !
walk-in kudos without making appointments to try Naked Gorilla treatment. best experience and worth to try it ! staff is quiet and friendly. if you are working nearby. will recommend come and try after work. (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Best Advice - Professionals - Friendly
This is my first time visiting Kudos. I get to know this salon from Beauty undercover. He rebond and perm my hair and I really liked the end effect. It was soft, silky and manageable. Kol was patient and he gave me a detailed aftercare advise which I think it was very good! I never knew so much about hair! Awesome experience… will sure to visit Kudos again! 😉 (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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friendly and gentle hair stylist ( recommend )
I visited Kudos to fix a terrible hair dye I had done elsewhere. I booked an appointment where I met Kol, he assessed my hair and gave me suggestions of the colour and treatment I needed. My hair dye has reverted to the colour which I exactly wanted. My dry and frizzy hair has become healthy and soft. I m a very happy customer. Thank you Kol for fixing my hair and making my day! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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very very very easy to style!!
Kudos Hair Salon is really a nice place with a cosy ambience, good sound system with a welcoming feeling. There are even snacks and tea provided. Ken was very skillfull and patient in helping me achieve the perm which I always wanted. I would strongly recommend for those who want soft and silky curls - pls try their signature rinka perm treatment! I will definitely come back again! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Hair repair treatment perm
It was my first time at kudos. the stylist took the time to understand my hair texture and I liked the fact that he asked detailed questions about my last perm in another salon which did turned out dry and damaged. Rinkan perming took abt 3 hours and I really love how my hair turned out. It’s not damaged and the curls are feminine and soft. I highly recommended Ken Chang if you are looking for a perm! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Still the best salon
I do my hair only once a year, so I don’t really have a regular salon that I frequent. Perhaps after my positive experience yesterday - I think kudos salon might be it! Appointment and services enquires and replies on Whatsapp were prompt, pleasant and polite. The stylist Ken didn’t push me any packages and he even shared many tips on permed hair. So happy to find them! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Best anti frizz treatment and comfortable salon
Would like to give a big shoutout to the whole team at kudos! The service provided by them was definitely the best that I have experienced so far! From the complimentary drinks and snacks to the thoughtful stylists, especially Ken it was all 100%! Overall, would highly recommend everyone to try this place. (Review not yet verified)
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Comfortable . Quality products . Professional staff
Went there for the 3rd time already. Ken..always manage to help me tame my permed bleached frizzy hair without breaking my wallet. I really like the fact that they don’t do packages. As I do not like to create small talk, Ken realised that and it was a small talk free experience! No hard selling and no small talks. Just perfect for me where I need to concentrate on my work. The entire process is not awkward at all. Thank you! (Review not yet verified)
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Still the best perm! Quality products , Comfortable place..
Been visiting Ken since 2016 when I first looked for a place to get my hair permed. Two kids in and I still liked my hair results. Ken usually knows what I want and I just sit down and he performs his magic! Sometimes I even leave to his discretion when I make somewhat risky choices for my hair. So that's what I can’t find elsewhere. Will sure continue visiting. (Review not yet verified)
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Superb short haircut
Ken provided a superb textured haircut with lots of layers. Expertly styled and efficient as well. (Review not yet verified)
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Fantastic haircut
Gary always gives me a fantastic haircut. My natural curls are not easy to manage. Gary's exceptional skill tames my unruly curls for a few months. He is the best hair stylist I have ever had in the last 4 decades. Thank you. (Review not yet verified)
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My experience
I really like that the staff were friendly and talked to me when I was cutting my hair.They talked to me about my hair colour and how to improve my hair health.They also recommended hair products for me to use.Overall, I am satisfied with their performance.I would definitely come again!! (Review not yet verified)
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Comfortable place! my perming hair is so soft~
Very satisfied with my colour and perm at Kudos! I have tried many hair salons in Singapore but none made me feel satisfied or managed to keep me on a regular basis as none of the salons really knew what I wanted. Ken was my stylist. Unlike so many salons in Singapore, Ken didn’t push me to sign up packages and he gave me freedom to make sure that I was comfortable with my decisions. I love my hair! I am giving Kudos 5 stars! Recommended! (Review not yet verified)
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Very satisfied with my haircut
Gary was really nice and walked me through the whole process, and made sure I wouldn't leave the salon satisfied. He even styled it really nice for me afterwards! It was a 10/10 experience, would highly recommend :) (Review not yet verified)
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Excellent service
Excellent service n great styling from gary. You can trust him to give you a haircut that suits you! Been visiting him for many years! (Review not yet verified)
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everyone should try the treatment perm.
Went to Kudos for a straightening and perm. Appointment booking was swift and Ken the stylist was helpful in giving me directions there. It was located in a corner of the HDB and the environment was nice and cosy. Ken was thoughtful and give me biscuits (I skipped my lunch for the appointment). I left with a hair style that was easy to maintain and hair dryer time was reduced by half. Would sure return to this salon in the future. (Review not yet verified)
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Great service
Great service and advice from Gary. Explained the nature of your hair texture and treatment needed. (Review not yet verified)
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Highly recommended
I’ve been visiting kudos headlines for 3yrs now. Gary is my trusted stylist. I always come out feeling great and refreshed. (Review not yet verified)
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Gets me the results I want and takes care of my hair
I've been going to Gary, the director at Kudos, for the past 15 years. I've tried almost everything from Ceramic perm, Mucuta, Rinka, straight up colour, and now highlights. Gary always tweaks whatever treatment I request for to suit my hair condition; this minimizes damage and my hair always looks good. He's a pro at suggesting different hair colours and styles, but ultimately he always respects my preferences. This time I asked for a warmer shade of highlights and he delivered. He kept the area to be bleached to a minimal, to spare my hair from becoming too damaged, while still giving me the look I want. Gary is the only person I trust to cut my hair - he just takes a few snips and the end results are exactly what I want. I hope he doesn't retire anytime soon, I'll be hard pressed to find another stylist as good as him. (Review not yet verified)
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Is really worth it!
I did a Rinka straightening treatment, perm, colour and haircut. I love my hair! I thought that with multiple hair treatments will cause my hair to be dry and damaged. But with this treatment, my hair remains soft and skilly and so shiny! Highly recommended! (Review not yet verified)
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Recommend ! Good experience
I came to know about Kudos through Facebook ads. I booked Rinka straightening service and Ken served me. Ken was very patient and it was the first time having a stylist explaining to me the procedures and the products used. I can only say the client experience is excellent! From the moment I sat to the chair, to the washing of the hair, offering me and my boyfriend drinks even my boyfriend wasn’t a customer. Highly recommend Kudos to my friends! (Review not yet verified)
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Strongly recommend
The staff were all professional. the stylist was very knowledgeable, giving honest suggestions and good aftercare advise. The Osmo cleansing shampoo which I purchased was very good. A lot of bubbles and my hair felt very clean after that. Recommended…(Review not yet verified)
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not hard selling , professional team . Comfortable and clean salon
This review is rather overdue. Visited Ken for my hair colour and perm. Colour is perfect as per what I’ve wanted and I really appreciate how he taught me home care advise for my perm. I find the visit to the salon a really enjoyable experience. (Review not yet verified)
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Best anti frizz treatment so far.. natural look and no bad smell.
Went for the Rinka hair straightening treatment. Unlike keratin treatments, which are best for damaged hair, Rinka treatment provides the best straightening process to revive dull hair into voluminous and glossy hair. All the staff are super friendly and professional. 😉 (Review not yet verified)
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Home hairdresser always the best
Just came back from Germany. In Hamburg, even with a Korean stylist, I cant even be satisfied with the haircut. This time round, I managed to find Ken for my highlight and haircut. I couldn’t be happier with the result. Appreciate his frankness and him taking the time to listen to my thoughts. He even offered me new hair looks for me to consider. I will definitely be back again. Thank you! (Review not yet verified)
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the straightening is good
I always feel that my hair is so dry and damaged even after I go for high end treatments that cost a lot. In kudos, I did a hair cut, perm, soft rebonding. I love my hair after Ken did my hair! My hair is now soft and light weight and manageable gable. Sure recommend others to try this salon. (Review not yet verified)
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Professional team not hard selling.
It is my first time here and the ambience is nice and cosy. The staff are professional and polite. I tried their perm and yet my hair is shiny and tangle free. I love it! Thank you for the amazing service and treatment! (Review not yet verified)
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