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“Both Ladies and Men have a lot of things going against them in terms of hair in Singapore. Unlike other Asian neighbours Japan and Korea, our climate is a lot more humid, our hair a lot more fine and for ladies, a lot less time to manage their hair. My dream, ever since I founded Pro Trim years ago, is to help the normal Singaporean on the street achieve a beautiful blow-out look with a great haircut and perm that requires less than 5 minutes to style! ”
Furnished with relatively simple decor, Pro Trim @ Ngee Ann City is the type of salon customers are very likely going to overlook. You can't really see the salon from the outside but just peek in from the entrance and you'll find a standard salon layout like this:
To be honest, we were not exactly wowed when we first walked in.
However, our impression started to turn for the better after spending some time within.
You see, the major reason why we decided to visit Pro Trim @ Ngee Ann City was because Agent G's FAVOURITE Korean stylist Joel Park has just moved here. If you recall, Joel saved Agent G's limp bleached hair with an awesome perm that lasted for more than 6 months. We arrived just as he completed the perm for some customers and we're happy to note that his perms are as awesome as ever: natural, sexy and glamorous! That's as expected even though we could never stop being amazed at just how pretty his perms are.
What was unexpected for us. however, was the perms done by other stylists in Pro Trim @ Ngee Ann City. We can't help but notice that many of their haircuts are perms look ALMOST just as good as Joel's. VERY very well done!
It was only upon further probing that we realize why. Pro Trim @ Ngee Ann City is the chain's flagship store. This means that this is where all its most ZAI hairstylists station themselves.
This includes its co-founders Tino and Florence as well as its most illustrious Korean stylists Joel Park.
There are so many good stylists here that if you throw a dart, you'll get a good haircut and perm no matter who you hit.
They don't do many promotions nor advertising but still have a big group of loyal customers thanks to strong word of mouth recommendations! Their customers range all the way from bosses of conglomerates, indonesian tycoons, celebrity pastors to the regular working professional and stay at home moms.
From what we can see, the reason why so many people choose to come here despite its hard-tofind location and less-than-amazing decor is because of ONE THING: Skill.
Even before Korean salons came in, Pro Trim was known to be among the best in the industry for perms. Very early on, Pro Trim's Vidal Sassoon trained founder Tino saw and loved how the Korean stylists are able to create romantic, beautiful hairstyles. He has therefore invested a lot of time fusing Vidal Sassoon cutting techniques with Korean perms to achieve the best of both worlds.
The result: Easy-to-manage Korean style haircut or perm that customers absolutely love! He has since trained his stylists in a similar style, which is why so many of local stylists are very competent in this area.
Thanks to their expertise and the aggregation of top stylists in Ngee Ann City, there are VERY FEW MISTAKES or REDOS in this salon, if at all. Instead, this is the place many go to when they get their hair damaged elsewhere because the stylists here will know just what to do to fix it.
Competence aside, the stylists here are very easy to come back to because they are just so warm and sincere. In their presence, the stylists here feel more like friends and family so you can feel that they truly emphathise and feel for you. (This may mean a treatment or trim here without charges from CERTAIN stylists if they know you need it) They also do not hardsell products or services you don't need, so you'll feel particularly relaxed here.
Best of all, prices are not exorbitant and is in fact a shade below what you would expect for their experience and service, making it a top choice for customers looking for value-for-money services!
Pro Trim @ Ngee Ann City may not be the most cool or chill salon you've been to but if you appreciate a good haircut and perm, we're confident that you won't be disappointed!
Loves
- Top stylists from entire Pro Trim Salon chain are stationed at this flagship outlet
- Perms and Haircuts are highly recommended here; they have a number of outstanding Korean and local stylists who are among the best in Singapore for perms and Korean style cut
- One of Agent G's favourite hairstylist for Perm Joel Park is situated here!
- Prices are pocket-friendly, not too exorbitant given the stylists' level of skill
- Higher level of privacy as shoppers from outside are unable to look into the salon
- Stylists here treat you more like a friend / family rather than customers. Hence, they don't upsell as much and give very honest useful hair advice.
- They count a number of famous businessmen, Managing Directors, Indonesian tycoons and even a famous pastor as their customer!
Not-So-Happy-With
- Does not have the most luxurious decor
- Provides beverages and biscuits but service doesn't feel particularly impressive. Sincere but not yet WOW.
I’ve done my perm here by Joel Park and I love it!
I’ve done my perm here by Joel Park and I love it! I asked him to decide the design for me and it really suits me. He will definitely catch your needs. Every staffs were also very kind. Thank you so much! (Review approved by Beauty Undercover)
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Joel was really experienced 👍
Joel was really experienced and handled my very thick hair well. His perm and layering was just nice and I love it. (Review not yet verified)
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Joel Park, He works wonder!
Joel Park listens and delivers. I have been living with straight & lifeless hair for the past 30 years and had negative experience with empty talk hairdresser in the past. It took me great courage to come to Joel and give it a “one last try.” Joel listens to me and delivered voluminous curls. I now own a head of “salon-set” ready hairdo daily! I strongly recommend anyone who wants a transformation to visit Joel Park. He works wonder! (Review not yet verified)
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Joel is my fave hair stylist in SG.
Joel is my fave hair stylist in SG. He’s very skilled, friendly and polite. If you’re looking for a great makeover, i highly recommend him. Keep up the good job Joel! Thanks so much! (Review not yet verified)
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First time with Joel, the service was excellent.
First time with Joel, the service was excellent. My hair an cut very easy maintenance. Will come back again for sure 👍🏻 Thank you. (Review not yet verified)
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Joel Park ♡ He is the saviour for my hair
I always have a bad hair days until I met Joel Park. He is the saviour for my hair. always goes back to him for my hair cut and perm. Thank you very much for being such a friendly hairstylist too! Recommended! (Review not yet verified)
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Mr Joel is very professional with his cut&perm
Mr Joel is very professional with his cut&perm, my hair looks light and stylish after each session, and does not require much home maintenance to achieve day to day effect. Returning customer for 4 years. (Review not yet verified)
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Highly recommended hair stylist. Look for joel
With joel for many years. He is patience and understand all my needs. I received alot of compliment from friends and colleagues when i do my hair cut with him. Highly recommended hair stylist. Look for joel (Review not yet verified)
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I did perming with Joel Park and am really happy.
I did perming with Joel Park and am really happy with the end outcome! You can trust him for a natural, gorgeous curls that you will definitely love! :-) (Review not yet verified)
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Joel did a great job in identifying the perm I needed.
Did a men's perm with Joel Park and the results turned out great. The perm still lasts with minimal maintenance for my lifestyle and Joel did a great job in identifying the perm I needed. If I were more diligent with the hair conditioning and treatments, I am sure the perm would last even longer. Highly recommended! (Review not yet verified)
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Joel is a magician with scissors
It is my first time at this salon and I will definitely return! Joel is a magician with scissors & Perm. He cut and perm very fast but my hair so nice and beautiful.I’ve cut this bob style many times before but this is the most satisfied ! Most important is i dont need to blow after wash,it still beautiful and in style. Looking forward to my next appointment. (Review not verified)
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Joel Park is very professional & friendly
Joel Park is very professional & friendly. Curls stay longer. Overall satisfied with the service provided. (Review not yet verified)
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The hair trimming and perm done by Joel Park
The hair trimming and perm done by Joel Park was very good! Certainly will patronise the Salon again. Looking forward to having the color and treatment soon! Thank you (Review not yet verified)
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Joel park is the best of best.
Joel is good with hair cut and perm, and if you have hard to manage fine &thjnhair like mine, look for him. Joel will not disappoint you! Thank you Joel Park. (Review not yet verified)
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Joel Park - an experience & great Korean hair stylist!
It’s been few months after did my haircut, coloring and perming, my hair still looks great and it’s not frizzy at all. Joel really did a good job. Thanks! (Review not yet verified)
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Thank you Joel Park.
Thank you Joel Park. Always satisfied with Joel Park work on my hair. I and my sister come again for our next hair perm. You are the Best hairstylist. Thank you Joel. (Review not yet verified)
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Joel Park did a really good job
Joel Park did a really good job with perming & colouring and cutting my hair. And he’s very friendly . Really loved it and received a lot of compliments in the weeks that came after. I am so happy for my new hair style . Thank you Joel Park .😍 (Review not yet verified)
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Great and fuss free experience with Joel Park at Ngee ann city
Great and fuss free experience with Joel Park at Ngee ann city, Loved the results of my permed hair! It’s been a 2months and my hair still looks great 😊. Will definitely recommend Joel Park and I really feel that it’s worth the money! (Review not yet verified)
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Joel has great skills which is why i and my sisters repeat customers.
Joel has great skills which is why i and my sisters repeat customers. the assistant is very good too, they are taking very good care of me and my sisters. Always satisfied with Joel's work on my hair. super nice the perm. I will come back again for my next hair cut and perm. Thank you Joel Park. (Review not yet verified)
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Joel is very attractive and professional .
Joel is very attractive and professional. He listens to what i purpose to him and always gave me perfect hair perm and cut. Thank you Joel Park . You are the best of best👍💕 (Review not yet verified)
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Great perm &cut by Korean Director Joel Park.
Great perm &cut by Korean Director Joel Park. I really love the c-curl perm he done for me. This is my third time here because i always have a good experience with Joel service. Thank you Joel. (Review not yet verified)
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Thank you so much Joel.
The perm Joel recommended received many compliments from my friends and family. My perm very natural and easy to style. Appreciate to Mr Joel Park and i love to high recommend to him Thank you so much Joel. (Review not yet verified)
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Definitely my hair stylist , Joel Park
Definitely my hair stylist , Joel Park. Follow him about 5years. He always gave me wonderful hair perm and cut. so pretty and easy maintenance the natural perm. Trust for a hairstylist is very important ,and Joel has definitely earned my trust and i would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a great and trust hair stylist . Always thank you Joel Park. (Review not yet verified)
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Director Joel Park was great .
Had a great experience at Pro Trim Taka- did a haircut ,perm and treatment. The stylist was korean Director Joel Park was great and he gave good recommendations on the style to perm and treatment for frizzy hair! after 3month the perm still very good and easy to style. thank you so much Mr Joel Park. (Review not yet verified)
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Thank you Mr Joel Park.
Followed Mr Joel Park for almost 8years. No1 hair stylist, nevers hardsell and never disappoints. Joel perm and cut also color . super nice. Thank you Mr Joel Park. (Review not yet verified)
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Thank you very much Joel Park.
I've been great services of Mr Joel Park for the past few years for both my sister and my own hair cut n perm. We are very impressed by his professionalism in delivering what we would like to have. Thank you very much Joel Park. (Review not yet verified)
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High recommend Joel Park
Whether it’s a haircut or the perm &color , Joel never disappoints. Although he is extremely popular, making appointments is fuss-free and he would often drop a text after to check in on the condition of the hair. Knowing that my hair is in good hands when Joel handles it, I will definitely continue to remain a loyal customer for come back. High recommend Joel Park (Review not yet verified)
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Just look for Joel Park.
If you need a good hair cut or hair perm look for Joel Park at Pro Trim Hair Salon at NgeeAnn City. Joel will give you the best advice on what suits you. I have long hair and both my hair cut and perm were done by him. Love it. For dry hair get him to give you best advice on how to manage and care for your hair at home too. Just look for Joel Park. (Review not yet verified)
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My perm done by Joel Park.
My perm done by Joel Park. Indeed the result was amazing on my hair. Will definitely go back to him again. Thank you Joel. (Review not yet verified)
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Joel Park, he is my go-to :)
Joel Park has been my hairdresser for the long time, for services like hair trim, dye and perm. the price may be higher than neighborhood salons but it is well worth. if undecided, he (also) provides good hair suggestions that i have grown to trust. i am happy seeing my hair grow and style well with Joel Park. he is my go-to :) (Review not yet verified)
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