Derek

But this is one hairstylist with skills so solid - more than 90% of customers return to have their hair done by him! His specialty? Bob haircuts and long layered cuts known to keep in shape for months! Customers rave about how they always get compliments from friends and colleagues about their hair days and even weeks after they've gone to him.

Each time they return to get their hair done by him, Derek always surprises them with minor tweaks that can change the hairstyle in a big way - be it bangs, hair length, hair colour or for the more adventurous, hair tattoos. A big fan and collector of Be@rbricks, Derek shares that he often gets his inspiration from newly launched bears and augments them with styles on the runway or social media. The end result? A trendy hairstyle that is sure to make you the talk of the town.

You don't have to worry that he'll push you to do something or even buy something you are not comfortable with as Derek is just not like that. More a friend than a stylist, Derek will suggest gently but will readily respect your decision at the end of the day. In fact, many of them trust him so much that he has become their BFF. Loyal customers who run into financial difficulty during this difficult time will tell you stories of how Derek voluntarily waived off his fee for those of them who've been recently retrenched; it is this genuine for heart that keeps his loyal customers coming back for more than 10 years.

We've met many hairstylists but this is one who've impressed us with both personality and skill. Definitely one for the keeps!

With his gentle soft-spoken demeanour, Derek may be one of those stylists you overlook at first glance.