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10 Best Hair Salons in Penang [2024]

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Hair Salon Penang

Best Hair Salon Penang
Best Hair Salon Penang

Looking for the best hair salon in Penang? Look no further! We have compiled a list of the 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang 2024. Whether you are looking for a new hairstyle or just need to get your hair done, these salons will not disappoint!

1. Flair Hair Salon

Flair Hair Salon - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
Flair Hair Salon – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit: Flair Hair Salon)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/flairhairretrosalon/
Address 31-1-3a, CEO, Lebuh Nipah 7, Bayan Lepas 11950 Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-446 0104
E-mailflairhairgroup@gmail.com
Operating HoursMonday- Sunday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday Closed

Flair Hair Salon can create whatever hairstyle you choose, whether you want to add braids to your man-bun or just have a relaxing scalp treatment. The Flair Hair Salon is a welcoming vintage-style establishment created to cater to your every need. Their staffs have received training from Tony & Guy certified Cuty & Guild art directors (New Zealand).

Key Differentiators:

  • Great haircuts
  • Good for curly hair
  • Experienced stylists

Customer Testimonial:

“Excellent service, convenient space. I will come again later.”

Jiha Najihah

2. Hair Factory International

Hair Factory International - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
Hair Factory International – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit: Hair Factory International)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/legendhq/
Address 15-G,Bayan Bay,Persiaran Bayan Indah,11900 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-577 8792
E-mailhairfactorymalaysia@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

There are presently 5 locations for Hair Factory International. With treatments, trims, perms, or even just a basic re-style, this award-winning business can give your hair a makeover that will make you feel like a completely different person. Happy clients cite the helpful staff and excellent service as reasons to go there.

Key Differentiators:

  • Professional staff
  • Excellent service
  • Affordable

Customer Testimonial:

“Great and nice cut. Experienced barber. Recommended.”

Xiian Xiian

3. Hairstory International

Hairstory International - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
Hairstory International – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit: Hairstory International)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttps://hairstory.com.my/
Address 17 Lebuh Sungai Pinang 3 Nautilas Bay, 11600 Jelutong Penang, Malaysia
Phone04-2810861

The only complete beauty and hair academy in Malaysia is Hairstory International. They offer an accessible platform for everyone to indulge in the luxury of top-notch hairstyling, cosmetology, and personal image consulting, ultimately elevating the business to new heights with our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch services.

Key Differentiators:

  • Professional hair products
  • Experienced stylists
  • Affordable haircuts

Customer Testimonial:

“Great service from Jack at Hairstory Air Itam! Hair style and treatment explained in a lot of detail and very friendly towards customer, would highly recommend.”

Rachel Engeng

4. Twiggy Salon

Twiggy Salon - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
Twiggy Salon – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit: Twiggy Salon)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/ilovetwiggysalon/
Address 24,Medan Maktab, Pulau Tikus 10250 Pulau Tikus, Penang, Malaysia
E-mailtwiggysalon@live.com
Operating HoursMonday- Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Currently, Twiggy Salon has two locations: one on the island of Pulau Tikus and the other at the Red Rock Hotel on the renowned Macalister Road. Although they close a little earlier on Sundays, their salons are open every day, so be sure to double check the closing time when you book an appointment. They are experts in all kinds of hair procedures, including perming, coloring, and cuts.

Key Differentiators:

  • Beautiful balayage
  • Great deals
  • Natural hair experts

Customer Testimonial:

“Great service and hairstylist very professional and friendly. First time dying my hair, satisfied with the result.”

Ming Jia

5. Harvest Hair Salon

Harvest Hair Salon - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
Harvest Hair Salon – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit: Harvest Hair Salon)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Harvest-Hair-Salon-295412787243414/
Address The One,1-1-22,Tingkat Mahsuri,Bayan Baru 11950 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-434 6450
E-mailharvesthairsalon@gmail.com
Operating HoursMonday- Saturday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Numerous hair services are provided at Harvest Hair Salon. Reviews highlight their skilled stylists, as well as their reasonably priced services and professionalism. Get creative and dye your hair in some of their crazy, psychedelic colors, or just get a haircut.

Key Differentiators:

  • Beautiful results
  • Master stylist
  • Good for curly hair

Customer Testimonial:

“Got my first ever perm here and the results were exactly the style I wanted. The stylist was also very helpful and taught me how to style it. Will definitely go back in the future.”

Joyce Ong

6. H.I Signature Salon & Academy

H.I Signature Salon & Academy - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
H.I Signature Salon & Academy – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit: H.I Signature Salon & Academy)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttp://hairimpression.my/
Address 77-G-8 & 9, Penang Times Square, Jalan Dato Keramat 10150 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-227 9796
E-mailhi@hairimpression.my
Operating HoursMonday, Wednesday- Sunday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Tuesday Closed

Haircuts, wash and blowouts, digital perms, straightening, and coloring are offered at H.I Signature Salon. In addition, they offer a hair academy, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in customer care not only here but also in the salon. You can be sure that getting your hair done there will produce something amazing from individuals who know the profession well since they think that knowledge is power.

Key Differentiators:

  • Experienced hairstylists
  • With international exposure
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“I think it is by far the best saloon I have been too. C the hairdresser, really knew what was best for me. Made me leave a happy person at the end of my haircut session.”

Carmelia Peter

7. Essential Hair Specialist

Essential Hair Specialist - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
Essential Hair Specialist – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit: Essential Hair Specialist)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/EssentialHairSpecialist/
Address Prangin Mall 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-262 2262
Operating Hours Daily 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

A variety of contemporary and stylish hairstyles can be created by the team at Essential Hair Specialist. They provide hair services for a reasonable price.

Key Differentiators:

  • Natural hair experts
  • Experienced stylists
  • Affordable

Customer Testimonial:

“I’m totally in love with my new hair style…credit to hair stylist Sheila. Super friendly…highly recommended. reasonable price.”  

Scha Mimie 

8. Estilo hair and beauty AVEDA Salon Penang

Estilo hair and beauty AVEDA Salon Penang - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
Estilo hair and beauty AVEDA Salon Penang – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit: Estilo hair and beauty AVEDA Salon Penang)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/EstilohairandbeautyStudio/
Address 11A, Jalan Birch 10250 Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-483 3698
Operating HoursTuesday to Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, Monday Closed

The director of ESTILO Hair and Beauty-AVEDA Salon is happy to announce the opening of his brand-new studio, ESTILO-AVEDA Salon, in Gurney’s prime position on Kelawai Road. They employ a well-known hairstylist with years of fashion and hairstyling expertise.

Key Differentiators:

  • Professional hairdresser
  • Great products
  • Excellent analysis and treatments

Customer Testimonial:

“Always very pleased with the services at Estilo! Professional and skillful. Great haircuts and styling. Great hair care.” M Rogers

9. Garçons Privè

Garçons Privè - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
Garçons Privè – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit: Garçons Privè)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/PRIVEBYDS
Address 29, Butterworth Business City Centre, Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-313 3909
Operating HoursMonday- Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday Closed

Garçons Privè offers hair services ranging from trendy pixie cuts to neon shades that can be covered if necessary. To glam up your hair, they use L’oreal Professional products. It offers a sophisticated atmosphere that ought to put you at rest.

Key Differentiators:

  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Beautiful results
  • Experienced stylists

Customer Testimonial:

“Always walk out from this salon with great confident! Superb service and fabulous hair design!”

Guatsee Ong

10. Baptain Hair Salon

 Baptain Hair Salon - 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang
Baptain Hair Salon – 10 Best Hair Salons in Penang (Credit:  Baptain Hair Salon)
Key ServicesHair Salon Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/baptainsalon/
Phone+60 16-598 9522
E-mailbaptain@baptain.com
Operating HoursDaily 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Baptain Hair Salon offers luxurious, exotic, and excellent style. The salon’s famed status both nationally and locally has been fueled by creator Baptain Tan since it opened its doors in 1988. Celebrities like Wilber Pan and Amber Chia are among their remarkable list of clients, and they currently operate 5 salons in Penang. They are the first Wella Concept Salon in the Northern Region and they also offer Wella products.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great haircuts
  • Good with children
  • Great blowouts

Customer Testimonial:

“Baptain is my hairdresser for more than 20 years. I will recommend him for his professional work and services. By the way he is also a kind and humble man.”

Yew Ming Ta

Hair Salon Penang

There are a variety of hair salons in Penang, and the 10 we’ve listed above are some of the best. If you’re looking for a new hairstyle or just need to get your hair done, any of these salons will be able to help you out. We highly recommend giving them all a try to find the perfect one for you!

Looking for hair salons in other parts of Malaysia instead? Here’s our list of the Best Hair Salons in Johor Bahru (2024) and the Best Hair Salons in KL & Selangor (2024)!

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