Mythili's Salon & Beauty Parlour sits on Level 2 of 132 Serangoon Road in the heart of Little India, directly opposite the Veeramma Kaliamman Temple. The salon sets out to offer 'peace and tranquillity whilst being treated', and is popular among locals, expatriates and airline crews looking for excellent quality and personalised beauty services.
The service list is unusually broad for one address. Hair treatments and makeovers use only Shiseido and Simply Zen products — including rebonding that restructures the hair's bonds for glossy, straight results — alongside cuts, highlights, perming, herbal or dye colouring, and effective dry-hair, dandruff and hairfall treatments. Beauty therapists trained in Lotus techniques deliver facials for every skin type, from gold and diamond to whitening, acne and depigmentation, while signature facial threading, Rica waxing, Brazilian waxing, manicures and pedicures cover the rest.
Bridal makeup, hair dos and saree tying make it a complete one-stop wedding service, complemented by Rajasthani and Arabic henna artwork. Men's grooming, home services, professional beauty courses and a small retail shelf of cosmetics, Lotus serums and hair-care products round out the offering.
Step off the bustle of Serangoon Road, directly opposite the Veeramma Kaliamman Temple, and up to Level 2 of number 132, and you find what the salon describes as one of the most relaxing beauty stops in Little India. Mythili's Salon & Beauty Parlour promises 'peace and tranquillity whilst being treated' — a promise that has made it popular among locals, expatriates and even airline crews looking for excellent quality and personalised beauty services.
The parlour is run by Begum, who describes 'an unquenchable passion to really excel' in her profession and a love of meeting people from all walks of life. That personal touch shows across an unusually broad service list: hair, skin, nails, threading, waxing, henna, bridal styling, home visits and even professional training, all delivered from one compact address.
Hair is arguably the salon's strongest suit. Treatments and makeovers use only Shiseido and Simply Zen products, and the team is especially proud of its rebonding service: Shiseido formulations, they note, work fantastically on Indian hair, restructuring the bonds so hair dries glossy, smooth and straight. Around that centrepiece sits a full menu — shampooing, blow-drying and styling; 'U', 'V', layer and step cuts; highlights; perming; hair colouring in dye or herbal form; a dry hair treatment the salon calls very effective; a dandruff treatment; and a hairfall treatment it stands behind with the same confidence.
Facials follow the same philosophy of doing things properly. Mythili's beauty therapists are trained in Lotus techniques, using ranges the salon says combine pleasure, sensuality and effectiveness, with options mapped to every individual's skin type. The facial list runs long: dry skin, wrinkle lift, oil control, acne, Glow Dermie cleansing, diamond, gold, pearl, whitening and depigmentation facials, plus under-eye treatments and bleaching. Men are welcome too — facials, threading, manicures and pedicures are all offered for gentlemen.
Two services have become something of a house calling. The first is threading — the salon invites you to 'try Mythili's signature threading', covering eyebrows, upper lip and full face. The second is waxing, from standard sessions to Rica waxing packages that cover full hands, legs and underarms in one go, with Brazilian waxing also available. First-timers get sensible aftercare guidance: avoid the sun, saunas and exfoliants for a day or two, and soothe skin with chamomile, aloe vera or tea tree cream. Manicures and pedicures round out the basics with cuticle removal, nail shaping, soaking, a short relaxing massage and the polish of your choice.
Come wedding season, Mythili's positions itself as a complete one-stop wedding service. Bridal makeup, hair dos and saree tying are offered for weddings, ROM ceremonies and engagements, alongside personal and birthday makeup. Henna artwork — from basic strokes to full Rajasthani and Arabic mehndi designs — completes the picture. 'You name it — we've got you covered,' the team says, and bridal enquiries go straight to Begum.
The salon's reach extends further than its Level 2 room. Home services bring facials, waxing (normal and Brazilian), threading, and manicure-pedicure treatments to your doorstep. Aspiring beauty professionals can enrol in courses — cosmetology covering facials, threading, waxing, mani-pedi, hair care, hot oil massage with henna conditioning and colouring; an Indian bridal course on makeup, hairstyles and saree tying; hair cutting; rebonding; and henna artwork — with fresh bridal and cosmetology intakes advertised as opening soon. There is retail too: compact powders, lipsticks, eyeliners, mascaras, perfumes and skin creams; Lotus concentrated serums for dry skin, oil control, acne, whitening and depigmentation; and hair care from hairfall and dandruff-control shampoos to ampoules and a hair tonic for new growth.
Weekday hours run 11am to 9pm, with Sundays and public holidays from 11am to 5pm. Whether it is a quick threading touch-up before visiting the temple, a full bridal morning or a course that starts a career, the invitation is the same: 'Try us and you will see the difference.'