Soul Scissors Studio is a hair salon in the heart of Tiong Bahru, a short walk from Tiong Bahru Plaza. The studio blends Korean-inspired hair artistry, drawing on trends from districts like Myeongdong and Apgujeong, with a contemporary Singapore salon experience, offering haircuts, perms, colouring, treatments and styling.
The salon was built by co-founders Tiffany and her husband Robin, who each started in the industry at a young age and now bring a combined 40 years of hairdressing experience. Together with Creative Director Matt, the team has grown to over 60 years of collective experience and has served more than 3,000 customers over 13 years. The Tiong Bahru team includes Manager Winnie Lim, Senior Hair Stylist Rachel Loh, Hair Stylist Sharon Lau, Director Matt Kee, Salon Manager Nick Yee and Technician Jesse Ng.
Customer reviews highlight the stylists' friendliness, professionalism and attentiveness, from thoughtful colour recommendations for grey hair to detailed scalp assessments and scalp care treatments, reflecting a salon that listens closely to what each client wants.
Tucked into Tiong Bahru, just a short walk from Tiong Bahru Plaza, Soul Scissors Studio has built its name on a fusion of Korean hair artistry and Singaporean finesse. The salon draws inspiration from the trend-setting streets of Myeongdong and the styling techniques of Apgujeong, bringing that sensibility into a neighbourhood setting.
The salon's story starts with co-founders Tiffany and her husband Robin. Tiffany began working in a salon in her hometown in Malaysia at just 14 years old, moving to Singapore at 19 to pursue a career in hairdressing. Robin also started in the industry at 19, and together the couple now carry a combined 40 years of experience. Along the way, they were joined by Matt, the studio's Creative Director, bringing the team's collective experience to over 60 years and a client base of more than 3,000 people served over 13 years.
One of the biggest early challenges for Tiffany and Robin was communicating with English-speaking clients, since neither had learned English extensively growing up in Malaysia. They worked through it by watching video tutorials at night and pushing themselves to communicate with clients in English more often — a persistence that speaks to how seriously they take the client relationship.
At the Tiong Bahru branch specifically, the team includes Manager Winnie Lim, Senior Hair Stylist Rachel Loh, Hair Stylist Sharon Lau and Director Matt Kee, alongside Salon Manager Nick Yee and Technician Jesse Ng.
Soul Scissors Studio's services span the full range of salon work: haircuts, perms, colouring and nourishing treatments. Robin's approach to a consultation is to listen first — considering a client's hair texture, facial shape and even their profession before offering advice — a philosophy that appears to run through the wider team's approach to client care.
Reviews from customers point to a few specific strengths. Several mention thoughtful, well-judged colour recommendations, including guidance for clients going grey. Others describe detailed scalp assessments, with stylists identifying scalp sensitivity and recommending scalp care treatments alongside a regular haircut or colour appointment.
Customers consistently describe feeling listened to rather than rushed — stylists taking time to understand what a client actually wants before recommending a style, cut or treatment. One reviewer noted a stylist going the extra mile to teach them how to style their hair at home after the appointment, a small but telling detail about the salon's approach to service.
The Tiong Bahru studio is open seven days a week, with slightly later hours from Monday to Wednesday and a shorter Sunday session. Its location near Tiong Bahru Plaza makes it easy to combine a salon visit with shopping or a bite to eat in the area. Appointments can be booked by phone or WhatsApp, making it a convenient stop for anyone in the neighbourhood looking for a considered, detail-focused hair experience rather than a quick, generic cut.