If you're looking for a haircut in Tanjong Pagar that doesn't cost a fortune, you already know the problem. Most salons in the area are priced for the post-work crowd with money to spend. Clean interiors, mood lighting, and a $60 bill for something that grows back in four weeks.
Z Hair Studio at Tanjong Pagar Plaza is the other option. A haircut that's been done consistently for over 15 years, at a price that actually makes sense.
Male cuts from $14. Female cuts from $15. Walk in anytime, no appointment needed.
Tanjong Pagar is one of Singapore's busiest CBD neighbourhoods. Office towers, hotels, co-working spaces, a hawker centre that fills up by noon. The area has everything — including a wide range of salons that have figured out they can charge more just because of the postcode.
Most salons in the area charge $40 to $80 for a basic cut. That's fine if you want the full experience. But if you just want your hair sorted without the markup, paying $60 for a cut you'll need again in a month adds up quickly.
A good haircut comes down to the person holding the scissors. Not the interior of the salon, not the brand of shampoo they use, and definitely not the price on the menu.
You walk in. If someone's ahead of you, the wait is short. You sit down, tell Sam what you want, and he gets it done.
No upsells. No product recommendations you didn't ask for. No add-ons quietly included in the bill.
Male haircut — $14 Female haircut short — $15 Female haircut long — $16
That's the full price list. Nothing hidden.
Sam has been cutting hair at Tanjong Pagar Plaza for over 15 years. His regulars keep coming back, and the Google reviews reflect that.
Payment is accepted via PayNow, cash, or CDC vouchers. Z Hair Studio is one of the few places in Tanjong Pagar that accepts CDC vouchers for a standard haircut, which makes it even better value if you have them in your LifeSG app.
One thing to note on CDC vouchers: excess value is not refunded. If your cut is $14 and you redeem a $20 voucher, you will not get $6 back. Redeem only what you need, or top up the difference with PayNow or cash.
Mostly office workers from the surrounding CBD buildings looking for something nearby and no-fuss. Also residents from the Tanjong Pagar area who've been going for years and see no reason to switch.
Z Hair Studio holds a 4.9-star rating on Google with over 140 reviews. The reviews are consistent — reliable cut, fair price, worth the return trip.
Z Hair Studio is at Tanjong Pagar Plaza #02-31, second floor. Take the stairs or lift from the entrance and it's easy to find.
From Tanjong Pagar MRT, about five minutes on foot from Exit A via Peck Seah Street. Tanjong Pagar Plaza is easy to spot once you're on the street.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday — 10.15am to 7pm
Saturday — 10.15am to 5pm
Closed Wednesday, Sunday and public holidays.
No booking needed. Walk in during operating hours and you're sorted.