SECRET BEAUTY ADDRESSES

The youth of today are incredibly resourceful when it comes to searching for the best under-theradar haircuts, colouring, nails, facials and brow services.

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The youth of today are incredibly resourceful when it comes to searching for the best under-theradar haircuts, colouring, nails, facials and brow services. We got them to share where they go here. Plus, the results of our beauty poll.
 
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NAIL WRAPS

Kendall L, 20
WHERE SHE GOES: Everyday Wraps FIND IT AT: https:// everydaywraps.com/ “Love how they look on my nails! No one could tell they were stickers.” From $15 
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Lisa O, 20

WHERE SHE GOES: Emmezing Nails FIND IT AT: https:// emmezingnails.com/ “Love how convenient nail wraps are. They’re easy to apply and look amazing.” From $11.90

Bianca T, 16

WHERE SHE GOES: Freshly Wrapped Co FIND IT AT: https:// freshlywrapped.co/ “I first saw it at a popup and they have cute abstract designs.” From $14.90

Noelle N, 17
WHERE SHE GOES: Nail Wrap Co FIND IT AT: https:// nailwrap.co/ “Way more affordable than a typical manicure and it does the job.” From $12.90 
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Nina S, 19

WHERE SHE GOES: Yay To Nails FIND IT AT: https:// yaytonails.com/ “They have minimalistic and attractive designs that suit my aesthetic quite well.” From $9.90

Shuling S, 20
WHERE SHE GOES: Nailed It Wraps FIND IT AT: https:// nailedit-wraps.com/ “Nice, muted colour palette that’s suitable for work.” From $14 
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THE HW YOUTH SKINCARE POLL 2020

It used to be that you’d only start using skincare in your early 20s, when you started work. But that’s no longer the case with younger women – many pick up their first skincare product before they’re 16, mostly to deal with teenage acne and rough skin.

We asked over 75 Gen Z women aged 16 to 21 years to tell us about their first foray into skincare and how much they invest in their beauty routine. Here are the results.
 
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NAIL EXTENSIONS

Scarlet L, 22

WHERE SHE GOES: Luxe Beauty FIND IT AT: @luxebeauty_sg, done at the owner’s home in Pasir Ris. “Super affordable for marble, bling and hand-drawn designs. It lasts four to six weeks.” From $60

Hana M, 18
WHERE SHE GOES: BB Glamours FIND IT AT: @bb_glamours, done at the owner’s home in Sengkang. “It offers nice intricate glitter and embellishment details.” From $45 
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Nila K, 22

WHERE SHE GOES: Jue Jue Nails FIND IT AT: @juejuenails, #08-15, Ark @ Gambas. “The floral designs are simple and classy.” From $50

Peixin O, 19

WHERE SHE GOES: Basecoat Nail Studio FIND IT AT: @basecoat.sg, done at the owner’s home in Bukit Timah. “My go-to place for fancy nails when I’m feeling a little bougie. From $70

Mei L, 23
WHERE SHE GOES: Goddess Nails FIND IT AT: @ohbeautygoddess, done at the owner’s home in Serangoon. From $80
 
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GELISH NAILS

Sarah H, 18

WHERE SHE GOES: Nails & Good Company Find it at: @nailsgoodcompany, #05-K1 Tampines One. “The place is pleasant to step into. Always happy with the designs I ask for.” From $40

Mel K, 20

WHERE SHE GOES: Euns Nails FIND IT AT: @eunsnails, done at the owner’s home in Sengkang. “Super fancy with pretty add-on accents.” From $45

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Janet S, 20

WHERE SHE GOES: Chio Studio FIND IT AT: @chiostudio, 52A Prinsep Street. “Comfortable place with very detailed staff.” From $35 

Kaia T, 21
WHERE SHE GOES: Manicurious FIND IT AT: @manicurious, 41 Beach Road. “Good service and I’m always satisfied with character designs.” From $85
 
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HAIR COLOUR/ TREATMENT

Candice L, 17

WHERE SHE GOES: Harts Salon FIND IT AT: @harts_ salon, #02-05, 9 Tan Quee Lan Street. From $108

Sherrie E, 21
WHERE SHE GOES: Flamingo Tanjong Pagar FIND IT AT: @ hairstudioflamingo, 7 Neil Road. “The friendliest staff! My go-to for cut and colour.” From $120 
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Chantelle W, 18

WHERE SHE GOES: The LOOOK Salon FIND IT AT: @theloooksalon, #02-69 Far East Plaza “They do the most beautiful colours for your hair.” From $198

Mae L, 25
WHERE SHE GOES: Twist Hair Salon FIND IT AT: @twist_ hair_salon_, 83A Tanjong Pagar Road. “I’ve tried many hair salons and this is my favourite for colour highlights.” From $110
 
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Tasha P, 22

WHERE SHE GOES: Prix Salon By Kevin Neo FIND IT AT: @prixsalonsg, #B1-16 Funan Mall “It’s a comfortable place and I had a good outcome with the perm.” From $108

Su Min T, 23

WHERE SHE GOES: Risel Hair SG FIND IT AT: #02-01, 60 Tras Street. “I tried the balayage and it turned out so pretty.” From $100

Ann H, 23

WHERE SHE GOES: The Lash Company FIND IT AT: @thelashcosg, #02-00, 101 East Coast Road. “Natural-looking lashes that last around four weeks.” From $68

Amelia P, 18
WHERE SHE GOES: Lasheslala Beauty Studio FIND IT AT: @lasheslala.sg, #02-15 Oxley Tower. “I looked like a goddess after I did the volume extensions.” From $118
 
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Francesca M, 24

WHERE SHE GOES: Singapore Hair Salon “SPIQ” FIND IT AT: @spiq_hair, 261 Beach Road. “They know what hair colour suits you and the result is instaworthy.” From $300

Megan L, 22
Where she goes: Bump Holland Village Find it at: @bump_ holland_village, 27B Lorong Liput. “The place is very luxurious and my purple hair dreams were achieved here.” From $140
 
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EYELASH EXTENSIONS/ LIFTS/ PERMS

Kiki L, 25

WHERE SHE GOES: The Brow & Lash Club FIND IT AT: @thebrowlashclub, done at the owner’s home in Boon Keng. “The keratin lash lift gave my natural lashes more definition.” From $50

Madison W, 24

WHERE SHE GOES: WinkSG FIND IT AT: @winksg, done at the owner’s home in Hougang. “The dramatic wispy Kim K look is well achieved.” From $60

Carrie L, 22
WHERE SHE GOES: Fabulash by Nicole FIND IT AT: @fabulash_by_ nicole, done at the owner’s home in Bukit Panjang. “Once you do 6D fluffy volume, you’ll never go back.” From $105
 
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FACIAL

Guan M, 25

WHERE SHE GOES: Snow Beauty Facial FIND IT AT: @snow_ beauty_facial, done at the owner’s home in Choa Chu Kang. From $50

Maggie S, 24

WHERE SHE GOES: JM Facespa Studio FIND IT AT: @jmfacespa, done at the owner’s home in Punggol. From $88

Ann Lopez, 21

WHERE SHE GOES: La Source Spa FIND IT AT: @lasourcespa, #01-03/04 Thong Teck Building. From $308

Hallie O, 23

WHERE SHE GOES: Skingo! FIND IT AT: @skingo_ sg, #01-29 Junction 8. “They have express treatments without packages. The place is also comfortable.” From $28

EYEBROW EMBROIDERY

Kelsie L, 23

WHERE SHE GOES: SJ Beauty Studio FIND IT AT: @sj_ beauty_studio, 933 Bukit Timah Road. From $270

Gale Q, 23

WHERE SHE GOES: The Sleek Brow FIND IT AT: @ sleekbrowsg, 1 Jalan Kembangan “My brows are always on fleek with them.” From $350

Kai Wen T, 24

WHERE SHE GOES: My Eyebrow FIND IT AT: @ cherryseah11.sg, 2 Pereira Road “The natural strokes give me a nice defined look and shapes my face.” From $298