Hairdressers, Barbers, Beauty Salons and Tailors in Phuket: Prices and Tips

Haircuts and salons

Local barbers in Phuket Town and elsewhere are reported at about 100 to 150 baht for a simple cut, and one online barbershop lists 150 baht for a haircut, 100 for a beard trim and 80 for a shave. Salon prices are higher: one Phuket salon listing shows shampoo and blow dry from about 200 baht and keratin treatment around 2,000 baht. Tourist-area and expat-focused salons charge more, so compare and look at recent reviews and photos.

Nails, lashes and beauty

Many salons take bookings by LINE or an online booking page and offer manicure, pedicure, gel polish, lashes and brows. Ask whether tools are sterilised, avoid very cheap treatments with unclear products, and check prices before the service starts. For skin and cosmetic procedures, see the cosmetic clinics guide.

Custom clothing and tailors

Tailors are common in Patong, Karon and Phuket Town. One guide quotes a custom suit from about 4,500 baht for basic polyester up to around 18,000 baht for wool or imported fabric, with quality suits often 8,000 to 12,000 baht, while a Patong tailor lists suits from about 200 to 400 US dollars. A proper suit usually takes 7 to 14 days with at least two or three fittings, and a deposit of around half is typical.

• Be wary of two-hour or next-day suits, which guides describe as a trap.
• Agree fabric, lining, number of fittings and the deadline in writing.
• Choose breathable fabrics for the climate.
• Pay the balance only when you are happy, and compare two or three shops first.

Reviewers note that a holiday suit is not the same as one built for years of business wear, so set expectations accordingly.

Related

See the massage and spa guide for wellness services, the tipping guide for what to leave, and the shopping guide for clothes and alterations.