Songkhla, the historic provincial capital on the peninsula, has its own genuine local salon scene centred on the Bo Yang subdistrict and Old Town -- distinct from the much larger salon and mall scene in nearby Hat Yai. Here is where to go and what it costs.
Songkhla town has its own local salon scene centred on the Bo Yang subdistrict and Old Town, including established options like Lookked Beauty -- distinct from the much larger, separate commercial hub of Hat Yai nearby. This guide covers where to go, what it costs and how to tell the two towns apart when searching.
Songkhla town itself, centred on the Bo Yang subdistrict and Old Town, has its own genuine cluster of local salons -- Lookked Beauty on Sai Buri Road is one established example, with a strong local review record, alongside several other independent studios.
Additional small salons operate around Songkhla's historic Old Town streets and the newer apartment stock near Samila Beach, serving longtime residents with routine cuts and color.
Barbershops operate around the Bo Yang and Old Town commercial streets, offering scissor cuts and fades at typical southern-Thailand prices.
Small nail bars are available in the Bo Yang commercial area.
Indicative salon prices -- actual costs vary by salon, product brand and hair length. USD figures are approximate (around THB 36 = $1); confirm with a written quote or fixed menu price before starting any color or treatment service.
| Service | THB | USD (approx) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's haircut & blow-dry | THB 150-450 | $4-13 | Songkhla town rates; lower than Hat Yai's mall salons |
| Men's haircut | THB 80-250 | $2-7 | Barbershop or basic salon |
| Full color (single process) | THB 600-1,800 | $17-50 | Depends on hair length & product |
| Manicure | THB 100-300 | $3-8 | Classic polish; gel costs more |
| Pedicure | THB 150-400 | $4-11 | Classic polish; gel/spa upgrade extra |
Songkhla, the historic provincial capital on the peninsula, has its own local salon scene distinct from the much larger commercial centre of Hat Yai roughly 30 km away -- some directories list Hat Yai-area salons under the broader Songkhla province umbrella, so confirm a salon's actual town before making the trip.
English ability is inconsistent at Songkhla town salons; a reference photo helps bridge the gap for anything beyond a routine trim.
Salon visits are almost always paid by cash or PromptPay QR code.
There is no visa rule tied to salon services -- DTV, LTR, retirement and other visa holders all use the same salons and pay the same way.
Songkhla town's own salon scene is centred on the Bo Yang subdistrict and Old Town area, including established local options like Lookked Beauty on Sai Buri Road, plus additional small salons near Samila Beach.
No -- Songkhla, the historic provincial capital, has its own distinct local salon scene separate from the much larger commercial hub of Hat Yai about 30 km away. Some directories group both under the Songkhla province name, so confirm the actual town before visiting.
A women's haircut and blow-dry typically runs THB 150-450 (about USD 4-13), somewhat below Hat Yai's larger mall-based salons.
No. There is no visa rule tied to salon services -- DTV, LTR, retirement and other visa holders all use the same salons and pay out of pocket.
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