The haircut price in Vietnam surprises many first-time visitors to Hanoi. You have been putting off a haircut in Hanoi for weeks. Not because you cannot find a salon, but because you cannot explain what you want. You have seen the photos of foreigners walking out with a cut they never asked for, and the thought of pointing at your own head and hoping for the best is enough to make you wait until you fly home. A haircut in Hanoi does not have to be a gamble, and it does not have to be expensive either. This 2026 guide breaks down real prices in USD, what each service actually includes, and how to book without a single word of Vietnamese.
Nhat Tam Hair Salon is one of the few Vietnamese salons with English-speaking stylists, transparent pricing shown in both VND and USD, and a written warranty. With 9 years in business and over 520,000 customers served across 4 branches, we have become a familiar stop for expats, tourists, and long-term visitors.
What Is the Haircut Price in Vietnam in 2026?
Hanoi has three price tiers, and knowing which one you are standing in saves you from both overpaying and from being underwhelmed. Street barbers charge the least but rarely offer a wash or a consultation. Neighbourhood salons sit in the middle. International hotel salons can charge several times more for the same 45 minutes of work.
- Street barber: fast, cash only, no consultation, no warranty
- Local professional salon: wash, cut, blow-dry and styling included, priced in VND
- Hotel and luxury salon: fluent English, highest price bracket, often booked days ahead
- Nhat Tam designer haircut: 150K VND, roughly $6 USD for women, and 100K VND, roughly $4 USD for men
The exchange rate used throughout this guide is 1 USD to roughly 25,000 VND. If you want the full breakdown across the city, read our companion piece on hair salon prices in Hanoi in USD.
Why Foreign Customers Choose Nhat Tam
- English-speaking stylists: available on request when you book via Messenger
- Transparent pricing: every service displayed in VND with the USD equivalent
- Written warranty: 30 to 90 days depending on the service, still rare in Vietnam
- International-grade products: L’Oreal Pro, MQG Vietnam, Kerastase
- Free consultation: before any chemical treatment we test your hair porosity
- Clean private facilities: air-conditioned, WiFi, purified water, tea
The porosity test matters more than most travellers realise. Hair that has spent three weeks in sun, salt water and chlorine behaves nothing like the hair in your reference photo. Testing first is how we avoid the classic holiday disaster of a colour that lifts unevenly.
If you are staying in the Old Quarter, the guide to the best hair salon near the Old Quarter in Hanoi explains how long the trip takes and what a Grab ride costs.
Which Service Should You Book?
Designer haircut, around $6 USD
Korean-inspired cutting techniques suitable for all hair types. Includes wash, cut, blow-dry and styling. This is the right choice if you need a reliable monthly trim rather than a full transformation.
Balayage and ombre, $90 to $124 USD
A free-hand painting technique that creates natural sun-kissed highlights with a soft grow-out line. Popular with long-term expats precisely because it forgives a delayed touch-up. Includes pre-treatment, colour, gloss and post-care.
Keratin treatment, $36 to $108 USD
A deep protein treatment that restores dry, damaged hair. Especially useful after long-term travel exposure to sun, salt water and chlorine. It comes with a 90-day warranty.
Japanese-style straightening, $60 to $100 USD
Semi-permanent straightening that lasts 4 to 6 months, using a formaldehyde-free formula. It is the alternative to keratin for curly and wavy hair when you want a longer lasting result. Our detailed guide to Japanese straightening in Vietnam covers the warranty terms in full.
How Do You Book Without Speaking Vietnamese?
The short answer is photos. Language becomes a barrier only when you try to describe hair in words, and even native speakers struggle with that. Here is what works in practice.
- Send three reference photos, not one. Front, side and a colour close-up remove almost all ambiguity
- Include a photo of your current hair in natural daylight so the stylist can judge your starting point
- Write in your own language on Messenger. Our team replies with translation support
- State your time budget. Balayage takes 4 to 5 hours, so a 90 minute window means choosing a different service
- Mention past chemical work, including box dye done at home. This single detail changes the whole plan
Message us at m.me/nhattamhairsalon. English replies usually arrive within 5 minutes during business hours, 9 AM to 8 PM local time. Our step by step walkthrough on booking a hair salon in Vietnam via Messenger shows exactly what to send.
How Do You Get to the Hanoi Branch?
Address: 89 Nguyen Hy Quang, O Cho Dua Ward, Dong Da District
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From the airport: Noi Bai Airport is 25 km away, roughly 45 minutes by Grab (around 350K VND, about $14 USD)
From the Old Quarter: 5 km, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by Grab (around 60K VND, about $2.50 USD)
Nearby landmarks: Cho Cua Nam market, Van Ho Park, Kim Ma Bus Terminal
Tip for foreigners: Grab is the easiest way to reach any Nhat Tam branch. Show the driver the address in Vietnamese, “89 Nguyen Hy Quang, O Cho Dua Ward, Dong Da District”. Most drivers know the area well.
Flying through with time to spare? Our Noi Bai Airport layover guide explains which services realistically fit into a short transit window.
What Happens During Your Visit?
- Booking, 5 minutes. Send your photos and desired look on Messenger, then confirm a time slot
- Consultation, 10 to 15 minutes. Your stylist examines porosity, elasticity and previous chemical history, recommends the safest option, and shows before and after photos of similar clients
- Service time. A haircut takes 45 minutes, colour 2 to 4 hours, keratin 2.5 to 3 hours, balayage 4 to 5 hours. WiFi, tea and water are free, and we arrange meal delivery for longer appointments
- Post-care. You leave with a written care card in English plus product recommendations, and follow-up questions are welcome on Messenger
If this is your first time in a Vietnamese salon, the shampoo massage, the tea and the unhurried pace can be a pleasant surprise. Our guide to Vietnamese hair salon culture explains the small rituals before you walk in.
Hanoi Women’s Haircut Price: 100,000 to 200,000 VND
The 100,000 to 200,000 VND band, roughly $4 to $8 USD, is where most professional women’s haircuts in Hanoi actually sit. It is worth knowing what that range buys you, because the gap between the bottom and the top of it is usually not about skill, it is about what gets bundled into the price.
- Around 100,000 VND, about $4 USD: a straight trim at a small neighbourhood shop. Often a dry cut, sometimes a quick rinse, no styling afterwards and no consultation about face shape
- 120,000 to 150,000 VND, about $5 to $6 USD: a full professional service. At Nhat Tam a women’s designer haircut is 150,000 VND and includes wash, cut, blow-dry and styling, with a consultation before the scissors come out
- 170,000 to 200,000 VND, about $7 to $8 USD: typically a senior stylist, or a salon in a district with higher rent. The technique is comparable, you are paying for the address and the seniority
Two practical notes if you are budgeting inside this range. First, ask whether the wash and blow-dry are included before you sit down, because a 100,000 VND cut that adds 50,000 VND for a wash is no longer the cheaper option. Second, hair length changes the work but not always the price. A cut on hair past the shoulders takes longer to section and dry, so some salons add a surcharge and others do not. At Nhat Tam the women’s designer haircut stays at 150,000 VND regardless of length.
Anything advertised well under 100,000 VND is usually a street barber setup, which is fine for a simple trim but comes without a consultation, a wash or a warranty. Anything far above 200,000 VND in Hanoi is generally a hotel or luxury salon, where a large part of the bill is the setting rather than the cut.
Full Price List in USD (2026)
- Designer haircut for women: 150K VND, about $6 USD
- Men’s haircut: 100K VND, about $4 USD
- Full colour combo: 480K to 780K VND, about $19 to $31 USD
- VIP combo: 900K to 1.32M VND, about $36 to $52 USD
- Balayage: 2.28M to 3.12M VND, about $90 to $124 USD
- Keratin: 900K to 1.35M VND, about $36 to $54 USD
- Japanese straightening: 1.5M to 2.5M VND, about $60 to $100 USD
Monthly promotion: book via Messenger for 30% off, then check in at the salon for a further 10% off, up to 40% OFF in total.
How Can You Pay?
- Cash in VND, the most convenient option
- Credit card, Visa and Mastercard, with an additional 3% fee
- Bank transfer via Vietcombank or Techcombank
- Digital wallets: MoMo and ZaloPay
- Apple Pay or Google Pay through Grab
Cash is still king in Vietnamese salons, so withdrawing enough before your appointment avoids the card surcharge. Tipping is optional and never expected, though it is always appreciated. Our note on tipping at Vietnamese hair salons covers the usual amounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a men’s haircut in Hanoi for a foreigner?
At Nhat Tam a men’s designer haircut is 100K VND, roughly $4 USD, and that price includes wash, cut, blow-dry and styling. There is no separate tourist rate. The number you see on the price list is the number you pay, whichever branch you visit.
Do the stylists at Nhat Tam speak English?
Basic conversational English, yes. For detailed consultations our team combines translation apps with reference photos, which in practice communicates far more accurately than words alone. Message us on Messenger before your visit so we can assign a stylist who is comfortable working in English.
Are the products safe for sensitive or previously coloured hair?
We work with L’Oreal Pro, Kerastase and MQG Vietnam. Our keratin formula is formaldehyde-free and our care range is paraben-free. Every chemical service starts with a porosity and elasticity check, so previously coloured or bleached hair is assessed before anything is applied.
What if I am not happy with the result?
You are covered by a 30-day free adjustment policy. If the colour or the shape is not what you agreed on, come back within 30 days and we will modify it at no additional cost. Message us with a photo first so the stylist can prepare before you arrive.
Is 100,000 to 200,000 VND a normal price for a women’s haircut in Hanoi?
Yes, that band covers most professional women’s haircuts in the city, roughly $4 to $8 USD. At Nhat Tam the women’s designer haircut is 150,000 VND, about $6 USD, and includes wash, cut, blow-dry and styling. The main thing to check at any salon is whether the wash and blow-dry are part of the quoted price or billed separately.
Pham Nhat Tam, Founder of Nhat Tam Hair Salon
9 years in the industry, starting on July 31, 2017 in Thai Nguyen. Trained over 150 stylists. Served more than 520,000 customers across 4 branches: Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Hai Phong and Ha Long.
Nhat Tam Salon Prices (2026)
Monthly deal: book ahead for 30% off plus 10% off when you check in at the salon, up to 40% OFF. Reserve via Messenger for the best price.
- Women’s designer haircut: was
250K VND, now 150K VND (about $6 USD) - Men’s haircut: was
200K VND, now 100K VND (about $4 USD) - Full colour combo (S/M/L): was
800K to 1.3M VND, now 480K to 780K VND (about $19 to $31 USD) - VIP combo (S/M/L): was
1.5M to 2.2M VND, now 900K to 1.32M VND (about $36 to $52 USD) - Balayage or ombre (S/M/L): was
3.8M to 5.2M VND, now 2.28M to 3.12M VND (about $90 to $124 USD) - Keratin treatment (S/M/L): was
1.5M to 2.25M VND, now 900K to 1.35M VND (about $36 to $54 USD)
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