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The Best Hair Salons in Melbourne for Your New 'Do

Swish and flick! A cut above the rest, these are the best hair salons in Melbourne to upgrade your look.

Best Hair Salons Melbourne: Mirror, blue chair and pink roses at Salon Mace in Windsor, Melbourne
Salon Mace

Whether you’re looking for a classic style or something a little more cutting edge, Melbourne’s award-winning salons have you sorted. 

We know how hard it is to find a good hairdresser, so when you do, it’s best to hold onto them. Lucky for you, we’ve gone and found the best hair salons in Melbourne, guaranteed to give you a flawless chop every time. From boutique salons to independent hairdressers, you won't be leaving any of these gems disappointed.

Best Hair Salons in Melbourne: Melbourne CBD

Woman with shaggy black hair staring into the distance.
Saint Louie

Saint Louie

A salon that would feel equally at home in London or New York, Saint Louie’s iconic laneway location and cool industrial vibe are a favourite for many. For flawless colour work and painstakingly perfect styling, this stylish haven is an essential hair salon in Melbourne CBD and is synonymous with quality, thanks to the dedicated and celebrated team of specialists involved. 

With over 25 years of experience between them, owners Ivan and Jean-Paul have truly cultivated the perfect salon experience. 

Book an appointment here

26 Russell Place, Melbourne

Women getting blow waves while smiling at the BLOW Bar in Melbourne
The BLOW Australia

The BLOW Australia

In need of a refresh rather than a complete transformation? This ever-so-chic salon is all about the blow. The BLOW has a blow dry menu of on-trend styles to suit any hair type and taste. There's even a few add-ons to choose from, including salt scrub scalp massages, hair treatments, and if you're short on time, dry styling.

Book an appointment here

146 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

The Blow On-The-Go, Sephora, Shop M018/1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone

Blow Wave done at Edwards & Co in Melbourne
Edwards & Co

Edwards & Co

If you like your salons of the high-octane glamour, celebrity-endorsed variety, then Edwards & Co is for you. Run by Jaye Edwards, one of Sydney’s most revered stylists, this chic hairdresser is the fashion set’s go-to for all things cut and colour.

Sitchu Tip: Make sure you get a blow wave afterwards. Trust us, you won't regret it.

Book an appointment here

1/22 Punch Lane, Melbourne

Suite C - Rear, 230 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Woman with freshly done hair looking at camera
Xiang Hair

Xiang Hair

First opening its doors as a small suburban salon back in 1989, Xiang Hair has since graduated to the centre of the city and quickly achieved status as one of Melbourne’s best. Here, the stylists pride themselves on providing a salon experience that will make you feel as good as you look. And with location's in the CBD, Essendon and Greensborough, you can enjoy quality cuts in multiple locations.

Book an appointment here

401 Swanston Street, Melbourne City

4/1096 Mt Alexander Road, Essendon

46 Main Street, Greensborough

Girl flicking blonde hair out of her eyes in Dan Collins' hair salon in Melbourne
Dan Collins

Dan Collins

Independent hairdresser Dan Collins sure knows how to cut hair. His talents span a wide range of styles, from classic clean cuts to edgy hairdos. Located inside the Nicholas Building, Dan will go above and beyond to ensure you love your new 'do just as much as he loved cutting it.

37 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Best Hair Salons in Melbourne: Northern Suburbs

Cool-toned blonde hair done by Ellie and Frank hair salon in Melbourne
Ellie and Frank

Ellie and Frank

Reasonable prices, innovative hair care technology, and exceptional service make Korean hair salon Ellie and Frank a favourite hair salon among locals. The beautifully styled salon is the perfect backdrop for Ellie and her experienced stylists to work their magic — whether that's styling an up do for a special occasion, curling your locks with a cold perm or updating your look with a low-maintenance balayage.

Ruined your hair with a series of sub-par cuts and colours? Ask Ellie to try their popular new hair repair treatment, fresh from the best salons in South Korea.

Book an appointment here

358A Smith Street, Collingwood

Woman smiling with freshly cut shag by Donna Sheridan salon in Fitzroy
Donna Sheridan

Donna Sheridan

Low-fuss, natural, '70s shag style ahead. Fitzroy salon Donna Sheridan is all about great, everyday hair. This sustainable salon has a talented team on board helping you to embrace the texture and shape of your hair — and create a look that's effortlessly cool, contemporary, and unique to you.

Book an appointment here 

71 Kerr Street, Fitzroy 

Woman with freshly cut hair at Stache in Melbourne
Stache

Stache

Leave with a pep in your step and an extra hair bounce from sophisticated Stache in Brunswick East. It's a hair salon serving elevated simplicity for the everyday (with a side of creativity to boot). A hair salon in Melbourne that cares, Stache is zero-waste, low-carbon and gender-neutral. In fact, your hair clippings go towards soaking up oil spills!

The talented team are blonde and balayage specialists, but also provide advanced cutting techniques, keratin systems and hair-restorative treatments. 

Book an appointment here

Level 1/158 Lygon Street (entrance via O’Connor Street), Brunswick East 

Woman with sharp-cut bob done at BIBA Salon in South Yarra, Melbourne
Biba

BIBA

Established in 1975, the BIBA name is nothing short of iconic. With fourteen award-winning salons throughout Melbourne, BIBA is trend-driven and nothing short of world-class. Home to a team of stylists who have taken home virtually every accolade in the country (and beyond), this is the place to try something new. You’re in safe hands – if you dare.

Book an appointment here

Various locations across Melbourne, see website for more details

Best Hair Salons in Melbourne: Eastern Suburbs

Freshly done blow wave at Salon Mace in Windsor, Melbourne
Salon Mace

Salon Mace

Salon Mace is arguable the 'IT girl' salon. Located in Windsor, you'll often see influencers, models and public figures frequent this hairdresser- and for good reason. The team here at Salon Mace are not only talented to a T, but also incredibly skilled. Expect to leave with a new colour that's absolutely  unmatched, and a voluminous blow wave to suit.

Book an appointment here

394 High Street, Windsor

Empty Joey Scandizzo hair salon in South Yarra
Joey Scandizzo

Joey Scandizzo

With over 100,000 followers on Instagram, Joey Scandizzo is known as a renowned hairdressing personality with an always pumping salon. Their talented team of cutters and colourists provide every client with a customised look that’ll put an extra spring in their stylish step – all while working quickly and efficiently. 

168/172 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Woman with fresh colour and curled hair at Shibui Salon in Melbourne
Shibui

Shibui

Taking an intuitive approach to hair, Shibui (Japanese, relating to an aesthetic of simple, subtle and unobtrusive beauty) is about finding the perfect look for you.

By tapping into what makes each client unique and staying up-to-date with the latest trends, the hairdressers at Shibui embrace the imperfections and variables of each and every strand. Which helps you to take your 'do to the next level. 

Book an appointment here

139 Toorak Road, South Yarra 

Outside of Frankie Salon in South Yarra Melbourne
Frankie Salon

Frankie Salon

With over 600 five-star reviews on Google and Facebook, Frankie is Melbourne’s highest-rated salon – and for good reason.  Their personalised service is renowned, and you will feel utterly indulged from the moment you enter the studio. Every effort is made to ensure your experience is one-of-a-kind.

Led by award-winning hairdresser Pete Dunn, this unequivocally cool salon is the place to head for any hair transformation your heart desires. No cut, colour or style is too tricky to achieve.

Book an appointment here

9/4 Dyer Street, Richmond

3 Powell Street, South Yarra

Woman smiling at camera while her freshly cut and coloured hair blows in the wind
Elly Hair Paynter

Elly Hair Paynter

If you're looking for a dramatic transformation you're bound to love, head on over to Elly Hair Paynter. Elly is an independent hairdresser located in South Yarra (if you didn't get the memo already, a lot of great hairdressers are located in this suburb and surrounds). Utilising genderless pricing (hooray!), Elly strives to educate her clients on their hair while she works her magic. You'll leave not only with a new hairdo, but also a wealth of knowledge.

Book an appointment here

3/39B Caroline Street South, South Yarra

Chair in front of mirror, with green walls and floor surrounding.
Hues Hair

Hues Hair

This bold, playful hair salon in Melbourne is a cut above the rest. Hues Hair was founded by hairdresser Jamie Hughes back in 2016, after over a decade spent working in the industry.

Hues Hair only uses Australian-only hair care products in the salon. Jamie is an incredible stylist, who goes above and beyond to curate your best hair, every time. 

Book an appointment here 

211 Swan Street, Richmond 

Freshly cut hair at Bob Hair Co in Melbourne
Bob Hair Co.

BOB

Natural ingredients and sustainable practices align at BOB. A natural hair salon founded on the belief that a simpler approach to well-being enriches our day to day, it is a dreamily-hued, welcoming space.  

BOB's founder and director Charlotte Archer and her expert team are truly passionate about sharing their interest in natural ingredients, sustainable practices and intelligent design, in a setting that is both informative and relaxed.

Looking at health from the inside out, without compromising on the perfect cut and colour - it's a no brainer as to why BOB is one of the best hairdressers in Melbourne. 

Book an appointment here

Shop 6/286 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Fresh set of hihglights done on woman at Rare Earth Hair Melbourne
Rare Earth Hair

Rare Earth Hair

Using strictly premium products only, like Aveda, Olaplex and O&M, your locks will be given the most luxurious pampering available at Rare Earth Hair.

This contemporary studio is a mecca for colour transformations, mastering foils, balayage and everything in between. The salon also strives to maintain an environmental conscience by carrying products that are low chemical, eco-friendly and sulphate free. An impressive editorial portfolio also underlines the salon’s ongoing success in the industry. 

Book an appointment here

184 Commercial Road, Prahran

Interior of Mitch Hair Salon in Melbourne
Mitch Studio

Mitch Studio

This sustainable salon is bright, beautiful and most importantly – inclusive, welcoming everyone into their sunny space for a stylish new do. Founder Tara-Lee Mitchell has many years in the industry under her belt and fuses her expertise into everything from reducing waste (95% of which is recycled) to ensuring customers have a feel-good experience and walk away with the cut or colour of their dreams.

Click here to book an appointment

166 High Street, Ashburton

Woman smiling at camera with freshly cut and dyed blonde hair
BODA Hair Boutique

BODA Hair Boutique

For the pinnacle in luxury hair treatments, these award-winning salons are all but unrivalled. Operating since 2016, owner Martha Kourtidou was driven by a need to make women feel empowered and confident, starting with the crown – our hair. With locations popping up all over the city, the BODA team has quite the reputation for dramatic colour transformations, sleek fit outs, and faultless attention to detail. 

Book an appointment here

Richmond, Prahran, Moonee Ponds, Malvern

Best Hair Salons in Melbourne: Bayside

Cool-toned blonde hair done by Telleish in South Melbourne
Telleish

Telleish

Widely known as Melbourne’s blonde specialists (from ash to golden, they’re your go-to), the expert team at Telleish have worked their magic at fashion weeks and in magazines around the globe.

Located in a sleek, plant-filled salon by the sea, they’re proudly sustainable and recycle all materials used – so you can fix your hair and ease your conscience.

Book an appointment here

89 Gladstone Street, South Melbourne

Black hair with brown balyage done at Organika Hair Salon in Melbourne
Organika

Organika

For the ultimate feel-good fix, head to Organika. The team stay away from anything that contains ammonia, sulphates, parabens or other nasty toxic chemicals. Using the latest in natural and organic products, they’re leaders in current trends on style and colour without adverse health effects. Real proof that beauty can be green.

Book an appointment here

140a Ormond Road, Elwood

161 Elgin Street, Carlton

Best Hair Salons in Melbourne: Western Suburbs

Person with freshly dyed pink hair looking at camera
Salon Fresh

Salon Fresh

At Salon Fresh, it's all about using your hair to make a statement. And the team at this wonderful salon are focussed on delivering the best service possible, so you leave content with your hair and the experience you had there. Always on the pulse of what's on trend, this is the place to go if you're after something fresh.

Book an appointment here

12 Wembley Avenue, Yarraville

Freshly cut blue shaggy hair done at The Factory 3013
The Factory 3013

The Factory 3013

If you like your hair as loud as your personality, then you need to start getting your hair cut at The Factory 3013. Located in Yarraville, this salon specialises in bold colours while still striving to maintain the health and integrity of the hair. Whether you want a vibrant orange, pastel pink or would rather stick to a more natural colour, you can rest assured you'll be leaving the salon feeling fresh and ready to conquer the world.

Book an appointment here

44 Simpson Street, Yarraville

Agencie hair salon Seddon
Agencie

Agencie

Sustainable Salon Agencie isn't just focussed on minimising their harm on the planet - they also are focussed on your hair looking its absolute best. Everything at this salon has been created for your leisure and convenience, so once you arrive you can just sit back, relax and let your talented hairdresser work their magic.

Book an appointment here

101 Buckley Street, Seddon

Inspired by our pick of the best hair salons in Melbourne and looking to treat yourself this weekend? From getting a killer blow-dry and a relaxing massage to getting your nails done, all you have to do is sit back, relax and be pampered.

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