A Cut Above: The Best Hairdressers in the Inner City

Need to give your locks some love, or searching for sleek strands and bouncy blowouts? There’s no need to stray too far in Sydney’s inner city if you’re looking for an enviable ‘do.

Whether you’re after a quick snip, a glossy finish, or the full glam treatment, we’ve curated a list of the best hairdressers in the inner city—just steps from the CBD—to help keep your locks looking luscious.

From award-winning salons, to expertly-trained teams and personalised experiences, a hair appointment at one of these leading salons will have you feeling as good as you look.

The Best Hairdressers in the Inner City

Salon HER

Salon HER stands out as one of Sydney’s premier hairdressers in the inner city, offering top-notch services and exceptional styling expertise. With a team of highly skilled professionals, they consistently deliver remarkable results.

Founded by renowned colour specialist and industry educator Michael Kelly, Salon HER deliver a bespoke, full-service hair experience, with services like colouring, cuts, expert styling and extensions, as well as restorative and transformative formulas to resurrect damaged hair and maintain colour and condition. Stop in for a visit and we guarantee your locks will love you.

1/227 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

KODA Cutters

One of Australia’s leading hair institutions, KODA Cutters delivers a luxe salon experience with their brand new QVB location. Offering the same signature service as their laid-back Bondi salon, the inner city location exudes a slick vibe and is decked out with with an Italian Maletti steam hair basin where you bcan indulge in the country’s first hair facial (yes, really).

With the aim of creating a transformative experience for every client that walks in the door, this is the fashion-foward destination for those in the know.

Level 1, 455 George Street, Sydney

RAW Anthony Nader

Head a couple of streets to the south of Hyde Park, and you’ll find the deft hands of Anthony Nader and team ready to transform your look. This pared-back, intimate salon puts you first, ensuring that your style is as current as the editorials they shoot and suits you right down to the ground.

A favourite among beauty and fashion editors and those in the know, the New York-inspired Surry Hills salon also featured a breath-taking zen Relaxation Pod room for a true city escape.

100 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

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A.H. Surry Hills

Formerly Edwards & Co. Crown Street, A.H. Surry Hills is a light and airy 400 square metre space that has become a go-to destination for those seeking world-class hair and an unforgettable experience.

Known for delivery exceptional and personalised service (think seamless lived-in colour, or bouncy blow dries that could stop traffic), the salon is a regular haunt for international celebrities, influencers and Surry Hills locals alike.

1/586 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Philippe Xavier Hairdressers

This carefully designed oasis is a godsend for those in need of a restorative session for both your tresses and your soul. With a focus on sophisticated Parisian hair styling, if you have an upcoming occasion that needs just the right style Philippe Xavier is the place to go to let the professional team work their magic.

Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, Sydney

A_STUDIO

Want hair that makes you smile, inside and out—and suits your personal style? Look no further an A_STUDIO, a salon that will bring your styling vision to life. Offering a genderless service menu that includes colour packages and lightening services, haircuts, styling, extensions and smoothing treatments, you can also get a full makeover with makeup and lash service.

And if you need a little more time out from the busy city centre, there’s a breathwork and meditation studio on site for more calm and clarity, and less stress.

155 Little Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Franck Provost

For truly sophisticated, Parisienne glamour you can’t go past Monsieur Franck Provost’s legendary treatments, from the bespoke Kérastase in-salon ritual to the chocolate blush colouring technique, you won’t be disappointed. With all stylists undergoing intensive training with techniques from the Provost Academy in Paris, you can rest assured that your tresses will only receive the very best.

185 Macquarie Street, Sydney

Christopher Hanna

For the pinnacle in luxury hair treatments, Christopher Hanna’s elegant space in central Sydney is all but unrivalled. You’ll be lulled into a state of bliss as your expert stylist coifs you to perfection. The in-house bar and lounge means you can indulge in your tipple of choice and peruse the assortment of beauty treatments (think nail art and nail care) as you wait for your appointment to begin.

13-15 Bridge Street, Sydney

Alan Coban

With a penchant for precision cuts and painstakingly perfect styling, Alan Coban is synonymous with quality thanks to the dedicated and celebrated team of specialists. The concept salon is conveniently located within Westfield Shopping Centre in the heart of Sydney City, and is just as committed to helping your hair look as healthy as it is on trend. Expert a tailored service specialising in colour consultation, specialist styling and cutting.

Level 2, Westfield Shopping Centre, Pitt Street, Sydney

blu creativity

This sleek, minimalist, Japanese hair salon offers complete head to toe beauty treatment. You’ll feel at ease from the moment you set foot in blu creativity’s contemporary studio, whose signature Japanese Hair Straightening service has led to legions of devoted clients. immaculately crafted perms, foils and a host of colouring options means that your new look is just one appointment away.

Level 1/39 Liverpool Street, Sydney

Inspired by our pick of the best hairdressers in inner city of Sydney and looking to treat yourself this weekend? From getting an indulgent facial to getting your nails done, all you have to do is sit back, relax and be pampered.