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Curly hair salons in Central Adelaide

15 of the 30 curly hair specialists here are in Central Adelaide itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $20 and $40, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Curly hair salons in Central Adelaide, at a glance

Curly hair behaves differently wet and dry, which is why most curl specialists cut it dry, curl by curl. Going to someone who cuts curls occasionally is the most common reason people end up with a shape they did not ask for.

Most start between
$20–$40
Open past 7pm
22 of 30

What to look for

  • Dry cutting. If they wet-cut and blow-dry straight, they are cutting a shape you will never wear.
  • Ask which curl patterns they work with most. Loose waves and tight coils need different hands.

Read the full guide to curly hair salons in Adelaide for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Central Adelaide

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical curly hair specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Kinky Curly Straight

Stepney2.7 kmMid-range4.5(126)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Hair colour — $16
  • 2.7 km from Adelaide — about a 6 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention curly hair
“He spent time analyzing my hair type and recommended what could give my curls volume and revive them.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Hair colour $16
  • Hair treatments $260

South 21 Hairdressing

Adelaide1.8 kmMid-range5.0(50)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Adelaide
  • 8 reviews mention curly hair
“Grant is really good with curly cuts.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

Curly Top Hair Salon

North Adelaide1.9 kmMid-range4.2(71)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.9 km from Adelaide — about a 4 minute drive
  • 5 reviews mention curly hair
“Super quick service and the soft understated curls was what I was after.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

SJ Establishment

Prospect4.1 kmPremium4.8(220)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $85
  • 4.1 km away in Prospect
  • 3 reviews mention curly hair
“Sam cut my hair and it’s exactly what I asked for, if you are looking for a hairdresser great at wavy/curly hair cuts I’d definitely recommend.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Curly hair $85
  • Haircut $20

Aysu Hair & Experience

Croydon4.6 kmMid-range5.0(57)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.6 km away in Croydon
  • 8 reviews mention curly hair
“My curly hair journey is still very new and it was my first ever curly haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

Jorrells

AdelaidePremium4.6(191)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $85
  • In Adelaide
  • Curly hair $85
  • Haircut $45

Ninettes Hair City Salons

North Adelaide2.1 kmPremium4.7(25)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 2.1 km from Adelaide — about a 5 minute drive
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $20

The Basin Haircutters

Goodwood3.2 kmPremium4.9(78)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $60
  • 3.2 km away in Goodwood
  • Curly hair $60
  • Haircut $15

Myst Hair

Walkerville3.3 kmPremium4.9(114)

Hair salon · Premium · Beginner friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $65
  • 3.3 km away in Walkerville
  • Curly hair $65
  • Haircut $27

Daly Salon

AdelaidePremium4.8(161)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $40
  • In Adelaide
  • Reviews flag curly hair — 3 mention it as a problem
  • Curly hair $40

SOYA’S NAIL & BEAUTY NORTH ADELAIDE

North Adelaide1.8 kmUpper mid-range4.8(416)

Nail salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $20
  • 1.8 km from Adelaide — about a 4 minute drive
  • Curly hair $20
  • Haircut $55

Elnatan Hair Studio

Adelaide579 mPremium5.0(85)

Hair salon

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair treatments — $25
  • In Adelaide
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“my naturally frizzy and wavy hair looks so incredibly smooth and silky after the keratin treatment, elnata was so thorough and professional!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair treatments $25

Imperio Beauty Salon

Unley3.3 kmMid-range4.9(122)

Hair salon · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.3 km away in Unley
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“When I first went to see her, my hair was damaged, dry, curly, and extremely frizzy.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Curjo Hair

Prospect4.0 kmPremium4.9(78)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

72 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.0 km away in Prospect
  • Reviews are split on curly hair

Zink the element of hair

Unley3.0 kmPremium4.2(117)

Hair salon

70 per cent match — Good match
  • Curly hair — $98
  • 3.0 km away in Unley
  • Reviews flag curly hair — 2 mention it as a problem
  • Curly hair $98
  • Haircut $20

Total Look Hair & Beauty

St Peters3.1 kmUpper mid-range5.0(114)

Beauty salon · Friendly

69 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $20
  • 3.1 km away in St Peters
  • 3 reviews mention curly hair
“Since Jo became my stylist last year, she has been helping me to embrace my curly hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Hair colour $20
  • Lashes $30
  • Facial $30
  • Hair treatments $40

Afrostyles

Mile End3.5 kmPremium4.4(67)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

60 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.5 km away in Mile End
  • 4 reviews mention curly hair
“Our first visit was for my 3-year-old daughter, who has Afro hair with severe knots and matting.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

ShowOffs Eyelash Extension & Brow Bar Beautique

Adelaide345 mMid-range4.5(7)

Hair salon · Friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • In Adelaide
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“She managed to match my lash length and curls very well despite not have the type I had on.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

ANTONS Unique Hair

AdelaideMid-range4.8(58)

Hair salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • In Adelaide

Hair Forum

AdelaideMid-range4.8(101)

Hair salon · Friendly · Walk-in friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • In Adelaide

Raw Hair on Rundle

Adelaide434 mUpper mid-range4.8(47)

Hair salon · Walk-in friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • In Adelaide
  • Haircut $44

Hair by John

Adelaide642 mMid-range4.9(88)

Hair salon

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Adelaide

Hair Control

Adelaide1.1 kmMid-range4.8(52)

Hair salon · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Adelaide

Chronicles Of Hair

Adelaide1.6 kmMid-range5.0(16)

Hair salon · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Adelaide

Golden Scissors Hair Salon

Adelaide956 mMid-range3.8(49)

Hair salon · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Adelaide
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“I have wavy hair so giving me a haircut poses some challenges.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Hutt Street Hair Studio

Adelaide1.1 kmMid-range4.9(17)

Hair salon

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Adelaide

Joint Hair

Parkside2.5 kmPremium5.0(203)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.5 km from Adelaide — about a 6 minute drive
  • Haircut $65

Studio Sal

Adelaide309 mPremium4.5(136)

Hair salon

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Adelaide
  • Haircut $40

E and Co. Hair Studio

Parkside2.5 kmPremium4.9(194)

Hair salon · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.5 km from Adelaide — about a 6 minute drive
  • Haircut $30

Archie & Co

Adelaide882 mMid-range4.8(281)

Hair salon · Casual · Consultation-led

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Adelaide
  • Reviews flag curly hair — 4 mention it as a problem