98 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.7 km from Ballarat — about a 4 minute drive
Hair salons in Ballarat
We list 30 hair salons across Ballarat, most start between $25 and $31, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Hair salons in Ballarat, at a glance
Most salons will cut and colour anyone's hair. The differences that matter are which hair types they see most, how long they allow per appointment, and whether they will tell you honestly when what you want is not achievable in one sitting.
- Most start between
- $25–$31
- Open past 7pm
- 16 of 30
What to look for
- Look at what the salon is actually known for. A colour-led salon and a cutting-led salon are different businesses.
- For a big change, look for somewhere that offers a consultation before the appointment rather than at the start of it.
- Check how much upkeep the result needs before you commit to it.
- Long, thick or curly hair often carries a surcharge. Better salons say so upfront.
How much does a haircut cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $35 and $90.
30 places in and around Ballarat
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical hair salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Ballarat
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Blow-dry & styling — $31
- 11 reviews mention haircut
- 2.0 km from Ballarat — about a 5 minute drive
“Best haircut I’ve ever had everyone was so nice and actually ask questions about what I wanted throughout the haircut 😀”
- Blow-dry & styling $31
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- 10 reviews mention haircut
- 915 m from Ballarat — about a 11 minute walk
“Mine was a simple cut -$30”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.6 km from Ballarat — about a 4 minute drive
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.6 km from Ballarat — about a 4 minute drive
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.6 km away in Canadian
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 790 m from Ballarat — about a 10 minute walk
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 274 m from Ballarat — about a 3 minute walk
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.1 km from Ballarat — about a 13 minute walk
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.4 km away in Wendouree
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- Haircut — $25
- 8 reviews mention haircut
- 360 m from Ballarat — about a 5 minute walk
“Booked in with Lydia for a half head foils, toner and hair cut.”
- Haircut $25
- Blow-dry & styling $75
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- 9 reviews mention haircut
- 3.3 km away in Alfredton
“Nice chat while having my hair cut.”
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- 5.5 km away in Sebastopol
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- 913 m from Ballarat — about a 11 minute walk
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- 8 reviews mention haircut
- 1.2 km from Ballarat — about a 4 minute drive
“Had a cut and blow dry for a special occasion...booked on line, all very efficient.”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 5 reviews mention haircut
- 3.1 km away in Wendouree
“Always enjoy a hair cut, a chat and a good laugh.”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- 507 m from Ballarat — about a 6 minute walk
- 4 reviews mention haircut
“I LOVE my cut and colour and the women there are so friendly.”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 421 m from Ballarat — about a 5 minute walk
- 3 reviews mention haircut
“Just had my first haircut here after having my baby and had to bring him along to my appointment.”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 435 m from Ballarat — about a 5 minute walk
- 4 reviews mention haircut
“They listen to me and do the cut I request”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.6 km from Ballarat — about a 4 minute drive
- 3 reviews mention haircut
“Loved my haircut and Gemma my hairdresser.”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- Blow-dry & styling — $109
- 10.0 km away in Buninyong
- 3 reviews mention haircut
“Sarah was awesome, cut my hair just how I wanted.”
- Blow-dry & styling $109
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 9 reviews mention haircut
- 499 m from Ballarat — about a 6 minute walk
“Best hair cut I’ve ever had!!!”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 303 m from Ballarat — about a 4 minute walk
- 2 reviews mention haircut
“She is a true artist, and her talent shines through in every cut and color she does.”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 5.2 km away in Brown Hill
- 2 reviews mention haircut
“When my previous hairdresser retired, I went to Elaine to have a colour, cut and eyebrow wax done.”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 931 m from Ballarat — about a 12 minute walk
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- Haircut — $15
- 4.3 km away in Sebastopol
- 4 reviews mention haircut
“Thank you Drew for your hair cut.”
- Haircut $15
- Blow-dry & styling $30
- Curly hair $80
Colour Luxe Hair Studio by Laura Jayne
Ballarat Central1.1 kmMid-range5.0(9)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.1 km from Ballarat — about a 13 minute walk
- 2 reviews mention haircut
“She cut it to perfection and didn't thin out any except the ends to keep it from flicking out because she knew I was conscious of it being thin already.”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 3.3 km away in Wendouree
- 3 reviews mention haircut
“Love Abby, she gets the cut just right.”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 5 reviews mention haircut
- 4.7 km away in Mount Clear
“I was not sure to make an appointment for my first haircut in six months.”
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- 1.4 km from Ballarat — about a 4 minute drive
- 3 reviews mention haircut
“I had an amazing hair cut and colour from Tahnee.”
Common questions
- How far ahead should I book?
- A cut is usually available within a week or two. Colour with a specific colourist often runs three to six weeks ahead, and correction work longer again. If you have an event, book the appointment before you book anything else.
- Should I go to the most expensive salon I can afford?
- Not automatically. Price mostly reflects location, appointment length and seniority. A mid-priced salon that specialises in exactly your hair type will usually beat an expensive generalist.
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