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Curly hair salons in Ballina

We list 30 curly hair specialists across Ballina, most start between $30 and $50, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Curly hair salons in Ballina, 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
$30–$50
Open past 7pm
14 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.
  • A first appointment should include time to talk about how you wash, dry and product your hair.
  • Expect to pay more than a standard cut. The appointments are longer for a reason.

30 places in and around Ballina

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

Headroom Hair

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range4.9(297)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“She left with an absolutely stunning cut, blow dry and curls!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Ebony & Ivory Hair Studio

Ballina1.7 kmMid-range5.0(49)

Hair salon · Friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.7 km from Ballina — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“If you are looking for a wonderful hairdresser for curly hair, definitely go to Anna!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Price Attack Ballina

Ballina1.4 kmPremium4.4(127)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.4 km from Ballina — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention curly hair
“Chantelle, from my first cut, figured out how to handle my curls.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Hair Haven Ballina

Ballina2.6 kmPremium5.0(23)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.6 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive
  • Haircut $50

Holiday Hair Space

Lennox Head6.1 kmPremium5.0(17)

Hair salon · Quiet · Relaxed

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.1 km away in Lennox Head
  • Haircut $20

Healthy hairdressing

Lennox Head6.2 kmMid-range5.0(25)

Hair salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.2 km away in Lennox Head

Headroom Hair

Lennox Head6.4 kmMid-range4.9(98)

Hair salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.4 km away in Lennox Head

Analises hair studio

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range5.0(16)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Ballina Heads Hair Co

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range4.7(96)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Joia Hair Studio

Lennox Head6.2 kmMid-range4.8(91)

Hair salon · Casual · Consultation-led

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.2 km away in Lennox Head

Lennox Hair

Lennox Head4.7 kmMid-range4.7(37)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.7 km away in Lennox Head

Mullet Hair

Lennox Head6.1 kmMid-range4.9(27)

Barber · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.1 km away in Lennox Head

Pauline's Boulevarde Hair

Ballina2.8 kmMid-range4.9(24)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.8 km from Ballina — about a 7 minute drive

Max Hair & Beauty

Ballina2.5 kmBudget-friendly5.0(12)

Hair salon · Quiet · Relaxed

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.5 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

TONIC Hair|Body|Beauty

Ballina2.7 kmPremium4.6(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Top Cuts

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range4.7(27)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Acutabove Hair Studio

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range4.8(9)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Blushed Salon

West Ballina3.8 kmPremium4.9(364)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.8 km away in West Ballina
  • Haircut $30

Philip Johns Hairdressing

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range4.7(12)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Urban Earth Hair Studio

Lennox Head6.3 kmMid-range4.6(27)

Hair salon

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.3 km away in Lennox Head

E'Clips Hair

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range4.4(22)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Hey Phil hair

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range5.0(7)

Hair salon

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Onyx Hair Design

Ballina2.8 kmPremium5.0(4)

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.8 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Fierce Hair Growth - Ballina

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Jazar's Hair Studio

West Ballina3.6 kmMid-range4.1(7)

Hair salon

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.6 km away in West Ballina

Snipz Ballina

Ballina2.6 kmMid-range5.0(13)

Hair salon · Friendly

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.6 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Just Cuts Ballina

Ballina1.6 kmMid-range4.1(269)

Hair salon · Friendly

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.6 km from Ballina — about a 4 minute drive

The Lounge Salon Ballina

Ballina2.8 kmMid-range4.9(113)

Hair salon · Youthful

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.8 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Mamamouchi Audio Room & Barbershop

Lennox Head6.3 kmMid-range5.0(79)

Barber · High energy · Friendly

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.3 km away in Lennox Head

Eight Brothers Barbershop

Ballina2.7 kmMid-range4.7(246)

Barber · Friendly

45 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Ballina — about a 6 minute drive

Common questions

Why does a curly cut cost more?
It takes longer. A dry curl cut is typically 60 to 120 minutes because each curl is shaped individually and the result is assessed as it dries, rather than cut to a straight-hair template.
How often should curly hair be cut?
Every three to four months for most people. Curls hide growth well, so the trigger is usually loss of shape or split ends rather than length.