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Blow-dry & event styling in Balmain, Sydney NSW

4 of the 30 styling salons here are in Balmain, Sydney NSW itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $25 and $70, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Blow-dry & event styling in Balmain, Sydney NSW, at a glance

Styling for an event is a different job from a regular blow-dry, and the difference is whether it still looks good six hours later.

Most start between
$25–$70
Open past 7pm
19 of 30

What to look for

  • For events, book a stylist who does them regularly — hold is a skill.
  • Long or thick hair usually attracts a surcharge and a longer slot.

Read the full guide to blow-dry & event styling in Sydney for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Balmain, Sydney NSW

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

3Sixty Hair

Balmain567 mPremium5.0(180)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $80
  • In Balmain
  • Blow-dry & styling $80
  • Haircut $90

Visani Hair

Balmain539 mPremium5.0(25)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $110
  • In Balmain
  • 3 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Great at consulting with what will work and what won’t in terms of styling and colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $110
  • Haircut $62

J2 hairdressing

Rozelle1.3 kmPremium5.0(52)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $70
  • 1.3 km from Balmain — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $70
  • Haircut $100

Saint Richards Balmain

BalmainPremium4.8(30)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $290
  • In Balmain
  • Blow-dry & styling $290

Isabelle Hair

Drummoyne2.4 kmPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $120
  • 2.4 km from Balmain — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $120
  • Haircut $55

Equal Image Salon Balmain

BalmainUpper mid-range4.0(30)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $110
  • In Balmain
  • Blow-dry & styling $110

Tribe Lifestyle Quay Quarter

Sydney3.0 kmPremium4.9(118)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 3.0 km from Balmain — about a 7 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“The blow dry style was amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $17

Kami

Waverton2.7 kmPremium5.0(43)

Hair salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $89
  • 2.7 km from Balmain — about a 6 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $89
  • Haircut $15

G&T Hair

Sydney3.1 kmPremium5.0(30)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $43
  • 3.1 km away in Sydney
  • 5 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Franky was lovely and did an awesome job on my blow wave, I got tons of compliments!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $43
  • Haircut $28

Kin Hair

Sydney2.4 kmPremium5.0(85)

Hair salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • 2.4 km from Balmain — about a 6 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $30

Meiyu Hair

Darlinghurst3.9 kmUpper mid-range4.9(91)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $100
  • 3.9 km away in Darlinghurst
  • Blow-dry & styling $100

Jenny's Hair Affair

Potts Point4.4 kmPremium5.0(88)

Hair salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $15
  • 4.4 km away in Potts Point
  • Blow-dry & styling $15
  • Haircut $48

Feather Factor Hair Studio

Sydney2.9 kmPremium5.0(146)

Hair salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • 2.9 km from Balmain — about a 7 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $25

Hair by Sooty

Sydney2.9 kmPremium5.0(10)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • 2.9 km from Balmain — about a 7 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $65
  • Haircut $65

Louka & Co

Sydney2.9 kmPremium4.8(123)

Hair salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $140
  • 2.9 km from Balmain — about a 7 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $140

Malkonyan styling bar

Sydney3.0 kmPremium5.0(31)

Beauty salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • 3.0 km away in Sydney
  • 8 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Had a colour service and going back for a trim and a blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $70

Indie Sky and Co

Drummoyne2.4 kmPremium4.9(56)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $40
  • 2.4 km from Balmain — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $40
  • Haircut $25

The Prep Room

Surry Hills3.8 kmPremium5.0(30)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 3.8 km away in Surry Hills
  • 4 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Happy with my hair colour, blow dry and styling.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $25

Sessions Hairdressing

Mcmahons Point2.8 kmPremium4.9(148)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • 2.8 km from Balmain — about a 6 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Wakefields. Hair Salon

Surry Hills4.1 kmPremium4.9(178)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $75
  • 4.1 km away in Surry Hills
  • 4 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Thank you Mikayla for a lovely cut and bouncy blow dry , exactly what I asked for!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $75
  • Haircut $115

Wild Life Hair Origin

Milsons Point3.1 kmPremium4.8(132)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • 3.1 km away in Milsons Point
  • Blow-dry & styling $65
  • Haircut $12

Saint Richards

Glebe2.9 kmPremium4.8(62)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $290
  • 2.9 km from Balmain — about a 7 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $290

Savvy Hair Boutique

Sydney3.2 kmPremium4.9(172)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $80
  • 3.2 km away in Sydney
  • Blow-dry & styling $80
  • Haircut $50

Smith & Queen Salon

Rozelle1.3 kmMid-range5.0(36)

Hair salon · Friendly · Walk-in friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.3 km from Balmain — about a 4 minute drive
  • 8 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“And hands down, the best blow wave in Sydney!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

Carly Spring Hair Salon

Surry Hills4.1 kmPremium4.9(87)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $25
  • 4.1 km away in Surry Hills
  • 3 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I’ve had colour, cuts, keratin, up styles and styling for events by her and her work is absolutely stunning every time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $25
  • Haircut $25

h.AIRLAB Boutique Salon

Balmain East1.3 kmMid-range4.8(56)

Hair salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.3 km from Balmain — about a 4 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“His blow dry workshops were so helpful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Natural Fall Hair Design

Lane Cove3.8 kmPremium5.0(30)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $80
  • 3.8 km away in Lane Cove
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“She asked me what I wanted, listened carefully to my answers and did a great cut and blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $80
  • Haircut $30

Edge Studio

Sydney2.9 kmPremium4.9(39)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $80
  • 2.9 km from Balmain — about a 7 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $80
  • Haircut $35

KC Creative Hair

St Leonards4.1 kmPremium5.0(72)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $30
  • 4.1 km away in St Leonards
  • Blow-dry & styling $30
  • Haircut $110

Lamp Hair - Boutique Japanese Salon

Sydney2.7 kmPremium4.7(214)

Hair salon · Calm

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • 2.7 km from Balmain — about a 6 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $65
  • Haircut $25