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Hair salons in Balmain, Sydney NSW

9 of the 30 hair salons here are in Balmain, Sydney NSW itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $30 and $80, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Hair salons in Balmain, Sydney NSW, 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
$30–$80
Open past 7pm
20 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.

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

How much does a haircut cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $35 and $90.

30 places in and around Balmain, Sydney NSW

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

Caravella Hair Balmain

BalmainMid-range5.0(95)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Balmain
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“Since I started getting my hair cut by Brett 5 months ago I’ve gotten a girlfriend and been scouted to model 3 seperate times.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Velvet & Brown Hair Studio

Rozelle1.2 kmMid-range4.9(248)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.2 km from Balmain — about a 15 minute walk
  • 13 reviews mention haircut
“Perfect cut & colour, now look 10 years younger.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 13 reviews

APONI HAIR

BalmainMid-range5.0(4)

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Balmain

TONI&GUY Balmain

BalmainPremium4.7(106)

Hair salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $125
  • In Balmain
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“I got a wash, cut, blow dry and curls.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews
  • Haircut $125

Gillian Bissett Colour Salon (Balmain, Sydney)

Balmain594 mPremium5.0(13)

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $35
  • In Balmain
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“The colour service I received was brilliant and I previously had a great haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews
  • Haircut $35

Cabelo Culture

Pyrmont1.9 kmMid-range4.9(339)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.9 km from Balmain — about a 4 minute drive
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“Great atmosphere and team, fantastic coffee, best of all a sensational hair cut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Zato Hair Studio

BalmainMid-range5.0(15)

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Balmain
  • 5 reviews mention haircut
“Loved the haircut and hairstyling !!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Boko Hair & Day Spa

Balmain629 mBudget-friendly

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Balmain

Locks Hair Salon

Balmain460 mMid-range4.9(35)

Hair salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Balmain
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“Cut, colour and blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Robertson-Kirkwood

Rozelle787 mPremium4.9(79)

Hair salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $65
  • 787 m from Balmain — about a 10 minute walk
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“Grey coverage on the regular, a fresh cut a few times a year, and zero complaints.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Haircut $65

Visani Hair

Balmain539 mPremium5.0(25)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $62
  • In Balmain
  • 5 reviews mention haircut
“Every haircut is perfect, and the style always grows out beautifully and maintains its shape really well between appointments.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Haircut $62
  • Blow-dry & styling $110

J2 hairdressing

Rozelle1.3 kmPremium5.0(52)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $100
  • 1.3 km from Balmain — about a 4 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“I had my hair cut and got a keratin treatment about 3 weeks to a month ago now, and I’m so happy with the outcome!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Haircut $100
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

Millermay Hairdressing

Rozelle747 mMid-range4.9(34)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 747 m from Balmain — about a 9 minute walk
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“I left with the best haircut ever, and felt like I’d made genuine new friends.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

3Sixty Hair

Balmain567 mPremium5.0(180)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $90
  • In Balmain
  • 2 reviews mention haircut
“Ibrahim was amazing with my daughter's first 'curly haircut'.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Haircut $90
  • Blow-dry & styling $80
  • Curly hair $155

Kin Hair

Sydney2.4 kmPremium5.0(85)

Hair salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $30
  • 2.4 km from Balmain — about a 6 minute drive
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“I did a hair cut, colour and treatment with Kin hair, it was amazing!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews
  • Haircut $30
  • Men's haircut $40
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Get Funked Hair & Beauty

Sydney2.8 kmPremium5.0(43)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Hair treatments — $110
  • 2.8 km from Balmain — about a 7 minute drive
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“I had my hair cut and coloured by Russell a few wks ago.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews
  • Hair treatments $110

Oaks Hair Salon

Rozelle1.3 kmPremium4.6(38)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Hair colour — $110
  • 1.3 km from Balmain — about a 4 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“Very happy with my haircut and the consultation given for my short hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Hair colour $110
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair treatments $396

Sessions Hairdressing

Mcmahons Point2.8 kmPremium4.9(148)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • 2.8 km from Balmain — about a 6 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“a wonderful experience and an excellent haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Indie Sky and Co

Drummoyne2.4 kmPremium4.9(56)

Hair salon

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

Amy Sheridan Hair

Milsons Point3.3 kmMid-range5.0(39)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.3 km away in Milsons Point
  • 12 reviews mention haircut
“I’m very pleased with both my highlights and haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

Smith & Queen Salon

Rozelle1.3 kmMid-range5.0(36)

Hair salon · Friendly · Walk-in friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.3 km from Balmain — about a 4 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention haircut
“I was speechless with the results- The best haircut I have ever had, from one of the loveliest people I’ve ever met !”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Franck Provost Rozelle Hair Salon

Rozelle908 mMid-range4.8(190)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 908 m from Balmain — about a 11 minute walk
  • 3 reviews mention haircut
“The cut, colour and blow dry from Sooji and the team is always flawless.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Men’s Culture

Sydney2.9 kmMid-range4.8(190)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.9 km from Balmain — about a 7 minute drive
  • 17 reviews mention haircut
“Andrew was such a great bloke and gave me an excellent haircut!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 17 reviews

Zilch-hair

Waverton2.7 kmMid-range4.9(48)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.7 km from Balmain — about a 6 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“She gave me a really lovely haircut and style with a gentle touch.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

HONE&CO Hair Salon

North Sydney3.3 kmPremium5.0(69)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $15
  • 3.3 km away in North Sydney
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“I loved the thorough consultation at the start which resulted in the perfect cut and style.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Haircut $15

Cheeky's Hair Studio

Pyrmont2.4 kmMid-range4.9(56)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.4 km from Balmain — about a 6 minute drive
  • 8 reviews mention haircut
“Got exactly what I asked for and Sarah was great at helping me decide a cut and style that best suits my hair type.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

Laura & co hairdressing

Rozelle1.2 kmMid-range4.9(33)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.2 km from Balmain — about a 15 minute walk
  • 3 reviews mention haircut
“She truly understands how to cut and look after curly hair and works her magic on me often.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Franck Provost Sydney CBD Hair Salon

Sydney3.2 kmMid-range4.8(615)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.2 km away in Sydney
  • 20 reviews mention haircut
“I got a cut, treatment and styling.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 20 reviews

Kami

Waverton2.7 kmPremium5.0(43)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $15
  • 2.7 km from Balmain — about a 6 minute drive
  • 8 reviews mention haircut
“Aki did a very good job of styling and cutting my hair (Male) she did a top job all whilst keeping me entertained with natural unforced conversation the whole haircut!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Haircut $15
  • Blow-dry & styling $89

Hair Corner

Sydney3.0 kmMid-range4.8(285)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.0 km from Balmain — about a 7 minute drive
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“I had such a great experience getting my haircut!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews