6 of the 30 hair salons here are in Balwyn itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $5 and $220, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
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.
Read the full guide to hair salons in Melbourne for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical hair salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Balwyn
“For 20 years she has cut colored and styled my hair and I Cannot begin to count how many compliments I have received over that time.”
“I had both my hair colour and haircut done today, and Stella completely transformed my hair from dull and shapeless to shiny and stylish.”
“Haircut was done very well making my hair look healthy again and got rid of all my split ends.”
“Sean took the time to understand what I wanted and the haircut turned out exactly how I hope for.”
“I had my hair cut by Zac , who did a fabulous job, Zac knew alot about hair and shared his knowledge with me , giving me all sorts of beneficial tips !”
Hawthorn East3.6 kmUpper mid-range4.9(22)
Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly
“I definitely recommend her for anyone who wants to get their hair done, whether it’s colour, cut or wash and blow dry”
Hawthorn East3.6 kmPremium5.0(63)
Hair salon · Casual · Consultation-led
“CURLY HAIR GIRLS HAIRCUT DREAM.”
“I had an incredible experience, I got a balayage, cut, treatment and style.”
“I’m not normally one to complain about hair cuts as I play it very safe and only ever ask for a trim but the hair cut I got here was completely the opposite of what I asked for.”
“i can always trust Shelly to give me an amazing experience and haircut.”
“It is a bit irritating to pay the gender fee for a short cut but that's such standard pr”
“Brought our toddler here for his very first haircut and it was such a great experience!”
“Highly recommended if you’re looking for quality haircut and great customer service.”
“Such a nice salon & Belinda did an amazing cut & blow wave 🥰 …”
“Rez was fantastic and took the time to ensure my haircut was exactly what I was after.”
“I recently visited Hawthorns Barber and had the pleasure of getting my haircut by Tony.”
“My partner came here for a haircut and was absolutely blown away by the service and the final result.”
“Frank doesn't just cut hair, he learns it, he understands it.”
“I wanted a haircut but wasn't sure what style would suit me.”
“I went in and asked about it as I’m a single parent and hadn’t had a hair cut in over two years.”