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Blow-dry & event styling in Cairns City

15 of the 30 styling salons here are in Cairns City itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $30 and $65, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Blow-dry & event styling in Cairns City, 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
$30–$65
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 Cairns for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Cairns City

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

Cairns Hair Braiding & Extensions

Cairns City402 mPremium5.0(88)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $225
  • In Cairns City
  • 4 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I booked in for a wash, blow dry and scalp treatment which I had been having a really hard time finding anywhere in Cairns!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $225

Scene Hair

Cairns City345 mPremium4.9(193)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • In Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $50

Kaya Hair Design

Cairns City235 mPremium4.9(81)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $11
  • In Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $11
  • Haircut $40

Wildrose Hair & Beauty

Parramatta Park615 mUpper mid-range4.9(31)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $10
  • 615 m from Cairns City — about a 8 minute walk
  • Blow-dry & styling $10

Le MYNK

Cairns City518 mPremium4.6(72)

Hair salon · High energy · Consultation-led

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $62
  • In Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $62

Savvy Hair & Make-Up

Parramatta Park1.0 kmPremium5.0(49)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $50
  • 1.0 km from Cairns City — about a 13 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Love my hair cut and blowout 🥰.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $50
  • Haircut $40

The Hair Studio

Cairns City319 mPremium4.7(339)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $30
  • In Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $30

Adam & Eva Hairdressers

Cairns City409 mPremium4.7(63)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $45
  • In Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $45
  • Haircut $75

Hairdressers At Work

Cairns City282 mPremium4.6(105)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • In Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $30

Stefan Cairns

Cairns City1.6 kmUpper mid-range4.5(145)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $89
  • In Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $89

Hairhouse Cairns Central

Cairns City380 mPremium4.4(401)

Hair salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $53
  • In Cairns City
  • Blow-dry & styling $53
  • Haircut $55

Berry Lane Hair Pty Ltd

Manunda2.3 kmPremium4.9(421)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $80
  • 2.3 km from Cairns City — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $80
  • Haircut $140

Elvi The Salon

Edge Hill4.0 kmUpper mid-range5.0(73)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • 4.0 km away in Edge Hill
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $30

Hair Boutique (Formerly Pulse Hair)

Edge Hill3.9 kmPremium4.8(303)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • 3.9 km away in Edge Hill
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“The color looks great and his styling of my curly hair was the best I’ve ever had in a salon.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $65

Zig Zag Hair Design

Mooroobool5.0 kmPremium4.9(55)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $47
  • 5.0 km away in Mooroobool
  • Blow-dry & styling $47
  • Haircut $40

Hairhouse DFO Cairns

Westcourt2.6 kmPremium4.0(87)

Hair salon · Friendly · Youthful

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $35
  • 2.6 km from Cairns City — about a 6 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $35
  • Haircut $50

Effigy Hair

Westcourt2.3 kmPremium5.0(59)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.3 km from Cairns City — about a 5 minute drive
  • 5 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Kara did a great job styling my hair and was really friendly.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Tokunai Hair

Westcourt2.3 kmMid-range4.6(213)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.3 km from Cairns City — about a 5 minute drive

Lee's Enviro Hair Edge Hill

Edge Hill4.3 kmMid-range4.7(12)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.3 km away in Edge Hill
  • 5 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I put myself in her hands and came away very happy with the expertise she showed in styling and colouring my hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Blu Boutique Hairdressing the colour and cutting specialist

Cairns City1.8 kmMid-range4.8(62)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Cairns City
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Fantastic style, blow dry and colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

WOLF & CO.

Cairns City633 mMid-range4.6(67)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Cairns City
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I went in for a colour transformation and cut & blowdry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Who's Your Hairdresser

Westcourt1.9 kmMid-range5.0(12)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.9 km from Cairns City — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I only got a wash and blow dry but Kellie was so professional and friendly and even went the extra mile and straightened my hair for me.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Reds Hair & Co.

Edge Hill4.0 kmPremium5.0(69)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair treatments — $85
  • 4.0 km away in Edge Hill
  • 4 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I had my first blow dry here today and absolutely loved it!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Hair treatments $85
  • Hair colour $110
  • Highlights $115
  • Makeup $140

Snipz Hair Studio

Edge Hill4.0 kmMid-range4.8(27)

Hair salon · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.0 km away in Edge Hill
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Very inclusive atmosphere with male and female services and excellent advice regarding styling.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Blackwell Hair

Woree4.6 kmMid-range4.9(87)

Hair salon · Friendly

69 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.6 km away in Woree
  • Reviews are split on blow-dry & styling

City Nails & Beauty

Earlville4.3 kmUpper mid-range4.1(38)

Nail salon

69 per cent match — Good match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $30
  • 4.3 km away in Earlville
  • Blow-dry & styling $30
  • Haircut $15

Bonsai Hair Salon

Cairns City471 mMid-range4.7(45)

Hair salon · Friendly

68 per cent match — Good match
  • In Cairns City
  • Reviews flag blow-dry & styling — 2 mention it as a problem

Hairresistible

Cairns City424 mMid-range4.3(16)

Hair salon · Friendly

67 per cent match — Good match
  • In Cairns City
  • Reviews flag blow-dry & styling — 2 mention it as a problem

Tropical Hill Hair Boutique

Cairns City611 mMid-range5.0(171)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

67 per cent match — Good match
  • In Cairns City

Elixir by raQct

Cairns City418 mMid-range5.0(25)

Hair salon · Friendly

66 per cent match — Good match
  • In Cairns City