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Hair salons in Central Canberra

8 of the 30 hair salons here are in Central Canberra itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $12 and $57, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Hair salons in Central Canberra, 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
$12–$57
Open past 7pm
21 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 Canberra 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 Central Canberra

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

Barbero Barbers

Canberra318 mPremium4.7(125)

Hair salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Canberra
  • 12 reviews mention haircut
“I got my haircut done by PRASHANT and he absolutely nailed it — super precise, friendly and really listened to what I wanted.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

O2 Hair

ActonMid-range

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Right here from Canberra — about a 2 minute walk

Hair Avenue Braddon

Braddon685 mPremium4.9(190)

Hair salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $25
  • 685 m from Canberra — about a 9 minute walk
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“I had a full head of foils and a bob cut and they did such an amazing job!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Haircut $25
  • Blow-dry & styling $75

Mooi Hair CBR

Canberra284 mPremium4.9(185)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $85
  • In Canberra
  • 5 reviews mention haircut
“Aaron’s meticulous approach to ensure the cut looks good even without styling is true customer service.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Haircut $85
  • Blow-dry & styling $75

FANAEIANS Barber & Spa

Braddon699 mPremium4.9(502)

Hair salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $45
  • 699 m from Canberra — about a 9 minute walk
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“He gave me an absolutely mean haircut that exceeded all my expectations.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Haircut $45

Anatolian Hair Design

Braddon831 mMid-range4.9(131)

Hair salon · In & out · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $75
  • 831 m from Canberra — about a 10 minute walk
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“Highly recommend if you’re planning to get a hair cut or colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Haircut $75

Roji Salon

Canberra988 mMid-range4.8(142)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Canberra
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“Quan did a great job for my haircut today.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Saatu Hair Design

Canberra355 mMid-range4.7(74)

Hair salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Canberra
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“Never have I had so many complements after a haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Off London Hair

Canberra422 mMid-range4.6(449)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Canberra
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“I booked online to get foils done and cut and blow dry and the out come was amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Scissor & Roc

Parkes1.7 kmPremium4.9(219)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $12
  • 1.7 km from Canberra — about a 4 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention haircut
“I’m new to Canberra and had a cut and blow wave.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Haircut $12
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

Hair by Charles

Canberra551 mMid-range4.4(42)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Canberra
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“Will definitely be coming back here to get my hair cut, my mustache and beard shaven off.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Axis Salon

Braddon740 mPremium4.7(127)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $170
  • 740 m from Canberra — about a 9 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention haircut
“They are the only team I trust with my cut and color.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Haircut $170
  • Blow-dry & styling $11

Just Cuts Hair Salon - Canberra City Centre

Canberra809 mMid-range4.4(636)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Canberra
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“A fabulous cut and bouncy styled hair finish.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

AJ Hair & Bridal

Braddon588 mUpper mid-range4.8(24)

Beauty salon · Calm · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $100
  • 588 m from Canberra — about a 7 minute walk
  • 4 reviews mention haircut
“She always listens to my ideas and concerns and makes great suggestions for colour, cut, and style which I love.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $100

Ainslie Hair Inn

Ainslie2.4 kmPremium4.9(73)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $32
  • 2.4 km from Canberra — about a 5 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention haircut
“Super friendly, amazing service and it took only 30 minutes to do a wash, cut, dry and straighten.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Haircut $32
  • Blow-dry & styling $39

Q Hair

Ainslie2.3 kmPremium4.7(50)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $20
  • 2.3 km from Canberra — about a 5 minute drive
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“My 4 year old daughter was so scared to get her first haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $20
  • Curly hair $30

Bond Hair Religion

Kingston4.6 kmMid-range4.9(273)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.6 km away in Kingston
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“Also asked for a cut but they were not able to do that when I booked.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

North Lyneham Hair Studio

Lyneham4.0 kmMid-range4.8(24)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.0 km away in Lyneham
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“I was especially touched by how carefully she cut his hair afterward so that it looks great even without any styling.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Eden Hair Energy

Dickson3.0 kmPremium4.7(380)

Hair salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Hair treatments — $50
  • 3.0 km from Canberra — about a 7 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention haircut
“💕My haircut looks great, thank you so much Maria.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair treatments $50

Kundalini Hair

Barton4.0 kmUpper mid-range4.8(337)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 4.0 km away in Barton
  • 4 reviews mention haircut
“Would also absolutely recommend booking with Monique, she’s killed it with my haircut every time :)”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Curly hair $50

Rhubarb & Me

Lyneham2.7 kmMid-range4.7(47)

Hair salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.7 km from Canberra — about a 6 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“Pretty much every amazing mullet cut you see in CBR is cut by Elise”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Fabric hairdressing

Kingston4.3 kmPremium4.8(20)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.3 km away in Kingston
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“I am extremely fussy about both my cut and colour and I have never been disappointed.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Style & Beauty Within

Braddon781 mPremium4.8(50)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $57
  • 781 m from Canberra — about a 10 minute walk
  • Reviews are split on haircut
  • Haircut $57
  • Blow-dry & styling $75

MEST Hair Studio

Griffith4.9 kmMid-range4.8(22)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.9 km away in Griffith
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“After 10 years avoiding hairdressers my daughter semi-bullied me into seeing Lily to get my hair cut and coloured.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Scissor & Roc

Kingston4.4 kmPremium

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $12
  • 4.4 km away in Kingston
  • Haircut $12
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

Lush Hair

Kingston4.5 kmMid-range4.6(9)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.5 km away in Kingston

Shi Hairdressing

Kingston4.7 kmMid-range4.7(124)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.7 km away in Kingston
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“Best haircut I've had for years.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

JM Hair Creations

Kingston4.5 kmUpper mid-range4.6(210)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Haircut — $10
  • 4.5 km away in Kingston
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“Booked here for a haircut and hair color.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Haircut $10
  • Blow-dry & styling $25

Franco Of Canberra - Canberra City Hair Salon

Canberra491 mPremium4.6(98)

Beauty salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Haircut — $110
  • In Canberra
  • Reviews are split on haircut
  • Haircut $110
  • Curly hair $45
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

Tarquine Hair Salon

Hackett4.6 kmMid-range5.0(11)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.6 km away in Hackett
  • 2 reviews mention haircut
“An amazing cut and style always!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews