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Curly hair salons in Darwin, NT

We list 30 curly hair specialists across Darwin, NT, most start between $20 and $98, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Curly hair salons in Darwin, NT, at a glance

Curly hair behaves differently wet and dry, which is why most curl specialists cut it dry, curl by curl. Going to someone who cuts curls occasionally is the most common reason people end up with a shape they did not ask for.

Most start between
$20–$98
Open past 7pm
13 of 30

What to look for

  • Dry cutting. If they wet-cut and blow-dry straight, they are cutting a shape you will never wear.
  • Ask which curl patterns they work with most. Loose waves and tight coils need different hands.
  • A first appointment should include time to talk about how you wash, dry and product your hair.
  • Expect to pay more than a standard cut. The appointments are longer for a reason.

30 places in and around Darwin, NT

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

Kabuki Haircutters

Darwin City4.2 kmPremium4.7(187)

Hair salon · High energy · Beginner friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $160
  • 4.2 km away in Darwin City
  • Reviews are split on curly hair
  • Curly hair $160
  • Haircut $160

Joe-Joe’s Hair Studio

Darwin City4.1 kmMid-range4.9(43)

Hair salon · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.1 km away in Darwin City

Vanilla Hair Studio

Darwin City4.4 kmMid-range4.7(46)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.4 km away in Darwin City
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“Having curly hair I used to have to cut it very often, now I can leave it grow without looking like a Christmas tree.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Tenda Salon

Parap2.8 kmPremium4.9(89)

Hair salon

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.8 km from Darwin — about a 7 minute drive
  • Haircut $20

Friends Hair & Beauty Salon

Yarrawonga13.5 kmMid-range4.9(46)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 13.5 km away in Yarrawonga

Fuse Hair and Beauty

Darwin City4.6 kmPremium4.8(115)

Hair salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.6 km away in Darwin City
  • Haircut $98

Castle black hair studio

Moil5.1 kmMid-range5.0(37)

Hair salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.1 km away in Moil

Hair by Kesh

Darwin City4.2 kmMid-range4.9(49)

Hair salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.2 km away in Darwin City

Hair By Mel

Wanguri7.9 kmPremium4.7(24)

Hair salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 7.9 km away in Wanguri
  • Haircut $35

Helmet Hair Studio

Darwin City4.5 kmPremium4.8(211)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.5 km away in Darwin City

Marmalade Hair

Darwin City4.1 kmMid-range4.8(52)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.1 km away in Darwin City

EFFEX HAIR STUDIO & DAY SPA

Yarrawonga13.9 kmMid-range4.8(55)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 13.9 km away in Yarrawonga

Crystal Hair Clinic

Darwin City4.3 kmPremium4.6(230)

Hair salon

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.3 km away in Darwin City
  • Haircut $40

Headquarters Hair Studio NT

Marrara5.2 kmMid-range4.8(61)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.2 km away in Marrara

Hairworks Hairdresser

Winnellie1.3 kmMid-range5.0(11)

Hair salon

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.3 km from Darwin — about a 4 minute drive

Larkspur Hair Studio

Darwin City5.3 kmPremium4.8(82)

Hair salon

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.3 km away in Darwin City

Sunsil Hair & Brow Studio

Nakara7.4 kmMid-range4.6(136)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 7.4 km away in Nakara

Ladybugs and Cutterpillars

Yarrawonga13.9 kmMid-range4.9(113)

Hair salon · In & out · Youthful

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 13.9 km away in Yarrawonga

AlleyKatz Barber Shop

Nightcliff5.7 kmUpper mid-range4.8(188)

Barber · Friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.7 km away in Nightcliff
  • Haircut $26

Impact Hair Studio

Winnellie1.6 kmMid-range4.5(27)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.6 km from Darwin — about a 4 minute drive

Hair Obsession Barber

Nightcliff5.4 kmMid-range4.4(16)

Barber

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.4 km away in Nightcliff
  • Haircut $20

Hair Dude

Coconut Grove4.0 kmMid-range4.5(193)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.0 km away in Coconut Grove

Melb de salon

Darwin City4.1 kmMid-range4.9(101)

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.1 km away in Darwin City

Kaotique Hair Studio

Nightcliff6.6 kmMid-range4.4(25)

Hair salon · Friendly

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.6 km away in Nightcliff

Royal Mane Hairdressing

Darwin City4.2 kmMid-range5.0(2)

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.2 km away in Darwin City

Ribbon

Darwin City4.2 kmMid-range4.5(251)

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.2 km away in Darwin City

Lyndall's Hair Care

Karama6.3 kmMid-range4.2(26)

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.3 km away in Karama

Deadly Hair Dude

Darwin City4.4 kmMid-range

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.4 km away in Darwin City

NASH Hair & Co.

Yarrawonga13.8 kmMid-range5.0(24)

Barber · Private · One-on-one

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 13.8 km away in Yarrawonga

Alawa Hair Studio

Alawa6.3 kmMid-range4.6(8)

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 6.3 km away in Alawa

Common questions

Why does a curly cut cost more?
It takes longer. A dry curl cut is typically 60 to 120 minutes because each curl is shaped individually and the result is assessed as it dries, rather than cut to a straight-hair template.
How often should curly hair be cut?
Every three to four months for most people. Curls hide growth well, so the trigger is usually loss of shape or split ends rather than length.