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Curly hair salons in Darwin

We list 8 curly hair specialists across Darwin, prices start between $20 and $160, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Curly hair salons in Darwin, 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.

Prices from
$20–$160
Open past 7pm
3 of 8

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.

8 places in and around Darwin

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

86 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

Tenda Salon

Parap2.6 kmPremium4.9(86)

Hair salon

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.6 km from Darwin — about a 6 minute drive
  • Haircut $20

AlleyKatz Barber Shop

Nightcliff5.5 kmUpper mid-range4.8(185)

Barber · Friendly

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

Fuse Hair and Beauty

Darwin City4.5 kmPremium4.8(114)

Hair salon · Friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.5 km away in Darwin City
  • Haircut $98

Crystal Hair Clinic

Darwin City4.3 kmPremium4.6(228)

Hair salon

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

Larkspur Hair Studio

Darwin City5.2 kmPremium4.8(81)

Hair salon

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.2 km away in Darwin City
  • Haircut $70

Hair Obsession Barber

Nightcliff5.3 kmMid-range4.6(13)

Barber

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.3 km away in Nightcliff
  • Haircut $20

Hair By Mel

Wanguri7.8 kmPremium4.7(25)

Hair salon

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 7.8 km away in Wanguri
  • Haircut $35

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.

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