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Curly hair salons in Gold Coast

We list 30 curly hair specialists across Gold Coast, most start between $10 and $70, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Curly hair salons in Gold Coast, 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
$10–$70
Open past 7pm
15 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 Gold Coast

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

Curls with Melissa Curly Hair Salon

Southport2.6 kmMid-range5.0(115)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 14 reviews mention curly hair
  • 2.6 km from Gold Coast — about a 6 minute drive
“I had an amazing experience and would definitely go again and recommend for anyone at any stage along their curly journey!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 14 reviews

Curly Hair Specialist

Coolangatta21.8 kmMid-range5.0(47)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 12 reviews mention curly hair
  • 21.8 km away in Coolangatta
“Emily was very professional and I got a full shampoo, wash, head massage, cut, curly hair blow dry, treatment and style.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

Urban Fringe Hair

Nerang6.3 kmPremium4.7(68)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $65
  • 6 reviews mention curly hair
  • 6.3 km away in Nerang
“Turned my thick dry hair into glossy curls”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Curly hair $65
  • Haircut $25

Olga's Hair Beautique

Nerang6.6 kmUpper mid-range5.0(62)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $43
  • 6.6 km away in Nerang
  • Curly hair $43

Trendz Hair Studio

Bundall1.5 kmUpper mid-range4.6(304)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $98.80
  • 1.5 km from Gold Coast — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“And her curly blow-dries are honestly THE BEST in town!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Curly hair $98.80

Paul & Paul Salon - Best Gold Coast Salon

Southport5.6 kmPremium4.9(81)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $15
  • 5.6 km away in Southport
  • Curly hair $15
  • Haircut $40

Blondee

Burleigh Heads10.7 kmPremium5.0(22)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $76
  • 10.7 km away in Burleigh Heads
  • Curly hair $76
  • Haircut $204

Katarina K Hair

Arundel7.1 kmPremium4.9(57)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 7.1 km away in Arundel
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $30

Hair on Hansford

Coombabah11.9 kmUpper mid-range4.7(68)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $35
  • 11.9 km away in Coombabah
  • Curly hair $35
  • Haircut $20.95

Blonde babes hair

Paradise Point12.9 kmPremium4.8(20)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 12.9 km away in Paradise Point
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $55

Beret Hair Cutters - Hairdressers & Barbers

Arundel8.0 kmUpper mid-range4.8(78)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $10
  • 8.0 km away in Arundel
  • Curly hair $10

Hair on Alexander

Nerang6.2 kmPremium4.8(67)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $80
  • 6.2 km away in Nerang
  • Curly hair $80
  • Haircut $10

Makeup by Mely

Surfers Paradise3.1 kmPremium5.0(32)

Makeup artist · Friendly · In & out

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $140
  • 3.1 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Curly hair $140

Natural Glamour Hair Extensions

Bundall1.4 kmPremium5.0(3)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $60
  • 1.4 km from Gold Coast — about a 4 minute drive
  • Curly hair $60
  • Haircut $50

Hair House Collective

Nerang5.9 kmPremium4.8(19)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $45
  • 5.9 km away in Nerang
  • Curly hair $45
  • Haircut $10

Ooh La La Hair Extensions & Wholesale Supplies

Parkwood7.9 kmPremium4.6(22)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $100
  • 7.9 km away in Parkwood
  • Curly hair $100
  • Haircut $70

Trendz Hair Studio

Main Beach5.1 kmUpper mid-range4.6(169)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $98.80
  • 5.1 km away in Main Beach
  • Curly hair $98.80

Twirl & Curl

Burleigh Heads11.5 kmMid-range4.9(29)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 11.5 km away in Burleigh Heads

The Hair And The Honey - Hairdressers & Hair Salon Palm Beach

Palm Beach14.7 kmPremium4.9(98)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $70
  • 14.7 km away in Palm Beach
  • Curly hair $70
  • Haircut $30

ALYXA HAIR & BEAUTY

Southport4.9 kmPremium4.4(50)

Hair salon · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $45
  • 4.9 km away in Southport
  • Curly hair $45
  • Haircut $20

Straight Hair Australia

Southport4.1 kmMid-range5.0(34)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.1 km away in Southport
  • 3 reviews mention curly hair
“I have very curly hair and I can honestly say the results have amazed me !!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

RY Salon

Bundall614 mMid-range4.2(51)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $25
  • 614 m from Gold Coast — about a 8 minute walk
  • Curly hair $25
  • Haircut $25

BodyCure: Massage, Reflexology & Natural Therapy

Southport4.7 kmUpper mid-range4.8(96)

Massage clinic · Youthful · Relaxed

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $5
  • 4.7 km away in Southport
  • Curly hair $5
  • Haircut $22

Styling Chic

Labrador7.7 kmPremium4.6(28)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $10
  • 7.7 km away in Labrador
  • Curly hair $10
  • Haircut $45

Zanzibar Hairstyling

Canungra23.0 kmUpper mid-range4.6(28)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $150
  • 23.0 km away in Canungra
  • Curly hair $150
  • Haircut $75

Barberlife

Varsity Lakes8.2 kmPremium4.5(183)

Barber · Modern

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $5
  • 8.2 km away in Varsity Lakes
  • Curly hair $5
  • Haircut $50

Yen Body

Bundall1.4 kmMid-range5.0(21)

Hair salon

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.4 km from Gold Coast — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“I have naturally curly, strong European hair that requires skill and effort to smooth and style.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Champagne Hair & Nails

Surfers Paradise3.1 kmPremium4.3(81)

Nail salon

73 per cent match — Good match
  • Curly hair — $5
  • 3.1 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Curly hair $5
  • Haircut $25

Echo Hair

Southport5.5 kmPremium4.9(44)

Hair salon

67 per cent match — Good match
  • 5 reviews mention curly hair
  • 5.5 km away in Southport
“So glad I found a curly salon in my area.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Shekinah Hairdressing

Mudgeeraba10.9 kmMid-range5.0(11)

Hair salon

64 per cent match — Good match
  • 10.9 km away in Mudgeeraba
  • 4 reviews mention curly hair
“Fiona is one of the best cutters Ive ever come across for curly hair anywhere.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

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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