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Blow-dry & event styling in Central Melbourne

18 of the 30 styling salons here are in Central Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $25 and $70, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Blow-dry & event styling in Central Melbourne, 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
$25–$70
Open past 7pm
20 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 Melbourne, VIC for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Central Melbourne

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

SALON A BY K

Melbourne387 mPremium5.0(153)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $80
  • In Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“​My sister and I have been coming to Salon by K for haircuts, styling, and treatments for many many years and there is truly no one else we would trust with our hair!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $80
  • Haircut $80

Miss Page Aveda Salon

Melbourne214 mPremium4.9(49)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $70
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

Worksense Haircutters

Melbourne384 mPremium4.9(78)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $63
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $63
  • Haircut $40

The BLOW Australia

Melbourne526 mPremium4.7(276)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · In & out

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $79
  • In Melbourne
  • 7 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Soraja did such a beautiful blowout!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $79

Beau By William

MelbournePremium5.0(18)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • In Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Only hairdresser that can actually BLOW WAVE that lasts a week !”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $25

JISU

MelbournePremium4.7(1047)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $55

Prettys Brow Bar

MelbourneUpper mid-range5.0(141)

Hair salon · In & out

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $20
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $20
  • Haircut $35

Preen Hair

MelbournePremium4.8(88)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • In Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Fantastic blow dry today.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $95

Hair Retreat South Melbourne

South Melbourne1.8 kmMid-range5.0(241)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $70
  • 1.8 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 5 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I highly recommend Jade's styling and cuts, and I had a lovely time at the salon.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

Forecast Hairdressing

Melbourne271 mPremium4.8(56)

Hair salon · Premium · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • In Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Thankyou to the young girl (short hair) who did my blow wave, loved her vibes and forgot her name as I have dory memory 🥲 will be coming back again.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $20

TONI&GUY Georges

Melbourne398 mMid-range4.7(143)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $115
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $115
  • Haircut $115

Araya Hair & Beauty

Docklands1.5 kmPremium4.8(673)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $120
  • 1.5 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $120
  • Haircut $20

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne397 mPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $6

D&Y Hair Design Bourke Street CBD

Melbourne598 mPremium4.8(767)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $50
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $50
  • Haircut $50

Voir Hair

Melbourne329 mPremium4.7(507)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $60

Salon Meraki Melbourne

Melbourne399 mPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $65

Hairhouse Spencer Street

Docklands1.1 kmPremium4.8(1007)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 1.1 km from Melbourne — about a 13 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Came in today and booked a wash and blowout and the lady who did it for me, Dee, went above and beyond.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $60

Rakis on Collins

Melbourne337 mPremium4.7(349)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $120

Saint Louie Hair

Melbourne431 mPremium4.6(103)

Hair salon · Friendly · Calm

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $50
  • In Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I highly recommend Saint Louie Hair for their styling and service.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $50
  • Haircut $15

WAVES HAIR STUDIO

Carlton2.2 kmPremium5.0(113)

Hair salon · Casual

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $90
  • 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $90

Confidente

Melbourne224 mPremium4.6(48)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • In Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $65

ByMartha Hair Boutique Prahran

Melbourne4.4 kmPremium4.7(155)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $50
  • In Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Lizzie knew exactly what I wanted, the colour, cut and styling were PERFECTION!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $50
  • Haircut $75

aronsalon

Fitzroy2.1 kmPremium5.0(127)

Hair salon · Spa-like · Relaxed

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $66
  • 2.1 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $66
  • Haircut $27

XVI Collective

Richmond2.4 kmPremium5.0(80)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $85
  • 2.4 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $85
  • Haircut $180

Cream Melbourne

Fitzroy2.4 kmPremium4.9(410)

Hair salon · High energy

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • 2.4 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $65
  • Haircut $25

Salon Baby Hair

Fitzroy2.8 kmPremium5.0(25)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $70
  • 2.8 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

Lisa B Hair Salon

South Melbourne2.2 kmPremium4.9(34)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $10
  • 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I booked a cut and blow dry and came in without warning Lisa about a terrible knot in my hair: I just showed her when I arrived.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $10

Aerial Studio

Kensington3.9 kmPremium4.9(92)

Hair salon · Relaxed

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $95
  • 3.9 km away in Kensington
  • Blow-dry & styling $95
  • Haircut $234

Zigbi Hairdressing

Richmond2.3 kmPremium4.9(57)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $53
  • 2.3 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $53
  • Haircut $34

Prophecy Hair

Fitzroy2.1 kmPremium4.9(127)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $80
  • 2.1 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $80
  • Haircut $60