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Hair salons in Central Melbourne

27 of the 30 hair salons here are in Central Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $40 and $135, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Hair salons in Central Melbourne, 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
$40–$135
Open past 7pm
19 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 Melbourne, VIC 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 Melbourne

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

Prettys Brow Bar

MelbourneUpper mid-range5.0(141)

Hair salon · In & out

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

Afeat Hair Salon

Melbourne600 mMid-range4.9(326)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“I had a hair cut and nanoplasty 1 day ago and they did amazing job.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

LUXM Hair Salon China Town

Melbourne493 mMid-range4.8(401)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 14 reviews mention haircut
“Absolutely loved my new haircut today.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 14 reviews

Aery Salon

MelbourneMid-range4.8(1142)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“Got a haircut+coloring+scalp treatment done by LEVI for 289 AUD!!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

SALON A BY K

Melbourne387 mPremium5.0(153)

Hair salon

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $80
  • In Melbourne
  • 8 reviews mention haircut
“Detailed haircut, lovely hairstyle.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Haircut $80
  • Blow-dry & styling $80

Hair Cut By Cindy

North Melbourne1.3 kmMid-range5.0(835)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.3 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 18 reviews mention haircut
“They even gave me a free icy pole after the haircut 😀.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 18 reviews

Korea Salon

Melbourne901 mUpper mid-range4.9(242)

Hair salon

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“I had a haircut here today, and I absolutely love it!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

Kis Hair on La Trobe

Melbourne747 mPremium4.8(1425)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 12 reviews mention haircut
“So happy with my haircut from YY very friendly and gave me exactly what I asked for!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

Bloomy Hair salon

Melbourne364 mMid-range4.8(336)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“She also tried to make sure I m okay with the length or the style as she began to cut my hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

CHRISTIAAN GEORGIO Melbourne Salon The Penthouse

Melbourne337 mUpper mid-range4.9(92)

Hair salon · Premium · Consultation-led

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $170
  • In Melbourne
  • 8 reviews mention haircut
“He gave me a stunning new cut and a genius new part that completely redefined my look, working perfectly with my natural hairline.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Haircut $170

Forecast Hairdressing

Melbourne271 mPremium4.8(56)

Hair salon · Premium · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $20
  • In Melbourne
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“Haircut was really impressive.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Haircut $20
  • Blow-dry & styling $60

Signature ORGANIC hair

Melbourne3.6 kmPremium4.9(55)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Hair colour — $175
  • In Melbourne
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“Probably the best haircut experience and end result that I've ever had.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Hair colour $175

Maison Tsumiki

Melbourne478 mMid-range4.7(405)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 18 reviews mention haircut
“A cut above in terms of skill.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 18 reviews

TRIGGAH

Carlton1.3 kmMid-range5.0(33)

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.3 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 12 reviews mention haircut
“So friendly and nice, and the cut was precisely what i asked for 👌 AND i was welcome to do some touch up a few days after !”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

Hair by Glenn

Melbourne461 mMid-range5.0(6)

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne

Wavelength for Hair

Melbourne222 mMid-range

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne

999 Haircuts

Melbourne558 mMid-range4.7(195)

Hair salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“I had a great haircut and wash experience here while in the city.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Heaven Salons Hair Extensions

Melbourne356 mMid-range

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne

Worksense Haircutters

Melbourne384 mPremium4.9(78)

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $40
  • In Melbourne
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“The only place I'll get my haircut in Melbourne.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Haircut $40
  • Blow-dry & styling $63

Salon Egon Navillera

Melbourne572 mUpper mid-range4.9(66)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $100
  • In Melbourne
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“The Nanoplasty treatment and haircut completely transformed my hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Haircut $100

Franck Provost Melbourne CBD Hair Salon

Melbourne492 mMid-range4.7(570)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“Whether it's a masterful cut that grows out perfectly over 6 months, or a colour that leave your hair undamaged and forever …”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

Luke Masters Hair

Melbourne387 mPremium4.9(69)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“Being specific with my slick bob haircut, I have full trust in Luke’s styling and colouring.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Pop In Hair Salon

Melbourne405 mPremium5.0(433)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Beginner friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 4 reviews mention haircut
“Best hair cut of my life.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Maddie Callow Hair

Melbourne214 mMid-range5.0(31)

Hair salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 5 reviews mention haircut
“Maddie always makes me feel fresh af after a cut and wash.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

S PARLOR HAIR

Melbourne629 mUpper mid-range5.0(216)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Hair treatments — $135
  • In Melbourne
  • 5 reviews mention haircut
“Was brought in by a friend and was treated to the best cut I've ever had!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Hair treatments $135

Tom Zappala Haircutting | Curly Hair Specialist Salon

Collingwood2.1 kmMid-range4.9(255)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.1 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 14 reviews mention haircut
“He doesn't just cut—he custom-builds a shape around your natural curl pattern.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 14 reviews

Archibalds

Melbourne847 mPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $65
  • In Melbourne
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“Stanley is an amazing hairdresser, his work feels like a piece of art, with every cut as delicate and intentional as a brushstroke.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Haircut $65

Mane Event Cuts

Melbourne499 mMid-range4.6(30)

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“My friend recommended me to cut with her friend, Rainy and here I am😆”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Gino Hair on Collins

Melbourne591 mMid-range5.0(1)

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne

Paras Hair

Melbourne769 mMid-range5.0(3)

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Melbourne