Hair salons in Melbourne
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.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Hair salons in Melbourne, at a glance
We list 9 hair salons across Melbourne, prices start between $22 and $130, and 2 take walk-ins.
- Prices from
- $22–$130
- Take walk-ins
- 2 of 9
- Typical wait
- 8 days
- Open past 7pm
- 9 of 9
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.
- Check how much upkeep the result needs before you commit to it.
- Long, thick or curly hair often carries a surcharge. Better salons say so upfront.
9 places in and around Melbourne
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical hair salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Melbourne
Lumen Hair Co
Melbourne CBD200 mUpper mid-range4.6(388)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Modern · Premium
Why it's right for you
- Cut & finish — $115
- 200 m from Melbourne — about a 3 minute walk
- Cut & finish
- $115
- Blow-dry
- $55
- Group bookings
- $110
Foxglove Hair
South Yarra4.1 kmPremium4.8(187)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Premium · Consultation-led
Why it's right for you
- Cut & finish — $130
- 4.1 km away in South Yarra
- Cut & finish
- $130
Saltwater Hair
Port Melbourne3.5 kmMid-range4.5(211)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly
Why it's right for you
- Cut & blow-dry — $48
- 3.5 km away in Port Melbourne
- Cut & blow-dry
- $48
Marlowe Hair
Hawthorn6.4 kmUpper mid-range4.7(143)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Calm · Quiet
Why it's right for you
- Cut & finish — $110
- 6.4 km away in Hawthorn
- Cut & finish
- $110
Kindred Hair Studio
Elwood7.8 kmMid-range4.6(176)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Friendly · Casual
Why it's right for you
- Kids cut — $30
- 7.8 km away in Elwood
- Kids cut
- $30
- Cut & blow-dry
- $85
- Men's cut
- $45
Bloom & Bond Hair
Malvern7.9 kmUpper mid-range4.6(154)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Premium · Modern
Why it's right for you
- Cut & finish — $105
- 7.9 km away in Malvern
- Cut & finish
- $105
- Blow-dry & styling
- $65
Everyday Cuts
Richmond2.9 kmBudget-friendly4.1(421)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · In & out · Casual
Why it's right for you
- Women's cut — $35
- 2.9 km from Melbourne — about a 7 minute drive
- Women's cut
- $35
- Kids cut
- $22
- Men's haircut
- $28
Common questions
- How far ahead should I book?
- A cut is usually available within a week or two. Colour with a specific colourist often runs three to six weeks ahead, and correction work longer again. If you have an event, book the appointment before you book anything else.
- Should I go to the most expensive salon I can afford?
- Not automatically. Price mostly reflects location, appointment length and seniority. A mid-priced salon that specialises in exactly your hair type will usually beat an expensive generalist.