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Men's haircuts in Melbourne

Men's cutting is done by barbers and by hair salons, and the right choice depends less on the sign above the door than on what you are asking for.

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

Men's haircuts in Melbourne, at a glance

We list 12 men's haircuts across Melbourne, prices start between $18 and $130, and 6 take walk-ins. The area is strongest on longer men's hair, scissor cut, classic men's cut.

Prices from
$18–$130
Take walk-ins
6 of 12
Typical wait
4 days
Open past 7pm
11 of 12

What to look for

  • Name the result, not the service. "Low taper with length on top" gets you a better cut than "short back and sides".
  • Bring a photo. It removes most of the guesswork about how short "short" is.
  • Ask how long the appointment is. Twenty minutes is a clipper cut; forty-five is a considered one.
  • Thick, curly or coarse hair benefits from someone who cuts it every day.

12 places in and around Melbourne

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical men's haircut request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Sample

Halfmoon Grooming

South Melbourne2.2 kmUpper mid-range4.9(96)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

9191 per cent match — Excellent match

Men's grooming · Premium · Private

Why it's right for you

  • Signature men's cut — $95
  • Suited to men
  • 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
Signature men's cut
$95
Beard design
$55
Sample

Cadence Barbers

Fitzroy2.3 kmMid-range4.6(508)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

9090 per cent match — Excellent match

Barber · Trendy · High energy

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $38
  • Suited to men
  • 2.3 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
Men's haircut
$38
Skin fade
$50
Mullet & statement cuts
$55
Sample

The Standard Barber Shop

Melbourne CBD707 mMid-range4.5(341)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

9090 per cent match — Excellent match

Barber · Traditional · In & out

Why it's right for you

  • Neck & sides tidy — $22
  • Suited to men
  • 707 m from Melbourne — about a 9 minute walk
Neck & sides tidy
$22
Classic men's haircut
$42
Hot towel shave
$45
Sample

North & Co Barber

Brighton11.0 kmMid-range4.7(214)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

8787 per cent match — Strong match

Barber · Relaxed · Quiet

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $55
  • Suited to men
  • 11.0 km away in Brighton
Men's haircut
$55
Scissor cut
$65
Grow-out consultation & shape
$75
Sample

Kindred Hair Studio

Elwood7.8 kmMid-range4.6(176)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

8787 per cent match — Strong match

Hair salon · Friendly · Casual

Why it's right for you

  • Men's cut — $45
  • Suited to men
  • 7.8 km away in Elwood
Men's cut
$45
Kids cut
$30
Cut & blow-dry
$85
Sample

Sydney Road Barbers

Brunswick5.1 kmBudget-friendly4.3(613)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

8787 per cent match — Strong match

Barber · In & out · Walk-in friendly

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $25
  • Suited to men
  • 5.1 km away in Brunswick
Men's haircut
$25
Kids cut
$20
Beard & shave
$18
Sample

Everyday Cuts

Richmond2.9 kmBudget-friendly4.1(421)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

8686 per cent match — Strong match

Hair salon · In & out · Casual

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $28
  • Suited to men
  • 2.9 km from Melbourne — about a 7 minute drive
Men's haircut
$28
Kids cut
$22
Women's cut
$35
Sample

Beau & Sons Barbering

Sandringham16.0 kmBudget-friendly4.8(267)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

8585 per cent match — Strong match

Barber · Friendly · Traditional

Why it's right for you

  • Men's haircut — $32
  • Suited to men
Men's haircut
$32
Kids & first haircuts
$25
Beard trim
$25
Sample

Foxglove Hair

South Yarra4.1 kmPremium4.8(187)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

5454 per cent match — Worth considering

Hair salon · Premium · Consultation-led

Why it's right for you

  • Suited to men
  • 4.1 km away in South Yarra
Cut & finish
$130
Sample

Tono Hair

Collingwood2.3 kmUpper mid-range4.7(189)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

5454 per cent match — Worth considering

Hair salon · Trendy · Modern

Why it's right for you

  • Suited to men
  • 2.3 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
Precision cut
$25
Sample

Marlowe Hair

Hawthorn6.4 kmUpper mid-range4.7(143)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

5353 per cent match — Worth considering

Hair salon · Calm · Quiet

Why it's right for you

  • Suited to men
  • 6.4 km away in Hawthorn
Cut & finish
$110
Sample

Saltwater Hair

Port Melbourne3.5 kmMid-range4.5(211)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating

5353 per cent match — Worth considering

Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly

Why it's right for you

  • Suited to men
  • 3.5 km away in Port Melbourne
Cut & blow-dry
$48

Common questions

Barber or hair salon for a men's cut?
Barbers are generally stronger on clipper work, fades and beards. Salons and men's grooming studios are generally stronger on longer hair, texture and anything involving colour. Plenty of places do both well — the specialties listed on each profile are the reliable guide.
What should I say if I don't know what I want?
Describe the problem rather than the solution: it gets flat by lunchtime, it sticks out at the sides, it takes too long in the morning. A good barber will translate that into a cut.

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