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Hair salons in Central Newcastle

9 of the 30 hair salons here are in Central Newcastle itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $20 and $75, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Hair salons in Central Newcastle, 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
$20–$75
Open past 7pm
20 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle

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

MWC Hair

NewcastleMid-range

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $85
  • In Newcastle
  • Blow-dry & styling $85

Poised Hair & Beauty Bar

NewcastleMid-range

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Newcastle

Sublime Hair Design

NewcastlePremium4.8(143)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $20
  • In Newcastle
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“Walked in and they did my hair straight up even though they were busy, lovely wash and massage, excellent cut she did exactly what I wanted.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Haircut $20
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Curly hair $65

Foster & Co Hairdressing

Wickham1.8 kmMid-range5.0(63)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.8 km from Newcastle — about a 4 minute drive

Croma Hair

NewcastleMid-range4.8(450)

Hair salon · Relaxed

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Newcastle
  • 5 reviews mention haircut
“I’ve been here twice now, just for a wash, cut and blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Cherie's Hair Art

Newcastle439 mMid-range4.8(25)

Hair salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Newcastle
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“from the phone call to see if they had any availability, to the haircut itself.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Harbourside Trimmers

Newcastle427 mMid-range4.8(56)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Newcastle
  • 5 reviews mention haircut
“This man in my opinion is a first class barber and I recommend this business to anyone looking for a nice haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

SHE Sleek Hair Extensions

Wickham1.8 kmPremium4.9(39)

Hair salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $30
  • 1.8 km from Newcastle — about a 4 minute drive
  • Haircut $30
  • Men's haircut $60
  • Blow-dry & styling $60

Nesbitt on Darby

Cooks Hill972 mMid-range4.7(107)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 972 m from Newcastle — about a 12 minute walk
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“Paige did a great curly cut in my very thick and wavy hair - so many compliments after!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Merewether Hair Studio

Merewether2.2 kmPremium4.9(66)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.2 km from Newcastle — about a 5 minute drive

The New Black Industries Hair Salon

NewcastlePremium4.5(127)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $35
  • In Newcastle
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“Geneva was thrilled with her haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $35

Lueur Hair Studio

Newcastle East704 mMid-range4.9(35)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 704 m from Newcastle — about a 9 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention haircut
“I loved my haircut with Zara.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

TONI&GUY Newcastle Hair Salon

Newcastle753 mPremium4.6(79)

Barber · Calm

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $110
  • In Newcastle
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“I have never had a proper hair cut, I was used to barbers treating my hair like straight hair and just going straight in with clippers 😅.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Haircut $110
  • Blow-dry & styling $75

Cheik Image Hair Artistry

The Junction2.1 kmMid-range4.9(15)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.1 km from Newcastle — about a 5 minute drive

Kenricks

The Junction2.1 kmMid-range4.7(34)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.1 km from Newcastle — about a 5 minute drive
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“Hair was cut how it should be, would recommend Sophie.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Catwalk Hair Design

Hamilton South2.3 kmMid-range4.8(8)

Hair salon · In & out

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.3 km from Newcastle — about a 5 minute drive

WoW Hair Wickham Hairdresser Newcastle

Wickham1.9 kmPremium4.9(37)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.9 km from Newcastle — about a 4 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention haircut
“I had my curly thick hair cut by Kimberly this week and she did something I had never seen done before to help thin it out.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

South of the River Hairdressing

Maryville2.6 kmMid-range5.0(10)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.6 km from Newcastle — about a 6 minute drive

H2o Hair Body & Soul

Stockton1.2 kmMid-range4.7(16)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.2 km from Newcastle — about a 15 minute walk
  • 3 reviews mention haircut
“Great for a quick haircut”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Emphasized Hair

Hamilton3.1 kmMid-range4.9(95)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.1 km away in Hamilton
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“I went there for the first time this week and absolutely love my new haircut!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Abbiss Hair

Islington3.4 kmMid-range4.9(248)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.4 km away in Islington
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“Wow, I've not had such a good haircut in decades, Benjamin has totally understood my curly hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Stockton Hair Villa

Stockton1.4 kmMid-range4.7(29)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.4 km from Newcastle — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention haircut
“Now have a fantastic sassy short haircut, - wash and wear with plenty of helpful tips on how to manage and change to 3 to 4 different looks.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Kimalex Hair.

Hamilton2.9 kmMid-range5.0(5)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.9 km from Newcastle — about a 7 minute drive

Illume Hair Collective

The Junction2.1 kmPremium4.9(39)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $15
  • 2.1 km from Newcastle — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention haircut
“Nita did an amazing job on my hair, colour and cut were perfect.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Haircut $15
  • Blow-dry & styling $30

Merewether Hair & Beauty

Merewether3.1 kmMid-range4.9(7)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.1 km away in Merewether

BellaMia Hair

Hamilton2.9 kmMid-range5.0(26)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.9 km from Newcastle — about a 7 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention haircut
“More importantly, the cut and colour is great.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Kokum Hair

Islington2.8 kmMid-range4.9(33)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.8 km from Newcastle — about a 6 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention haircut
“I've been getting my hair cut, dyed, styled here for almost 5 years.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Miranda Howson Hair

Hamilton2.9 kmMid-range5.0(34)

Hair salon · High energy · Relaxed

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.9 km from Newcastle — about a 7 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention haircut
“The cut (perfect) I find it really difficult for stylists to get it how I like!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

WAK The Salon

Newcastle940 mMid-range4.9(563)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Newcastle
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“I had a wonderful experience getting my hair keratin, cut and coloured.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

The Neighbourhood Barber & Salon

Hamilton2.9 kmMid-range4.9(178)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.9 km from Newcastle — about a 7 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“Annelise did an amazing job, really happy with my cut - long shag.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews