3 of the 30 hair salons here are in Prahran itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $10 and $140, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
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.
Read the full guide to hair salons in Melbourne for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical hair salon request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Prahran
“From that moment on, Justin has been the only person I have trusted to cut, style or colour my hair, and I have never been disappointed.”
Prahran482 mPremium4.8(46)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
“I honestly think this is the best hair cut and colour I have received in a very long time!”
“Emmanuel reinvented me with cut colour style and maintenance”
“I regularly have my head spa treatments, haircut, and highlights done in one appointment, and it always feels indulgent yet highly professional.”
“Lizzie knew exactly what I wanted, the colour, cut and styling were PERFECTION!”
South Yarra1.4 kmPremium4.4(265)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
“I have been going here since it opened and but no longer live in the area but still go back as I have always had an excellent experience and no one can cut hair like these guys.”
“The best haircut I've ever experienced!”
“As for the haircut—Guy who did my cut absolute nailed it.”
“Jacob did an amazing job with my haircut and hair design!”
“I left with an absolutely gorgeous cut and blow dry - something I don't usually do because I have curly hair that turns into a puffball when blow dried.”
“I don't know what I would ever do if she couldn't cut my hair.”
“I’ve been getting my hair cut at Scissors since they had their salon on Church Street.”
“I ran late, she had me washed, cut and blowdryed to perfection in 50minutes.”
“The stylist did my haircut perfectly and I love how it looks.”
“She did such a great consultation before my first haircut and it led to a perfect haircut for my needs, lifestyle and hair condition.”
“Thanks so much J for a fab haircut and experience at Suite J!”
“Went in for a haircut and treatment for dry hair.”
“She managed to turn my brunette box dyed hair into the most beautiful blonde colour and cut it perfectly to frame my face.”
“Welcomed into the appointment with a neck and shoulder massage, from start to finish my wash, cut and blow dry was the pampering pick me up I didn’t know I needed.”
“Stanley is an amazing hairdresser, his work feels like a piece of art, with every cut as delicate and intentional as a brushstroke.”
“I think we pick and stick with who we know and trust, thanks to Sami for another great cut and treatment.”
“Just had my hair cut on a work lunch break.”
“i can always trust Shelly to give me an amazing experience and haircut.”