9 of the 30 hair salons here are in Richmond itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $10 and $170, 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 Richmond
“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.”
“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.”
“Just had my hair cut on a work lunch break.”
“I think we pick and stick with who we know and trust, thanks to Sami for another great cut and treatment.”
“I’ve been getting my hair cut at Scissors since they had their salon on Church Street.”
“I had color, a keratin treatment, and a cut while visiting from out of town and everyone went out of their way to fit me and and make sure I was happy with the results (I was).”
“Stanley is an amazing hairdresser, his work feels like a piece of art, with every cut as delicate and intentional as a brushstroke.”
“I’m thrilled with your cut.”
Richmond447 mPremium4.8(99)
Hair salon · Friendly · In & out
“I came with my colour done already, and she installed a full head of maxi-tape extensions in just 1.5hrs including a cut to blend.”
“i can always trust Shelly to give me an amazing experience and haircut.”
“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.”
South Yarra2.3 kmPremium4.4(265)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
“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.”
“Had my hair cut and styled yesterday, one of the best hair cuts I have ever had.”
“Got the best cut of my life from Naya - an honest to god hair genius!”
“I worked with Charlie, for my beautiful vivid colour and cut, and fringe trim by owner Gabby.”
“Thank you Corey for giving me a cut exactly how i wanted 😍 and styling was on point.”
“I had my hair cut by Seina.”
“But Marios (and Mary) work with my hair and the way it behaves to make the kind of haircut that looks smart and classy regardless.”
“I recently visited the Miss Gertrude for a balayage and cut.”
Melbourne2.9 kmUpper mid-range4.9(91)
Hair salon · Premium · Consultation-led
“My hair grows out so well that I only need a cut every six months!”
“As for the haircut—Guy who did my cut absolute nailed it.”
“I honestly didn’t expect the haircut to suit my face so perfectly.”
“Elijah did an incredible job on my hair and took so much time and care to really listen to what I wanted to achieve with my colour, cut and styling.”