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Blow-dry & event styling in South Melbourne

6 of the 30 styling salons here are in South Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $20 and $70, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on bridal.

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

Blow-dry & event styling in South Melbourne, at a glance

Styling for an event is a different job from a regular blow-dry, and the difference is whether it still looks good six hours later.

Most start between
$20–$70
Open past 7pm
22 of 30

What to look for

  • For events, book a stylist who does them regularly — hold is a skill.
  • Long or thick hair usually attracts a surcharge and a longer slot.

Read the full guide to blow-dry & event styling in Melbourne, VIC for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around South Melbourne

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

Hair Retreat South Melbourne

South MelbourneMid-range5.0(241)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $70
  • In South Melbourne
  • 5 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I highly recommend Jade's styling and cuts, and I had a lovely time at the salon.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

Lisa B Hair Salon

South Melbourne417 mPremium4.9(34)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $10
  • In South Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I booked a cut and blow dry and came in without warning Lisa about a terrible knot in my hair: I just showed her when I arrived.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $10

Foxy Vixen Hair

Albert Park902 mPremium4.9(169)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $50
  • 902 m from South Melbourne — about a 11 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Wonderful cut, blow dry and colour by Anna”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

Piccadilly Smith Hair Design

South MelbournePremium4.9(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • In South Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $15

No Loose Ends Stylist Maree

South MelbourneUpper mid-range4.5(259)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $120
  • In South Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $120
  • Haircut $25

Telleish Hair Studio

South Melbourne894 mPremium4.8(455)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $140
  • In South Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $140

Lia Hanson Hair

Windsor3.2 kmPremium5.0(100)

Hair salon · Premium · Consultation-led

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • 3.2 km away in Windsor
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $10

Araya Hair & Beauty

Docklands1.9 kmPremium4.8(673)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $120
  • 1.9 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $120
  • Haircut $20

Miss Meraki

Albert Park1.5 kmPremium5.0(15)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $20
  • 1.5 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“I have a weekly blow wave and regular cuts and have been going to her since she opened her shop ❤️”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $20

SALON A BY K

Melbourne2.2 kmPremium5.0(153)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $80
  • 2.2 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“​My sister and I have been coming to Salon by K for haircuts, styling, and treatments for many many years and there is truly no one else we would trust with our hair!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $80
  • Haircut $80

tenlawson

Albert Park1.0 kmPremium4.8(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $45
  • 1.0 km from South Melbourne — about a 13 minute walk
  • Blow-dry & styling $45
  • Haircut $120

The BLOW Australia

Melbourne2.3 kmPremium4.7(276)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · In & out

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $79
  • 2.3 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Soraja did such a beautiful blowout!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $79

MONIQUE DE VERCELLI HAIR & MAKEUP

South Yarra3.4 kmPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · In & out

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 3.4 km away in South Yarra
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $40

Beau By William

Melbourne1.9 kmPremium5.0(18)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 1.9 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Only hairdresser that can actually BLOW WAVE that lasts a week !”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $25

Hairhouse Spencer Street

Docklands2.0 kmPremium4.8(1007)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 2.0 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Came in today and booked a wash and blowout and the lady who did it for me, Dee, went above and beyond.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $60

Oscar Charlie Hair

Port Melbourne2.0 kmPremium4.7(149)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $15
  • 2.0 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Best blow wave ever that lasted for so long, would definitely come back, staff were also amazing and so lovely could not recommend more”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $15
  • Haircut $20

Miss Page Aveda Salon

Melbourne2.0 kmPremium4.9(49)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $70
  • 2.0 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

Worksense Haircutters

Melbourne2.2 kmPremium4.9(78)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $63
  • 2.2 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $63
  • Haircut $40

Preen Hair

Melbourne1.9 kmPremium4.8(88)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $55
  • 1.9 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Fantastic blow dry today.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $55
  • Haircut $95

The Aphrodite Studio

South Yarra2.5 kmPremium4.9(78)

Hair salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $29.99
  • 2.5 km from South Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Fabulous blow dry by Peter.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $29.99

The Lab for Hair

South Yarra2.8 kmPremium5.0(32)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $40
  • 2.8 km from South Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Rachel does the best blow dry in South Yarra!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $40
  • Haircut $70

Silky Waves Hairdressing & Beauty

Port Melbourne1.6 kmPremium5.0(29)

Hair salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $100
  • 1.6 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $100
  • Haircut $49

Forecast Hairdressing

Melbourne2.1 kmPremium4.8(56)

Hair salon · Premium · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 2.1 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“Thankyou to the young girl (short hair) who did my blow wave, loved her vibes and forgot her name as I have dory memory 🥲 will be coming back again.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $20

Prettys Brow Bar

Melbourne1.9 kmUpper mid-range5.0(141)

Hair salon · In & out

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $20
  • 1.9 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $20
  • Haircut $35

JISU

Melbourne2.0 kmPremium4.7(1047)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 2.0 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $55

Vision Hair Studio X Chetan

South Melbourne654 mPremium4.5(208)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $90
  • In South Melbourne
  • Blow-dry & styling $90

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne2.1 kmPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 2.1 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $6

TONI&GUY Georges

Melbourne2.2 kmMid-range4.7(143)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $115
  • 2.2 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $115
  • Haircut $115

Zayn The Salon

St Kilda3.4 kmPremium4.9(340)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $85
  • 3.4 km away in St Kilda
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
“It feels softer, looks healthier, and literally halved the styling time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $85
  • Haircut $25

XVI Collective

Richmond3.3 kmPremium5.0(80)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $85
  • 3.3 km away in Richmond
  • Blow-dry & styling $85
  • Haircut $180