2 of the 30 curly hair specialists here are in South Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $15 and $50, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Curly hair behaves differently wet and dry, which is why most curl specialists cut it dry, curl by curl. Going to someone who cuts curls occasionally is the most common reason people end up with a shape they did not ask for.
Read the full guide to curly hair salons in Melbourne, VIC for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical curly hair specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from South Melbourne
Collingwood3.7 kmMid-range4.9(255)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
“I walked into my appointment with a list of frustrations: heavy, lifeless curls, a flat top, and drab front pieces with no shape.”
“Been going to Neels for a year, best curly haircut you can find round :) I’ve been very happy with the results & service”
“I've found my forever curly hairdresser!”
“Curly hair (male client) isn’t always the easiest to cut and style, and Brad is a master.”
“Hands down the best haircut I’ve ever had and she’s given me very precious tips to manage my naughty curls!”
“This one’s for my curly/thick hair queens!”
“They are the masters of curly hair.”
“I had my first curly cut with Paige and my second with Charlie.”