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Hair salons in South Melbourne

12 of the 30 hair salons here are in South Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $20 and $100, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Hair salons in South Melbourne, 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–$100
Open past 7pm
21 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 Melbourne, VIC 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 South Melbourne

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

Andrea Barr Hair Extensions

South Melbourne403 mMid-range5.0(128)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In South Melbourne

Privé Hair Organics

South MelbournePremium4.9(477)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $70
  • In South Melbourne
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“I felt completely looked after from start to finish and was very happy with my hair cut and colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Haircut $70
  • Blow-dry & styling $100

Piccadilly Smith Hair Design

South MelbournePremium4.9(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $15
  • In South Melbourne
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“Emily, Lisa, and Lauren have all been professional and I always leave with a great cut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews
  • Haircut $15
  • Men's haircut $55
  • Blow-dry & styling $55

Hair Retreat South Melbourne

South MelbourneMid-range5.0(241)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $70
  • In South Melbourne
  • 8 reviews mention haircut
“She did not put loads of product in my hair & did a wonderful cut that keeps my edge & is modern.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

BLEU By Bmarc

Albert Park927 mMid-range5.0(100)

Hair salon · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 927 m from South Melbourne — about a 12 minute walk
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“I recently took my 3-year-old son to BLEU By B.Marc in Albert Park for a haircut, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Moeder.

South MelbourneMid-range5.0(25)

Hair salon · Quiet · High energy

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In South Melbourne
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“She didn’t just cut it..she realigned my chakras, fixed my credit score, and now everything just… goes my way.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Paul Bennett Hair

South Melbourne266 mMid-range5.0(75)

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In South Melbourne
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“Paul’s implementation of hair extensions, cut and colour are his specialties!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Bellezza Seduction | Bridal Hair & Makeup

South Melbourne460 mMid-range4.8(50)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In South Melbourne

A&J Hair Trendz

South Melbourne406 mMid-range4.8(285)

Hair salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In South Melbourne
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“A great haircut always and a lovely experience with 2 wonderful persons who really care.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Foxy Vixen Hair

Albert Park902 mPremium4.9(169)

Hair salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Men's haircut — $35
  • 902 m from South Melbourne — about a 11 minute walk
  • 9 reviews mention haircut
“Smiley’s cut kept my hair in shape for three month, it was excellent and stylish even when my hair had grown.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews
  • Men's haircut $35
  • Blow-dry & styling $50

Afeat Hair Salon

Melbourne1.7 kmMid-range4.9(326)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.7 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“I had a hair cut and nanoplasty 1 day ago and they did amazing job.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

No Loose Ends Stylist Maree

South MelbourneUpper mid-range4.5(259)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $25
  • In South Melbourne
  • 12 reviews mention haircut
“Thank you so much Mary for my new hair cut & style.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews
  • Haircut $25
  • Blow-dry & styling $120

Prettys Brow Bar

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

Hair salon · In & out

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

Lisa B Hair Salon

South Melbourne417 mPremium4.9(34)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $10
  • In South Melbourne
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“Always an amazing cut and a relaxing experience.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $10

Saint James Hair Studio

South MelbourneMid-range4.5(168)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In South Melbourne
  • 11 reviews mention haircut
“Come for the haircut, stay for the chats.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Hair Cut By Cindy

North Melbourne3.0 kmMid-range5.0(835)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.0 km away in North Melbourne
  • 18 reviews mention haircut
“They even gave me a free icy pole after the haircut 😀.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 18 reviews

LUXM Hair Salon China Town

Melbourne2.3 kmMid-range4.8(401)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.3 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 14 reviews mention haircut
“Absolutely loved my new haircut today.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 14 reviews

Lovalola Hair Design

Port Melbourne1.3 kmMid-range5.0(4)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.3 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive

Aery Salon

Melbourne2.0 kmMid-range4.8(1142)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.0 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“Got a haircut+coloring+scalp treatment done by LEVI for 289 AUD!!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

SALON A BY K

Melbourne2.2 kmPremium5.0(153)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $80
  • 2.2 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 8 reviews mention haircut
“Detailed haircut, lovely hairstyle.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Haircut $80
  • Blow-dry & styling $80

Kis Hair on La Trobe

Melbourne2.4 kmPremium4.8(1425)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.4 km from South Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 12 reviews mention haircut
“So happy with my haircut from YY very friendly and gave me exactly what I asked for!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

Laineys Hair Shed

Melbourne1.3 kmMid-range4.9(64)

Hair salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.3 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 6 reviews mention haircut
“Aboulutely brilliant Lainleys cut my hair exactly how I like it cut and also fixed the colour of my hair that I had not got right she is amazing 👍”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Korea Salon

Melbourne2.6 kmUpper mid-range4.9(242)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.6 km from South Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“I had a haircut here today, and I absolutely love it!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

Signature ORGANIC hair

Melbourne2.3 kmPremium4.9(55)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Hair colour — $175
  • 2.3 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“Probably the best haircut experience and end result that I've ever had.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Hair colour $175

Bloomy Hair salon

Melbourne2.2 kmMid-range4.8(336)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.2 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“She also tried to make sure I m okay with the length or the style as she began to cut my hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

Salon Egon Navillera

Melbourne1.8 kmUpper mid-range4.9(66)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $100
  • 1.8 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention haircut
“The Nanoplasty treatment and haircut completely transformed my hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Haircut $100

CHRISTIAAN GEORGIO Melbourne Salon The Penthouse

Melbourne2.1 kmUpper mid-range4.9(92)

Hair salon · Premium · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $170
  • 2.1 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 8 reviews mention haircut
“He gave me a stunning new cut and a genius new part that completely redefined my look, working perfectly with my natural hairline.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Haircut $170

Forecast Hairdressing

Melbourne2.1 kmPremium4.8(56)

Hair salon · Premium · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $20
  • 2.1 km from South Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention haircut
“Haircut was really impressive.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Haircut $20
  • Blow-dry & styling $60

rokk ebony South Melbourne

South Melbourne203 mPremium4.6(281)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Haircut — $149
  • In South Melbourne
  • 5 reviews mention haircut
“He cut my hair follow my ref and told me the way I should set my hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Haircut $149

Worth Hairdressing

Albert Park1.6 kmMid-range5.0(2)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.6 km from South Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive