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Colour correction in Central Sydney

7 of the 30 colour correction specialists here are in Central Sydney itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $50 and $120, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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

Colour correction in Central Sydney, at a glance

Correction is the most technical work a colourist does: removing banding, evening out box dye, or undoing a colour that went wrong. It is priced by the hour because no two heads are the same.

Most start between
$50–$120
Open past 7pm
22 of 30

What to look for

  • A consultation before the appointment is non-negotiable. Anyone quoting a fixed price sight-unseen is guessing.
  • Ask for a realistic plan. Serious corrections often need two or three sessions.

Read the full guide to colour correction in Sydney for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

How much does hair colour cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $45 and $133.

30 places in and around Central Sydney

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

Charlie Gauci Hair

Paddington2.7 kmPremium4.9(44)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Specialises in colour correction — 4 reviews mention it
  • 2.7 km from Sydney — about a 6 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention colour correction
  • 5 reviews mention hair colour
“I cannot adequately comprehend how happy I am with my colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

House of Lox - Darlinghurst

Darlinghurst1.2 kmPremium5.0(25)

Barber

69 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $50
  • 1.2 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
  • Does colour correction
  • 9 reviews mention hair colour
“Amazing color, just how I like it and Sheriel even mixed me a custom bottle of purple toner because they were out for my last visit.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews
  • Hair colour $50
  • Highlights $320

Stevie English Hair

Glebe2.1 kmPremium4.8(347)

Hair salon

67 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $97.50
  • 2.1 km from Sydney — about a 5 minute drive
  • Does colour correction
  • 2 reviews mention hair colour
“I have never received so many compliments than I have recently on my fresh red colour done by Jaz.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $97.50

Fuchs Hair

Alexandria3.5 kmPremium4.9(154)

Hair salon

66 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $125
  • 3.5 km away in Alexandria
  • Does colour correction
  • 6 reviews mention hair colour
“His attention to detail, eye for colour and ability to create a look that genuinely suits you is second to none.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Hair colour $125
  • Highlights $220

Kawada Hair Studio Sydney

St Peters5.0 kmPremium5.0(394)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

65 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $35
  • 5.0 km away in St Peters
  • Does colour correction
  • 4 reviews mention hair colour
“Thank you Ellie for taking care of my hair, making it looks its best and helping me navigate different hairstyle and colour adventures!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Hair colour $35
  • Highlights $100

KODA Cutters QVB

Sydney202 mPremium4.6(179)

Hair salon

64 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $155
  • In Sydney
  • Does colour correction
  • Reviews are split on hair colour
  • Hair colour $155
  • Highlights $160

AurA Hair & Body

Crows Nest4.5 kmPremium5.0(49)

Beauty salon

64 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $120
  • 4.5 km away in Crows Nest
  • Does colour correction
  • 8 reviews mention hair colour
“Lauren is an excellent colourist and I always get compliments on my hair colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Hair colour $120

Simply Hair Sydney

Neutral Bay4.7 kmPremium4.8(21)

Hair salon

62 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $350
  • 4.7 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Does colour correction
  • Hair colour $350
  • Highlights $132

House of Lox

Neutral Bay4.6 kmPremium4.8(123)

Beauty salon · Friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $50
  • 4.6 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Does colour correction
  • 2 reviews mention hair colour
“Pamela was incredible so friendly and made sure she delivered the desired outcome for my colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $50
  • Highlights $320

Dan-co hairdressing

Bondi Junction4.8 kmPremium4.6(13)

Hair salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.8 km away in Bondi Junction
  • Does colour correction
  • 3 reviews mention hair colour
“Always gets my blonde colour perfect and the cut is spot on every time - plus we always have the best laugh.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $100

Bixie Colour - Surry Hills

Surry Hills1.8 kmPremium4.9(302)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $130
  • 1.8 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
  • 13 reviews mention hair colour
“Love my Bixie cut, colour and extensions with Nasser!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 13 reviews
  • Hair colour $130
  • Highlights $50

La Libertine Hair

Sydney313 mPremium4.7(124)

Hair salon · Relaxed · In & out

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $50
  • In Sydney
  • 8 reviews mention hair colour
“Ivan has an amazing expertise in hair colour, he takes his time and is a perfectionist very relaxing moments”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Hair colour $50
  • Highlights $330

Headcase Hair

Potts Point1.7 kmMid-range5.0(197)

Hair salon · Friendly

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.7 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention hair colour
“Thank you Ala for such an amazing cut, colour and blow dry!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Edge Studio

Sydney653 mPremium4.9(39)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $15
  • In Sydney
  • 4 reviews mention hair colour
“Chris and Nadine absolutely nailed my colour and cut - beyond happy with how it turned out!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Hair colour $15
  • Highlights $150

Vivid Nail Salon

Sydney401 mPremium4.7(186)

Nail salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $20
  • In Sydney
  • 4 reviews mention hair colour
“Little paint brushes were used to apply the nail colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Hair colour $20

Tribe Lifestyle Quay Quarter

Sydney900 mPremium4.9(118)

Hair salon

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $17
  • In Sydney
  • 2 reviews mention hair colour
“Wonderful team and Anna did a great job with my colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $17
  • Highlights $68

WILD LIFE HAIR SOGO Surry Hills, Sydney

Surry Hills1.2 kmPremium4.9(209)

Beauty salon

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $55
  • 1.2 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention hair colour
“I genuinely look forward to going to get my hair done at Wildlife, the staff are always so lovely and Chris is amazing with colour blending.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $55

Jac Dove Hair

Paddington2.7 kmPremium5.0(37)

Hair salon · Friendly

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $75
  • 2.7 km from Sydney — about a 6 minute drive
  • 9 reviews mention hair colour
“Treat yourself to a sensational cut, colour and all around beautiful experience.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews
  • Hair colour $75
  • Highlights $405

Manipulate Hair Studio

SydneyMid-range4.9(225)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Quiet

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Sydney
  • 7 reviews mention hair colour
“I had an amazing haircut and colour experience with Giovanna.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

ByManu.

Darlinghurst1.7 kmPremium5.0(74)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $50
  • 1.7 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention hair colour
“He's very skilled at colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $50
  • Highlights $270

Loop Hair Salon

Paddington2.4 kmPremium4.8(266)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $166
  • 2.4 km from Sydney — about a 5 minute drive
  • 8 reviews mention hair colour
“Katie did a beautiful job with my cut, colour and blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Highlights $166

Hairdresser - George Giavis at The Blonde Room

Woollahra3.4 kmMid-range5.0(39)

Beauty salon · High energy · Private

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.4 km away in Woollahra
  • 9 reviews mention hair colour
“Amazing colour (products not found anywhere else!) and a fab cut!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

NadineBHair

Surry Hills1.6 kmPremium5.0(74)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $350
  • 1.6 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention hair colour
“She took on the challenge, spent the time to talk through the consultation to then the hair styling and colour treatment was so professional and precise.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Hair colour $350
  • Highlights $370

Chloe Hair & Beauty

Haymarket911 mPremium4.6(299)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

46 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $609
  • 911 m from Sydney — about a 11 minute walk
  • 3 reviews mention hair colour
“I made the mistake once of going somewhere else and Chloe was able to colour correct for me, which I’m so grateful for.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Hair colour $609
  • Highlights $509

Flock Hair

Surry Hills2.2 kmPremium5.0(54)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

46 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $30
  • 2.2 km from Sydney — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention hair colour
“The colour, the cut, the styling absolutely STUNNING.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $30
  • Highlights $60

Gillian Bissett Colour Salon (Balmain, Sydney)

Balmain2.4 kmPremium5.0(13)

Hair salon

46 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $50
  • 2.4 km from Sydney — about a 5 minute drive
  • 5 reviews mention hair colour
“The colour service I received was brilliant and I previously had a great haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Hair colour $50
  • Highlights $245

La Hairtopia

Waterloo3.1 kmPremium4.8(153)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

46 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $40
  • 3.1 km away in Waterloo
  • 8 reviews mention hair colour
“The colour is perfect, the blending is gorgeous, and the styling is always spot‑on.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Hair colour $40

Pierre Haddad Hair Management

Sydney223 mPremium4.5(133)

Hair salon

46 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $70
  • In Sydney
  • 2 reviews mention hair colour
“Had keratin, cut and colour and really love it.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $70
  • Highlights $150

Serenity Hair & Co Surry Hills

Surry Hills1.6 kmMid-range4.4(189)

Hair salon · Friendly

46 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.6 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
  • 9 reviews mention hair colour
“I had foils/balayage, toner and a cut with Renata!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 9 reviews

Sessions Hairdressing

Mcmahons Point3.2 kmPremium4.9(148)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

46 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Hair colour — $50
  • 3.2 km away in Mcmahons Point
  • 5 reviews mention hair colour
“Fantastic and love the colour”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Hair colour $50
  • Highlights $180