6 of the 30 hair salons here are in Unley itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $15 and $85, 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 Adelaide 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 Unley
“I came in for the first time and requested my usual cut which I was never quite happy with but couldn’t figure out what else to do.”
“My stylist took time to make sure the cut was perfect, making sure everything blended well.”
“Joanna completed my cut, colour, layers, and thinning out with confidence and care, under the guidance of both Isabella & Donna, all of whom asked questions, checked that …”
Parkside1.6 kmPremium4.8(79)
Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly
“Met Sujeeta for the first time and told her my hair hadn't been cut in over a year, and i wanted a restyle.”
“The staff at The Basin are gorgeous people- I’ve been going there for about 20 years and I’m always happy with my cut and the service”
“Not only that, I was completely satisfied with the final result of my coloured foils, cut and shape.”
“I constantly get compliments on my hair cut and my stunning face framing style, which is so rare with such thick hair but she is an absolute master at thinning.”
North Adelaide4.6 kmPremium4.6(159)
Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly
“I arrived feeling desperate after receiving a terribly cut, overly layered bob elsewhere.”
“A color bold, a trim so neat,”
“Love getting my hair coloured, cut and styled at The Vine.”
“I had my first cut & colour post cancer treatment & had a fabulous afternoon at Clip Joint!”
“The stylist was wonderful and removed some extensions (I had way too many put in) and cut and styled the rest to blend them.”
“She was very kind and respectful in helping me with my colour choices, and did such a good job with my cut, colour, and style- exactly to my liking.”
“So happy with the cut, consultation and styling from Sabrina.”
“The attention to detail was unreal and I walked out with a clean, dapper trim.”
“My haircut was carried out with exceptional skill and attention to detail, followed by a professional blow-dry and styling that exceeded my expectations.”
“The color and cut she gave me are absolutely stunning—I couldn’t be happier!”
“Great cut, clean shop, good music, can’t complain did a good job 👌 …”
“Single best haircut and barber experience I’ve ever had.”