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Curly hair salons in Wollongong

We list 30 curly hair specialists across Wollongong, most start between $25 and $90, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Curly hair salons in Wollongong, at a glance

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.

Most start between
$25–$90
Open past 7pm
16 of 30

What to look for

  • Dry cutting. If they wet-cut and blow-dry straight, they are cutting a shape you will never wear.
  • Ask which curl patterns they work with most. Loose waves and tight coils need different hands.
  • A first appointment should include time to talk about how you wash, dry and product your hair.
  • Expect to pay more than a standard cut. The appointments are longer for a reason.

30 places in and around Wollongong

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

Electric Curl Studio

Wollongong1.8 kmPremium5.0(114)

Hair salon · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $55
  • 15 reviews mention curly hair
  • 1.8 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
“Small, relaxed salon, no waiting around, and Jen really knows her curls.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 15 reviews
  • Curly hair $55

Haylo Hair & Beauty

Wollongong2.4 kmUpper mid-range4.9(308)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 10 reviews mention curly hair
  • 2.4 km from Wollongong — about a 5 minute drive
“What a service, I took my 6yr old for her 1st Curly haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews

Jambo Afrique

Cringila6.0 kmPremium5.0(1)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $100
  • 6.0 km away in Cringila
  • Curly hair $100
  • Haircut $150

Swirls Curls & Cuts

East Corrimal4.9 kmMid-range4.8(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.9 km away in East Corrimal

Aurora Hair

Wollongong1.7 kmPremium4.1(29)

Hair salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $85
  • 1.7 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Curly hair $85
  • Haircut $55

Grassroots Holistic Grooming

Helensburgh26.3 kmPremium5.0(47)

Hair salon · Quiet · Premium

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $62
  • Curly hair $62
  • Haircut $11

Lloyd KK Eco Hair Studio

Mount Kembla6.1 kmMid-range5.0(56)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

62 per cent match — Good match
  • 6.1 km away in Mount Kembla
  • 3 reviews mention curly hair
“Incredible little salon, great service, sustainable practices, amazing with curly hair!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

The Brighton A Michael Bozina Salon

Wollongong2.0 kmMid-range5.0(45)

Hair salon

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.0 km from Wollongong — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“We are consulted about services and my wife has quite curly hair and Michael is the only stylist that can cut the curls in and make my wife look amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Miss Barberette PTY LTD

Wollongong2.1 kmMid-range5.0(111)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.1 km from Wollongong — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“Nina is so good with long curly hair!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Nitpro Wollongong/Illawarra

Unanderra6.9 kmMid-range5.0(14)

Hair salon

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 6.9 km away in Unanderra
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“We were there for an hr and half while she treated my sons very long and curly hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Unity Hair

Wollongong1.2 kmMid-range4.9(47)

Hair salon

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.2 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“Wonderful work on very curly hair and with mullets and alternativey/queer hairstyles.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Salt Hair Society

Wollongong1.3 kmPremium5.0(58)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.3 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Haircut $60

Little Hair Boutique

Dapto11.9 kmPremium4.9(213)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 11.9 km away in Dapto
  • Haircut $150

Hair by Ingrid

North Wollongong717 mMid-range5.0(49)

Hair salon · High energy · Consultation-led

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 717 m from Wollongong — about a 9 minute walk

Honey and Muse - Hair Salon Wollongong

Wollongong1.8 kmPremium5.0(46)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.8 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Haircut $100

Hair & Beauty by Kelly Hays

Warrawong7.7 kmPremium5.0(130)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 7.7 km away in Warrawong
  • Massage $25
  • Blow-dry & styling $45
  • Highlights $90

Art Hair Extension

Fairy Meadow2.6 kmPremium4.9(50)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.6 km from Wollongong — about a 6 minute drive
  • Haircut $45

Gibson Hairdressing

Corrimal4.9 kmMid-range4.9(130)

Barber · Friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.9 km away in Corrimal
  • Haircut $5

Amy Zee Hair

Bellambi5.6 kmMid-range5.0(47)

Hair salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.6 km away in Bellambi

Hair By Brenden Tonkin

Kanahooka11.2 kmPremium5.0(7)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 11.2 km away in Kanahooka
  • Haircut $190

Salon Kaia

Wollongong1.4 kmPremium4.9(197)

Hair salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.4 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Haircut $90

Social Hair Co

Wollongong1.8 kmMid-range4.9(97)

Hair salon · Friendly · Social

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.8 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive

J + Co Hair

Fairy Meadow2.3 kmPremium4.8(12)

Hair salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.3 km from Wollongong — about a 5 minute drive
  • Haircut $20

Dapperman London

West Wollongong1.5 kmPremium5.0(68)

Barber · Friendly · Beginner friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.5 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Haircut $55

The Hair Lounge

Fairy Meadow2.3 kmPremium4.7(57)

Hair salon · Relaxed · High energy

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.3 km from Wollongong — about a 5 minute drive
  • Haircut $69

Deco Hair & Beauty

Wollongong1.5 kmMid-range4.9(277)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.5 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive

H&H Hairdressing & Barber

Corrimal4.8 kmMid-range4.9(230)

Barber

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.8 km away in Corrimal

Unique Art of Hair

Corrimal4.7 kmMid-range4.9(39)

Hair salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.7 km away in Corrimal

Transpire Hair

Coniston2.7 kmPremium4.7(79)

Hair salon · Friendly · Calm

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Wollongong — about a 6 minute drive
  • Haircut $60

Shaniah Lee Hair

Unanderra5.8 kmMid-range5.0(21)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.8 km away in Unanderra

Common questions

Why does a curly cut cost more?
It takes longer. A dry curl cut is typically 60 to 120 minutes because each curl is shaped individually and the result is assessed as it dries, rather than cut to a straight-hair template.
How often should curly hair be cut?
Every three to four months for most people. Curls hide growth well, so the trigger is usually loss of shape or split ends rather than length.