Haircut Prices at Galen Colour, Alexandria: How Do They Compare?
About Galen Colour in Alexandria, NSW. Their services, prices, opening hours and reviews are on their Zenflo listing.
Galen Colour in Alexandria prices haircuts between $85 and $140, with a typical cost of around $121.50 - sitting 66% above Sydney's median of $73. If you're budgeting for a cut in the inner south, that context matters: most Sydney salons and barbers charge somewhere between $45 and $120, according to 1,748 listed prices on Zenflo's Sydney haircut price guide.
How Galen Colour's Prices Compare Across Services
Haircuts are the one area where Galen Colour sits noticeably above the Sydney midpoint. Across other services, the picture is different - blow-dries and hair colour are priced well below what most Sydney salons charge.
| Service | Galen Colour (typical) | Galen Colour range | Sydney median | Typical Sydney range | vs. median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (all types) | $121.50 | $85-$140 | $73 | $45-$120 | +66% |
| Blow-dry | $50 | $31.50-$121.50 | $70 | $50-$92 | −29% |
| Hair colour | $45 | $45-$81 | $120 | $75-$190 | −63% |
| Keratin & smoothing | $250 | $250 | $300 | $249-$385 | −17% |
| Kids' haircut | $45 | $45 | $35 | $30-$45 | +29% |
For full, up-to-date pricing on each category, see the relevant Zenflo guides: blow-dry costs in Sydney, hair colour costs in Sydney, keratin and smoothing costs in Sydney, and kids' haircut costs in Sydney.
What Does a Haircut at Galen Colour Include?
Galen Colour offers four distinct haircut options, each reflecting a different level of seniority and approach:
- Graduate Haircut - an entry-level option with a graduate stylist, sitting at the lower end of their price range
- Haircut (Senior Director) - with the salon's most senior director, at the top of the price range
- Haircut (Janelle) - a named stylist option, giving you the consistency of booking with a specific person
- Graduate Newgrowth & Cut - combines a newgrowth colour service with the cut itself
Because the salon's focus is on tailored colour and styling, consultations are built into the process. That means before scissors come out, there's a proper conversation about your complexion, lifestyle, and what you're trying to achieve - not just "how much off?"
Most salons in Sydney at this price point include a shampoo and blow-dry finish as standard. Add-on services at Galen Colour - such as a Deluxe Treatment ($31.50), K18 Repair Mist & Mask ($45), or a Fringe trim ($30) - are listed separately if you want to build out the appointment.
What Makes the Price Go Up or Down?
Even within a single salon, your final bill for a haircut can shift considerably. Here's what typically drives it:
It's worth noting that the Kids' Cut at $45 is listed as a weekday-only service - a common approach for salons that want to keep family appointments manageable during quieter periods.
How Long Does a Haircut Take?
For most clients, a haircut at a specialist salon like Galen Colour takes somewhere between 20 and 75 minutes, depending on:
- Hair length and texture
- The complexity of the cut
- Whether a wash and blow-dry are included
- Time spent in consultation (especially for a first visit or a significant change)
If you're combining a cut with a colour service, block out considerably more time - colour treatments alone can run 45 minutes to several hours depending on the technique.
Getting to Galen Colour in Alexandria
Galen Colour is located at Shop 1, 11 Henderson Road, Alexandria NSW. The surrounding area is well-serviced by public transport:
- Nearest train: Redfern Station, approximately 530 m away
- Nearest bus: Waterloo Station, Botany Road (Stand A), approximately 140 m away
- Nearest public car park: approximately 320 m away
If you're driving from central Sydney, Alexandria is easy to reach via Botany Road or South Dowling Street. Street parking on Henderson Road itself is worth checking before defaulting to the car park.
Is the Higher Price Worth It for a Haircut?
That depends on what you're after. Galen Colour positions itself as a specialist colour and styling salon where the consultation - not just the cut - is part of the value. If you're visiting primarily for colour work and want to add a cut in the same appointment, the per-service cost makes strong sense: the colour pricing is well below Sydney's median, and you're getting both done in one visit.
For a standalone haircut, the $85-$140 range puts Galen Colour at the premium end of the local market. That price reflects access to senior stylists, a consultation-led approach, and a salon environment built around considered, personalised results rather than high-volume throughput. Whether that premium suits you comes down to what you want out of the chair.
Frequently Asked Questions
### What is the cheapest haircut option at Galen Colour?
The Graduate Haircut sits at the lower end of the range, starting at $85. There are also occasional weekday-only specials worth asking about when you book.
### Does Galen Colour do kids' haircuts?
Yes - a Kids' Cut is listed at $45, available on weekdays only. That's $10 above Sydney's median of $35, but falls within the typical local range of $30-$45.
### Are blow-dries included in the haircut price?
Galen Colour lists blow-dries as a separate service, ranging from $31.50 to $121.50. Whether one is included in your cut appointment is worth confirming at the time of booking.
### How does Galen Colour's colour pricing compare to Sydney salons?
Galen Colour's hair colour options start at $45 - 63% below Sydney's median of $120. This makes it one of the more affordable colour options in the city, particularly notable given the salon's specialisation in colour work.
### Can I book a cut and colour together?
Yes, and combining services is a practical way to maximise the value of your visit. The Graduate Newgrowth & Cut is one listed example of a combined option. Your stylist can advise on the best combination during your consultation.
### Where can I check if prices have been updated?
The most current pricing is on Galen Colour's own booking page. For a broader comparison, Zenflo's Sydney haircut price guide tracks listed prices across over 1,700 salons and barbers.