The best hair salons in Melbourne

Hair by Two Sisters keeps things straightforward and well-priced, with a Ladies Cut at $60 and a Cut & Blow Wave from $75 depending on your length. If you just need your blow wave refreshed, they offer that as a standalone service from $45 - handy for event prep or a mid-week pick-me-up. It's a solid all-rounder for women's hair services in Melbourne.

B&M hair salon covers both men's and women's cuts under one roof, with a Creative Cut, Shampoo & Style starting at just $40 and a precise 0.5/Zero Fade package at $45. Women with longer hair can book a Shampoo, Cut & Blow Dry for $70 - competitively priced for below-shoulder lengths. The menu is focused and practical, making it easy to know exactly what you're booking.

Initial by J Hair Salon offers a tight, accessible menu that covers the essentials for both men and women, with Men's Style Cuts at $40 and Skin Fades at $45. Ladies' Haircuts come in at $45, putting it among the more affordable options for women's cuts on this list. The pricing parity between men's and women's services is a welcome touch.

Hair by Karmen & Co is the go-to on this list for full-service colour appointments, with a Global Tint, Cut & Blow Wave at $200 and Partial Foils, Toner, Cut & Blow Wave at $210. For those skipping colour, a medium-length Haircut is $75. The menu signals a salon confident in technical colour work.

Sammy's Hair Grooming has a range that spans from a no-fuss All Over Buzz Cut at $30 through to a full Wash, Condition, Style Cut & Finish at $60. They also offer Grey Blending Colour Application at $40 - a specific, practical service that's not always easy to find at this price point. A good choice if you want a relaxed grooming experience without a lengthy service menu to wade through.

Eros Hair Lounge positions itself at the premium end of this guide, with a Ladies Cut & Blowdry at $129 and Regrowth colour services at $118. Their Botanical Repair Treatment at $57 is worth noting for anyone whose hair needs some conditioning attention alongside a colour or cut. Expect a more considered salon experience reflected in the pricing.

Kamela's Hair Salon is one of the most affordable options in this guide, with Men's Haircuts at $28, a Seniors Haircut at $30, and a Blow Wave & Wash at $40. The seniors pricing in particular stands out as genuinely thoughtful. It's a practical, community-focused salon where the menu is built around everyday needs.

Coiffure keeps its menu focused on cuts and toning, with a Medium Length Haircut at $80 and toner services ranging from a Root Stretch Toner at $20 to a full Toner at $30. Those prices make toning touch-ups very accessible between full colour appointments. The clean, pared-back offering suits clients who know exactly what they want.