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How Much Does Blow-Dry Cost in Canberra?

A blow-dry in Canberra typically costs $70 (median). Most Canberra venues charge between $55 and $100, with prices from $25 up to $150. Based on 60 itemised prices across 25 Canberra businesses listed on Zenflo (updated 2026-09-30).

Median price$70
Most pay$55–$100
Prices compared60from 25 businesses
Updated30 Sep 2026daily, from listed menus

Canberra price breakdown (2026)

Price pointPriceWhat it means
From$25The lowest listed price in Canberra.
Typical$55 – $100What most venues charge. The median is $70.
Premiumup to $150Senior stylists, premium venues and add-ons.
Australia overall$70 medianFor comparison — full national guide.

Why blow-dry prices vary in Canberra

Listed prices in Canberra run from $25 to $150, but half of them sit between $55 and $100. The gap comes mostly from hair length and thickness (long or thick hair often costs more), curls, waves or straightening irons added, a blow-dry bar versus a full-service salon. The lowest and highest prices are usually a different service under the same name, so the middle range is the better guide to what you will pay.

Canberra compared with the rest of Australia

The median blow-dry price in Canberra is $70, against $70 across Australia. That is about the same: Canberra is priced like everywhere else.

Blow-Dry prices by Canberra suburb

Suburbs with at least 3 listed prices.

SuburbMedianFromPrices
Kingston $100$5012 from 3 businesses
Gungahlin $55$305 from 3 businesses

Canberra businesses and what they charge

Listed prices close to the Canberra median. Tap a business for its full menu, hours and how its prices compare.

BusinessServicePrice
Hair by Taysha, Canberra Shampoo blow dry$70
Salon Billy, Griffith Standard Wash + Blow Dry$70
Galatea Hair, Holt Wash & Blowdry - Standard$70
Hair Spectrum, Belconnen Blowdry - Short hair$72
Oasis For Hair Waramanga, Waramanga GHD curls only (No Shampoo or Blow Dry)$67
Mooi Hair CBR, City Wash & Blowdry/Waves$75
Fun Hair & Beauty, Gungahlin Wash & Blow Wave (Medium)$65
Velvet Touch Hair & Beauty, Barton head was and blow dry shoulder length$65
Hair by Lily, ACT Medium Blowdry$65
HŌM, Strathnairn Blow Dry$75

About blow-dry

Also called: blow wave, blowout, blow dry and style.

What's usually included: A wash and a round-brush blow-dry, often with a smooth, wavy or curled finish.

What changes the price:

  • Hair length and thickness (long or thick hair often costs more)
  • Curls, waves or straightening irons added
  • A blow-dry bar versus a full-service salon
  • Event or bridal styling

How long it takes: usually 30–60 minutes.

Other cities

Sydney ($70) · Perth ($70) · Adelaide ($65) · Gold Coast ($65) · Brisbane ($70) · Hobart ($65) · Melbourne ($67) · Sunshine Coast ($65) · Newcastle ($65) · Wollongong ($70) · Darwin ($80)

Frequently asked questions

How much does blow-dry cost in Canberra?

A blow-dry in Canberra costs $70 at the median, based on 60 real prices listed by Canberra businesses on Zenflo.

What is a typical price range for blow-dry in Canberra?

Most Canberra venues charge between $55 and $100. Budget options start around $25 and premium services run up to $150.

Is Canberra cheaper than the national average for blow-dry?

Canberra's median of $70 compares with $70 across Australia overall on Zenflo.

What else is blow-dry called?

Salons also list it as blow wave, blowout, blow dry and style. A wash and a round-brush blow-dry, often with a smooth, wavy or curled finish.

What affects the price of a blow-dry?

The main factors are hair length and thickness (long or thick hair often costs more); curls, waves or straightening irons added; a blow-dry bar versus a full-service salon; event or bridal styling. In Canberra most venues charge $55–$100.

How long does a blow-dry take?

Usually 30–60 minutes, depending on the salon and what is included.

How much does blow wave cost in Canberra?

Blow wave is listed under blow-dry. In Canberra the median price is $70, and most venues charge $55–$100.

How much does blowout cost in Canberra?

Blowout is listed under blow-dry. In Canberra the median price is $70, and most venues charge $55–$100.

Which Australian city is cheapest for a blow-dry?

On Zenflo's listed prices, Adelaide has the lowest median at $65 and Darwin the highest at $80.

Every figure is computed from real, itemised service menus listed by Canberra businesses on Zenflo — no estimates. See how we calculate prices, browse listed businesses, or see all price guides. Updated 2026-09-30. Data licensed CC BY 4.0: quote these figures freely with credit and a link to this page.

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