Nine Sydney Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event

This Woollahra Village institution has been serving its community for the past four years. The salon is situated within a sunny rustic loft filled with leafy greenery, so expect a true escape from the bustling streets below where you can switch off and relax in the care of the trustworthy team.

Willomina‘s stylists provide specialised services in all things cutting, colour and styling. Bonus: they know how to handle curls. A simple blow-dry starts at $50, while more complicated styling ranges from $80–160.

Sibling duo Alexander and Rebecca Fuchs opened Fuchs Hair in 2018, bringing a long family tradition all the way from Switzerland to Alexandria. Here, the interiors are intimate and warm with neutral tones and gentle lighting giving a relaxed yet professional vibe.

Fuchs has curated an equally thoughtful service experience with extra details that make a world of difference — a warm towel and welcoming tea, comfortable basin chairs and extra indulgent head massages. Not only are stylists incredibly skilled, but the team also makes an effort to practice sustainably with ethically sourced products and a focus on waste management. Plus, Fuchs is part of The Dresscode Project, a program that helps salons create inclusive spaces for LGBQTIA+ clients to feel seen and empowered.

Judena Hair has garnered a reputation for being one of the top-rated salons in Bondi. Owner Kylie opened the salon seven years ago with the aim to create a space that prioritises customer service and uses top-tier products to respect the quality of the hair.

Today, the Judena experience always starts with a thorough consultation where your stylist will take into account your face shape, hair colour and even eye colour, ensuring every client receives a specialised service that leaves them confident and happy. A wash and blow-dry starts at $50 for short hair, but if you’re after something a little more special, Judena also does hair extensions. You can also go the whole hog and get your makeup done while you’re there ($45–120). The best part? New clients receive $30 off on their first visit.

There are few better feelings than walking out of a salon with a renewed sense of confidence after an excellent hair transformation. Leading colourist and education specialist, Michael Kelly, gets this and has created an intimate hair service experience that’ll leave you with exceptional results. Kelly operates out of Studio San, a private salon space located in the heart of Surry Hills.

Need to breathe new life into damaged hair? Book in for a full corrective and transformation service. Or, if you want to brighten up your look, opt for some partial highlights. Kelly works with esteemed brands such as Dyson, handpicking products to suit each client while striving to reduce the salon’s overall environmental and toxic impact. Keen to treat your tresses to this luxe salon experience? Services can be booked via email only.

The Valonz Group has been leading the way in hair fashion since 1986. Creators Jim and Renya Xydis have garnered a reputation with a long list of high-profile clientele and offering their expertise at Australian, New York and London Fashion Week shows. Renya Xydis is also a Dyson Styling Ambassador so you know your tresses will be in good hands.

The Valonz salon in Paddington remains a go-to destination for the latest treatments and hair services. The team consists of highly skilled stylists who strive to be on the cutting edge of innovative techniques and technologies in the industry — leaving a trail of happy and loyal clients in its wake.

Located in Greenwich on Sydney’s north shore, The Hairdresser has been operating since 1982 with an ethos as straightforward as its name — sustainability with superior performance. The Hairdresser is a chemical-free salon that specialises in curly and fine hair, offering elevated styles and innovative techniques to their clients.

You can get a basic blow-dry starting from $62, while more complex dos are $105 (45 minutes) or $125 (60 minutes) — just talk to the team about what you’re hoping to achieve and they will let you know how much time is needed. Plus, The Hairdresser offers hair extensions if long, voluminous locks are what you desire.

The Murphy Gozzard Hair Community is made up of a diverse team of skilled stylists, dedicated to providing highly personalised hair results. Led by Brett Albury and Brett McKinnon, the Paddington salon has achieved a much-deserved reputation for offering impeccable customer service and creating an inclusive space.

The salon provides a full range of services — from cuts and styling to colouring and conditioning treatments — with technical expertise, so you can expect to feel relaxed and empowered in the hands of the Murphy Gozzard team. A shampoo, massage and blowave package starts at just $45 for short hair, or $35 if you pair it with another service.

When owners Giorgia and Brittany opened this Mediterranean-inspired boutique hair salon in 2021, they did it with one thing in mind —  creating effortless, lived-in hair. Since then, the salon has quickly grown into the premier destination for all things blonde and specialise in creating quintessential beach-blonde locks.

You’ll find this bright yet cosy salon in Collaroy on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches. Here, the team use top-tier brands to ensure your colour lasts long after your visit. But don’t worry if you aren’t looking to go to the lighter side. The Blonde Cartel has you covered with a range of colour, cut and styling services suitable for all hair types. No matter your tress treatment, the team will make sure you feel confident and relaxed from start to finish.

Leading stylist and Global Dyson Styling Ambassador, Peter Thomsen has been working out of his luxury salon Chelsea Haircutters for over 25 years. Located on the stunning South Coast of NSW, Chelsea Haircutters is an ideal salon to book into when you have a fancy event to attend south of Sydney.

Thomsen specialises in blonde and balayage, so you can trust him with any of your complex colouring needs. But it’s not just colouring that Thomsen is known for. If you want a style service that’ll turn heads at a special event, Thomsen will ensure you leave the salon with a gorgeous look created with the help of innovative Dyson tools.