A curated list of the best hair salons in Brisbane
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAISY WAVES STUDIO FOR PALOMA ROAN
WORDS BY IZZY WIGHT
Put your hair in good hands.
Like choosing an accountant or searching for your tattoo artist soulmate, finding the right hairdresser is important. Whether you’re partial to a shaggy mullet, dedicated to a choppy bob or constantly switching between vibrant shades of blue, green and purple, there’s a salon out there for you. And luckily for Brisbane residents, there are a plethora of different locations, price ranges and skillsets to choose from.
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If you’re looking to make a hair change, this is your sign. To help you find the location for your next pampering day, we’ve pulled together a list of some of the best salons in Brisbane.
Rixon Hair
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With over two decades of experience, the team at Rixon Hair are experts at delivering understated hair elegance. With a focus on craftsmanship and beautifully executed, natural-looking hair, it’s no mystery why Rixon Hair was a finalist for the Australian Artistic Team of the Year. Think modern balayage, fun peek-a-boo colour and textured curls.
Level 1/106 Edward Street, Brisbane City
Togninis
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The team at Togninis has been creating effortlessly beautiful hairstyles for over 30 years. Specialising in fashion hairstyling, contemporary cuts, blondes and balayage styles, Tognini’s extensive list of hairdressing awards cements its status amongst the finest in Australia hairdressing. Treat yourself to neighbourhood coffee or bubbles while Tognini’s hair masters make magic.
8 Wandoo Street, Fortitude Valley
Paloma Roan
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Voted ‘Brisbane’s best hair salon’ by Style Mag in 2023, Paloma Roan is your new go-to for everything hair. Known for its signature lived-in colours, bohemian cuts, extensions, ‘70s styling and balayage, Paloma Roan works with you to achieve the hair of your dreams. Being a luxury and sustainable salon is a bonus – all products used during your appointment are ethical and biodynamic.
3a/349 Montague Road, South Brisbane
Lila Boheme
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Described as an ‘underground haven’, Lila Boheme draws on inspiration from owner Lisa Guardala’s love of fashion, art and design to conceptualise creative hairstyling at its best. Lisa works alongside senior colourist and makeup artist Nicola Gangemi and senior colourist and stylist Tara Quin to deliver the salon’s creative mastery seen at the likes of fashion weeks, editorial shoots and film sets.
89 Heal Street, New Farm
Bach Hair
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Established in 1984, Bach Hair has accumulated almost 40 years of wisdom, confidence and hair experience. The sustainable salon’s philosophy is simple: down-to-earth hair that doesn’t cost the planet. With a talented team of colourists and stylists to choose from, you’ll undoubtedly find a match ready to make your hair dreams come true.
76a Cochrane Street, Red Hill
Urban Chic
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Urban Chic has multiple Australian Hair Industry Awards under its belt, ensuring you’ll be safe in their talented hands. Boasting a boutique drinks list, curated playlists and a selection of ‘hand-crafted treats’ (we love a little treat), Urban Chic offers an experience that will leave you feeling amazing inside and out.
487 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove
Co and Pace Salons
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Justin Pace is the expert behind Co and Pace Salon, a beauty destination committed to ‘designing hair for you and your life’. Specialising in glossy colour, soft layers and beachy waves, Co and Pace is all about lived-in hair. Located in their newly renovated space in the centre of Brisbane CBD, a trip to their salon will leave you feeling refreshed and pampered.
160 Ann St, Brisbane City
Zen Hair
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Zen Hair is as the name suggests a place of relaxation. Offering an array of beauty treatments, from blow dries to facials, it’s a one-stop shop for all your pampering needs. With a variety of products on offer, each visit will leave you stocked and ready to maintain your expertly cut hair.
Shop 5/781, Old Cleveland Road
The Mia Collective
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The Mia Collective is a Tweed Heads salon with a beautifully relaxed, coastal feel. It’s the ultimate hair destination for textured beach waves, sun-drenched blonde and low-maintenance lobs. As the Australian educator for Morrocanoil, The Mia Collective is also all about super nourished, shiny locks.
67/39 Vernon Terrace, Newstead
Renzo
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Renzo Salon is the Fortitude Valley-based sustainable hairdresser offering a full-service suite of cuts, colours, extensions and keratin treatments. It’s the place to go if you’re ready for a great fringe (don’t cut it yourself, please), some face-framing highlights or some fabulous new length.
Shop 4/41 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley
The Disco Salon
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Formerly known as Horse Meat Disco, The Disco Salon boasts a range of creative clients who travel regularly for
their ‘Disco dose’. The salon specialises in vibrant colour, keratin smoothing, fabulous mullets and long hair styling. The best part? The usually completely booked-out team has just opened appointments to new clients.
416 Logan Rd, Stones Corner
Elysium Hair
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Located on Adelaide Street in the heart of the CBD, Elysium Hair is a local favourite and a four-time winner of Australian Salon of the Year. The sustainable salon is all about top-level service, offering specialty appointments for curls, updos, extensions and treatments. Book an appointment if you’re looking for vibrant colour, a dynamic cut or an immaculate blow-dry.
15 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
Tigerlamb
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With locations throughout Brisbane, Tigerlamb is a salon synonymous with ‘beautiful, healthy, glorious hair’. The skilled team offer a collaborative experience, working with clients to find the best possible cut, colour and style. Whether you’re coastal or strictly CBD, there are four Tigerlamb salons to choose from.
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