Best of Sydney: the best hairdressers in the east
The results are in, so who made the cut? These are the best hairdressers in the eastern suburbs, as voted by you.
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We asked for your help to find Sydney’s best hairdressers and after counting your nominations and votes, the results are in.
Sydney’s east is home to many elite salons and the competition was fierce.
It’s clear that for many of you, a visit to the salon is an important part of your self-care; you want to be listened to, pampered and leave feeling amazing and confident.
Many of you spoke of the special bond you share with your stylist; you trust them, confide in them and ultimately feel like part of the family.
Along with their skills and expertise, you raved about your favourite stylists’ bubbly personalities, the shared jokes, and the great chats.
So here they are – Sydney’s best hairdressers in the east, as decided by you.
Click here for the overall best hairdressers in Sydney.
5. Murlo
504 Bunnerong Rd, Matraville
Those looking for the ultimate afternoon in pampering should head straight to Murlo at Matraville.
Salon co-owner Lyndsey Murphy takes care of hair, nails are perfected by Laura and skin is looked after by Kayleigh for the grooming trifecta.
Offering professional yet down to earth service, Murlo has become a one-stop glamour shop since it opened a year ago.
“I think that’s what makes us stand out,” Lyndsey said.
A hairdresser for 14 years, Lyndsey decided to open her own salon after noticing a gap in the local market.
“I knew it (Matraville) was missing an all-round salon and the opportunity arose for a really good space, so I took it,” she said.
Lyndsey said the salon had received “great feedback” since it opened.
“It’s been absolutely amazing,” she said.
Murlo was nominated as the best hairdresser in Sydney for its exceptional service, going above and beyond and making clients feel “like a princess”.
Ciara was one of the many customers who nominated the salon for the top nod.
“Lyndsey is one of the most dedicated hairdressers I’ve met,” she said.
“A wicked sense of humour and the biggest heart.”
4. Preston Guild Hair
133 Enmore Rd, Enmore
Preston Guild Hair offers longer appointment times to ensure customers receive the attention and care they need and ensure they walk out looking amazing every time.
The salon opened in vibrant Enmore 2014 and owner John Hughes said staff always try to make their clients “feel special”.
A hairdresser for more than 20 years, John has seen many styles come and go – or come back again.
“There’s a real nod to the ‘90s again, lots of that almost raw looking hair,” he said.
John said being named among the best salons in Sydney was a “super proud” moment for himself and his team.
Anita nominated the salon for the top nod and described them as a “friendly, welcoming team of leading edge professionals”.
“They are always engaged with clients wants and personal style,” she said.
3. MissBrown Sydney
6 Regent St, Paddington
A boutique salon not far from the Paddington Reservoir Gardens, MissBrown has become a quiet sanctuary for its many clients.
Emily Brown opened the salon after a decade in the hair industry.
“It’s been great actually, it’s been a lot of hard work but it’s really paid off,” she said.
Emily said her favourite part about the job was “making people feel great about themselves”, a sentiment her clients agree with.
Sophia was one of the many MissBrown customers who nominated the salon as the best in Sydney.
“Not only does she do a great job, she also makes you feel part of the family,” she said.
Another customer, Louise, said MissBrown staff member Jade was “an amazing colourist”.
“Her judgment is intuitional and her technique is always on point,” she said.
Emily said it was “super exciting” to be named among the best salons in Sydney.
“Our location is quite private, we don’t have a shop front, so I think that is really quite a nice thing for clients,” she said.
2. Reni Hair Studio
49 McKeon St, Maroubra
Opening Reni Hair Studio more than five years ago was a dream come true for Renáta Dénes.
The Hungarian hairdresser had been fantasising about moving to Australia and opening her own salon by the beach since she was a teenager.
Renáta’s determination to give her clients the best experience continues to grow as she works seven days a week at the salon and constantly looks for new ways to improve.
“When I went back to Europe for my holidays last June, I did three days of training,” she said.
“Hair is my first love. I just love the people, I love when I can make them happy, that’s very important for me.”
Renáta’s care for her clients goes well beyond making sure their hair looks good – she often reaches out to connect with them outside of the salon.
“If they are not happy with their life, sometimes I will message them and ask them if they are okay or how their mum is doing,” she said.
Renáta’s friendly nature and creative talents are a big drawcard for her clients, many of whom travel long distances to secure an appointment with her.
Katalin, a client of three years, drives all the way from Goulburn to have her hair done by Renata.
“She is caring and asking, not just mechanically cutting hair,” she said.
1. Jonny+June Hair
104 Glenmore Rd, Paddington
To call a visit to Jonny + June an indulgent experience would be an understatement.
The stylish Paddington salon offers clients the choice of organic tea served from a fine china tea cup, a flute of champagne or their signature after five cocktail to enjoy while they are being pampered.
Creative director Simon Bright said making sure that his clients never feel rushed or overcrowded was a must.
“It’s about the client’s experience so we make sure that they get given the right amount of time to get the results that they need from us, without making them feel like they are at a factory,” he said.
Simon has spent more than 25 years honing his skills as a globally-recognised hairdresser. After many years of working in London, he moved to Sydney in 2003 and worked for celebrity hair stylist Anthony Nader before opening his own salon three years ago.
He has worked with many high profile clients including Lara Worthington, Rose Byrne and Gwyneth Paltrow, and has featured on TV productions such as The Salon, MTV and Australia’s Next Top Model.
He has also used his expertise to create his own brand of vegan shampoos and conditioners, Jonny+June Originals.
“We wanted to show that you can actually have a beautiful salon product that is natural and vegan that actually works,” he said.
Simon’s ability to listen well and deliver honest feedback has been appreciated by many of his regular clients, including Patricia, who nominated him as the best in Sydney.
“He is just an amazing hairdresser, honest and very creative,” she said.
“I have 100 per cent trust in him.”