Top 10 hairdressers in Melbourne’s northern suburbs revealed
Here they are — the top 10 hairdressers in Melbourne’s north, as voted by you. Did your creative cutter, savvy snipper and clever colourist make the list? SEE THE RESULTS
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If you live in Melbourne‘s north, you are well and truly spoiled for choice when it comes to hairdressers.
Not only is there an enviable list of salons from which to pick — from the high-end to the downright quirky — two of Melbourne’s best grace your suburbs.
Here are the top 10 hairdressers in Melbourne’s north.
And you can see the full list of Melbourne’s best overall hairdressers HERE.
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10. RAW EDGE HAIR AND BEAUTY, NORTHCOTE
386 High St
Customers have nothing but high praise for Anna Santoro and her team, who are “amazing”, “caring” and “creative”.
“They make me look and feel beautiful. Always considerate and pamper me and make the impossible a reality,” says Marina.
“She knows exactly what I want and what suits me. I have absolute trust in her, her abilities and knowledge,” says Regina.
More: https://rawedgehb.com.au/
9. DELILAH HAIR STUDIO, BRUNSWICK EAST
2/414 Lygon St
Established in 2007 by Adrian Panayiotis, Delilah brings together “art, hair and people”.
“Adrian is an amazing hairdresser, dry cut specialist. I’m so lucky to have found him,” says Cindy.
The hairdresser is good with curls, his satisfied clients say.
“He always has a smile and he gives my curly hair some sass. I gets compliments! Salon space is alive,” says Chrissie.
Elsisha praises the stylist’s “amazing” efforts to train his staff to recognise and refer clients affected by domestic violence.
“Adrian is a psychic because he ALWAYS knows exactly what I want to do with my hair!” says Amalie.
More: https://www.delilahhairstudio.com/
8. BARBERJAN, BRUNSWICK
196 Moreland Rd
Jan Yamacli is the “best barber in town”, raves Scott.
“Jan is a heart open, welcoming hands, smiling politely kind of bloke. He’s passionate on the scissors and very social,” says Chris.
Established in 2006, the salon has a loyal band of followers who say Jan is a “gentleman” and “one of a kind”, who gives “such a clean cut”.
More: http://barberjan.co/
7. THE RUMOURS ARE TRUE, FLEMINGTON
564 Racecourse Rd
Yes, the rumour are true — this Flemington salon is one of the best in the north.
Lauren Main and her team are “carefully consultative and meticulously detailed,” says Kirsty.
“The staff are beautiful humans. They respect your wishes but above all do an amazing job every time!” says Irene.
And Joanna says: “When you find a good hairdresser, they’re literally a cut above the rest.”
More: https://www.facebook.com/therumoursaretruesalon/
6. BLONDIES OF MELBOURNE, FITZROY NORTH
Rear 274 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North
The girls at Blondies “make absolute magic happen” and are “so talented and creative”, their adoring clients rave.
Skilled at rainbow colour, Karen Lewis and Bianca Becker attract customers from across Australia.
“I fly across the country just to get fresh colours. Level of colour skills and artistic vision,” says Kat.
Always knowledgeable, always fearless, always fun! I fly from Tasmania just for their vivid, flawless, colour,” says Nikki.
And — they serve freshly made popcorn in a wild array of flavours. What more could you want?
More: https://www.facebook.com/blondiesofmelbourne/
5. HAIR INFUSION KILMORE, KILMORE
HeyDay Arcade, 11 Sydney St
Hair Infusion Kilmore’s Sheree Cleary is simply an “awesome hairdresser (and) therapist”, says Cheryl.
“She’s taken me outside my comfort zone over and over,” says Belinda, while Amanda dubs her the “goddess of colour and creation”.
Jade says she feels like she’s hit the jackpot every time she leaves the salon — “our little gem hidden in country Kilmore.”
More: https://www.facebook.com/HairInfusion/
4. HAIR BY CICCONE, MACLEOD
48 Aberdeen Rd
Frank Ciccone is a “showman”, says his client of 14 years, Spiro.
“Frank is generous and honest, loves to chat,” he says.
Fellow long-termer Brent says “Cicca” is the perfect mix of “fashionista, stylist and football expert”.
Adam puts it simply: “Best bloke in Australia, and has provided me with an infinite amount of free drinks over the years.”
And Vesna says: “His hands are made of gold, after you see him you look like a movie star.”
Indeed, the award-winning salon, run by Ciccone and his wife Helen since 1996, also has an incredible list of celebrity clients on its books, having styled the likes of Slash from Guns N Roses, INXS, Rebel Wilson and the Socceroos.
They have even been the official hairdressers for the ARIAs.
But they treat their everyday customers like royalty, too.
“The salon gives you a great big hug as soon as you walk inside”, says Sally.
More: https://www.facebook.com/cicconehair/
3. NEXT DIMENSION HAIR & CO, EPPING
Shop 219, Pacific Epping
Customers agree: Grace Condello and the team at Next Dimension Hair & Co “make you feel like family” from the moment you step in the door.
Connie says the salon fixed her hair when another “ruined it”, and she always feels like a “princess” when she visits.
“I feel a million dollars each time and I get endless compliments.” Sylvanna says.
More: https://www.facebook.com/Next-Dimension-Hair-Co-316592401862588/
2. UNICORN MANES BY MYKEY, PRESTON
654 Plenty Rd
Life is one long rainbow for Mykey O’Halloran.
The vibrant colour expert is living the dream, masterfully transforming clients’ hair into out-of-this-world unicorn manes, all day, every day.
O’Halloran worked at Fitzroy’s Fur Hairdressing and Cherry Bomb in Collingwood, then ran his business out of Collingwood’s Little Rebel Barbershop and Blondies of Melbourne in Fitzroy North before moving to Preston a year ago, where he shares a space with Deadly Nails.
He’s also been named one of Melbourne’s best hairdressers.
“It’s blowing my mind, it’s an honour — I feel really supported by my clients and people that like my work,” he says.
More: https://www.facebook.com/unicornmanesbymykey/
1. KOMOTIS.J HAIRDRESSING SALON, RESERVOIR
22 Gellibrand Cres
Young hairdresser Jorge Gogonis and his salon, Komotis.J, have already been named Melbourne’s best — so it’s only natural they’re the best in the north, too.
The 25-year-old followed his dream to open his own business a year and a half ago, and is reaping the rewards.
“It (means) the world to me, just finally to be recognised for something. I just want to show the world I love my job,” the emotional stylist says.
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