Top 10 hairdressers in Melbourne’s western suburbs revealed
Here they are — the top 10 hairdressers in Melbourne’s west, as voted by you. Did your creative cutter, savvy snipper and clever colourist make the list? SEE THE RESULTS
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Here are those who have made the final cut — the hairdressing world’s best of the west.
They’re a diverse bunch — there’s a long-time Werribee boy who renovates his salon every five years, stylists who love to go wild with colour, and a female barber who scores rave reviews.
Did your favourite make the grade? Check out the top 10 hairdressers in Melbourne’s west.
And you can see the full list of Melbourne’s best overall hairdressers HERE.
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10. HAIR BY KRISTINA C, WERRIBEE
0412 138 546 (text only)
Home stylist Kristina Cannizzaro is the “best hairdresser”, enthuses Jana.
“She really has mastered her craft and knows what is in style and is helpful,” she says.
Cannizzaro says she is passionate and takes pride in her work.
“(I am) always ensuring my clients are happy with the end result leaving them feeling amazing after their service,” she says.
More: https://www.instagram.com/hairbykristinac/
9. GEMMA’S HAIR STUDIO, SUNBURY
Shop 7 106-126 Gap Rd
Gemma Steeper “works absolute magic on everyone’s hair”, says happy customer Cara.
“The salon has such a great, happy vibe and I always leave smiling,” she says.
“Gemma is friendly, great at her job and listens to people about what they want when it comes to hairdressing,” says Erin.
Angela says: “So professional and friendly. Gemma and her staff are very knowledgeable about the latest techniques and trends. Love!”
More: https://www.facebook.com/gemmashairstudio/
8. H’S PLACE HAIR SKIN & BEAUTY, MELTON
41 McKenzie St
H’s Place Hair Skin & Beauty, owned by Hayleigh McKnight, is a “one-stop-shop with wonderful staff to make you feel special”, says client Maureen.
“They always make you feel fabulous.”
Tatum says stylist and salon manager Kristy “not only does ... the best cuts I have ever had, but she is super friendly and lovely too.”
More: https://hsplace.com.au/
7. HBK & CO HAIRDRESSING, MARIBYRNONG
2-3/41-45 Edgewater Blvd
HBK & Co stylist James Ballantyne “is the most amazing hairdresser, he always keeps me up to date with trends”, says Justice.
“James is so wonderful as he takes the time to listen to want the client wants and needs,” agrees Mandy, who has seen Ballantyne for 10 years.
“Apart from amazing service, Kate and her team have always make you feel so welcome in the salon,” says Jess of stylist Kate Batty.
Aside from cutting and colouring, the salon also offers hair and make-up artists for on-location shoots, bridal and red carpet events.
More: https://www.facebook.com/hbkandcohairdressing/
6. SERENITI ON BARKLY, SUNBURY
1 Barkly St
Narelle Peachey of Sereniti on Barkly is “always caring, good to talk to and always does my hair perfectly”, says Ebony.
Staff at the salon, which offers hairdressing, beauty and spa treatments, are “always smiling and positive (and) they make the visit welcoming and enjoying”, says Jade.
“(They) always give really amazing advice on hair.”
More: https://www.facebook.com/serenitionbarkly/
5. DAGGER AND ROSE TRADITIONAL BARBERSHOP, SUNBURY
5/57/59 Horne St
Casey Evans, who’s been hairdressing for 13 years, says opening her Sunbury barbershop “was the best thing I ever did”.
Bekky agrees: “Casey could clip or scissor cut anything and make it look dazzling. She’s a total rock star. Master stylist!”
Nathan says Evans is “the only hairdresser that has been able to make my hair look half decent”, while Caroline says she has “the patience of a saint” and her eight-year-old son loves the stylist.
Marty says Evans “actually listens rather than assumes”.
“She has done wonders for my beard. She is amazing!”
More: https://www.facebook.com/daggerandrosetraditionalbarber/
4. HAIR UNLEESHED, SUNBURY
103 Oshanassy St
Alicia McKenzie is “absolute magic with hair, especially with vibrant and bright colours”, says customer Miranda.
“She isn’t afraid to go wild with my hair,” agrees Lizzie.
Rebecca says: “She is the best hairdresser in the world, perfect every time — she is so amazing that I travel five hours.”
And client Paige has no fears about ending up with a “midlife crisis hairstyle”.
“She will let me leave looking a million bucks.”
More: https://www.facebook.com/hairunleeshed/
3. MAZEE HAIR, ALTONA
117 Pier St
Mazee Hair client Jessica says she’s had some “wild styles” done to her hair by the “incredibly skilled” Bianca Milanovic over the past six years.
Fellow customer Michael agrees, saying: “Bianca’s haircuts give me the confidence to show my face in public.”
“She’s not only an incredibly trustworthy person, but creative, talented and knows exactly what you want before you even speak,” says Indiana of stylist Demi Elizabeth.
More: https://www.facebook.com/mazeehair/
2. SALON VOGUE HAIR, WERRIBEE
14 Watton St, Werribee
Pino Burrone is a “local boy” through and through.
He grew up in Werribee and opened Salon Vogue Hair in 1994. Since then, he’s gone from strength to strength, renovating the salon every five years to keep abreast of fashion trends.
He’s also just added a barber.
“When we renovated we realised that a lot of men want to have their hair cut at a barber shop — guys love it,” Burrone says.
The fashion-forwarder cutter, whose salon has also been named one of the best in Melbourne, says his clients love the passion of his 15-strong team, whose training he keeps at the cutting-edge.
“I’ve got an established clientele that’s been with me for a long time, which is really really nice to have and to know that we’re appreciated.”
The salon prides itself on being a “one-stop-shop”, where customers can also get facials and their nails done.
More: https://www.facebook.com/salonvoguehair/
1. LADY AND THE HAIR, MELTON
22 Bakery Square
The votes are in — and Prue Tonkinson and her popular Melton salon, Lady and the Hair, are top dog in Melbourne’s west.
Tonkinson only opened the shop two years ago after working from home for seven years, and already has 13 staff and a huge clientele.
Not only that, she’s also just opened the Boston Barber Co, eight doors down.
“I love it, I feel super excited about it,” she says of her nomination.
Tonkinson’s business, which specialises in blondes, balayage and extensions, has also earned the title of one of Melbourne’s top 10 hairdressers, and is no ordinary salon.
“We’re not like a normal salon, we’re super down to earth,” she says.
“We just want to make people laugh, we’re always dancing and carrying on, so it makes people feel more comfortable. I’ve just found over the years it makes people feel like it’s their home away from home.”
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