Perth, AU’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

If you want a colour or cut that answers a specific everyday styling need, Tao of Hair sets its work around how hair will actually live after the salon chair. The team focuses on interpreting references into flattering, wearable results rather than copying images verbatim, tailoring shape and colour to daily life.

Technically assured cutting and considered colour are the salon’s strengths: consultations emphasise face shape, texture and maintenance so the finished look suits routines and tools clients use at home. The tone throughout is editorial in intent but deliberately practical in execution, which helps results stay reliable between appointments.

Beyond precise translation of brief into result, Tao of Hair pays attention to longevity and how a look wears: finishing techniques, layering and tone choices are selected so styles require minimal daily adjustment and preserve haircut structure as the hair grows.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

Tao of Hair sits at the top for clients who prioritise a dependable, individually tailored outcome, precise technical work combined with thoughtful, real-world planning gives consistently wearable results that still feel considered and contemporary.

Good to Know

Bookings are available through the salon site and the team typically structures consultations around translating a client brief into a maintenance plan; bring photos and note your daily styling routine to make the most of the consultation.

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Chilli Couture opens with a clearly stated team credential: the salon highlights over 70 years of collective experience among its stylists and positions one-on-one service and expert advice as core to its offering. That depth supports technically assured cutting and colour work.

Their colour programme leans explicitly toward “clean” chemistry: the salon uses ammonia-free, PPD-free, biodegradable colour ranges and promotes eco-sustainable product choices. Practically minded services include thorough consultations, relaxing shampoos and a Thai head and shoulder massage alongside cutting and styling.

Why It Made the List

Chilli Couture is notable for combining experienced stylists with a demonstrable commitment to cleaner colour chemistry and a full-service, client-focused appointment model that emphasises comfort as well as technical care.

Good to Know

New colour clients must do a skin test 24 hours prior or sign a waiver in salon; extension applicants are offered complimentary consultations and extension quotes are not provided over the phone.

The Profile

Perlino and weft extensions are central to Jessica Amanda Hair Artistry’s West Perth offering; the salon foregrounds these named methods and frames extension work as a specialist, bookable service. Clients meet with a dedicated stylist for tailored matching, precise installation and layered blending to ensure natural movement and seamless integration.

Beyond extensions, the boutique operates on an exclusive one-on-one appointment model led by an owner-stylist with over sixteen years’ practice and educator involvement. That combination supports complex colour translation, long-to-short transformations and structured maintenance plans, while sustainability partnerships guide product and disposal choices in the studio.

Why It Made the List

Jessica Amanda stands out for concentrated technical expertise in Perlino and weft methods combined with personalised, appointment-only service; the owner’s educator background and the studio’s focus on bespoke matching and ongoing maintenance make it a go-to for clients seeking dependable extension fittings and careful colour work.

Good to Know

The salon is strictly appointment-only and recommends booking a pre-consultation for extensions or bridal services; allow extended time slots when scheduling weft installations or combined colour and extension sessions.

The Profile

HER on Oxford foregrounds named product systems and a condition-first treatment format, combining advanced colour services with bespoke cutting. The salon group’s public materials stress the use of refined product ranges and kinder ingredients as part of a holistic regimen for healthier-looking hair.

As part of an award-recognised salon family across Perth and Melbourne, HER tailors looks to natural texture and individual palette while refining technical protocols. In-salon treatments are aligned with recommended home products so colour services sit alongside ongoing conditioning plans for manageability and shine.

Why It Made the List

HER on Oxford is notable for pairing technical colour and cutting with an explicit hair-health focus: clients receive structured in-salon treatments supported by a recommended product plan so results prioritise condition as much as colour fidelity.

Good to Know

The Mount Hawthorn location operates within the HER group; expect a consultation that assesses texture and prescribes an at-home product regime to extend salon treatments between appointments.

The Profile

Penny & Peach opens by placing itself firmly in North Perth’s neighbourhood scene: the salon promotes a friendly, judgement-free environment and highlights eco credentials, operating as a cruelty-free business and member of Sustainable Salons Australia. That community focus shapes its client experience.

The team specialises in creative yet wearable cuts and contemporary colour, emphasising practical aftercare and personalised consultations. Stylists tailor looks to daily life and hair habits, helping clients maintain shape and colour between visits through clear service plans and product recommendations.

Why It Made the List

Penny & Peach is appealing for clients who want contemporary styling delivered with sustainable practices and a local, community-oriented approach; the salon blends creative technique with eco-conscious operations and an approachable, consultative appointment style.

Good to Know

Based at 123a Angove Street, the salon actively promotes job opportunities and sustainable waste-reduction practices; membership of Sustainable Salons means some product and disposal choices are governed by the group’s environmental guidelines.

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TONI&GUY Perth trades on a concrete heritage as part of an international network with a formalised training and seniority system. Stylists are categorised by level, and that hierarchy is reflected in published prices, helpful for clients who want predictable pricing linked to demonstrable experience.

The King Street salon offers a full technical menu, cutting, colour, retexturing, extensions and in-house treatments such as WellaPlex and keratin smoothing, paired with a standardised consultation process. That structure supports fashion-led, industry-informed results delivered through regular in-salon training.

Why It Made the List

TONI&GUY is distinguished by its education-driven approach and transparent stylist tiers: clients can match technical needs to a clearly defined level of experience and expect consistent, fashion-focused outcomes backed by network training and standardised treatment options.

Good to Know

The salon requests skin tests 48 hours before colour or wave services and publishes opening hours for King Street; a first-visit discount applies on certain weekday services, check the salon for current new-client offers and cancellation terms.

The Profile

Makasi for Hair and Beauty combines salon services with an on-site retail selection of professional brands, stocking Kérastase ranges and other targeted treatments. The product-led approach supports in-salon protocols and enables clients to continue recommended maintenance at home.

The salon’s online store and in-salon retail presence mean curated product recommendations form an explicit part of the service, making Makasi a practical choice for clients who want salon-prescribed home care alongside standard treatments.

Why It Made the List

Makasi stands out for integrating retail and professional treatment: clients leave with a clear product plan as part of the appointment, which helps extend the in-salon results into daily maintenance.

Good to Know

Makasi’s online shop offers free shipping over a threshold and the salon lists a Hay Street Perth address; ask during consultation for the specific product bundle recommended for your treatment.

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Unique Beauty & Style markets itself as a premium one-stop destination inspired by Brazilian beauty houses, combining hair, skin and nail services under one roof. The salon emphasises curated treatments and a relaxed, pampering atmosphere suitable for multi-service bookings and longer appointment experiences.

A practical selling point is its membership and package architecture: the Wave Club unlimited blow-wave plan and bridal packages make the salon efficient for clients who want regular styling or consolidated pre-wedding scheduling, with a built-in approach to recurring appointments and bundled services.

Why It Made the List

Unique’s integrated hair-and-beauty model and membership plans suit clients seeking convenience and repeatable styling; the salon’s package structure helps streamline bookings for regular treatments and special-event preparation in a single location.

Good to Know

Opening hours include late evenings on selected days and the Wave Club membership covers unlimited blow-dries; bridal-day bookings and membership slots require advance scheduling, so book early for weekend or peak-season dates.

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Fatty Arbuckles promotes a clearly defined menu strength: the salon explicitly specialises in curly hair, short hair and vibrant colour techniques. That focus is visible across their services, education pages and dedicated service descriptions for curl cuts and rituals.

The site also highlights product ranges and a retail arm, K18, Kerasilk and other brands, plus an extensive FAQ and etiquette section, indicating a detailed service model that supports clients with texture-specific advice and product-backed rituals.

Why It Made the List

Fatty Arbuckles is distinctive for its texture-led specialisms and a service architecture built around curl care and precision short cutting, appealing to clients who need specialist technical experience with textured or boldly coloured hair.

Good to Know

The salon maintains a detailed FAQ and policies page; explore the site’s extensions and curl-cut pages before booking so you understand the recommended service and product pairings.

The Profile

House of Ernest begins with a clear fact: it has operated in Perth for over fifty years, establishing a long-running local presence. That longevity supports a full-service offering across styling, colour, bridal and retail, and signals continuity for clients seeking an established salon.

The salon emphasises extension work and bridal-specialist services from a central Forrest Chase location. With a long-standing retail footprint and advertised specials, House of Ernest suits clients who value experienced staff, multi-service capability and a familiar CBD address for repeat visits.

Why It Made the List

House of Ernest is notable for its sustained local presence and extension capability: the combination of long tenure, visible bridal and extension services and an accessible CBD location makes it practical for clients wanting an experienced, full-service salon with straightforward opening patterns.

Good to Know

Located at Forrest Chase, 200 Murray Street, the salon lists Monday–Saturday openings and offers buy-now-pay-later for extensions; verify weekend hours and appointment availability before booking, especially for bridal or extension installs.