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Best Hairdressers in Perth (2026)

Perth's hair industry has a distinctly West Coast pace — fewer salons per capita than the eastern capitals, longer wait times for the established names, and a strong owner-operator culture. Subiaco and Leederville are the city's creative core, with mid-to-high-end salons that have built local reputations over twenty-plus years. Claremont and Nedlands are old-money traditional; Mount Lawley leans alternative and queer-friendly. Fremantle has its own gravitational pull — coastal, slower, with a higher concentration of bohemian and natural-product salons than anywhere else in WA. The northern beach suburbs (Scarborough, Cottesloe) trade in textured beachy cuts and high mobile-hairdresser uptake. Perth pricing tracks Brisbane closely: $80-130 for a women's cut, $40-60 for a barber cut. Walk-in availability is materially higher than the eastern capitals, which matters if you've just landed and need a haircut today.

Notes from the field

Who we’d send a friend to in Perth

Picks from the top of Perth’s 20-strong list of hand-verified hair professionals on findme.hair. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.

Eesome Leederville

hair salon · 5.0★ across 245 reviews

Eesome brings a curated approach to hair care in the heart of Leederville, where attention to detail and professional standards take centre stage.

Ellie Dunne Collective Claremont

unisex salon · 5.0★ across 182 reviews

Ellie Dunne Collective has earned its reputation as Claremont's go-to destination for brow artistry and beauty enhancement. Strong on extensions, kids.

Lily Lane Creative Hair Subiaco

hair salon · 5.0★ across 182 reviews

Escape the bustle of modern life at Lily Lane Creative Hair, a tranquil wellness sanctuary nestled in trendy Subiaco. Strong on balayage, colour specialist, kids.

Fremantle Hair Studio Fremantle

hair salon · 5.0★ across 151 reviews

Fremantle Hair Studio brings creative flair to the heart of this historic port city.

Empire State Barbershop Claremont

barber shop · 5.0★ across 126 reviews

Empire State Barbershop brings classic barbering traditions to Claremont with a no-fuss approach that gets the job done right. Strong on barber.

How to find the best hairdresser in Perth

Finding the right hairdresser in Perthstarts with knowing what you need. Whether you’re after a precision cut, balayage, keratin treatment, or a classic barber fade, Perth has specialists in every category.

What to look for

  • Google reviews — check recent reviews, not just the overall rating
  • Specialisation — curly hair, colour correction, and extensions all require specialist skills
  • Online booking — salons with online booking tend to be better organised
  • Location — factor in parking, public transport, and opening hours
  • Consultations — the best salons offer free consultations before major changes

Tools of the trade

One way to judge a salon’s quality is by looking at their tools. The best hairdressers in Perth use professional-grade hairdressing scissors made from Japanese steel, and keep them professionally sharpened. Sharp, high-quality scissors reduce split ends and give cleaner, more precise results.

Perth by the numbers

We currently list 20 top-rated salons and barbers across Perth. 12 hair salons and 5 barber shops made our curated list based on verified reviews, consistency, and local reputation.

Popular suburbs for hair services

The most popular suburbs for hair salons in Perth include Perth, Subiaco, Leederville, Fremantle, Mount Lawley. Each suburb has its own character — from boutique studios to high-volume salons.

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Looking for a barber instead?

Our best barbers in Perth guide covers traditional barbershops, fade specialists, and beard work in the same area.

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