Artside Hair Studio — North Ward
unisex salon · 5.0★ across 278 reviews
Artside Hair Studio has carved out a reputation as North Ward's go-to unisex salon, where professional expertise meets genuine warmth. Strong on mens, japanese.
Townsville · Queensland
Best Hairdressers in Townsville (2026)
Townsville anchors the entire North Queensland hair market — the closest comparable salon city is 350km in either direction. The result is a market that punches well above its size: 400+ verified hair businesses across Greater Townsville, several with reputation that travels well outside North QLD for tropical-hair specialty work. The Palmer Street precinct and Castletown serve the CBD and student catchment. Aitkenvale and Kirwan host the suburban-volume operators. Mundingburra, Hyde Park and North Ward run more boutique. The military and FIFO population shapes barber demand — the Townsville barber scene is genuinely deep, with several shops specialising in defence-force-regulation cuts and beard work. Tropical climate work (humidity-resistant smoothing, anti-frizz treatments, sun-damage colour repair) is universal Townsville stylist competence. Pricing tracks regional QLD: $60-90 women's cut, $30-40 barber.
Unisex
Artside Hair Studio
North Ward, QLD 4810
5.0(278)
Mens CutsJapanese
Hair Salon
Luxe n co hair
Kirwan, QLD 4817
5.0(26)
Colour SpecialistColour Correction
Hair Salon
Aurora Room Hairdressing
Hyde Park, QLD 4812
5.0(23)
Colour SpecialistWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Dapper & Dame Townsville
Aitkenvale, QLD 4814
5.0(20)
BalayageColour SpecialistMens CutsColour Correction
Hair Salon
Tease Hair Studio Townsville
Cranbrook, QLD 4814
5.0(16)
Colour SpecialistHighlights
Hair Salon
Anderson Yvonne Hairdressing
Belgian Gardens, QLD 4810
5.0(4)
BalayageCurly HairColour SpecialistExtensions
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Allison's Hair Studio
Aitkenvale, QLD 4814
5.0(2)
Hair Salon
Dial A Style
North Ward, QLD 4810
5.0(1)
Colour SpecialistWalk-ins welcome
Barber
Just My Barberz
North Ward, QLD 4810
4.9(497)
BarberMens CutsWalk-ins welcome
Barber
Matt's Barber Shop
Aitkenvale, QLD 4814
4.9(86)
Barber
Hair Salon
Coulture Hair Studio
Pimlico, QLD 4812
4.9(58)
BalayageCurly HairColour SpecialistWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Paragon Hair
Belgian Gardens, QLD 4810
4.9(55)
Colour SpecialistBridal Hair
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Fringe Hair
Pimlico, QLD 4812
4.9(55)
Colour SpecialistHighlightsWalk-ins welcome
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Amenni Hair Studio
Kirwan, QLD 4817
4.9(25)
Colour Specialist
Hair Salon
Sizzas Hair and Beauty
Kirwan, QLD 4817
4.8(131)
Curly HairColour SpecialistExtensionsKids
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Cee Hair - The Salon
Aitkenvale, QLD 4814
4.8(107)
BalayageColour SpecialistExtensionsKids
Barber
Bea My Barber
Kirwan, QLD 4817
4.8(73)
BarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Hair Salon
Marble & Mane Hair
South Townsville, QLD 4810
4.8(68)
Colour SpecialistExtensionsColour CorrectionBlow Dry
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Melann Hair & Beauty
Cranbrook, QLD 4814
4.8(66)
Colour SpecialistBarberKidsWalk-ins welcome
Barber
The Funky Barbers
Aitkenvale, QLD 4814
4.8(61)
BarberMens CutsWalk-ins welcome
Notes from the field
Who we’d send a friend to in Townsville
Picks from the top of Townsville’s 20-strong list of hand-verified hair professionals on findme.hair. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.
Luxe n co hair — Kirwan
hair salon · 5.0★ across 26 reviews
Luxe n co hair in Kirwan has built a devoted following around owner-stylist Mel, whose exceptional hairdressing expertise and warm, genuine approach keeps clients returning for over a decade. Strong on colour specialist, colour correction.
Aurora Room Hairdressing — Hyde Park
hair salon · 5.0★ across 23 reviews
Aurora Room Hairdressing has earned a devoted following in Hyde Park through the exceptional work of stylists Kylie and Ben. Strong on colour specialist.
Dapper & Dame Townsville — Aitkenvale
hair salon · 5.0★ across 20 reviews
**Dapper & Dame Townsville** brings a refreshing approach to hairdressing in Aitkenvale, catering to both men and women with skill and genuine care. Strong on balayage, colour specialist, mens.
Tease Hair Studio Townsville — Cranbrook
hair salon · 5.0★ across 16 reviews
Tease Hair Studio Townsville brings exceptional hair artistry to the friendly Cranbrook community, where skilled stylists create everything from precision cuts to stunning colour transformations. Strong on colour specialist.
How to find the best hairdresser in Townsville
Finding the right hairdresser in Townsvillestarts with knowing what you need. Whether you’re after a precision cut, balayage, keratin treatment, or a classic barber fade, Townsville 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 Townsville 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.
Townsville by the numbers
We currently list 20 top-rated salons and barbers across Townsville. 15 hair salons and 4 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 Townsville include Townsville, North Ward, South Townsville, Cranbrook, Kirwan. Each suburb has its own character — from boutique studios to high-volume salons.
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