CRAWFORD STUDIOS — Mosman
hair salon · 5.0★ across 141 reviews
Crawford Studios brings specialised colour artistry to Mosman, with a particular focus on blondes, balayage, and baby-lights. Strong on balayage, colour specialist, extensions.
Sydney · New South Wales
Japanese Hairdressers in Sydney (2026)
Japanese hairdressers in Sydney bring the precision dry-cut and slide-cut layering technique trained in Tokyo and Osaka. Below are the verified Japanese stylists across Sydney with the strongest Google reviews.
Hair Salon
CRAWFORD STUDIOS
Mosman, NSW 2088
5.0(141)
Open todayCrawford Studios brings specialised colour artistry to Mosman, with a particular focus on blondes, balayage, and baby-lights…
BalayageColour Specialist
Hair Salon
AMBO ARS hair fashion art
Newtown, NSW 2042
4.9(165)
Open todaySince 2003, AMBO ARS hair fashion art has been Newtown's creative sanctuary where haute couture meets hair artistry…
BalayageColour Specialist
Hair Salon
Lloyd Lomas
Double Bay, NSW 2028
4.9(32)
Open todayLloyd Lomas brings decades of hairdressing expertise to the heart of Double Bay, offering comprehensive services for the entire family…
Colour SpecialistKids
Unisex
Manipulate Hair Studio
Sydney, NSW 2000
4.8(210)
Open todayManipulate Hair Studio brings together passion and precision in Sydney CBD's prestigious Strand Arcade…
BalayageColour Specialist
Unisex
Ziggy's
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
4.7(344)
Open todayWith over 14 years of experience in Surry Hills, Ziggy's has built a reputation as a modern old school barber shop that truly caters to everyone…
BalayageColour Specialist
Hair Salon
Lamp Hair - Boutique Japanese Salon
Sydney, NSW 2000
4.7(205)
Open todayLamp Hair - Boutique Japanese Salon brings authentic Japanese hair artistry to Sydney's CBD, where precision meets luxury in an intimate boutique setting…
Colour SpecialistJapanese
Hair Salon
La Libertine Hair
Sydney, NSW 2000
4.7(109)
Open todayLa Libertine Hair brings international salon expertise to Sydney's CBD, nestled within the prestigious Sheraton Grand Hotel Hyde Park…
BalayageCurly Hair
Hair Salon
Planet Hair
Sydney, NSW 2000
4.6(321)
Open todayPlanet Hair brings authentic Japanese hair expertise to Sydney's CBD, specialising in advanced techniques that prioritise hair health and natural-looking result…
Curly HairColour Specialist
Hair Salon
Ren Salon
Paddington, NSW 2021
4.6(111)
Open todayRen Salon specialises in organic hair straightening and premium Russian hair extensions, bringing a sustainable approach to hair transformation in Paddington…
Colour SpecialistExtensions
Hair Salon
The Last Strand
Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
4.6(71)
Open todayEstablished in 2011, The Last Strand in Darlinghurst has built its reputation on creating tailored experiences that leave clients feeling confident and beautifu…
BalayageCurly Hair
Hair Salon
TONI&GUY
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
4.5(268)
Open todayTONI&GUY Surry Hills brings international hairdressing expertise to Campbell Street, where salon principal Khee Low leads an award-winning team of stylists and …
BalayageCurly Hair
Hair Salon
Blu Creativity Japanese Hair Salon
Sydney, NSW 2000
4.4(424)
Open todayBlu Creativity Japanese Hair Salon brings authentic Japanese hairdressing expertise to Sydney's CBD, offering a sophisticated full-service experience that combi…
BalayageColour Specialist
Hair Salon
Salon De African Pride
Newtown, NSW 2042
4.3(199)
Open todaySalon De African Pride brings authentic African hair artistry to Newtown's diverse community…
Curly HairColour Specialist
Notes from the field
Who we’d send a friend to in Sydney
Picks from the top of Sydney’s 15-strong hand-verified list of japanese hairdressers. Listings are ranked by Google rating and review depth, never paid placement.
AMBO ARS hair fashion art — Newtown
hair salon · 4.9★ across 165 reviews
Since 2003, AMBO ARS hair fashion art has been Newtown's creative sanctuary where haute couture meets hair artistry. Strong on balayage, colour specialist, mens.
Lloyd Lomas — Double Bay
hair salon · 4.9★ across 32 reviews
Lloyd Lomas brings decades of hairdressing expertise to the heart of Double Bay, offering comprehensive services for the entire family. Strong on colour specialist, kids, mens.
Manipulate Hair Studio — Sydney
unisex salon · 4.8★ across 210 reviews
**Manipulate Hair Studio** brings together passion and precision in Sydney CBD's prestigious Strand Arcade. Strong on balayage, colour specialist, kids.
Ziggy's — Surry Hills
unisex salon · 4.7★ across 344 reviews
With over 14 years of experience in Surry Hills, Ziggy's has built a reputation as a modern old school barber shop that truly caters to everyone. Strong on balayage, colour specialist, barber.
How to choose a Japanese hairdresser in Sydney
Japanese-trained stylists in Sydney approach a haircut differently to Australian-trained scissors-over-comb hairdressers — most cut hair dry, slide-cut to remove weight without leaving blunt lines, and use Japanese-steel shears that hold a finer edge. Book a Japanese specialist when you want a precision cut that grows out cleanly, a digital perm, or an authentic Japanese head-spa.
What to look for
- Training in Japan or under a Japanese senior stylist
- Dry-cutting and slide-cut technique mentioned in their profile
- Digital perm capability if you want low-maintenance soft curls
- Japanese-steel scissor brand (Mizutani, Joewell, Kasho, Hikari)
- Recent reviews from clients with similar hair texture to yours
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