The Hair Edit: Brisbane’s Top Hair Stylists Shaping The City’s Best ‘Dos

Looking for a stylist who can deliver a bouncy blowout that never misses, nail a bold restyle cut, and – above all – truly get your vision? Your search ends here. The certified hair whisperers at Tyco. Creative have you covered. Built on genuine connection, creativity, and personalised care, this Paddington salon is home to the crème de la crème of Brisbane hairstylists and a refreshing, feel-good atmosphere to match. Striking the perfect balance between luxe service and zero pretentiousness, Tyco specialises in precision cuts, expert craftsmanship, event styling, and custom colours, all wrapped up in an easy-breezy salon experience. And with founders Terry and Ying at the helm, you’ll walk out with the fresh cut and colour of your dreams, wondering, “Is this what hair heaven looks like?” 

Rooted in Newstead and shaped by the world, Salon by Vogue Nationale is the refined hair destination where precision cutting, luxury colour, seamless extensions, and smoothing keratin treatments are just the beginning. Here, multi award-winning stylists and directors Todd and Rachel, together with an experienced global team, bring the Brisbane hair scene decades of national and international experience, including roles as hair directors for Australian Fashion Week and contributions to Paris and New York Fashion Weeks. A salon where boutique luxury is heightened by Tom Dixon’s interior design, elevate your appointment with a cocktail, wine, or warm cuppa, paired with a mini mezze board – or, on select days, a curated snack menu in collaboration with Monal Dining. For the ultimate treat, mention style when booking to enjoy a complimentary Kérastase scalp scrub or customised Fusio-Dose treatment (valued at $45).

Owned and run by Rebecca Robson, with over 36 years of experience under her belt, Melt is the hair haven you can truly trust. If it’s personalised care and authentic energy you’re after, look no further than this Gordon Park studio. Their stylists come equipped with technical precision, expert artistry, and genuine care, so you can sit back, relax, and let the team work their hair magic. From bouncy ’90s layers to daring pixie cuts, these are stylists who bring your vision to life in a way that pairs effortlessly with your everyday style. Keeping hair health top of mind, Melt uses exclusively premium, sustainable Davines products to craft every luminous, and beautifully wearable masterpiece. Where creativity, craftsmanship, and self-care meet, Melt is here to help you discover a life full of endless good hair days. 

Meet the hair salon set to become your new happy place. STONE., a light-filled Everton Park hotspot, is where cut-and-style experts meet effortlessly curated interiors, and every visit leaves your hair looking and feeling fresh, voluminous, and Instagram-ready. With a small-but-mighty team of stylists, STONE. blends elevated taste with technical precision to deliver face-framing cuts, effortless updos, and bouncy blowouts straight from your saved folder. While you soak up the calm, treat your hair to restorative rituals designed to reset, revive, and keep every strand strong, healthy, and glossy between visits. Led by Founder and Creative Director Carla, STONE. celebrates creativity at every turn, turning each appointment into a moment of pure hair magic.

A good stylist won’t just give you volume that lasts the day – they’ll craft a style that stands the test of time. At Cameo Rose Hair Boutique, the internationally trained team is known for creamy tones, luxurious layering, and seriously show-stopping colour. But they don’t stop there – renowned for client education, they’ll arm you with the skills and confidence to style your hair at home, so it’s goodbye bad hair days and hello major hair envy. Whether you’re breathing new life into your locks, going bold with a big chop, or settling in for a dreamy wash and blow-dry, consider Cameo Rose your fun-loving, high-energy escape. Using exclusively luxury, environmentally friendly Paul Mitchell products, every Cameo Rose visit puts your hair health – and the planet – front and centre. A visit to their Wavell Heights salon feels less like an appointment and more like a catch-up with friends – fast-paced, fun, and filled with feel-good vibes. 

It’s all in the name at Haven Hair, where the experience is just as considered as the end result. Based in New Farm, the design-forward salon space embodies quiet luxury, creating a sense of calm through personalised care and thoughtful artistry. Home to a curated team of Brisbane’s leading stylists, every appointment is one-on-one, with the focus on you, your hair goals, and the renewed confidence that comes with a fresh cut, colour, and blowout. Each package is intentionally designed to deliver effortless, beautiful, and timeless results – so you leave the chair with hair you truly love. 

There is nothing quite like that fresh hair feeling, and at Salon Papas, it’s a given. Home to a collective of some of Australia’s most respected specialists in cut, colour, and styling, this Newstead concept salon has been quietly refining Brisbane’s hair scene since 2020. The salon design? Sleek and minimalist. The results? Tailored, and flawless (every time). With a creative spirit, a welcoming energy, and some seriously master stylists, it’s no wonder this Newstead concept salon has a constant, ever-growing stream of return clients.