Best Hair Treatments near me in North Sydney, Sydney
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Charmin Hair
G01/2 Eden St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
+61 2 9922 3773+61 2 9922 3773Call to bookHair Treatment
Curly Haircut
Women's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Icut Mens Hairdressing
141 Walker St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
+61 2 7902 0624+61 2 7902 0624Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Sloans of North Sydney
3/141 Walker St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
+61 2 9955 0077+61 2 9955 0077Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Clear Skincare Clinic North Sydney
Shop 7/60-80 Walker St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
+61 2 8484 5894+61 2 8484 5894Call to bookBody Scrub
Spa Package
Cryotherapy
Lumix Hair and Beauty
shop5B, 211/223 Pacific Hwy, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
+61 430 386 803+61 430 386 803Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
The Medispa at North Sydney
Outside Greenwood Plaza, Suite 12C 101 Miller Street, Cnr Pacific Hwy, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
+61 2 9954 6962+61 2 9954 6962Call to bookBody Scrub
Body Wrap
Infrared Sauna
Sauna
Laser Clinics Australia - North Sydney
Shop 1B/60 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
+61 2 8014 4226+61 2 8014 4226Call to bookBrazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Leg Waxing
Back Waxing
Central Barber Shop Sydney - Haymarket
6/2 Lee St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
+61 478 817 133+61 478 817 133Call to bookMen's Shaving
Beard Trimming
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Benicky & Sons Barbershop
4/597-599 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
+61 2 9969 3361+61 2 9969 3361Call to bookMen's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Cabelo Culture - Sydney's Best Hairdresser's
101 Miller St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
+61 2 9571 6636+61 2 9571 6636Call to bookHair Treatment
Locs
Blow Dry
Balayage
Sydney CBD Franck Provost Hair Salon
shop 2/185 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 7258 3847+61 2 7258 3847Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
RAW Anthony Nader
100 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
+61 2 9211 4444+61 2 9211 4444Call to bookHair Treatment
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Dk Hairstudio
Level 1/376 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 491 709 913+61 491 709 913Call to bookHair Treatment
Keratin Treatment
Blow Dry
Balayage
Bill's Barber Shop
568 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia
+61 416 193 482+61 416 193 482Call to bookMen's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Beard Trimming
TREY ALEXANDER | MASTER BARBER
Suite 3/132 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 498 134 771+61 498 134 771Call to bookHead Shave
Beard Trimming
Men's Haircut
Salon HER
L1/227 Victoria St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+61 2 9357 3452+61 2 9357 3452Call to bookHair Treatment
Women's Haircut
Highlights
Blow Dry
Tanya Ferguson - Holistic Skin Health
Shop/3 Abbott St, Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia
+61 431 932 673+61 431 932 673Call to bookBody Scrub
Spa Package
Emiko D Wedding Hair & Make-up Artist Sydney
4 Rangers Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 415 616 715+61 415 616 715Call to bookMakeup Service
Bridal Makeup
G Hair Concept
63/73 Ann St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
+61 413 780 333+61 413 780 333Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Colouring
Hair Weaves
Highlights
Sky Beauty Cosmetic Clinic Sydney
World Square, Shop 1060 A/644 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 9261 1113+61 2 9261 1113Call to bookLaser Hair Removal
Dermal Fillers
Mesotherapy
Skin Tightening
Anthony Talbot London
178 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 2 8969 6911+61 2 8969 6911Call to bookHair Treatment
Permanent Hair Straightening
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Hairbyflorie
45/322 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
+61 467 750 648+61 467 750 648Call to bookHair Treatment
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Frank and Michael Hairdressing Barber Shop
441 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia
+61 410 492 387+61 410 492 387Call to bookMen's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Beard Trimming
LA BIOSTHETIQUE Australia New Zealand
Suite 202/115 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 2 9935 6900+61 2 9935 6900Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Letitia Booth Hair
Shop3/510 Miller St, Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia
+61 450 198 982+61 450 198 982Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
The Skin Hospital
121 Crown St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+61 2 8651 2000+61 2 8651 2000Call to bookDermal Fillers
Hair Transplants
Skin Tightening
Dermabrasion
Beau monde hair
133-135 Bayswater Rd, Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011, Australia
+61 451 426 331+61 451 426 331Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Rachel Caylus French Hairdresser
Shop 8B 24, 30 Springfield Ave, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
+61 451 384 571+61 451 384 571Call to bookHair Treatment
Keratin Treatment
Women's Haircut
Highlights
Soho on Crown
69 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+61 2 9360 9534+61 2 9360 9534Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Salon De Rachel
Shop 6/187 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 430 382 630+61 430 382 630Call to bookHair Treatment
Locs
Permanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
Angelo's Hairstyle and Barber Shop
11a/287 Military Rd, Cremorne NSW 2090, Australia
+61 403 485 691+61 403 485 691Call to bookMen's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Head Shave
ByLizTieuStudio
487 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia
+61 450 467 888+61 450 467 888Call to bookHair Treatment
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Sho & Co
Shop 2/65 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia
+61 403 692 112+61 403 692 112Call to bookHair Treatment
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
SM Aesthetic Lab
Ground Floor, 121 Alexander St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia
+61 2 9437 0777+61 2 9437 0777Call to bookChemical Peel
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Kamil's Hairdressing
Picadilly Arcade, 17/210 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 9268 0092+61 2 9268 0092Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Braiding
Highlights
Keratin Treatment
The Future of hair
8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
+61 426 529 884+61 426 529 884Call to bookHair Treatment
Keratin Treatment
Wig Installation
Children's Haircut
Jenny's Hair Affair
shop 3/8A Hughes St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
+61 2 9331 8808+61 2 9331 8808Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
KC Creative Hair
St Leonards Square, 488 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
+61 450 427 309+61 450 427 309Call to bookHair Treatment
Locs
Permanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
3Sixty Hair
Shop 2/440 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
+61 407 932 011+61 407 932 011Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Colouring
Curly Haircut
Children's Haircut
Cutri & Co. Barber Shop Rozelle
A1a, 122 Terry St, Sydney NSW 2039, Australia
+61 2 9555 1605+61 2 9555 1605Call to bookMen's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Matt Jones Hair
Ground Floor, 63/73 Ann St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
+61 401 643 723+61 401 643 723Call to bookHair Treatment
Keratin Treatment
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Curls Curls Curls
Shop 3/165 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
+61 2 9983 9542+61 2 9983 9542Call to bookHair Treatment
Children's Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
Salon Lane Lower North Shore
St Leonards Square, 488 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
+61 1300 725 665+61 1300 725 665Call to bookFacial
Threading
Acne Facial
Makeup Service
AurA Hair & Body
Shop 2, 200/220 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia
+61 2 9955 5055+61 2 9955 5055Call to bookHair Treatment
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Face of Man
Level 14/77 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 9232 7138+61 2 9232 7138Call to bookTattoo Removal
Northern Roots
Shop 2/138 Spit Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
+61 416 275 579+61 416 275 579Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
Balayage
Boudoir of Hair
41b Spofforth St, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
+61 2 9953 8719+61 2 9953 8719Call to bookHair Treatment
Children's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Eric Ribeiro
175 Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+61 411 291 123+61 411 291 123Call to bookHair Treatment
Balayage
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
iNG HAIR
Unit 131/145 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
+61 2 9566 2088+61 2 9566 2088Call to bookHair Treatment
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Weaves
Studio Donna Hairdressing
3/571 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
+61 2 9969 7818+61 2 9969 7818Call to bookHair Treatment
Perm
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Balmain Crop Shop
377 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
+61 2 9555 8255+61 2 9555 8255Call to bookHair Treatment
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Weaves
Studio Muse - Sydney's Hairdresser
Upstairs at end of Wharf, suite 5/26/32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
+61 2 9262 5535+61 2 9262 5535Call to bookHair Treatment
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Regina Skin & Beauty
Shop 3/48 Yeo St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 478 800 341+61 478 800 341Call to bookFacial Extractions
Acne Facial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Ariel Azzimonti Hair
104/20 Bayswater Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
+61 478 153 047+61 478 153 047Call to bookHair Treatment
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Eyebrow Studio
65 Union St, McMahons Point NSW 2060, Australia
+61 439 956 506+61 439 956 506Call to bookLash Lift
Eyelash Extensions
Brow Lamination
Eyebrow Shaping
Mane St. Hair Studio
Shop A/132 Mowbray Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia
+61 410 503 884+61 410 503 884Call to bookHair Treatment
Children's Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
Artistic Hair By Riz
488 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
+61 2 9773 4054+61 2 9773 4054Call to bookHair Treatment
Permanent Hair Straightening
Balayage
Blow Dry
Danni Deane
3 51Bayswater Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
+61 457 233 775+61 457 233 775Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Hair by Nicola
7a Hayes St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 452 193 625+61 452 193 625Call to bookHair Treatment
Balayage
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Hair and Skin Science North Shore
Wellshare, A2.3/7 Westbourne St, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
+61 1300 602 380+61 1300 602 380Call to bookHair Transplants
Laser Resurfacing
Dermal Fillers
Nicolsons Electrolysis
172 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
+61 416 165 475+61 416 165 475Call to bookIPL Hair Removal
Electrolysis
Laser Hair Removal
Clean Clear and Correct (CCC Skin)
Suite 12/143a Raglan St, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
+61 2 8058 9800+61 2 8058 9800Call to bookFacial Extractions
Dermaplaning
Acne Facial
Facial
Cutting At The Cove
115-119 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia
+61 2 9428 2149+61 2 9428 2149Call to bookHair Treatment
Women's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Children's Haircut
Stevie English Hair
153 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
+61 2 9692 0138+61 2 9692 0138Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Melissa Young Beauty
2/197 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
+61 2 8068 8477+61 2 8068 8477Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Hair by Sa
Shop 2/246 Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+61 437 307 646+61 437 307 646Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
A N A Z U L Y Hair For Men
Sofitel Wentworth Hotel Wentworth Connection, Shop 7/61 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 406 369 444+61 406 369 444Call to bookMen's Haircut
Head Shave
Beard Trimming
Kay Kreative Hair
181-183 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
+61 450 677 001+61 450 677 001Call to bookHair Treatment
Blow Dry
Hair Colouring
Hair Extensions
Jack Rabbit Slims Barbershop
3b Roslyn St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
+61 417 766 659+61 417 766 659Call to bookMen's Shaving
Head Shave
Beard Trimming
Men's Haircut
Mimi's Beauty and Skincare Clinic
g11/287 Military Rd, Cremorne NSW 2090, Australia
+61 2 9909 1117+61 2 9909 1117Call to bookSpa Package
Taboo Hair Studio
115A Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
+61 424 094 884+61 424 094 884Call to bookHair Treatment
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Women's Haircut
Tebroc Head & Body
8 Waters Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 2 9953 2023+61 2 9953 2023Call to bookHair Treatment
Permanent Hair Straightening
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
MOSS Hair Artistry
151 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 450 368 206+61 450 368 206Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
St Leonards Laser and Skin
Salon Lane, St Leonards Square, 488 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
+61 466 977 308+61 466 977 308Call to bookIPL Treatment
Electrolysis
Laser Hair Removal
Dermal Fillers
Elisabeth Cabanac
St Leonards Square, 488 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
+61 406 899 471+61 406 899 471Call to bookLaser Resurfacing
LED Light Therapy
Dermabrasion
Microneedling
The Neighbourhood Spa
284 Crown St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+61 423 631 499+61 423 631 499Call to bookRemedial Massage
Swedish Massage
Thai Massage
Therapeutic Massage
OK Hair
T13 Level 1 Capitol Square, 730-742 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
+61 422 165 979+61 422 165 979Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
Brad Ngata Hair
269a Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+61 404 806 118+61 404 806 118Call to bookHair Treatment
Permanent Hair Straightening
Hair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Jon Sewell Hair
Shop 3/165 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia
+61 2 8068 1610+61 2 8068 1610Call to bookHair Treatment
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Women's Haircut
BioCell Cosmetic Clinic
Shop 6 6/14 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+61 406 818 101+61 406 818 101Call to bookHair Transplants
Dermal Fillers
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Lip Fillers
Marc Brennan Hairdressing
188 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
+61 2 9231 8899+61 2 9231 8899Call to bookHair Treatment
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Curly Haircut
Hair On Chiltern
15 Chiltern Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia
+61 431 797 570+61 431 797 570Call to bookHair Treatment
Women's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Shine Hair and Beauty
21/332-338 Military Rd, Cremorne NSW 2090, Australia
+61 408 838 516+61 408 838 516Call to bookHair Treatment
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
Discovery Centre Rozelle
616 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia
+61 2 9818 6119+61 2 9818 6119Call to bookLaser Resurfacing
Liz Tieu Hair and Makeup
487 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia
+61 450 467 888+61 450 467 888Call to book
s.p.d.p. Hair Design
82 Mary Ann St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
+61 2 8593 2180+61 2 8593 2180Call to bookHair Treatment
Permanent Hair Straightening
Children's Haircut
Keratin Treatment
Coco Hairdesign
113 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia
+61 426 502 345+61 426 502 345Call to bookHair Treatment
Highlights
Blow Dry
Balayage
The Men's Grooming Salon Surry Hills
80 Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
+61 1300 856 577+61 1300 856 577Call to bookLaser Hair Removal
IPL Hair Removal
IPL Treatment
Laser Resurfacing
Le Healing Clinic
4/269-271 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
+61 422 432 846+61 422 432 846Call to bookMen's Facial
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Novoscalp Scalp Micropigmentation Clinic
2.6/135 Victoria Rd, Drummoyne NSW 2047, Australia
+61 2 9199 2755+61 2 9199 2755Call to bookHair Treatment
Lumière Cosmetic Clinic | Best Cosmetic Surgery Clinic Sydney
Shop 2, Ground Floor/389 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 8964 2550+61 2 8964 2550Call to bookMen's Facial
Acne Facial
Facial
Makeup Service
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Hair Treatment FAQs
Some of the most popular types of hair treatments include: Keratin – smooths and straightens curly or frizzy hair for up to 3 months. This treatment is also known as the Brazilian Blowout. Scalp – the go-to indulgence for improving itchy, flaky scalps. Hot oil – this salon treatment can transform dry and damaged hair into shiny, silky locks. Moisture – deeply nourishing, a quality moisture treatment can boost the look and health of dry and heat damaged hair. Detox – cleanses your hair from product and other impurities, improving the overall health of your hair and scalp. Some detox hair treatments can even stimulate hair growth. Relaxing – used to reduce and control curl and frizz, the results of relaxing treatments should last until your hair grows out. Toning – these treatments are for dyed hair and can help to neutralise warm or brassy tones, reinvigorate colour vibrancy, and add gloss. Glossing – leaves you with high-shine locks that can last for weeks.
Talk to your stylist. Tell them what your hair goals are, and ask them to advise you on the best types of treatment for you based on your hair’s type, length, and condition.
Some benefits are aesthetic only, but if your hair is dull, dry or damaged it could benefit from a detox or hot oil treatment. Scalp, detox, and moisturising treatments can help improve your hair’s health.
It largely depends on the treatment. You can have keratin treatments up to 3 times a year, relaxing treatments 3-4 times a year, and hair toning once every 6-8 weeks. You can enjoy scalp treatments every 2-4 weeks, detox and hot oil treatments once every 1-2 weeks, and moisturising treatments once a week or more.
What your hair stylist does during a treatment will be dictated by the treatment you choose. Your treatment may be carried out on washed, unwashed, wet, or dry hair. Ask your stylist before you book your appointment what’s involved in the process and how long it’s likely to take. Applying a detox treatment takes a matter of minutes, hair toning can take between 5-20 minutes, hot oil and moisturising treatments take around 20 minutes, glossing is likely to take between 30 and 40 minutes, and you’ll need to allow 1-2 hours if you’re having your hair relaxed, and 1-3 hours if you’re booked in for a keratin treatment.
No. If you have dry, over-processed, or damaged hair you may want to avoid treatments that could make your hair health worse or irritate your scalp. Ask your hair stylist to advise you on the treatments that would work best for you.
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Our app users think of Fresha as their go-to guide for North Sydney. We've tracked down the best professional talent nearby, so you can be in safe hands for your next hair appointment. There are nearly 60 hair salons in your neighbourhood, meaning you're spoilt for choice. And over 50 local businesses have a five-star rating. So if you can't decide between venues let the customer reviews on Fresha help you decide. As an added bonus, it's easy to see what others think about a specific hairdresser. Fresha allows customers to leave reviews for the person who made them feel a million dollars. And we dare say you're next in line.
Show your locks some love with a salon hair treatment. Regular deep conditioning treatments can make a significant difference to the look and texture of your hair.
Your hair should look good for longer, and can be easier to style at home in between salon visits. Search the Fresha site for salons offering treatments like Olaplex, which helps to reduce breakage. Or keratin treatment that fights frizz and makes hair silky smooth. Conditioning and strengthening treatments cost between $20 and $280 in North Sydney. Download our easy-to-use mobile app for faster booking.
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