Occasionally even the thriftier among us want to treat themselves to something a little special,…read morewhich is why if I'm feeling in the mood for a hair-do out of the scope of a barber's skill, I'll head to Fabulous Guys & Dolls for an affordable style cut. At around $25 it's as cheap as I've ever found, and comes with the little touches like a shampoo and head massage. The owner is an amiable Korean guy who'll happily assume a don't-ask-don't-tell philosophy (which some prefer) or indulge your questions about his hometown Seoul. They also do occasional lunchtime specials at even lower than usual rates, but they book up quite quickly so make sure you place a reservation. You can sign up in store to become their friend on Facebook to keep abreast of their promotions.

I had a disaster haircut at home in Washington, D.C. and was looking for a last-minute appointment…read morewhile I was in Brisbane for work. I came across Fabulous Guys and Dolls randomly and decided to go due to all the Google reviews and, boy, am I glad that I did. Sunny, my hairdresser and colorist, did a fantastic job fixing my layers and blending the colors so that they look natural and gradual. I am thrilled with my new hair. I think this may the best color I've had on my hair yet!

Staff are friendly Great braiding and styles…read more Pricing is very reasonable Definitely recommend

Snip snip, chop chop. It can be a scary noise when you're in the company of a hairdresser who…read moredoesn't know what their doing. But at Aria, which I found out about through a friend's recommendation, I decided to give it a shot. This Japanese hair salon is in the CBD and keeps their clients happy and their hairdressers relatively busy. I've now been there twice: each visit with a different hairdresser and have come out a happy camper. The second time around, I knew I could just pick up one of the magazines and point at it and let the stylist know what I was looking for. Taka, who is a manager stylist and unfortunately has moved up to Brisbane, takes great care when snipping away. You're definitely safer off with a manager stylist, which is worth the extra cost as the prices there are rather wallet-friendly. Customer service there is fantastic! It probably has a lot to do with the (Japanese) culture but from the point of entering ("Konichiwa!!") until when they see you off at the door, they're there mindfully doing their job well. Also, they've got promos like "happy hour" where it's 20% off M-F before noon and others that are released through their newsletters, as well as others like friend referrals. I highly recommend Aria salon if you're looking to get a good haircut, at great value, and fabulous service!

This is one fabulous business and not a bad spot to visit to relax. Set in an old 1940's local…read moreshops, Smooth and their owner Annie have created a haven. I go here often for my facials. Annie and her team are always soooo gentle, generous and really professional. Which is what you want in any beauty services. The small space faces on to a lovely leafy courtyard around the corner of the shops. It's quiet and unique in shopping centres. Smooth offers high level skin management techniques and all the normal waxing, colouring and massages. I love the interior with it's original Carrey Smith artworks. You can disappear from life for awhile in here and it's just divine. Prices are really reasonable and Annie is very generous with her time when giving advice. LOVE it

From the owner: Expect dedicated personal attention when you spend time with our staff as we work with you to…read moreachieve extraordinary results

When I think of West End Brisbane, I think- cool, laid back, great food, culture, art, music,…read morefashion, good times and Hipsters! West end is one of my favourite places to be in Brisbane;What's not to love about West End? It gives soul to Brisbane. Adding to the already popular Boundary street, is a new hairdressers called Charlie'z Hair and Beauty. The owner Chalie has been in the industry for 13 years and has finally had the opportunity to open her very own salon which is very exciting. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and they also play great music. They offer complimentary tea, coffee or if you feel like something naughty, a wine or beer. Charlie and her team offers all your hairdressing needs including cut & colour treatments and special occasion styles, as well as tinting and brow waxing services at a resonable price. Charlie'z will also soon be specialising in vintage styles. The salon stocks the fantastic haircare ranges of KMS, Goldwell and Eleven. Charlie has been my personal hairdresser for many years now and i can confidently say she is one of Brisbanes Best. In a time when customer service can sometimes be hit and miss or never that good at all, Charlie has always maintained a very high level of customer service and is always cheerful and smiling:) By the way, she gives THE BEST scalp massage! So if you are looking for a fantastic haircut, or just a change and don't know where to start or what look you might like, look no further and pop into Charlie'z Hair and Beauty today for a free consultation. You will love her! ~ @happydiane xo

Charlie provides a wonderfully attentive, personalised service; she remembers your 'particulars'…read moreand provides a relaxed, no-fuss environment so that you don't feel bad turning up after a day at the office in desperate need of a style, but rather end up leaving feeling great. One of the best things about Charlie'z is seeing a girl enjoying her new space - her own salon, and working hard to make it a success. I'd recommend Charlie'z to anyone in need of a pick-me-up, but warn you - it's an addictive service ;)

My first adventure at the village hairdressers was some 20 years ago, and I'm still coming back! In…read morethe last year that I have rediscovered The Village I have had the privilege of meeting several of the staff, all of whom were welcoming, listened and seemed to love their jobs. The owner Penny is friendly and clearly has a good rapport and high level of respect with both staff and clients. Today I was fortunate enough to have Crispin so my hair. Crispin took the like to listen carefully to what I wanted, he was thorough and went above and beyond to make sure I walked out happy. Not only are the staff welcoming, their work outstanding but the salon charges affordable prices. I paid $160 for half a head of foils and a trim. This is seemingly unbelievable in this day and age where it's unusual to pay less that $200! Great little salon, highly recommend!

Ari is wonderful! I always get the best treatments and leave feeling amazing! He's an artist.read more

I am a fan! I needed a new hairdresser when I moved back to Australia 2 1/2 years ago and I wish I…read morehad found them before I ever left. The owners Leigh and Dabien are the sweetest people ever and make every trip an asbolute scream. All the hairdressers are super lovely and you get a 5 star feeling when you go in for your treatment. As a blonde with foils, I struggle to find somebody who can get the colour just right and do foils so well, but Leigh kicks over any others I have had touch my hair before. My sister now goes here too and loves Ellie. And we used them all for both of our weddings and everybody commented on our hair. I reccomend this place until the cows come home. Champagne, beer, hot chocolate coffee ... you name it! And reasonably priced for a 5 star hairdresser.

From the owner: Verve - Services At…read moreVerve we not only give you professional, personalised advice about the style that will best suit you, we also teach you how to stay looking glamorous in between appointments. Our stylists are leading industry experts in: Styling Cutting Colouring Colour correction Straightening Foils Perming Blowdrying, Whether you are after an icy blonde pixie cut or an elaborate upstyle for a special occasion, you will benefit from our extensive experience and knowledge. While your new style is being created you can enjoy the unique salon entertainment. In addition to the most up to date fashion glossies, each client also has their own dedicated LCD television where you can watch the latest music video clips from the world's hottest performers

Medusa Hair Studio is a hidden gem! Up until today, I had not settled on a hair dresser in…read moreBrisbane, but I think I found a keeper. I made an appt. with Medusa not knowing much about them, with the exception of the few positive ratings I read online. Of course I was apprehensive about getting my hair done without any prior knowledge about this salon or its stylists but in the end, everything turned out great! Stephanie was lovely, the service was exceptional, prices reasonable, and most importantly, my hair looks awesome. My experience at Medusa Hair Studio was definitely a pleasant surprise! I will definitely be going back.

Love this hairdresser! I have been this one in the city, the valley (now closed) and Chermside…read more If your like most women, you probably dread the hairdressers. Will they stuff up my hair? Will it be too short? Will my hair fall out/break? However I always feel safe giving my hair to the staff at Oscar Oscar. They all have years experience at one of the best salons in Australia. Perfect haircuts. Every time. They give you a beautiful head massage with cuts, and if you get colour, also a hand massage. I have been coming here since I was a teen. Beautiful, clean, modern salon. Two levels, large mirrors, the lighting isn't that flattering but they need to see your hair colour properly. Never had a bad experience. The basins are fairly comfy for basins. I like the chairs they have at the mirrors - comfy. Though your butt can get numb if you're there for a colour and cut and have long hair but that's to be expected. With plenty of mags, and an assortment of beverages and biscuits. Now lets not tip toe around the mulberry bush - this is a very expensive salon. Haircuts start at $100 for women and $80 for men - and this is for a stylist. Yes, as you go up experience the price increases all the way to a master stylist at $140 for women and $120 for men. The only thing that does get my goat is when you pay over $100 for a a haircut and the hairdresser doesn't blow-dry or straighten/curl it, an apprentice does. They do a good job, but still. They use Adveda products that smell amazing. Soft product push - just tell them you have enough at home or a no thanks. The staff are mostly friendly, though some aloof and might I say stuck up. That doesn't really matter to me though. A perfect haircut with clean lines, no mistakes and beautifully blended foils.

First off, the prices here are RIDICULOUS. I spent $500 for some foils essentially…read more Secondly, the hairdresser basically felt she knew better than me. I said I wanted to go blonde but didn't want to fry my hair TOO much. Her response to this was that all bleach treatments are damaging and instead gave me some highlights? Which wasn't what I want. It additionally took RIDICULOUSLY long to get it done. I was waiting almost 5-6 hours for the whole thing I reckon. Then their Eftpos machine wasn't working with my card so they took down my details and proceeded to call me everyday to hassle me about the money like I was some sort of criminal? I eventually got the money to them but not without significant stress on my behalf! You'll never see me there again, that's all I know.

The customer service is wonderful. You walk in and are automatically greeted like an old friend…read more And that was at my first visit. Yes, I've been back since. The second time while I waited for my coffee was treated to a head massage. Being new to the area was given many suggestions on restaurants and bars in the area. It's hard to find a new hairdresser after a move and this was my 4th one. The salon is small and do very personable. Maddy my stylist and I are stilling getting to know each other, but are heading in the right direction of meeting my very basic hair needs. David Murray is lovely and is very lucky to have selected such a wonderful team. It's probably on the pricier side being more expensive than my hairdresser in NYC but I'm willing to overlook that for a good haircut.

I'll confess something to you, fellow yelpers. I am terrible at hair salon relationships. I'm…read moreterrible at maintaining them, I rarely see a hair dresser twice and I'm notorious for getting cold feet and have huge trust issues. That is, until I was recommended David Murry Salon. Without leaning towards sounding too much like a Danoz Direct advertisement, my experience with DMS has made me trust again. I think we'll go steady. As well as being a master of his craft the thing I look forward to most when visiting David is the head massage - it is the best I have ever had. I know I'm not alone with this being a crucial elements of the hairdresser relationship. I'd go as far to say a bad head massage would be a deal breaker. This, combined with the unique in-salon experience David prides himself on creating for clients makes DMS the hottest new kid on the hair salon block. You share a great hairdresser with trepidation because, like an only child, you fear sharing him with others. This is how I feel about David and his fabulous team. They're so good I want to keep them all to myself. Just as Napoelon Perdis says it is a crime not to prime, I know to spend one's life searching for the perfect hair stylist would be a similarly heinous crime. So fellow Brisbane-ites, chop chop and visit DMS. Just leave a few appointment slots for me!