Beauty

It's intimate, it's homely, and it's ever-so-chic. Love Isabelle's first Melbourne boutique comes to life in the form of a living room. 

Day-to-day got you down and feeling old beyond your years? Us too. Lucky SuperYoung's preventative, longevity technology like cryotherapy, red light and contrast therapy might just be the little fountain of youth you're after.

Renowned jewellery brand and all around icons Sarah & Sebastian are opening a third Melbourne location in Armadale.

The Skin Bar has finally arrived in Melbourne with its new outpost in Armadale. Securing a shop front on the bustling High Street right next door to Green Cup, you’ll spot this luxury skin clinic by its simplistic, forest emerald green exteriors.

Located in Prahran between Greville and Chapel Streets, Sydney's famous EdwardsAndCo hair studio has expanded into Melbourne's south. 

There’s always a raft of new health trends but one that’s really getting some serious love is Infrared Saunas, (they’re quite literally so hot right now). Vastly different to their steam counterpart the Infrared Sauna emits heat directly onto your body via electromagnetic light as opposed to the stifling amount of steam from traditional saunas that engulf the entire room.

Sometimes, you just want a no-frills number one shave on your dome-piece. Other times, you want a detached quiff to skin-fade. With a strict “everyone welcome” policy, a trim with the barbers at Yours Truly should be considered.

Nestled within the heart of Camberwell, True Dermal Skin Clinic prides themselves on delivering to their clients the most advanced, cosmetic, medical-grade, non-invasive treatments. With nurses, clinicians and therapists to guide you on your skin journey, the team offer tailor-made treatment plans after in-depth consultations. 

Located in the heart of the city on Collins Street is MetaScent perfume studio and retail store run by Janelle Donnelly and Huynh Hai Yen who met studying professional perfumery.

A tall lady with pink lips and a red headscarf greets her customers at the door with her dog Zeus, dressed in a red and blue checkered coat (just one of the many from his wardrobe). Marlene Cupido has been running Cristal Hair for 7 years and has established a successful salon where she mixes business with friendship. 

Escape from your hair nightmares with Carlton's newest, highly Instagrammable salon.

Stepping away from the traditional, clinical salon interiors, Bat Your Lash feels more like a home; warm and inviting with personal touches that make you feel relaxed the second you breeze through those doors. Pops of pink and fresh greenery make the space contemporary, and that attention to detail is consistent with the team’s beauty approach at Bat Your Lash.

Sitting in the hair chair can be draining. That’s where The Bearded Man steps in to make your experience a lot more enticing. Relax with live beats, beans and of course your cut of choice, with one of the professionals at their new Fitzroy store, located on Rose Street.

Richmond has just acquired one of Melbourne’s most in-demand hair salons, and we’re not mad about it.

Introducing The Blow, Melbourne’s new premium blow dry boutique in Little Collins. The Blow is the brainchild of Phoebe Simmonds, who is one impressive woman. She's been in the beauty industry for over ten years, and there isn't much she doesn't know about applying heat to hair.

Beauty expert Emma Thwaite has been obsessed with skin for a long time. Decades, in fact.

We didn’t know what to expect from an infrared sauna. Is it a microwave sort of deal? Do you sit there under a heat lamp like a pub parma? And what exactly do you wear...?

You might have spotted something weird on Gertrude St lately.

Never trust a barber with bad hair. Everyone knows that. Well you’ll be happy to know Dario Krejic looks super trustworthy: this guy has the sort of chiselled chocolate hair you see on shampoo commercials.

A beauty treatment on your lunch break? Yep, that’s a thing now in the CBD, thanks to new skincare clinic St. Skin, which just popped up on Flinders Lane.

Are your brow’s looking more like second cousins rather than sisters? Look no further than the talented Eyebrow Artists over at Ottoman3 Brow Bar (that is—if you can see under those unruly face caterpillars).  

It’s Richmond’s time to shine. Yep, Melbourne’s best extraction facial team have set up shop in a new two-storey space on Swan St.

You have a hairdresser, right? But who’s your go-to browdresser? The brow wizards at Melanie Marris Eyebrows are your new port of call for all things archery. Don’t neglect those caterpillars, guys. They deserve some TLC too.

In the old days, an apothecary was the guy you saw when your leg was falling off, or you needed a mysterious potion to help with stuff like, you know, the plague. These days it’s a little less hard-core...

While we all love to treat ourselves to a little facial here and some hair removal there, the struggle can definitely be real trying to find that perfect unicorn of a beauty therapist: one that's both high-tech AND affordable.

Men of Melbourne, put down the clippers. Your barber has arrived.

If you prefer to stay away from the unisex hair salons that reek of mystical chemicals and overly fruity shampoo, Smith St has a barbershop that will both reaffirm your manhood and give you a damn good haircut.

Kim Stark and Hannah Dupree wanted to do something different. Both had already established successful start-ups (Kim created Wheatbags Love and Hannah is the genius responsible for tea company Storm In A Teacup).

We don’t know what laser tattoo parlours are meant to look like, but they shoudn’t look like this. They’re meant to be scary places, run by bikers called ‘Butch’, not classy AF industrial offices in Collingwood. They’re not meant to have apartment-porn leather chairs either, or artful hanging plants and modern art on the walls.

Want power brows that’d make Cara blush? Looking for a long-term solution to lip colour and lash length? Might be time to give cosmetic tattooing a try. It’s not as scary as it sounds. Feather-touch brows and lip blush tattoos are pretty common now, and there’s a place in Collingwood that specialises in quick, (relatively) pain-free treatments.

If you want to mix it on Swan St, fresh cuts are pretty much a given. The Richmond/Cremorne hair scene is strong these days, spurred on by boutique barbers like Dr Follicles and General Order. You can’t walk Punt Rd without seeing a well-sculpted beard or Dustin Martin buzz-cut.

Honey lovers (that’s all of you, obviously), listen up. Beechworth Honey, has been listening to our prayers because they’ve gone and opened a freakin’ store dedicated entirely to honey…right in the CBD. The family-owned business is the brainchild of a fourth-generation bee-keeper, too.  

Tucked away 'round a corner off Toorak Road, there's a new salon dedicated to dedicated to "anti-crap": Bob Hair Co.

Finding a spray tan you can actually trust is like The Holy Grail. Sometimes you hear whispers of a place that’s a ‘sure thing’, some underground urban legend where they DON’T turn you into an oompa loompa two days before your cousin’s wedding. But actually finding one is tricky. It’s always some friend of a friend’s sister’s mate’s neighbour who discovered tanning Narnia. Never you.

Smell that? That’s the smell of passionate souls, handpicked roses and exquisite perfumes wafting from New York sensation Le Labo in Fitzroy. Trust us, this place will change the way you buy fragrance forever.

One of our favourite brow bars is now open in Prahran! Say hello to lush lashes and perfectly curved brows all day everyday with the experts at Lash & Brow Boudoir. Boasting extravagant mirrors and lux chairs in a bright brow studio, getting your brows done just got a whole lot more fun ladies! Nestled just outside the Prahran market, the Lash & Brow Boudoir is the perfect pre or post-grocery pit-stop to give yourself a little lift.

It doesn’t look like much from the street, but wander up the stairs to Belinda Hughes’ new South Yarra skin clinic and you suddenly find yourself in a timber-floored Zen palace. The white-washed walls, leafy outlook windows, and a soothing meditation soundtrack massages its way into your brain.

Skin is probably a really clever invention, but from a layperson’s perspective, there’s a lot of stuff that can go wrong. Ageing, pigmentation, acne, scarring, blocked pores, too oily, not oily enough–if skin was a new car, you wouldn’t buy it. The maintenance would put you off and you’d go buy a Prius instead. Enter James Vivian Dermal Therapies (JVDT for short), a boutique skin clinic in Prahran that’s getting a reputation for results (just check out their Facebook reviews).

Slate Melbourne is your gateway to understated elegance and bohemian ease. The team behind the brand have embraced the ‘Gypsy Movement’, an image of ‘creative and optimistic people who blend fashion and art, whilst maintaining a relaxed, laidback approach to life’. This is a far cry from the ‘Warehouse Sale Movement’, an image of a desire for style that is achieved through boxing day and stocktake sales that leave you traumatised and very highly strung, one many of us have been embracing.

Dry & Tea has finally hit Melbourne, with its first Aussie store based in Hampton. This award winning concept salon is a blow wave/styling bar and tea house, but with a team of senior stylists, they also offer a full-service cut/colour menu, makeup services and a nail bar.

We’ve all heard of acupuncture as a means of pain relief, but what about as a cosmetic aid? Yes, that’s right! Sticking needles in your face is a thing, and it actually works!

Who doesn’t want to pamper their pup every once in a while? DOGUE Brighton is here to cater for your furry fashion-forward friends, with expert grooming services available specifically for each breed. Get your dog a warm spa bath, a cute new haircut or special skin treatments, and relax in a private garden area while your pup gets a makeover.

Bradley James Hair Dressing will have you strutting the streets of South Yarra with confidence. Bradley’s new salon not only has a contemporary edge, but boasts some of Melbourne’s leading cutting and color specialists. These Geniuses take a personal approach to helping you achieve your ultimate hair style. From unicorn hair to bayalages or a stylish cut, you’re in safe hands here!

Melanie Grant is all about beauty with results. As one of Australia’s most renowned skin professionals, Melanie Grant provides specially tailored treatments designed to enhance your skin and complexion to its maximum quality. With the use of state-of-the-art technology and therapeutic products and formulations, she will help you achieve your own beauty goals.

I think I can safely say that waxing doesn’t fall into anyone’s favourite beauty treatment category. And fair enough too. It now sits firmly in the ‘necessity’ column, not the ‘pamper’ column. But for all our loathing of dedicating time, money and energy to ripping out unwanted hair, we’re still completely chuffed when we find somewhere that’s beyond excellent at what they do, enter: Waxed.

This badass barber shop has brought all the things we love about inner city barbershops to the outer eastern suburbs. Bossman offers a premium barber experience, specializing in trims, shaves and all things dapper. 

A spanking new skin and laser clinic has opened up in Armadale, so get ready to get pampered with the best beauty peels and facials in the industry.

One of Fitzroy's most long-standing hair salons, Sogo Hair is our go-to for everything from a pre-party blow wave to a full new look, delivered with a smile. The family run salon—yup, unlike some of the city's bigger chain salons, it's privately owned by three hair-loving sisters—has taken pride of place on Brunswick Street for over 15 years. Offering colouring services, treatments, restyles and men's cuts, the salon's ethos is simple: Keep it real, have fun, and never be afraid to try something new.

If you're after a generic style haircut that every second A-lister and basic B-lister is sporting, then FUR is probably not your cup of Twinings. Instead if you're all about rocking a hyper individual fro and paying zero attention to the haters then these guys will take good care of you.

The edgy style masters at FUR hairdressing have been catering for progressive individuals and the occasional celebrity since 1996. Basic is not a word in these Brunswick Street stylists' vocabularies—instead, you'll love their expertise on all things fashion-forward, unique, and colour related.

If you're a blonde—ash, platinum or otherwise—you'll know that a good blonde specialist is pretty hard to come by. Someone who understands the difference between 'creamy' and 'oh god it's totally yellow', or someone who will serve you a glass of champers whilst enthusiastically chatting about what on earth we all did before Olaplex.

One of Melbourne's top hair salons for everything from restyling to blonde colouring, Cream Melbourne in Fitzroy is our go-to for virtually every hair need you could possibly have. Having relocated from the salon's previous location on Johnston Street to an incredible daylight-filled, warehouse-style premises (which includes a spacious rooftop!) on the same strip, the salon offers both men's and women's cuts, expert colouring, tinting and colour removal, and first-rate events styling with a level of service that's second to none. 

Found in a cute little pocket of Elwood, Haize makes your hair experience all about you. From the moment you walk in the door, you’ll feel comfortable that you’re in good hands with experienced hairdressers. All you need to do is relax and wind down with a soothing head massage and a fresh coffee, a glass of wine, or maybe even a beer.

Stop passive-aggressively toying with your regular hairdresser and head into D’Artanian Dior Hairdressing instead. With an obsessively hospitable, handpicked team of four expert hairdressers (and the salon puppy Bailey), getting your hair redone has never felt better. 

If you're looking for Melbourne's most comprehensive skin and body hub, you can't possibly look past North Carlton beauty salon, Duquessa. Specialising in cosmetic treatments in Melbourne, ranging from LED light therapy, to safe dermal fillers, to the latest celeb-endorsed vitamin treatment, the stunning northside salon is all about getting the absolute most out of your skin. 

Remember when your mum forced a bob cut on your innocent little head and your so-called-professional-hairdresser failed to leap to your defence? Sooth your childhood haircut trauma at The Blowout Bar.

In this day and age, if we want something, we want it now, and when it comes to spray tans in Melbourne, we’re no different. Thanks to Melbourne beauty newcomer, Sunspray 24/7, spray tans are the latest service to get the round-the-clock upgrade we wished they had from the get-go. 

In need of a beauty lift that’s low maintenance and high impact? Simply Brow & Lashes’ Northcote studio is our go-to for everything lash, brow and body hair-related. From full sets of eyelash extensions for wide-eyed fluttering, to the latest brow shaping techniques that’ll leave you with *that* Cara Delevigne look, to precision waxing and IPL hair removal, their in-house experts are our beauty saviours.

The number of quality, experienced men’s barbers in Melbourne is so small, it could almost be a club. Richmond’s newly opened The Club Barbering has very nearly solved the problem singlehandedly.

Prahran’s newest beauty salon is unashamedly feminine. From pure white appointment rooms to chandeliers and sleek black lounge chairs, Missie Coco’s space is relaxing, elegant and upmarket – a hint of what might be in store for your next visit.

There's always a bit of a focus on the ladies concerning skincare and treatment clinics, but Mankind is here to treat the lads. Offering face and body skin treatments, remedial, sports and relaxation massage, and packages specifically tailored for groomsmen and the groom-to-be or to perk you up after a big night out - Mankind sure know how to deliver. 

HÜD Skin + Body Lounge is a unique skincare offering using exclusive and globally renowned products to deliver on all your skincare needs - and best of all, they've managed to achieve the kind of calm and stylish setting that makes you feel like you're hanging out in owner Gry Tomte's Scandinavian designer home.

The Barber of Seville is a brilliant, traditional barber in South Melbourne Market. The good folks in there will trim, shape and shave until you look mighty schmick. They do a great cut-throat shave, too!

Miss Nail Bar is the perfect place to get an express mani. It's a fresh and funky space within the South Melbourne Market and the team is cheery, committed to delivering fantastic service to the whole family. They make their own scrubs, too! 

You'll fall in love with the selection of homewares, jewellery, skin care and many, many other types of knick-knacks that are available at Klopper. Situated inside the South Melbourne Market, there is a beautifully curated selection of goods. Klopper is the perfect place to head if you're after gifts for that hard-to-buy-for female in your life!

House of Maxx is a welcome addition to the boutiques along High Street, Armadale. The focus here is a love of nourishment and fostering healthy skin with customised facials and health coaching for customers. Visit House of Maxx for a specialised consult, treatment or further information on their exquisite skin products. 

Trophy Wife in Richmond is your one-stop shop for some of Melbourne's best nails, hair and beauty services. Whether it's a crazy set of talons, a new 'do or a fresh face, Chelsea Bagan has you covered.

In freshly renovated digs, Biba on Gertrude Street is a key element to the salon's ever-expanding hairdressing empire in Melbourne. Co-owned by Frank Apostolopoulos and Mariam Enegd, Biba on Gertrude Street is our go-to hairdresser for stellar cuts, beautiful colours, and master styling on the north-side. The bustling salon is full of energy; a modern space where you can sit back and let the expert hairstylists tend to your locks. The reputation of creative director Frank Apostolopoulos ensures the Fitzroy outpost is always busy, so be sure to book in early, whether you're after a simple wash and blowdry, a new colour, or a fancy 'do.

If you're looking for a traditional men's barbers in Fitzroy that serves up awesome cuts with a Coopers in hand, get yourself to Dr Follicles on Gertrude Street. The old-school grooming parlour is our go-to for everything form a trim to a complete restyle. Guys, if you like to keep it sharp and simple, Dr Follicles is your man.

Rob Mason's Morris Motley hair studio specialises in luxury haircuts and grooming services for men. The Cremorne barbers is one of Melbourne's best salons for men, largely due to Mason's high attention to detail and bespoke service that begins with looking at each customer's bone structure. As well as getting a fresh new cut, Morris Motley is also a superb place to pick up barely-there men's hair products. The perfect spot for a grooming sesh.

Norbu Urban Retreat is the ultras luxe Melbourne day spa and wellness centre located inside The Olsen Hotel in South Yarra. Offering an extensive suite of health, wellness and beauty treatments, Norbu really is the ultimate place to relax, unwind and treat yourself. With a team of highly trained specialists, Norbu’s cosmetic treatments and medical facials are some of Melbourne’s best. Norbu spa is open to guests of The Olsen, as well as external clientele.

Beyond Skin and Beauty in Balwyn is your one stop-shop for quality tanning and waxing. We all know that tanning and waxing is something that you want to get just right – it can have such a huge impact on your overall appearance. You’ll be in safe hands at Beyond Skin and Beauty. The whole team is highly trained and professional; however ask for Amanda for that ‘extra mile’ experience. The level of care and precision that Amanda puts in to her treatments is hard to find.

Located on Toorak Road, Tremayne is luxuriously modern, spacious and unlike any other hair salon in Melbourne. Having a haircut no longer needs to be an ordeal at one of Melbourne’s best salons. Visit Tremayne for a superior experience, and relax in the highly skilled hands of your hairdresser.  

Specialising in trendy, innovative blow-drying, the Séchoir Blowout Bar in Armadale should be your next stop before a big night out. Swing by one of Armadale’s best hairdressers for the ultimate pampering session, with services including cuts, up dos, blow waves, braids and treatments. Don’t be mediocre, spoil yourself tonight! 

One of Prahran’s best skincare facilities is perfect for gentle, sustainable treatment to keep your skin looking its very best. The French Facialist specialises in French skincare, with expert owner Christine Clais offering realistic, comprehensive advice on how to care for your skin. If it’s no-fuss skincare treatment you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right beauty salon. Look no further, Listers! 

Biba St Kilda is the latest edition to their hair salon group in Melbourne. Hosting some of the best hairdressers in Melbourne with a total of 16 salons, Biba is one of the leading innovative designers in the hair industry. Biba salons are always busy, but maybe if you’re lucky you can sneak an appointment in before everyone flocks to one of St Kilda’s best hairdressers. 

Modern and stylish, this St Kilda salon is the perfect spot to get your next trendy do. Appropriately named The Do, this salon houses some of Melbourne’s best hairdressers and colourists. Swing by their Fitzroy Street shop for your next hairstyle change, and there won't be any post-haircut regrets in the morning!

A Prahran beauty institution, Luella Beauty Bar does some of the best spray tans in Melbourne, along with waxing, facials, eyebrow shaping, false lashes and more. The salon itself is stunning, making for a relaxing, stylish pampering session, and the range of services makes it a one-stop shop for a full beauty make-over. Bravo, Luella!

Missy Lui in Armadale is our go-to for some of the best nail art in Melbourne. Their manicure and pedicure team work wonders on men, women and children (yup, they do a guy's mani and a kid's polish), and they use some of the best nail products out there. In need of a pamper sesh or a new French polish? Get to Missy Lui for a pick-me-up!

AB Pro Lab is St Kilda’s fabulous one-stop hair and makeup salon. That’s right girls, sit back and relax before your big night out with some of Melbourne’s best stylists all under one roof. Owner Bert Newton is used to styling celebrities, so you’d be crazy not to visit one of this city’s best hairdressers for the same top-end treatment! 

If you're looking for one of the coolest men's venues in Melbourne, you're going to LOVE Prahran barbers, cafe and bar, The Bearded Man. Combining a men's grooming parlour (hair, beards, shaves...) with an accessories store, in-house DJ's, coffee from Industry Beans, and delicious scrolls from KWAK Scrolls, it's an awesome lifestyle hub for picking up some man-spiration. Looking for ladies' cuts too? The Bearded Man invites women's hair stylists in one day a week too. 

MAC are the leaders when it comes to bold colours and boisterous makeup choices. Their South Yarra cosmetics store, sitting at the fancy end of Chapel Street, is perfectly situated to help you put together a cohesive beauty routine.

Mecca Cosmetica is one of our favourite go-to beauty stores in Melbourne. Packed with all your beauty essentials, (and lots of non-essentials!) they’ve got you covered for makeup, skincare, nail polishes, perfumes, gifts and beauty tools. Stocking lots of high-end brands such as Nars, Hourglass, Stila, Smash Box, Eve Lom and many, many more, it’s the perfect spot to re-stock and re-vamp your beauty routine.

If you’re looking for a men’s barbers in Melbourne CBD, you’d be a fool to pass Melbourne barbers Men + Co. The fantastic gents grooming parlour combines old-school service (think shoe shines, deluxe cut-throat wet shaves and the classiest service you’ll find) with new-school styling tips and products, making for an awesome grooming hot-spot that should be on every Melbourne man’s list.

For the ultimate multitaskers, One Square Espresso in Elsternwick is a little haven for coffee fiends who find themselves in need when on the way to the neighbouring train station. This teensy Melbourne cafe is definitely worth a visit—great coffee, tasty food and friendly staff all make for one of the best tiny cafes in Melbourne.   

Situated in the Melbourne mecca of all things cool that is Curtin House, Human Salon is one of Melbourne's best hairdressers for hair colouring and restyles. The salon itself is fitted out in beautiful Japanese furniture, making it the perfect place to relax, and the staff work wonders with warm blondes, tints, treatments and vibrant colours too. Looking for a fresh cut in the CBD? Look no further than Human Salon and its hairstyle whiz kids. 

If you're looking for the best manicure and pedicure in Melbourne, head straight for POLISH Ripponlea. The team at POLISH, led by salon director Melanie Lachal, offer everything from classic manis and pedis to deluxe treatments and nail art. Hands down, one of Melbourne's best nail salons.

Body Freedom Urban Spa Retreat in South Melbourne is a luxurious day spa offering a range of face and body treatments for women and men. From some of Melbourne's best facials and targeted skin treatments, to luxe massages and more, Body Freedom is one of our go-to Melbourne beauty salons when we're in need of some serious relaxation. With a range of skincare products and vouchers available, Body Freedom also makes for the perfect gift-giving destination.

Are you on the hunt for the best eyelash extensions and brows in Melbourne? Well, look no further because Lash & Brow Boudoir in Richmond is where it's at. Conveniently located on Church Street, right near the corner of Bridge Road, Lash & Brow Boudoir are the go-to beauty salon for Melbourne's best brows and lash extensions, as well as spray tanning (they use the amazing J Bronze Professional range) and waxing.

Wondering how to tame those disobedient eyebrows? With a visit to The Brow Bar in South Yarra, of course! Responsible for some of the best brows in Melbourne, The Brow Bar and their team of 'Arch Angels' are on hand to shape, sculpt and transform your eyebrows. But don't play favourites and forget about your lashes! At The Brow Bar, the menu includes everything from brow lift-shaping to eyelash extensions, making it the go-to destination for playing up your peepers.

Can't get to your favourite beauty salon in Melbourne for a skin peel? Don't worry—The Travelling Peelsman will come to you! Run by the team behind James Vivian Dermal Therapies in Prahran, The Travelling Peelsman combines some of the best facial treatments and skin peels in Melbourne with the convenience of mobile service. The Travelling Peelsman is highly qualified and passionate about making your skin look as babelicious as possible—it's no wonder that when it comes to Melbourne's best facials and skin peels, the Peelsman's phone is ringing off the hook!

Gyms in the Melbourne CBD don't come much better than City Club Health & Fitness! Located within the Grand Hyatt hotel on Collins Street, City Club features three state of the art fitness studios where a variety of aerobic, spinning, and mind and body group fitness classes are held. You can also access personal training at City Club Health & Fitness, along with pool, spa and sauna facilities, outdoor courts, and massage and beauty services. It's a Melbourne CBD gym that offers it all!