Beauty

(S)MER is a Sydney-based studio that brings together fragrance and denim under one clear vision.

Lottie is a stunning Mexican restaurant and mezcaleria in Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane.

38° The Bathhouse is a 700-square-metre bathhouse in Bondi, with a range of wellness treatments and beauty offerings available under one roof.

Painted is a Sydney nail salon focused on nail health and hygiene in a relaxing and stylish salon environment.

Complete with 20th century-inspired interior touches and whisky on arrival, Face of Man is Sydney's go-to destination for a little luxury in the world of men's skincare.

Led by Sarah Bryden-Brown and daughter Lucy, Lume is a sanctuary of clean beauty with a menu of treatments to help de-stress your skin and spirit. 

Joining its groundbreaking first location in Bondi Junction, Australia’s first membership-based skincare clinic Fayshell now has a Neutral Bay site offering the same affordable, effective, and results-driven facials and treatments.

On level 22 of the five-star Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, On The Park Rejuvenation Day Spa offers a multi-sensory menu of luxury treatments.

KODA Cutters is widely regarded as one of the best hair salons in Sydney—and their new boutique-style salon in the QVB is the perfect mix of top-tier hair treatments, luxurious design, and relaxation. 

Built into one of Transvaal Avenue's iconic white terrace cottages, Dr Adam Brown Skin & Cosmetics is a beauty sanctuary specialising in clinical skin treatments. 

With ingredients like caviar, gold, and platinum, La Prairie is one of the world's most luxurious beauty brands—and a La Prairie facial is the ultimate skin treat.

For an intimate, luxurious salon experience—helmed by one of Australia's most sought-after editorial hair stylists—Sophie Roberts Hair is the dream. 

Hidden above the hustle and bustle of Victoria Street in Darlinghurst, a visit to Salon HER feels like dropping into a good friend's home. A friend with impeccable taste and a beautifully fitted-out apartment, that is. 

Based on the idea that facials should be a part of your regular routine rather than a special treat, Fayshell is Australia's first membership-based skincare clinic.

Complete with a cocktail bar, plush peachy interiors, and a full suite of beauty services, Mary Keith is a serene slice of paradise in the heart of the CBD. 

Adding to Sydney’s growing directory of luxury self-care sanctuaries is UNOIT. Pronounced “You-Know-It”, this first-of-its-kind Darlinghurst beauty haven combines a sleek barber with rows of polished treatment rooms for pampering and results-driven beauty.

This Paddington hair haven is run by the best in the industry. On one side, you’ve got John Pulitano, just casually one of the top hairstylists in the business who has worked for over 10 years on fashion week shows in New York City, Paris, Milan, London, and Australia. On the other, you've got Vincent Nobile, who has been one of Australia’s leading colourist for over two decades.

Brought to you by the same mastermind who gave the Eastern Suburbs The Parlour Room (a one-stop-shop dedicated to nails, brows, tans and waxing), SELF is a stunning new wellness space where you can continue to indulge yourself entirely.

In a world obsessed with quick-fix internet shopping—Aesop is one brand that continues to totally transfix us with an up-close and personal, intimate, human-to-human retail experience. It might be because Aesop’s products have a hypnotic fragrance and feel that’s best tried and tested in person. It might also be because sampling Aesop products—hand soap, serums, shampoos, lotions and oils included—is a small, spellbinding luxury.

Hype up, because one of the biggest retailers of Korean beauty and hyped sheet masks is located in Sydney's QVB.

Peppered throughout the world, each Aesop store is a neat-sized mecca of luxury skincare—but each is also a totally unique design. The company regularly partners with incredible design talent to create a shop space that's intriguing, calming and serene (not unlike Aesop's products). 

For some of us, a trip to the hair salon can be a long two to three hour affair—maybe even a whole lot longer.

If a trim, chop or colour is on the horizon, look no further than Mr Burrows. Located on the bustling Enmore Road in Newtown, this salon is more than ready to give your locks a solid a revamp.

International brand, MUJI is bringing their minimalist, affordable and uber cool vibes to Westfield Chatswood. Covering over 884 square metres (that’s really freakin’ big) the Japanese store offers errrrythang from clothing and homewares, to skincare and travel products…its literally the ideal one-stop-shop. 

This salon’s seriously chic minimalist interior is the work of George Livissianis, the designer behind a smattering of our city’s most beautiful restaurants (Chin Chin and Cho Cho San, to name just two). As well as being really, really, ridiculously good-looking—your hair will be safe in the hands of Usfin Atelier’s seriously talented creative director Daniel Jianning Liu and his team of pro haircutters, colourists, and stylists.

A man who treats his beard well, treats his bae well, as they say. And a well-kempt man gets his beard- and hair-grooming needs at Adilla Barbers, the new barbershop from renowned Adilla Colab hair salon in Double Bay. They cater their grooming services for “the modern man” who’s after a cut and trim one week, a cover-the-grey colouring the other, and a facial treatment the next—all with a whisky in hand, of course. 

If you’re looking for a new one-stop shop for all things beauty—you’ve just hit the jackpot. Brown Sugar Hair & Beauty is a Coogee local that’s serving up all the beautiful goods on the daily and that means you’ll be leaving here will nothing short of a full makeover.

There is no better feeling than a fresh do, especially when it’s at the hands of one of the stylists, miracle workers and ridders of split ends at KODA Cutters. Whether you’re after a safe little trim or have finally decided on those bangs you’ve wanted for the last year, these guys have got you. 

The Galeries is the perfect mix of luxe, artsy and damn delish food. And now it’s getting a brand new addition—the gentSac flagship store. Think of this place as the ultimate destination for the millennial gentleman, whether you’re buying for yourself or your S.O. 

In some of the best news ever Sydney now lays claim to a shiny, new blow dry bar. Setting up shop in Barangaroo, Blown Lux is the answer to your dry shampoo-filled reality (you know the one). 

With more to like than just their good looks (and smells), Bondi Wash will have you smelling and feeling great with their non-toxic, biodegradable and plant-based products. We love to support local, and so do these guys, using ingredients sourced from the best Australian suppliers (Tasmanian pepper, Sydney peppermint and lemon tea tree all feature). Their home, body, lifestyle and dog ranges (yes, pups are included), mean there’s something for everyone and every occasion. Is there anything these guys haven't got right? We don't think so.

Finding a hairdresser is one of the (read: most) daunting experiences any girl can go through. Which is why when we’re told about a salon that’s been taking care of Sydney tresses since 1998 (AKA the days before filters) we just had to check it out for ourselves. 

Everyone knows that choosing somewhere to get your mane tamed is a big freakin’ deal. Luckily, the crew at Hair Cartel in Bondi will have no trouble tackling your personal weave needs.

Franck Provost is a household name in both Paris and the world of hairdressing at large. The name is synonymous with accessible luxury and they’re famous for nailing beautiful, timeless hair every single time. 

One of Sydney’s freshest salon faces when it comes to the Hairdressing game, Marli Rose is a boutique salon located in the heart of Alexandria. It doesn’t hurt that the salon is located in one of our city’s most up and coming lifestyle hubs and the fact that they’re bringing over 15 years of industry experience and friendly salon vibes to the table only sweetens the deal further.

Adilla Colab is a luxe hair salon in Double Bay and the brainchild of renowned hairdressers Frankie Endersbee and Rhiannon DiMaria. Locals are loving it, and if you’re after locks as flawless as The Veronicas, who won't let anyone but Frankie near their own hair (so you know she's good) book yourself in ASAP.

Opening in 2007, Stevie English was born on the idea of creating a cool, unique hair salon in Sydney and they have absolutely delivered. All of their products are low chemical and eco-friendly, free from parabens and sulphate free, making this the ideal place to go when you need to get your hair dyed but don’t want your tresses ruined by harsh chemicals.

With a perfect beach chic aesthetic, Beach St Tanning in Paddington is committed to changing the face of the spray tan industry in Australia. A trip to Beach St Tanning is truly a day (or hour) of indulgence with state of the art services and technologies that effortlessly achieve the best tan available.

Tucked away on Anzac Parade, Lily & Co in Malabar is what hair dreams are made of. Offering affordable cuts and fresh to death colours, it's quickly becoming the hair hotspot in Sydney.

Located in the beautiful beachside suburb of Bondi Beach, sits the luxurious Face Plus Medispa. At this beauty salon in Sydney, you can expect some of the most cutting edge technologies coupled with old-world healing, administered by some of Sydney’s best. With an on site naturopath, Reiki practitioner, registered nurses, doctor, skincare and laser technology experts, and even a resident make up artist, you’re in good hands.

Masters of brow sculpting, styling and tinting in Sydney, Benefit Brow Bar is the place to go to tame or enhance those eyebrow hairs. With their brow experts trained to perfect your brows through the use of modern techniques, you can be sure to leave feeling like a better version of yourself with brows that really wow. 

If you know (and care) about your brow game, you have probably heard of Amy Jean Eye Couture—one of Sydney’s best eyebrow specialists. Also known as the brow whisperer, Amy Jean has perfected the brows of Naomi Campbell, Danni Minogue, Delta Goodrem and Jessica Marais.

In what probably has the best views of any beauty salon in Sydney (on the 19th floor overlooking the harbour), Dr William Mooney’s Face Plus Medispa specialises in looking after your face and skin, holistically. Here it’s not just about what they put on your face during your visit—it’s about assessing your diet, lifestyle and external factors to find a treatment that's right for you.

Coming to the rescue of the mops of the busy modern gent, The Barber Shop has launched their second storefront in South Barangaroo.

This salon in Sydney is all about giving the responsibility to you, by having a ‘pay what you feel’ philosophy on all non-chemical services. The Sustainability Salon in Surry Hills provides a high-end service to both men and women in a sustainable manner without using toxic chemicals. Not just a salon, it's also a sustainable space that gives back to the community by being completely environmentally friendly, which is pretty special in our books.

It’s high time Sydney men finally got a beauty store dedicated to them! Originating from Melbourne, Men’s Biz was founded in 2006. Offering a curated selection of only the best men’s skin care, shaving and grooming products, Men’s Biz is the place to go for all your grooming needs.

Welcome to one of Sydney’s most sought after hair salons, which conveniently is also the home to Joe Leszek (a big name in the biz). Stanley & Co oozes the experience and passion that defines who Joe is, creating a specialised service with the main goal to make every client feel they have control over how they look. Finally!

Located inside one of Sydney’s best luxury hotels, The Darling Spa offers 5-star treatments for hotel guests and the public alike. Designed to detoxify, nourish and hydrate the skin; body wraps, massages and facials are on the treatment menu at The Darling, as well as a range of couple therapies. Facial treatments combine premium ingredients such as white and gold caviar, or pure gold, which will leave you glowing from the inside.

Tyra Banks was onto something when she said “smile with your eyes” and now you can give your lashes something to smile about with a visit to Lady Lash. Whether you want eyelashes as bold and voluminous as the Kardashians or just want a simple eyebrow shaping, Lady Lash is your one-stop-shop for all things brows and lashes.

At the stylish Alan Coban studio, it’s all about you. One of the leading hair concept salons in Sydney, Coban offers the best and latest in styles, trends and hair technology. Established 20 years ago, it has a loyal following and if you’re not part of that, you’re missing out. 

The Sydney flagship of Kératase Paris, REVO Hair Atelier is one of the best salons in Sydney. Focussing on personalised services and treatments, a trip to REVO will ensure you some georgous locks plus some amazing insider tips on how to keep your hair healthy and salon fresh/ With a sleek space-like interior, dimmed lights and a fully fledged hair spa, this place is out of this world. 

Bringing a southern Californian and Mexican vibe to Redfern is the men’s barbershop, Chicano’s. As soon as you step into the shop, you definitely won’t feel like you’re in Redfern anymore, as they offer a different type of vibe that sets it apart from any other barbershop in Sydney.

For all your streetwear fashion needs, Culture Kings is the place to go. These guys stock local and leading streetwear brands including New Era custom hats, Mitchell and Ness sportswear, Herschel Supply Co bags, Diamond Supply custom printed tees, NBA jerseys and of course, everything Nike. 

Oasis Skin And Body is a hair and beauty salon in Randwick that is alllll about beauty. From hair to waxing to makeup to facials, they've got the knowledge and skills to keep you looking and feeling beautiful.

Nestled in a quiet Balmain street, Lady Luxe Beauty offers a full spectrum of beauty services that will leave you buffed, glossed and ready to tackle the world once again. Their menu of facials is what’s really got us excited though, since words like collagen induction therapy, dermabrasion and micro-oxygen are thrown around liberally.

Fleurette Beauty is a boutique beauty salon in Sydney specialising in nail fashion. Their services include many options for chip-proof nail colour, like the OPI Gel Colour, Bio Sculpture Gel and Shellac to name only a few.

Love Those Lashes offers premium, high-end lash extensions in a relaxed environment. Providing eyebrow shaping and tinting, manicures and pedicures, spray tanning and waxing for men and women, Love those Lashes is the perfect stop to touch up those loose ends. They aspire to bring beauty to all without pain, and who can say no to that?

Known for their spray tanning and nail treatments, The Parlour has got you covered from top to toe with their comprehensive menu of offerings. Between the rose petal foot soak prior to your pedicure and the no-nasty nail polish that will adorn your fingers and toes, this is the place to head for a luxe beauty treatment, specially catered to your needs. Each offering has many options, even tanning, since you can choose between the whole hog, half body or face only top up tan.

It’s changed the way the US approaches hair, has made its way to the UK and now Sydney gets its day out in the sun. Blow Bar Co is a Sydney hair salon in Waverley that brings a whole new experience to those luscious locks you’ve been coveting.

Located in the heart of Sydney (Clarence street to be exact), this tattoo studio has a host of extremely talented artists who are killing it on deck. Expect a royal pain… but in a good way! The Royal boasts epic supplies, artists and aftercare for your new patch of work. Housing an awesome vibe and awesome staff, it’s fair to say this Sydney’s tattoo studio is just plain awesome. The crew here know exactly what they’re doing, with artistry like you’ve never seen, which means you’ll be super comfortable and confident no matter what design you’re looking for.

For us Sydney guys and gals we constantly seek out the very best in hair and beauty. Located in the beating heart of Annandale is a salon that combines international excellence, an extraordinary location and premium products to give you just that! Cue Académie Salon. 

If you’re looking for a tattoo of the Japanese kind, these guys are one of the best when it comes to Japanese tattooing in Sydney. A stand-out in the world of boutique tattooing, this crew has perfected their craft within the Japanese genre but boast specialist tattoo artists in all styles, you can’t really go wrong with such a gifted team. Skilled in all styles from Japanese, to western traditional, and neo-traditional, to your classic illustrative, black and grey and realistic, these guys don’t take walk-ins, so make sure you hit them before you pay them a visit.

Want that flawless, glamour look? Well look no further... Lash Room in Double Bay is all about that “I-just-went-on-a-holiday” fresh-faced life. Owner Jini Han has over seven years experience in the art of eyelash extensions having cared for the eyes of many an Aussie babe including Jennifer Hawkins and Anna Heinrich.

For great make up artistry and a hair salon in Sydney who knows exactly, and we mean exactly, what they’re doing, head on over to Head Over Heels. Specialising in fantastic design and cool as up-dos, classic cuts and bold colours that always turn out so, so right, this Newtown salon is your absolute go to for all your subtle trims or extreme extensions.

The solid work of Cabelo Culture has been spread by word of mouth, so you know it’s good! With creative people creating a little magic everyday, adding splashes of colour and fresh cuts to many, many Sydneysiders, Cabelo Culture is your trustworthy hairdresser to achieve any look you have in mind. 

Established by a hubby and wife duo, The Barberia is the Surry Hills salon that treats you like you’re family. Focussing on an ethos that aims to gift patrons with stylish hair that is easy to maintain and manage at home (finally!) whether your mane is long, short, or fading in colour, these guys have got you covered.

With only a sunroom and a dream, the boutique hair salon Winnie Mac was born. Jordan Winzer has worked in some of the top hair salons in Sydney and London and specialises in balayage hair colouring, short textured cuts and styled men cuts. This one-man show has created a chilled out space to get to know you and create that effortless result. You know you'll get that one-on-one special treatment.

Specialising in sustainable practices, Luc Espace is an Aveda Lifestyle Salon, which recycles 95% of their waste and prides themselves on their use of environmentally conscious, salon-only Aveda products. The calming scene is set with the aroma of essential oils wafting through the salon and a stress relieving massage. Regularly participating in major fashion shows, Luc Espace is aligned closely with the fashion industry, promising a luxurious experience and expert styling.

Renya Xydis City is a one-of-a-kind hair salon in Sydney, with a reputation for service, cutting, colouring, and styling that has seen their work in Oyster, Australian Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Madison. Not only are Renya Xydis famous for their hair (and mispronunciations of their name), but also the stunning décor of their salon. Draped in finery from Africa, Tokyo, Paris and New York, your hair’s bodacious potential will be nurtured and realised in boutique environs of mosaic tiles, chandeliers, silk cushions, and bliss. 

Household name Joh Bailey, master of hair and stylist to the stars can also be stylist to you (you are also a star, we agree). You are most welcome to his Double Bay salon to get that mane tamed by the man himself or by one of his skilled team members. With over 30 years under his belt in this biz, you literally can embrace your inner Elle Macpherson, Miranda Kerr, Jennifer Hawkins, Hugh Jackman, or Martha Stewart when you come to Joh’s salon, because Joh has Joh’d them all. 

Voted one of the best salons in the world by US Harpers Bazaar in 2014, Barney Martin is not one to pass up when shopping around for a hair salon in Sydney. Recently renovated, the space is open and airy, and the guys here know a good time (a cheeky champagne or Pimms is par the course) and all about excellent hair, of course. Rest easy knowing your hair is in good hands at Barney Martin.

Bixie Colour is a specialist hair colour salon in Sydney with a team of hair colourists, stylists and cutters selected and trained by Sheree Knobel – one of Sydney and Australia’s most respected and in-demand colourists.

Specialising in colour, Darlinghurst salon Que Colour is all about healthy hair and healthy colour. On the edge of (hair) cutting techniques and new ideas, with personalised colour for your unique locks, you will never evah go back to box colour from the supermarket.

Perfect skin is just one of those things in life that always seem just out of arms reach. But at Skin Renu in Balmain these medically trained experts are the gateway to that very dream. With a whole range of facial treatments designed to rejuvenate and reenergise your skin, your face will have that glow that all your friends will envy.

The ideal place for pampering, you’ll leave relaxed and refreshed after your time at Miss Frou Frou. Indulgent treatments from SKII facials to rejuvenate your skin and target any problems, a hot stone massage to sooth sore and tired muscles or even just a spray tan to turn you into a bronzed god/goddess in no time.

Some of Australia's biggest beauty names trust Kristen Fisher with their brows, so you know your brows are in safe hands here. This premier Sydney eyebrow salon specialises in putting your face first, from brow shaping to colouring. They can also craft what's under those gorgeous new brows with lash lifting and tinting.

Before Detail for Men there was Detail Woman, female-only hair salon, skin clinic and day spa in Sydney. Inside this sleek and luxurious beauty haven you can expect to receive anything from a rejuvenation facial to a blowdry. If you want it, Detail Woman does it. So head over to the CBD’s Spring Street for a little TLC and new look you won’t stop raving about. 

For those days when your hair needs a little refresh or you're in need of some quick TLC, Blowdry Boutique is there for you. The second store of its kind, owner Jessica Barr created this salon to deliver her signature brand of styling and express blowdries to the leafy suburb of Mosman.

Home to hair director of Australian fashion fame, Alan White, Audrey & Him is a boutique hair salon in Sydney that knows what’s what. With a stand out team of senior stylists, when you step through their retro, understated art deco style salon, you know you’re in the hands of a profesh with the tastiest taste. From Cezanne Keratin treatment to purple and grey-toned hair colour, the team at Audrey & Him have it in the bag (note: they do not have your hair in a bag).

This Darlinghurst salon bursting with elegance, style and luxury, offering a premium service and hairstyling experience by only the best hands in the industry.

Step into Jon Sewell Hair in Potts Point and you know you’re going to be in good hands. With a wealth of experience, Jon’s styling and colouring (AKA "the magic touch") will always leave you looking flawless even on the worst of hair days. With a dedicated colour room that's intentionally lacking in mirrors (because nobody looks hot when getting their hair coloured), and a wine always on hand, a visit to Jon Sewell Hair is always a pleasure.

Gentlemen of varying follicular growth, it's time to leg it to Hawleywood's Barbershop and Shaving Parlour. Tap into your inner 1940s greaser and get yourself a hot towel, shaving cream, straight-razor grooming experience. Specialising in every kind of cut, the boys at Hawleywood's go about creating an everyman's oasis with confidence and class. 

Looking for a quick salve to your stresses? Pop into Sydney day spa, The Spa at Park Hyatt (may we suggest taking a scenic detour around Dawes Point), handily located amongst water views so you start relaxing before you've even arrived. 

Juliana Marcs shares her love of hair styling at her salon in Double Bay. She has perfected the technique of transforming hair to create masterpieces through a relaxing and breath taking experience.

Situated in the heart of the up and coming foodie district of Cammeray, The Hunted Store not so coincidently hunts down the finest apparel and products made by local Australian designers. 

What happens when you put a carefully selected, highly trained and passionate group of stylists and colourists in a beautiful boutique Sydney salon? Royals Hair & Beauty, that's what! Offering legendary Moroccan hospitality that ensures no one leaves without looking and feeling reinvigorated and refreshed, Royals is not just a salon, but also an experience in itself!

The motto of this hair salon is “The world maybe a mess, but my hair is beautiful”, and that is something we can totally get on board with. Nothing beats a good day at the salon that leave you walking out feeling like a whole new person, with a whole new ‘do. The team have over 100 years in combined experience with hair, which means you can trust them to keep you looking fresh and fierce, always. Canvas is a certified American Crew Alpha Salon, specializing in men's styling and Crew products, but not to worry ladies they’ll look after you just as well!

Deep in Surry Hills is the mecca of men’s grooming, Mankind. The concept is geared towards professional skincare treatments, massage, waxing and other grooming treatments that will relax and rejuvenate. The clinic is purpose built with men in mind; extra large massage tables, slick lines and large, sound proofed rooms to enhance the welcoming atmosphere.

Specialising in all facets of beauty therapy, The Paddington Beauty Room provides the convenience of being able to consult with numerous therapists all under the one roof. Practicing the philosophy to deliver personalised services and high quality treatments, these talented therapists are dedicated to helping clients look and feel their best. Offering everything from facials, laser treatments, tanning and nail art, The Paddington Beauty Room definitely lives up to its reputation as one of Sydney's best beauty salons.

Nestled in Darlinghurst sits one of Sydney’s best hairdressers. Owned by Mark Jones and Kathy Gilbert, Crown Hair knows that good hair takes time and ensure all appointments for cuts are an hour which gives plenty of time to consult with you and work out a game plan before reaching for the scissors.

At Wild Life Hair Sogo in Surry Hills, clients can expect an amazing hair and beauty experience, the success of which lies in the finer details. Here you’ll find a team of dedicated and trusted stylists, colourists and beauty therapists, making it one of the best hairdressers in Sydney. Wild Life Hair is a warm and welcoming space where you can expect the whole experience, and walk out feeling like a brand new you. 

This Japanese hair salon in Sydney is a little hard to find, but oh-so worth it when you do. A beautiful open plan setting with flowing curtains and potted plants makes for a relaxing environment in which to have your hair, nails and eyelashes tended to.