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.

Slow House 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. 

Sydney just scored a brand new luxury skin care clinic that will 110% transform your skin into its best physical form possible. We love nothing more than a crystal clear complexion, especially when there’s a bit of luxe to go along with it—and James Vivian’s first Sydney location is exactly that.

It’s a fact—bath bombs turn your regular bath into a party bath. Why have everyday tap water for your weekend soak, when you could have water that’s fizzy, scented and softens your skin?

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. 

If you care about your hair, you need to care about é SALON. Tucked away in Wahroonga, this multi-award winning studio is what your hair has been missing all its life. Whether you’re after a slick new ‘do or a complete colour overhaul, it’s the kind of place where you feel instantly at home and leave looking (and feeling) like a million bucks.

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. 

If you’re going to get your hair did, it may as well be done by the complete pros at Judena Hair. You’ll find these lock-loving legends chilling in North Bondi, and after you’ve been once, you’ll want to pay them a weekly visit—seriously, we dare you and your locks to last one week without a blow out from these guys.

Smack bang in the centre of Penrith, Salon Kiin advocates just as its name suggests: family. With an oh-so friendly community vibe (and over 35 years in the biz), this pamper parlour is #hairgoals for those in the west.

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.

A trip to GS Cosmetic Doctors isn’t your average trip to the spa, with every facial procedure and treatment administered by doctors who really know their stuff. Their advantage is that they’re among the best in the cosmetics biz for non-surgical enhancement that can basically trick everyone (maybe even yourself), into thinking you just woke up like this. Not only that, but they also promise non-surgical facial augmentation–we’re talking about nose jobs, chin, temple and forehead fillers. Yes, really. 

If you’re looking to treat yourself to a little retail therapy, Collector Store by the harbour at Barangaroo is definitely worth your hard earned cash. From the legends that brought you the oh-so-famous Crown Street boutique of the same name, this mini fashion mecca has all the goodies your wardrobe and home wants (but probably doesn’t need).

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.

Authentink is one of Sydney’s most premium tattoo studios and they really do have a specialist for all custom tattooing styles. We say that, instead of simple saying that they specialise in everything because the distinction is important. You want traditional Japanese tattooing? They have a person for that. You would prefer dot-work or traditional Americana? Yeah, they have people for that too.

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.

The hair colour specialists at DD&Co are open for those looking to add something more dramatic to their look. Dedicated to providing the highest level of personal service and quality hair products, the team at this St Peters hair salon are ready to lift your hair game. 

Brow Confidence is a Sydney beauty studio dedicated to helping women transform their look and improve their confidence with brow shaping. Also offering an e-book and brow masterclass, you can learn from Lien Davies (brow expert with over ten years of experience) how to achieve your desired brow style and shape from home. 

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.

Hidden above Collector Store in Surry Hills, Nail Polish Addicts Anonymous (aka NPAA) has opened their doors to the public, offering both bedazzled and classic chic manicures. This private club turned boutique nail salon caters to the needs of nail polish lovers everywhere, bringing styles seen in publications like Oyster and V Magazine to the good people of Sydney.

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

They’ve been pampering the people of the Inner West since 2002 and have four cubicles as well as a dedicated tanning area, i.e. plenty of room to facilitate your beauty needs. Their services are varied and are all delivered in a clean environment and with sterile equipment, which is very important. Head here if you are after face mapping, unisex waxing, microdermabrasion, organic spray tanning or basically any beauty treatment that you can think of. 

The Lip Lab will bring out the 8-year-old-girl in everyone. Like some kind of fairy tale come true, The Lip Lab lets you custom blend your own lipstick shade and then they make it for you, right there, that second, in the store. Game changer.

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.

Specialising in HD brows, which is absolutely a thing, Beauty by Lisa is where you should head for your over plucked caterpillars to be transformed into the eyebrow equivalent of a beautiful butterfly. Lisa has been working in the industry, both internationally and locally, for over 10 years, so she knows her stuff. Other services include facials, waxing and mani/pedi treatments. 

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!

The Girl You Love is a boutique beauty and skincare studio located in Glebe. The owner, Kay Glass is the main therapist and has been in the beauty industry for over 35 years (so you know you're in good hands).

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. 

As Bondi’s original tattoo studio, these guys know exactly what they’re doing. Kaleidoscope has grown to become one of the most respected and well-known tattoo and body piercing studios in Sydney. Whether you’re looking for a large custom tattoo or a smaller piece of work, you’ll be in the hands of an impressive line-up of award-winning tattoo artists who specialise in a range of tattoo styles including traditional, neo-traditional, Japanese, oriental, realism, water colour and other more artistic styles. Plus, their work has been featured in some pretty major tattoo publications… so they’re kind of a big deal.

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. 

If you want a true old world barbershop experience that uses traditional barbering techniques then head to The Barberhood in the CBD.

The ReVamp Rooms is a premium beauty salon in Sydney and is operated by two women who between them have 21 years of experience as beauty therapists – now that's a lot of experience! ReVamp Rooms offer a whole range of beauty treatments from the usual beauty services such as hair removal, nails, eye and brow treatments and make up services to cosmedical treatments such as skin analysis, hydrabrasion, peels, tattoo removal, skin tightening and body contouring. 

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.

Elysium is a boutique skincare and beauty clinic in Waverley that truly knows how get your skin glowing. Renowned for their tailor-made skincare treatments, Elysium has become the go-to place for all things beauty. With everything from skincare to hair removal, nails to spray tanning and massages to brow treatments, Elysium have you covered. Their ready-made retreat packages are a perfect gift, either for a friend or for yourself, because let's face it, you deserve it!

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.

Let’s face it, nothing beats a good mani – But when it’s time to shake up the normal routine, Nailed By Larouge has you covered. A specialist on all things acrylic and wonderful, get ready for your fingers to turn into a canvas as Lauren Larouge works her magic, transforming them into masterpieces of nail art.

Tucked away in the leafy Mosman Village, Hair CoLAB is the home of Biba Binks, a hair stylist and colour expert who moved down under after training at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in the UK and Croatia. Specialising in exclusive one-on-one treatments that you would expect from a luxury boutique salon in Sydney, Hair CoLAB is also a Kerastase ambassador salon, so they use only the highest quality products. Firm believers in the healing powers of a shiatsu head massage, you will leave the salon stress-free and with super soft tresses.

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.

Let the team of beauty and hair professionals give you the ultimate luxe experience when you step into the white washed walls of family business AlanaKristian. As the flagship institute of Kerastase and a L’Oreal Professional Specialist Colour salon, this beauty boutique is all about state of the art facilities and making you feel like a million dollars (and we are so okay with that).

Get ready to wink and blink in uber-style; Elegant Lashes is onto international lash and brow trends before they even happen. Even if you’re not so sure whether you’re looking for long, accentuated spidery lashes or brows with more body than Beyonce, the team at Elegant Lashes offers free consultations to help you decide how to transform your eyes.

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.

The Parlour is one of the best places hands down for any tattoo design in Sydney. They’re all about walk-ins (woo!), custom designs and precision, which is pretty much all you need to hear going into a tattoo parlour. Located in the centre of Balmain, these guys are family operated with artists who live and breathe tattoo artistry. So you can feel guaranteed that you’ll walk out with fresh ink of the highest quality and design.

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.

With beards being the new male accessory, the next question is where to maintain that growing mane. That’s where the Grand Royal Barbers in the Sydney CBD comes in. Headed by a fifth generation barber, whether you’re due for a cut, trim or shave, you can rest assured that you’re beard will be well looked after.