The Best Blow Dry Bars in Melbourne for Bouncy Locks

When it comes to hair, there is no ‘one cut' fits all. The same goes for styling – if you’re banking on a blow dry for your next big Melbourne event, you want to know that your mane is in seriously good hands. In a city that loves to party, Melbourne has an impressive line-up of hair salons with stylists well-equipped to give your hair the red-carpet treatment.

From laneway boutiques and celebrity stylists to nationally acclaimed salons, we’ve rounded up the best hairdressers and blow dry bars in Melbourne for a bouncy blow out that wows. Move over, Matilda Djerf!

Harpo Hair

Since opening Harpo Hair in 2014, founder Posey estimates her blow dry bar in Melbourne churns out 70 blow outs a week, totalling 35 thousand across the salon's lifetime. So, there's no reason to doubt the ability of the team of professionals across the two blow dry bars in Brighton - their work is immaculate. Whether you're after voluminous bounce or prefer to keep it sleek, Harpo Hair knows exactly how to achieve the blow out of your dreams, making them undoubtedly one of the best blow dry bars in Melbourne.

750 Hampton Street, Brighton

129 Were Street, Brighton

Everyday Hair Salon

This low waste, zero carbon,  inclusive hair salon in Brunswick is a favourite of ours for that perfect blow dry in Melbourne. Minimal and ever so chic, Everyday Hair Salon takes a natural approach to colour, cutting and style, embracing a low-maintenance look. Think colour that’s elevated, yet easy to maintain and cuts that fit seamlessly into our client’s lifestyles. Go for their signature styling approach, which includes a wash, blow dry and a signature style that's designed to suit both you and your lifestyle. One of the best blow dry bars in Melbourne, for the perfect everyday glam.

169 Sydney Road, Brunswick

SOAK Bar + Beauty

For a salon with bonus bar benefits, look no further than SOAK Bar + Beauty, Victoria’s first fully licenced beauty bar and one of the best blow dry bars in Melbourne. This salon is the perfect place for a catch-up with friends over a blow-dry, giving guests the chance to indulge in a selection of premium cocktails, beer, wine, and champagne, as well as petit fours and cheese platters. Whether you’re after a speedy blowout or dreamy date night curls, the stylists at Soak will have your locks looking fabulous in the time it takes you to finish a cocktail (or two).

657 Chapel Street, South Yarra

Rakis on Collins

Experience outstanding and first-rate hair services in Melbourne at Rakis on Collins, with scalp massages, hair washes, conditioning treatments, and a particularly good blow drying service. Nestled above the ‘Paris’ end of Collins Street, their exceptional cutting edge style haircare service has seen them win over 100 industry awards in their 39 years history and earned them well the reputation as one of the city's premier hair salons, and they definitely offer some of the best blow outs in Melbourne.

Level 2/178 Collins Street, Melbourne

Edwards and Co.

Effortlessly stylish, Edwards and Co. are one of Australia’s hottest hair salons. With two locations in Melbourne, the talented stylists are always on point when it comes to taming your mane. Although they’re renowned for their colouring and cuts when you need a show-stopping style for your next big event, a blow dry at the hands of one of these stylists is a must.

1/22 Punch Lane, Melbourne

230 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Oscar Charlie

Oscar Charlie is an exceptional hair salon and a go-to blow dry bar in Melbourne for shiny, voluminous locks and dreamy styling. They even offer blow dry bundles, where you can purchase five blow-dries and get your sixth one free. Premium quality products form the foundation of their high standard work, to ensure your hair is at its healthiest and shiniest, and that your blowout actually lasts.

92 Bay Street, Port Melbourne 

Joey Scandizzo Salon

Arguably one of the best hair salons in Melbourne, Joey Scandizzo Salon's client list reads like a who’s who of Melbourne’s social scene. This means they’re always on trend and have the know-how to work your mane into the perfect slick back or blow dry it into luscious locks. Located in fashionable South Yarra, the team is award-winning for a reason.

168-172 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Blowout Bar

Blowout Bar is Melbourne’s original blow dry bar and remains one of the best, with two shiny outposts in Toorak and South Yarra. These salons  cater to just about every hair whim, from their signature bouncy blowouts and express dry styling to Keratin treatments and colour refreshes. Oh, and it’s also licensed, so you can enjoy a glass of bubbly while tending to your tresses. Go on, then...

Shop 4/412 Toorak Road, Toorak 

211 Commercial Road, South Yarra 

Saint Louie

Tucked away in one of Melbourne’s laneways ever-so-trendy salon Saint Louie is not only a seriously cool space to hang out in, but are one of the best blow dry bars in Melbourne by far. Business partners Ivan Constable and Jean-Paul Rosette have had their work featured in the likes of Marie Claire, Vanity Fair and Vogue, plus on the runways of New York and London’s Fashion Weeks. Needless to say, this is where you want to book your next salon appointment if you need your hair to speak glamourous volumes.

26 Russell Place, Melbourne

The BLOW Australia

Ever-so-chic salon The BLOW Australia is all about – you guessed it – the blow. They have a blow dry menu of on-trend styles to suit any hair type and taste, such as the Rich Girl Hair, The Glitterati or Baby Got Beach. To treat your hair to something extra special, The BLOW has a few add-ons to choose from, such as a salt scrub scalp massage, hair treatments, or if you're short on time, dry styling.

146 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

UVA Salon

If you’re after experience, UVA Salon has it in spades. Working on the likes of Jen Hawkins, Bec Judd and Nadia Coppolino, Maria Uva knows how to whip up a hairstyle to impress. And, lucky for us, she has opened a salon in Prahan, so we too can enjoy the fruits of her labour. But be sure to get in quick because appointments are hard to come by. UVA Salon sits amongst the best blow dry bars in Melbourne.

175 Greville Street, Prahran 

Rokk Ebony

All about style and convenience, Rokk Ebony has nine salons scattered throughout Melbourne. So, whether you want a fresh look for that big event or a boost in confidence on a self-care day, each of Rokk Ebony’s stylists are well-versed in the latest trends. If you have some time to spare, pair it with one of their other treatments for the complete pamper experience.

Various locations across Melbourne, see website for details

Major Chase Salon

Major Chase Salon is a boutique hair studio in Windsor. Conveniently located in the heart of High Street, this blow dry bar and salon is changing the way Melbourne does hair. 

Major Chase Salon offers cuts, colour treatments and styling – including hair ups, extensions, and, of course, a truly fabulous blow out. Here, you are the centre of attention, and the stylists work with you to create an amazing look that brings out your best self. All that is left for you do to is relax and enjoy the pampering and luxury at your fingertips. 

246 High Street, Windsor

Why stop at blow dries and blow dry salons in Melbourne? This city has every spa, salon and beauty treatment under the sun. From eyebrow shaping to massages and manicures, we've road tested them all so you know the best ones to book for your next relaxing pamper session. You are welcome.