hairdresser Tom Zappala sitting in his Melbourne curly hair salon.

Service Details

The specialist haircutting service is ideal for women of any cultural or ethnic identity—curly hair or otherwise—who want to support their natural hair texture with a healthy, lower-fuss, less product-reliant routine. Using well-honed dry haircutting methods, the service provides unrivalled results that grow exceedingly well over an extended period. The shapes feature meticulous detailing, balance, framing, movement and volume enhancements. Finishes are typically lower-fuss to ensure a haircut performs reliably well at home without excessive effort or product reliance. There are no flat irons or round brushes. To achieve supportive results, clients must arrive with their hair adequately prepared.

Salon Location

Located in Melbourne above the Collingwood icon Wabi Sabi, the private upstairs salon is a quiet 1:1 setting that supports open communication for thorough consultation and undivided attention to detail. The highly-considered space is sensory-friendly and warmly supportive for women who are neurodivergent, introverted or have challenges with anxiety. Please do not arrive wearing perfume, as it can easily linger in the studio for other guests.

Guest Information

The self-care personal service provided here is intended for and supportive of women over 18. To achieve exceptional results, effective communication is required—before, during, and after a booking. The haircutting studio and waiting room are for client use only. Additional guests and pets are not permitted. This includes partners, parents, guardians, friends, infants and children.

hairdressing chair at curly hair specialist salon in melbourne
curly hair salon pricing details

Pricing Details

$315 Flat rate service price. GST inclusive. Women’s private 90-minute booking includes a comprehensive consultation, haircutting, basin work, situation-determined or preferred product usage, knowledge sharing, and a finish to ensure a supportive, lower-fuss routine. There are no add-ons, extras, upselling, or product sales. The return visit interval is typically 3 to 6 months or more. Men’s haircutting and children under 18 years old are not supported.

Booking Policy

Bookings are made online and require a deposit. Rescheduling or cancellation requires a minimum of 72 hours’ notice. Any changes made within 72 hours of the allocated time will forfeit the booking deposit. Clients receive a deposit refund if someone on the waitlist books their short-notice cancellation. No-shows are charged the total booking fee. A $5 processing fee is deducted from all deposit refunds.