Service Overview

This specialist haircutting service is designed for women of any cultural or ethnic background, including those with wavy to curly, fine, thinning, thick, or otherwise complex hair concerns, who want a lower-fuss routine that does not rely on straightening, smoothing, or heavy product use.

Texture terms are not treated as strict eligibility categories. At Tom Zappala Haircutting, the specialism recognises the complex relationship many women have with their hair, shaped by personal history, cultural pressure, hormonal change, and years of frustration. Through careful consultation and technical expertise, the work supports the hair’s natural behaviour so the shape can grow out well over many months.

Using well-honed dry haircutting methods, the service delivers shapes tailored with balance, movement, framing, and volume in mind. Available only to women aged 18 and over; bookings for men and children are not accepted.

Very short cuts, pixies, undercuts, and clipper-based work are not the focus of this service and are generally not a suitable match. No blowouts. No flat irons. No colour or chemical treatments.

Before booking, please read the sections below so the service, preparation, and salon expectations are clear.

• Preparation Notes
• Approach to Products
• What to Expect

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Inside the Salon

Located in Melbourne above the Collingwood icon Wabi Sabi, the private salon offers a calm, one-on-one setting designed for quiet, focused consultation and uninterrupted attention to detail. The space is intentionally quiet and sensory-aware, particularly supportive for women who are neurodivergent, introverted, or experience anxiety. Please avoid wearing perfume, as fragrance can linger in the salon and impact the experience for others.

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Salon Access Guidelines

Strong results rely on clear communication during your session. This is a focused specialist haircutting service, and the appointment depends on preparation, consultation, and a clear shared understanding before the work begins. All emails and preparation notes sent prior to your appointment contain essential information that supports both your experience and the result.

Please note:

• The salon and waiting room are reserved for clients only.

• Additional guests and pets are not permitted.

• This includes partners, parents, guardians, friends, infants, and children.

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Pricing

Service price: $400
Flat rate | GST Inclusive

One-on-one, 90-minute booking for women, designed to improve shape, structure, and daily manageability through clear consultation and practical understanding. Includes diagnostic consultation, dry haircutting, basin work, and a practical finish that allows the shape to resolve naturally with minimal intervention, so it can be repeated at home. No upselling. No product sales. No add-ons. Most clients return every 4–6 months, with many extending longer depending on their hair, routine, and preference.

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Booking Terms

All bookings are made online and require a 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due at the completion of the service and is payable by EFTPOS or credit card. Rescheduling or cancellation requires a minimum of 72 hours (3 days) notice. Changes made within 72 hours forfeit the booking deposit. If a short-notice cancellation is filled via the waitlist, a deposit refund will be issued. All refunds have a $5 processing fee deducted.