I still want to pursue “Beauty” as if I was in Japan even when I’m living in Melbourne!
For example …
Japanese beautician, nailist, esthetician, masseurs.
Use of Japanese equipments and products.
Can converse in Japanese.
The Melbourne Beauty Salon Guide focuses on “Japan” and is designed especially for those Japanese people living in Melbourne. Please try it out!
Add Degrees Hair & Beauty is a beauty salon situated right in the centre of city. Based on the concept of conveying excellent Japanese technique to Australia, the products and beauty equipments used are all made in Japan. All the staff are Japanese people as well so one can be relieved and be consulted in a carefree manner.
There is a complete and abundant set of the latest hair products such as Rame Rame Treatment and hair extensions. Service fee of $40 for cuts, $95 for perm, $125+ for hair straightening is also in line with Japan’s prices.
Photo facial and lightsheer treatment using Japanese equipments are also of widespread popularity. By coordinating the sense of “beauty”, this is a beauty salon that can fulfill your wish of becoming more beautiful.
Address | Basement Shop 6, 447 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
Contact | Tel 03-9670-5040 |
Getting Here | Along Little Collins Street, between Queen Street and William Street |
Hours | Monday – Saturday 10:30am – 9:30pm, Sunday 11:30am – 6:30pm |
Holiday | No days off throughout the year |
Website: | http://www.add-degrees.com.au |
Chanoyu Natural Beauty & Spa is quietly located in Collingwood. The treatment space is developed using the image of a tea room, allowing for a time of relaxation during the treatment.
Service that is compatible with your skin condition is provided after conducting a thorough consultation. Anne Nguyen, holder of the international beauty therapy qualification, conducts all the therapy herself. She is very experienced and had worked at Hepburn Spa Resort.
The Japanese POLA product is used along with the skincare line “Sakura Veil” (made with components extracted from cherry blossom, green tea and rice bran) and the anti-ageing skincare line “AGLAIRA”.
You can experience your very own resort spa care freely as there is only one appointment available at one time.
Address | 94 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066 (2nd floor of the Japanese restaurant Wabi Sabi Salon) |
Contact | Tel 1300-969-877 |
Getting Here | 3 minutes walk from tram 86 and tram 15 stop. |
Hour | Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm (appointments necessary) |
Holiday | Sunday, Public Holiday |
Website | http://www.chanoyuspa.com.au |
City Nail’s International School is a nail school set up in Japan (Osaka) and Australia (Melbourne). City Nail’s Clinical Nail Salon is a popular nail salon operated by this nail school. One can be relived in receiving its services as the school is an international nail license school recognised by America, Australia and the Japanese government.
The prices are reasonable with soft gel course starting from $35, nail art from $40, French gel from $70. The secret to its popularity lies not only in the experienced all Japanese staff, but also the careful yet speedy services.
The school is also recruiting students so if you are interested in becoming a professional manicurist, the nail salon is definitely worth a visit to.
Address | St Kilda Rd Towers Suite 1021, 1 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
Contact | Tel 0417-108-551 |
Getting Here | Take tram along St. Kilda Road (except tram 1 and 8). 2 minutes walk from Stop 22. |
Hours | Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm |
Holidays | Sunday, Public Holiday |
Website | http://www.citynails.jp http://www.facebook.com/citynails.jp |
Latt Melbourne provides high quality hair, beauty and bridal services in a comfortable and pleasant environment.
Latt Melbourne helps in realizing “Your” beauty style by the treatments conducted by experienced Japanese beautician and therapist. It promises a relaxing and pleasant time with the use of quality Japanese and French hair and beauty products.
Moreover, the spa services, especially the head spa treatment and facial spa treatment, are particularly enriching, gaining increased popularity.
Latt Melbourne, a moment of elegance in a soothing private environment.
Address | 1st Floor,108-110 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
Contact | Tel 03-9650-5878 Strictly appointments based. |
Getting Here | Little Bourke Street, between Russell Street and Exhibition Street |
Hours | Tuesday – Friday 11:30am – 7:30pm, Saturday/Sunday 11:00am – 7:00pm |
Holidays | Monday (other days if scheduled) |
Website | http://www.lattmelbourne.com.au |
Hair salon Reve Hair has more than two Japanese staff on site every day. It is popular amongst Japanese customers as well as local customers.
On top of the reasonable prices, the special offers will also make you feel you have got a bargain. For example, there is a free 3 steps treatment every day for [Cut + Colour] and [Cut + Perm] customers. Moreover, a maximum of $50 off is available on Wednesdays only for [Cut + HAHONICO Rame Rame Treatment].
Another merit is that the stylists themselves perform all the work from washing the hair to giving the cut and to the finishing touches without the use of an assistant.
One more advantage is Reve Hair’s good location in front of Victoria Market, allowing customers to drop by after doing their grocery shopping.
Address | Shop 2, 39-47 Peel Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 |
Contact | Tel 03-9329-8484 |
Getting Here | Tram 55 Stop 9 or Tram 57 Stop 8. |
Hours | Tuesday – Sunday 10:00am – 7:00pm |
Holidays | Monday |
Website | http://www.revehair.com.au |
Sakura Lounge specialises in the unique Japanese treatments such as Shiatsu (finger pressure massage), Seitai Japanese Massage and Reiki treatment.
Beauty of the mind and the body・With the focus on the Japanese philosophy of taking care of one’s health, Sakura Lounge offers total relaxation. The friendly staff members are almost all Japanese. The salon is proud of its passion toward providing relaxing service for customers and for its high quality techniques.
Package courses that suit the needs of customers are of favourable feedback. The Head to Toe Package ($145/150minutes) that allows for the relaxation of the entire body and the Japanese Princess Package ($155/150minutes) that provides beauty treatment and luxurious aroma therapy are the most popular. Moreover, the Perfect Harmony Package ($145/150minutes) that provides hot stone therapy and Lomi Lomi massage are recommended on a cold winter day.
Address | 8-10 Warburton Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
Contact | Tel 03-9642-3663 |
Getting Here | A little into Little Bourke Street, in between Elizabeth Street and Queen Street. |
Hours | Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 6:30pm (until 8:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursday). Sunday 11:00am – 6:30pm |
Holidays | No holidays throughout the year. |
Website | http://www.sakuralounge.com.au |
[A free 15 minutes head shiatsu massage on any Hot Stone Lomi Lomi massage!].
STAIRS Hair Salon is practically a Japanese beauty parlour with its Japanese stylists and collection of Japanese products. Its location within walking distance from South Yarra station is also a benefit!
The best feature still lies in its all Japanese staff. You can comfortably ask for the style you want as all the staff had abundant experiences in Japan. You can also ask for professional advices in Japanese with regards to typical hair problems for Japanese people. For example, the problem of Australia’s dryness when compared to Japan and its impact on your hair. The staff are very reliable.
The nail services are also of favourable feedback. It is an honourable salon that even famous people have visited.
Address | 1st Floor, 180 Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC 3141 |
Contact | Tel 03-9827-8033 / Email sayuri@stairshair.com.au |
Getting Here | Get off at South Yarra Train Station – it’s right next to the station. If travelling by tram, take tram 8 from city and get off at Stop 30. |
Hours | Sunday – Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm. Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm (Late night available by consultations). |
Holidays | No holidays throughout the year. |
Website | http://www.stairshair.com.au |
The owner and stylist, Michelle, has worked in this industry for 23 years as a stylist in Japan, Korea and Australia.
As she is proficient in Japanese and holds abundant international experiences, Michelle chooses her products strictly, with mostly Japanese products in her selection. The selection of stocks emphasises on quality, and the prices are very reasonable with $30 for cuts including washing and drying (Ladies). A point of interest for students is that there is student discounts available!
A free authentic Korean head massage is given to customers who undertakes perm or colouring services. The salon is strictly appointment based, putting the customers’ needs and services before anything else.
Address | 1377 Toorak Rd, Camberwell, VIC 3124 |
Contact | Tel 03-9889-5278 |
Getting Here | Take tram 75. It is right in front of Stop 57. Or take the Alamein Line train and walk 15 minutes from Burwood station. |
Hours | Monday – Wednesday, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm. Thursday, Friday 10:00am – 8:00pm |
Holidays | Sunday |