Curly Hairstylist Melbourne CBD | Curly Cuts, Colour & Styling — Second Avenue Hair
Curly hair specialists in Melbourne CBD. Precision curly cuts, curl-defining treatments and curl-safe colour for all curl types. Book at Little Collins St today.
Curly Hairstylist Melbourne CBD | Curly Cuts, Colour & Styling
Finding a curly hairstylist in Melbourne CBD who understands how to cut, colour and style curly hair properly can be harder than it should be. Second Avenue Hair is a Melbourne CBD hair salon offering dedicated curly hair services for clients working or living in the city, backed by a salon that's been part of Melbourne's hairdressing scene since 1992.
Our stylists are trained in curl-specific cutting techniques, including dry cutting and curl-by-curl methods that respect each curl's natural fall rather than cutting curly hair the same way as straight hair. Whether you have loose waves, defined ringlets or tight coils, our approach is built around enhancing your natural curl pattern, not reshaping it into something it isn't.
Beyond cutting, we offer curl-friendly colour services, including balayage and foils adapted for curly and textured hair, along with styling techniques and product recommendations to help you maintain shape, reduce frizz and get the most out of your curls between salon visits.
Located at 205–207 Little Collins Street, our Melbourne CBD salon is an easy option for clients who want quality curly hair care without travelling out of the city or booking weeks in advance.
Book Now From $160Backed By Decades of Melbourne Hairdressing Experience
Second Avenue Hair has operated in Melbourne since 1992, giving us over 30 years of hands-on experience across every hair type that's walked through our doors — including a great deal of curly and wavy hair along the way. That depth of experience means our team has seen the full range of what curly hair can do: how different curl patterns respond to cutting, how they behave with colour, and where past curly haircuts have gone wrong for clients before they found us.
Our stylists are trained in curl-specific technique — understanding curl pattern, density and porosity, and how each affects the right approach to cutting, colouring and styling curly hair. Based in Melbourne CBD at 205–207 Little Collins Street, we offer an experienced, established salon that's genuinely convenient for clients working or living in the city.
We Understand Curl Patterns, Not Just "Curly Hair"
Curly hair isn't one texture — it spans loose S-shaped waves through to tight, springy coils and dense afro-textured curls, and each pattern behaves differently in how it shrinks, holds product, and falls once cut. Before any scissors touch your hair, we assess your curl pattern, density, porosity and current condition, because a cut that looks great on a loose wave can fall completely flat on a tighter curl pattern, and vice versa.
Dedicated curly specialists often work exclusively dry, since it lets a stylist see exactly how each curl falls and springs back in its natural state. Wet cutting can still suit certain looser or more uniform patterns well, and a hybrid approach often gives the most precise result for textures in between. Rather than applying one method regardless of who's in the chair, we choose the approach based on your specific curls, assessed at consultation.
Curly Hair Services at Second Avenue Hair
Why Melbourne's Curls Choose Second Avenue Hair
Years Established
Over three decades of Melbourne hairdressing experience, backing a team trained in curl-specific technique.
Cutting Methods
Dry, wet or hybrid cutting — chosen for your specific curl pattern, not applied the same way to every client.
Forced Shapes
We cut to enhance your natural curl pattern, never reshaping it into a style built for straight hair.
Curl Patterns
From loose S-shaped waves through to tight coils and dense afro-textured curls — every pattern, assessed individually.
CBD Located
Based at 205–207 Little Collins Street — a curl-trained team without a trip out of the city.
Personalised Consultations
Every appointment starts with a real conversation about your curl history, frustrations and everyday goals.
Sulfates
Curl-friendly professional products chosen to nourish and define curls without stripping moisture or breaking down pattern.
Curl-Safe Colour
Balayage, foils and full colour adapted using Kérastase and Kevin Murphy to protect curl pattern and moisture balance.
Book online or call us to schedule your Curly Hair Services in Melbourne CBD Today
Curly Haircut at Second Avenue Hair – Step by Step
Our curly haircut service in Melbourne CBD is built around your individual curl pattern rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. From consultation through to styling, every step is designed to work with your natural texture, not against it.
Curl Consultation & Assessment
We begin with a personalised consultation to assess your curl pattern, density, porosity and current condition, along with your curl history and what you want day to day. This shapes the cutting method we recommend.
Choosing the Right Cutting Method
Based on your curl pattern, we decide between dry cutting, wet cutting or a hybrid approach. Dry cutting lets us see exactly how each curl falls and springs back in its natural state, while wet or hybrid methods can suit looser or more uniform patterns.
Curl-by-Curl Cutting
Hair is cut curl-by-curl or piece-by-piece rather than in straight-across sections, allowing us to shape to how your curls actually sit once dry — not how they look stretched out and wet.
Curl-Defining Finish
Once the cut is complete, we apply curl-friendly, sulfate-free products chosen to nourish and define your curl pattern without stripping moisture or weighing curls down.
Styling & At-Home Guidance
We style your curls to the finished look you're after — undone and natural, or more polished — and talk you through how to recreate it at home, so your curl pattern holds its shape between visits.
Curly Hairstylist Near You in Melbourne CBD
Second Avenue Hair is located at 205–207 Little Collins Street, making us an easy option for curly hair clients working or living near Melbourne Central, Town Hall, Bourke Street Mall, Collins Street and the surrounding CBD precinct, as well as nearby areas including Southbank, Docklands, East Melbourne, Carlton and Fitzroy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our Melbourne CBD team is trained in cutting and styling techniques for all curl types, from loose waves through to tight coils.
We assess each client’s curl pattern to determine the best approach, and can cut dry, wet, or a combination of both depending on how your hair naturally falls and shrinks.
We use curl-friendly, professional haircare products designed to nourish and define curls without stripping natural moisture, avoiding harsh sulfates that break down curl pattern over time.
Yes. Our colourists adapt technique, timing and product choice to protect curl pattern and moisture balance throughout the colouring process.
Most curly clients benefit from a trim every 8 to 12 weeks. Because split ends travel up the curl faster than in straight hair, staying on top of trims helps keep your overall curl pattern looking consistent.
Yes. Cezanne is safe for colour-treated hair and will not strip or fade your colour. In fact, many clients find their colour looks more vibrant after treatment because the hair cuticle is smoother and reflects more light.A good curly cut should hold its shape once you’re styling it yourself, not just under salon blow-dryers. We’ll talk you through the products and techniques to recreate your result at home before you leave.
Most clients return every 4–5 months. You can reapply as soon as you notice frizz returning — there’s no minimum wait period between treatments.
A good curly cut should hold its shape once you’re styling it yourself, not just under salon blow-dryers. We’ll talk you through the products and techniques to recreate your result at home before you leave.
Yes. We are located at 205–207 Little Collins Street, within walking distance of Melbourne Central, Melbourne Town Hall, Flinders Street Station and Collins Street.
What our clients say about Second Avenue Hair Melbourne CBD
Melbourne CBD Salon
Catherine M
As someone who usually overthinks things, I booked and got my hair restyled within a couple of hours. Amazing service from Mary, she was delightful and very good at what she does. She tamed my overly long, too curly, greying hair into something that looks amazing. I highly recommend her, she's an asset to the business.
Curly HaircutTeddy Theodora M
Excellent care at Second Avenue Hair CBD, went in as a hobo, came out feeling amazing. Mary is a national treasure - an excellent cutter, colourist and stylist. I highly recommend this salon for all your hair requirements.
Curly Hair ColourJenny H
Great. Sam is a fabulous hairdresser and a very nice person who listens. He's been doing my hair for years.
Curly HaircutMillie Farr
I've said it before and I will say it again this place is absolutely amazing! Expert advice combined with a perfect hair and overall wonderful experience. Sam is a man of his craft who never fails to make your experience memorable.
Curly HaircutDanielle L
Had a great experience with Sam! He did a great job with my hair, listened to my needs but also had awesome suggestions and judgement about what would work best for my hair type and face. My hair had previously been cut all at one length - he realised it naturally has a bit of wave to it and did a great job giving it shape and adding layers. Feeling a lot better about my hair, which has made me feel quite miserable lately. Thank you Sam and Second Avenue Hair.
Curly Hair ColourBook Your Curly Haircut in Melbourne CBD
Visit Second Avenue Hair at 205–207 Little Collins Street for a curly haircut that works with your natural texture, not against it. Curl-specialised cutting, colour and styling — right in the heart of the CBD.
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