2024 Australian Haircut Savings Guide: These places have the cheapest haircuts, a must-read for international students!

Hello everyone, I am the assistant of Australia Encyclopedia! Recently, I have received many private messages from friends, and the most common question is: "It is so expensive to get a haircut in Australia, where can I find a cheap barber shop?" Indeed, the labor cost in Australia is high, and the price of a haircut is often 40-80 Australian dollars, which makes many international students and new immigrants say "I can't afford it". But don't worry, after field research and fan recommendations, I have compiled a super practical "Australia Haircut Saving Guide", from chain stores, student discounts to hidden community shops, to ensure that you spend the least money to get the most satisfactory hairstyle!

1. Analysis of the current situation of haircut prices in Australia

Let’s first look at a set of data (latest statistics in 2024):

• Sydney/Melbourne city centre: The average price of a haircut for men is $45-75, and for women is $60-120
• Suburban Shopping Centre Chain Store: $25-40 (such as Just Cuts, QBH House)
• Student Discount Package:$15-30 (student ID card required)
• Barber Training College: $10-25 (students practice, instructor supervision)

Assistant suggestion: Avoid the city center and Internet celebrity stores, choose chain brands or community stores to save more than 50%!

2. Recommended list of cheap barbershops in each city

1. Top 5 value-for-money options in Sydney

1. UNSW Hair Academy(On campus at the University of New South Wales)
   
   Address: Gate 9, High St, Kensington
   
   Price: From $15 for students, $25 for regular customers (including washing, cutting and blowing)
   
   Highlights: Trainees must complete 200 hours of training before they can start work, and the quality is guaranteed
2. QBH House Chinatown
   
   Address: Shop 8, 363 Sussex St
   
   Price: $28 for men’s haircut, $35 for women’s haircut (weekday special)

2. Melbourne is a must-go for those who want to save money

• Melbourne Hairdressing Academy
  
  Address: Level 1, 220 Spencer St
  
  Price: $10 Basic haircut (limited time from Tuesday to Thursday)
• Box Hill Asian Barber Street
  
  Recommended stores: Hair Space, Lucky Star
  
  Average price: $20-30 (good for Asian hair)

3. Hidden benefits of Brisbane/Adelaide

Korean barbershops in Brisbane's Sunnybank Plaza (such as Hair Story) often offer $25 student packages; the "$20 Haircut Pop-up Shop" near Adelaide's Central Market is open on the first Saturday of every month and requires advance reservations.

Three, four money-saving tips

1. Take advantage of student discounts: Chain stores with more than 60% (such as Just Cuts) offer student prices, remember to bring your student ID
2. Follow Groupon/ShopBack: There are often limited-time 50% off coupons, and $19.9 haircut + care packages are very common
3. Go to a barber school to practice: TAFE and private school training centers are open for appointments regularly, and the timetable can be checked on the official website
4. Group bargaining: For haircuts for groups of 3 or more, many small shops are willing to give a 20% discount

4. Tips for Do-it-yourself Haircutting

Those who really want to save money can try:

• BuyBabyliss Electric Clipper Set($ from 49.99), YouTube: Learn "3-minute buzz cut for men"
• For girlsSplit Ender($79) Self-trimming of hair ends
• Kmart buys a complete set of hair cutting cloth ($7) + steel comb ($5)

⚠️Note: It is recommended to practice with a wig before trimming bangs. You can buy emergency bangs stickers ($12/box) at Australian pharmacies.

Questions about haircutting in Australia

Q1: How to determine whether a barber shop is suitable for Asians?

When entering a store, observe two things: 1) whether there are Japanese and Korean style hairstyles atlases; 2) whether fine-tooth combs and thinning scissors are used. It is recommended to give priority to stores run by Chinese and Koreans.

Q2: Do I need to make an appointment in advance to get a haircut in Australia?

Chain stores (such as Just Cuts) usually only require walk-ins, while high-end salons require appointments 3-7 days in advance.BooksyCheck the vacancies in real time through the APP.

Q3: How to communicate to avoid accidents when cutting hair?

Essential English sentence patterns:

"I want 2cm off the length with layered texture"(2cm shorter + layered)

"Please thin out "thin the sides but keep the top"

Q4: What’s the most economical way to perm and dye?

It is recommended to go to a hair salon in the Vietnamese area (such as Cabramatta in Sydney). The average price of hair dyeing is $80-120, which is 40% cheaper than in the city center. If you use L'Oreal dye, you can ask to show the packaging box.

Australian Encyclopedia Assistant Summary: The key to finding a cheap barber shop in Australia is -Compare more, bargain boldly, and make good use of resourcesWhether you go to a training academy, buy coupons, or do it yourself, as long as you master the skills in this article, you will be guaranteed to transform from a "haircut anxiety" to a "money saving expert". If you find it useful, remember to bookmark this article and share it with more friends!

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