A shot of a person getting their hair blow dried at a salon.
Photograph: David Benmussa
Photograph: David Benmussa

The best bargain haircuts in Sydney

Get a cheap chop at one of these trainee hair salons

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Need a quick fix to that unruly mop? These student hairdressing centres and colleges offer hair cuts for next to nix. You’ll need to be available at unpopular times, like during the working week, but the money saved could equal more beers at the pub with your mates. That’s a trade off we can shake on.  

  • Things to do
  • Bondi Junction
AH+B Hairdressing College
AH+B Hairdressing College
Guys can score a trim for just $10 and ladies get a chop for only $15 at this Bondi Junction salon. Styling for special events starts at $30, with colour touch-ups from $35.
  • Things to do
  • Glebe
Australasian College Broadway Student Salon
Australasian College Broadway Student Salon
Save your pretty pennies at this Inner West salon near Wentworth Park. A wash and cut costs absolutely nothing – throw in a blow dry for just $5! Cheaper than chips.
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  • Parramatta
Mask Academy Student Clinic
Mask Academy Student Clinic
Depending on the length of your do, a wash, cut or blow dry costs just $5-$25 at this Parramatta academy. Change your shade for $30-$45.
  • Things to do
  • Waterloo
Pivot Point Academy Hairdressing Salon
Pivot Point Academy Hairdressing Salon
For a cool $20, men can score a quick hair cut or a soothing scalp and hair treatment, including a mini massage. And ladies’ style cuts, which include a blow dry, are only $25. 
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  • Paddington
Toni & Guy School of Hairdressing
Toni & Guy School of Hairdressing
Treatments and styling start at $15 a pop at this internationally recognised hair school. Plan for 
a lengthy appointment (up to two hours for a cut) as hairdressers are closely supervised. 

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