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South Yarra · Since 1993

shibui

渋い — simple, subtle beauty Hair that is understated and exactly what it should be
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The philosophy
shibui
simple. subtle. understated beauty.

The word shibui is Japanese, relating to an aesthetic of simple, subtle and unobtrusive beauty — craftsmanship that is beautiful by being understated, and exactly what it is meant to be, without needing elaboration.

For more than three decades, that has been our only brief. We work with an awareness of fashion but deliver hair that is uncontrived and easy to maintain. We embrace the imperfections and variables that make each person unique.

What we do

Services
& pricing

shibui cutters prefer to work with the hair in its natural state. Our signature low fuss blow dry finish suits our simple aesthetic. Prefer something more polished? Dressed hair options are available on request.

A $3 green fee is added to every service, supporting shibui's participation in the Sustainable Salons program.

The Cutters

freehand dry-cutting
Brent
Barber cut — shibui blow dry $160
Hi-fuss blow-dry N/A
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Aaron Allinson
Cut — shibui blow dry $145
Cut — hi-fuss blow-dry $185
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Elisa De Grandis
Cut — shibui blow dry $130
Cut — hi-fuss blow-dry $170
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Ashan Arob
Cut — shibui blow dry $115
Cut — hi-fuss blow-dry $150
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Children's discounts: Under tween (1–5 yrs) 35% off · Tween (6–12 yrs) 25% off · Teen (13–19 yrs) 20% off

The Colourists

natural colour placement
Rejoice Phiri
Base coat $180–$210
Combination colour $250–$290
Highlight or painting $200–$320
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Paris McIntosh
Non-permanent colour from $140
Base coat $130–$190
Combination colour $220–$250
Highlight or painting $180–$290
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Dean Melia
Non-permanent colour from $140
Base coat $130–$190
Combination colour $210–$240
Highlight or painting $180–$290
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Understudy Stylist
Non-permanent colour from $95
Base coat $110–$140
Combination / highlight $140–$220
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All colour services include a complimentary low fuss shibui blow dry finish. Pricing is based on product required and application time. Top coat: Tone & dry $65 · Blonde wash $90 · Root lift $90 · K18 treatment: $105 standalone / $40 mask only.

Gift Card

Give the gift of great hair. shibui gift cards are available online through our Fresha booking page.

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Our team

Three decades
of craft

More than thirty years under one ownership — an obvious ability to evolve. shibui grew from a simple footprint of 'low fuss' hair: freehand dry cutting, a natural approach, a preference for hands rather than a brush.

Today, shibui is about the current crop of passionate hairdressers applying their own unique differences and taking the salon into the future. An eclectic mix of people whose work is as diverse as their personalities.

Cutters and colourists — each with a name on the books, each developing their own chapter of the shibui story.

Freehand Cutting Natural Colour Low Fuss Finish 30+ Years South Yarra Sustainable Salons
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30+
Years established
8
Stylists on team
5
Days a week
$3
Green fee · sustainable salons
Find us

Visit shibui

MondayClosed
Tuesday9:30am – 7:00pm
Wednesday9:30am – 7:30pm
Thursday9:30am – 8:00pm
Friday9:30am – 6:30pm
Saturday8:30am – 4:00pm
SundayClosed

Ready to book?

Book online via Fresha — choose your stylist, service and time. A booking fee is required to secure your appointment.

A $3 green fee is added to every service, supporting shibui's participation in the Sustainable Salons program — recycling foils, colour tubes, and cut hair for charitable causes.