The City:
Best hair salons

and spas

25 JULY 2025

Whether you’re looking for the perfect last-minute gift, an after work cut and blow-dry, or a moment to unwind Brisbane City is home to some of the  best hair salons and luxury day spas in Brisbane. From award winning hair stylists to full-service treatments, here’s your ultimate guide to pampering yourself in The City. 

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Hair Salons

Elysium Hair Brisbane, Adelaide Street

Whether it’s a fresh colour, extensions or curly girl cut you’re after, Elysium Hair Brisbane is a go to for style-savvy locals and visitors to The City. The chic urban salon recycles and repurposes 98% of its waste and even offers a free consultation before you commit to your appointment.

TONI&GUY Brisbane, Edward Street

A full-service hair salon for both men and women, TONI&GUY is a staple in The City offering an extensive menu of hair styling services from style cuts, colours, hair extensions, Niophlex, Keratin smoothing treatments and professional straightening services.

Co and Pace Salons, Ann Street

Led by internationally renowned and multiple award-winning hairdresser Justin Pace, the team at Co & Pace Salons offer a high-end boutique hair experience. From precision cuts and bespoke colouring to keratin smoothing treatments, this premium salon combines technical know-how and artistic flair for striking results.

Rixon Hair, Edward Street

A multi award-winning hair salon and hairdresser, Rixon Hair is celebrated for its artistry in precision cutting, colour, highlights and balayage, blow waves and more, with a range of premium products available for sale. You can sit back, relax and soak up some luxury in Rixon Hair’s luxurious minimalist salon, with ceiling to floor windows that take in glorious views of The City.

Halo Hair, Adelaide Street

Located on Adelaide Street, Halo Hair is known for its sleek, boutique salon where expert stylists blend precision and creativity to craft a tailored haircut, vibrant colour, luxurious treatments, perms and blow-dries ensuring every visit feels like an upgrade to your style.

Aria Japanese Salon, Adelaide Street

Specialising in permanent straightening and digital perm services, alongside cuts, colours and treatments for men and women, Aria Japanese Salon has attracted incredible popularity in The City. This salon limits daily bookings, so appointments are essential to secure your spot.

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Day Spas

AWAY Spa at W Brisbane, North Quay

In need of a little rest and relaxation? AWAY Spa offers one-of-a-kind treatments for the ultimate indulgence. Open seven days a week and housed inside the glamorous five-star W Brisbane, AWAY Spa boasts an extensive treatment menu. From massages, facials and body scrubs to beauty treatments, including waxing, brows and nails you are spoilt for choice. Plus, all experiences come with access to AWAY Spa’s mineral rich vitality pools, steam and sauna rooms and river-facing relaxation pods.

Aquarius Health & Mediaspa, Mary Street

Designed for the health and fitness enthusiast, Aquarius Health & Medispa combines gym facilities with a premium bathhouse and day spa. Hot stone and remedial massages, medi-facials and full body exfoliation treatments are just a few of the services on offer, plus a men’s relaxation zone offering therapeutic massages and facials. The only space of its kind in The City, Aquarius Health & Mediaspa’s bathhouse includes the use of its 22m indoor heated pool, a Turkish style steam room, hot and cold plunge pools and a dry Finnish sauna.

Stephanies Spa Retreat at Sofitel Brisbane Central, Turbot Street

Multiple award-winning Stephanies Spa Retreat can be found inside Sofitel Brisbane Central and is a health and wellness favourite for locals and visitors to The City.  The retreat’s services menu includes an extensive range of LED light and skin treatments, immersion bath therapy and even spa treatments for kids. On the way out, grab a special gift for yourself or a loved one to something from Stephanie’s signature spa shop, which is jam-packed with beauty and home fragrance products. Just looking to soak and chat? Stephanies Spa Retreat offers social spas for groups of four or more.

Heavenly Spa, Mary Street

Located inside The Westin Brisbane, Heavenly Spa gives you the opportunity to replenish your mind and body with a personal sensory experience. The tranquil atmosphere and deluxe spa packages and treatments will make you feel like you have stepped a world away from the hustle and bustle.

Club Aurora, Edward Street

Fitness, relaxation and flotation, a complete wellness journey all in one space at Club Aurora. You can start by moving your body in the 24/7 gym or through one of the fitness classes that includes boxing and yoga. From here you can enjoy the stress reduction spa and sauna facilities before getting to experience the float tank or simply enjoy one of these incredible offerings on its own.

 

Finish off your wellness experience with a delicious and healthy meal found throughout The City.

An image of the Regent on the Queen Street Mall.