Oscar Oscar

I’ve always been a fan of Oscar Oscars, from 10 years ago when I first started going. They do great hair and they were one of the first salons (and still one of the few) who take the time to give you a hair experience, not just a hair cut.
I went to Oscars SOUTHLAND for Balyage, a new foiling treatment where they backcomb and comb through the colour to achieve an Ombré’ effect. My hair dresser Sandra took a risk and ignored my request to be very blonde, which paid off in the end. I don’t think any hairdresser has ever completely ignored what I asked for and done her own thing, but the colour suits me so kudos to Sandra.
For the longest time I couldn’t afford to go to them though, and I began travelling so I wasn’t able to visit. Now I’m back in Melbourne I’m going to start going again. Their prices are comparable to 10 years ago, they haven’t gone up much. It was expensive then and it’s still expensive.
I observed that while this salon is really good, there is a detachment in the staff to each other which is a little disconcerting. They don’t seem like they’re having very much fun and tippy toe around each other. It’s not a complaint, although it doesn’t add to the experience. You have to wonder — do they like working at this salon?

These guys are great! I have had a blow wave and a chemical straightening with them and as the above review said you are looked after from the moment you get in there. Drinks and mags are brought in and all the people who work there are cool and friendly. You feel relaxed. As for costing a bit more I think they are worth it.

If I were wealthy, or perhaps a trophy wife, I would probably spend my days getting blow waves and hand massages at Oscar Oscar. This place seriously takes hair to the next level by being not just about the cut and colour or whatever you are having done, but genuinely about the whole experience. To demonstrate, I’ll walk you through shall I?
Jason, my stylist, whisked me through to my chair as soon as I arrived and promptly offered me an herbal tea (which was delicious). We talked about my hair, as you do, and he gave me the requisite horrified looks when I told tales of bleaching disasters past. So far so good. Then, he got to colouring, during which time I was treated to a delicious hand massage by an assistant.
When it came time to rinse, I was taken out the back to this room filled with scented candles and low light where I had a shampoo followed by a head massage. By this time I was practically horizontal with relaxation and was taken back out the front for my cut, blow wave and another herbal tea.
The whole experience was lovely and my hair looked a million dollars.
The only downside was the cost– Oscar Oscar is not cheap. My advice would be keep an eye on the seasonal sales and deals to nab the experience for less. It’s