North Strathfield, NSW
Your best hair. An exceptional experience.
Colour, balayage, foil highlights and cuts. A L'Oreal Professionnel partner for over 25 years.
Receive a warm welcome when you arrive, intelligent conversation while you remain and fantastic hair when you leave.
Scanlon Hair is a family owned hairdresser in North Strathfield, a short walk from the train station, serving clients from Strathfield, Concord and Sydney's Inner West.
02 Client stories
Real reviews from real people.
“Alan and his team are phenomenal, always pleasant and welcoming. Honesty along with professionalism is what you can expect. Have been a happy client for many years now.”
“Have been back for my second visit and would recommend! Guru is excellent and I feel that I am in experienced hands for natural looking blonde foils and styling. I also appreciated the opportunity to call before my first visit to chat through options, timing and price. The other staff are all friendly and welcoming too!”
“Very happy with the Guava Keratin hair straightening. Thank you Guru!”
“I've been coming to this salon for my blonde colour for years. Amazing. Very knowledgeable and lovely staff. Can't go wrong coming here. A++”
“My hair and I are very happy. I was serviced by Guru, who listened to what I wanted and gave me the correct advice. Will definitely return!”
“Very good place for a hair cut. The prices are fair and the staff are amazing. They also have an online booking system which is really good.”
“Absolutely awesome experience!!!, the ladies there worked really well as a team and Miranda coordinated my appointment very efficiently, Crystal provided a very thorough wash and extremely relaxing scalp massage, Miranda was extremely knowledgable and helpful, I tend to find hair salons very awkward, however, Miranda has shown her extraordinary people skills and was able to find a topic to connect and engage me during the haircut, final product, blown away with this haircut, I went in unsure with what style I was comfortable with but Miranda was extremely understanding and was able to use her expertise to give me a few ideas and narrow down a few options which I really appreciate, by far the best Hair appointment experience I've ever had, 100% would reccomend to a friend, Awesome stuff guys, Thanks Miranda you're a true expert in the art of hairdressing, if i could give more than five stars I would! 🙏😄👍”
“Made the booking online, I was greeted warmly by the stylist she advised she was running behind and if I would prefer to wait or she had another stylist Guru free, and if I didn't mind he can do my hair. I was more than happy for Guru to do my hair, he was very attentive and an adept hair artist...”
“So so good / best hairstyles I have ever had. Highly recommended… Sue”
“Miranda at Scanlon hair is a delight. I am always very happy with my hair and she dors an excellent job. I strongly recommend Scanlon Hair and Miranda”
“Miranda and Cathy were amazing! Both were super friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I left feeling great with excellent service. Highly recommend this salon!”
“Scanlon hair is a welcoming environment every time i walk in. i am always offered a beverage or tea upon arrival. i would like to thank Miranda for doing my last few haircuts, she does a brilliant job! i’m never disappointed with the outcome and i get many compliments when in social settings! Great Job!!”
“Cathy has been cutting and colouring my hair for many years. It’s great to have a hair stylist that you trust and a salon that’s so friendly. All the staff are fabulous. Loved the head massage from Bella last week👍”
“First visit : Had an amazing experience here last weekend. Left feeling the best Ive felt leaving a hairdresser in years!! Came in asking for a particular style to achieve a particular look. The awesome hairstylist and the owner came to discuss the look – and I walked out with something SO much better and EXACTLY what I was hoping to achieve at the end of the cut - real experts!! (And they didn't leave me sitting in the salon for hours and hours). These guys are excellent .. and if they’ll have me, I’ll definitely be back!! :)”
“First visit : Had an amazing experience here last weekend. Left feeling the best Ive felt leaving a hairdresser in years!! Came in asking for a particular style to achieve a particular look. The awesome hairstylist and the owner came to discuss the look – and I walked out with something SO much better and EXACTLY what I was hoping to achieve at the end of the cut - real experts!! (And they didn't leave me sitting in the salon for hours and hours). These guys are excellent .. and if they’ll have me, I’ll definitely be back!! :)”
“Professional staff, great customer service, nice and shiny shop. Will be back.”
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Leave a review03 About us
Over 25 years nurturing talent and delivering exceptional experiences.
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Mentoring over a dozen apprentices to successful careers in the industry.
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Where creative professionals learn, grow, and thrive together.
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From apprentice to established stylists, all dedicated to their craft.
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Expert service combined with creative, modern techniques.
04 Visit
Just 12km from Sydney CBD, easily accessible by train, bus, or car. Visiting from Concord? Here is how to find us.
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201 Concord Road, North Strathfield NSW
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5 min walk from North Strathfield Station. Buses 458, 459, 251 stop outside.
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Free 2hr parking in Clermont Lane behind the salon.
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Public holiday hours may vary. Please call us on (02) 9743 1779 to check.
05 Questions
Questions about booking, services, or what to expect? We have answered the most common ones below.
Absolutely. We offer consultations over the phone or face to face in salon. Consultations are complimentary but must be booked in advance. A face to face consultation is much more effective and is what we prefer.
We recommend a consultation if you have never had your colour done with us before, especially if you are considering a big colour change or a colour correction. We also encourage existing clients to book one when thinking about a significant change.
A consultation gives us the opportunity to assess your hair, discuss your requirements, and make sure we can deliver the service you are after, with the correct services and the right amount of time in your appointment. Bring inspiration images if you have them; they give us a great starting point and help us understand your goals.
Consultations can be booked online or by calling the salon.
We have partnered with L'Oreal Professionnel for over 25 years and use their Majirel, iNOA, Dia Color, Dia Light and Blond Studio product ranges to deliver our services.
We offer a full range of colouring and lightening services including global colour, foil highlights, balayage and toning. We work closely with L'Oreal education so that our team are up to date with the latest products and techniques. Cathy, our creative director, has completed L'Oreal's Color Degree, their highest professional qualification.
A balayage service is customised for the individual, so it is not possible to give a single answer. The time depends on the length and thickness of your hair, the toning service required, and whether you are adding a treatment, cut, or styling. If your hair is already coloured or in poor condition, that can also significantly affect what is achievable and how long it takes. As a guide, for a balayage with a toner and styling you should expect to be in the salon for 3 to 5 hours.
It depends on the complexity of the appointment and how flexible you are in terms of day, time, or stylist. We generally have appointment slots available within a week, but for a full head of foils with a specific stylist on a popular evening you might need to book six weeks in advance. Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturdays tend to be our busiest times. Our online booking system also has a waitlist and we encourage clients to use it, as cancellations do open up slots regularly.
If you are considering colour for the first time, or it has been a long time since your last colour, the best starting point is a free consultation with one of our stylists. We offer consultations over the phone or in person at the salon. An in-person visit is ideal so we can properly assess your hair, understand your goals, and walk you through your options.
A few things to think about before your consultation:
The salon is located at 201 Concord Road, North Strathfield in Sydney's Inner West, about 12km west of the CBD. Drivers can reach us via Parramatta Road (or the M4) east-to-west, or Concord Road north-to-south. Parking is available behind the salon in Clermont Lane (2 hours) and on surrounding streets including Clermont Avenue, Davidson Avenue and Waratah Street (unrestricted). Note that Concord Road itself has very limited parking and a clearway operates from 3pm to 7pm. By public transport, North Strathfield train station is a 5 minute walk away, and buses 458, 459 and 251 stop directly outside the salon on Concord Road.
