#1
Neighbourhood Hooligans Moonee Ponds
4.9
Read 119 reviews · Score: 82/100
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Best Hair Salons in Essendon
Compare the top hair salons in Essendon, VIC, ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated October 2026 · Based on 3,378 real Google reviews across the 38 hair salons
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Top Hair Salons in Essendon, VIC
The short answer
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked hair salons in Essendon, VIC on the Starworks directory are Neighbourhood Hooligans Moonee Ponds (4.9 stars from 119 Google reviews), The HIKAD Barber (5.0 stars from 58 Google reviews) and King Of Clippers (4.9 stars from 374 Google reviews).
Starworks ranks 38 hair salons in Essendon, VIC, holding 3,378 Google reviews between them. Across the 38 the median rating is 4.9 stars from a median of 64 reviews. Of the 38, 36 are rated 4.5 or better and 13 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 374 reviews, more than the top-ranked hair salon holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for hair salons in Essendon, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
#3
King Of Clippers
4.9
Read 374 reviews · Score: 73/100
1072 Mt Alexander Rd, Melbourne VIC 3040
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#8
BLADES OF GOLD BARBER SHOP
4.9
Read 109 reviews · Score: 73/100
5 Winifred St, Melbourne VIC 3040
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#9
Roni Barbers
4.8
Read 108 reviews · Score: 73/100
1027 Mt Alexander Rd, Melbourne VIC 3040
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#38
Hair By Amelia
4.7
Read 13 reviews · Score: 33/100
34 Napier St, Melbourne VIC 3040
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What customers wrote about hair salons in Essendon
Real Google reviews of businesses ranked on this page. Reviewer names are never shown.
“I was pleasantly surprised by the local barber in this area. At first I was hesitant given the low amount of reviews, since the other barber was booked out and I wanted to get a haircut today, I decided to give it a go…”
““Absolutely love the service from Delan he was professional, skilled, and really took the time to understand the style I wanted. The atmosphere is welcoming, and I left feeling confident and fresh. Highly recommend him…”
“Immediately I knew i was in good hands sitting in Mia’s chair. She listened to exactly what I wanted (and I was very specific) and she absolutely nailed it. It left me with the confidence I was hoping for. It’s been a…”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hair salons in Essendon.
Who are the best hair salons in Essendon?
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked hair salons in Essendon, VIC on the Starworks directory are Neighbourhood Hooligans Moonee Ponds (4.9 stars from 119 Google reviews), The HIKAD Barber (5.0 stars from 58 Google reviews) and King Of Clippers (4.9 stars from 374 Google reviews). Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for hair salons in Essendon, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
How many hair salons does Starworks rank in Essendon?
Starworks ranks 38 hair salons in Essendon, VIC, holding 3,378 Google reviews between them. Across the 38 the median rating is 4.9 stars from a median of 64 reviews. Of the 38, 36 are rated 4.5 or better and 13 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 374 reviews, more than the top-ranked hair salon holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
What star rating should I expect from a good hair salon in Essendon?
The median Google rating across the 38 hair salons Starworks ranks in Essendon, VIC is 4.9 stars, and 36 of them sit at 4.5 or above. A rating at or near that median is ordinary for hair salons in Essendon, VIC rather than a warning sign on its own, and a rating well above it only means much when enough reviews stand behind it.
How many Google reviews does an established hair salon in Essendon have?
The median hair salon Starworks ranks in Essendon, VIC carries 64 Google reviews, and 13 of the 38 hair salons have passed 100. The most-reviewed of them carries 374.
How does Starworks rank hair salons in Essendon?
Starworks gives every hair salon in Essendon, VIC a reputation score out of 100 from three things: its Google star rating (up to 47 points), how many reviews back that rating (up to 35), and whether customers can reach it by website and phone number (up to 18). Review volume is the one part that can subtract: below 15 reviews it costs points, because a near-empty review record gives a stranger very little to go on. No score falls below 0 and placement cannot be bought. The score measures the strength of a business's public review record rather than the quality of its work, so it is worth reading the reviews as well, and every listing links to them on Google.
Why does a hair salon in Essendon with all 5-star reviews score lower than one with a lower rating?
Because review volume counts as well as rating, and below 15 reviews it counts against you. Five perfect reviews are encouraging but thin evidence; three hundred reviews averaging 4.7 tell a stranger far more about what to expect on the day. That is a judgement about how much proof exists, not about the quality of the work, and a newer hair salon with a handful of excellent reviews may still be the right choice in Essendon, VIC. The star rating and review count sit next to every score so you can weigh both yourself.
Why does the same hair salon not appear several times on this list?
Some businesses run more than one Google listing, often one per suburb they service. Those are the same company, so Starworks groups them and shows the business once, using the listing with the strongest review record. That is why this page opens with 38 distinct hair salons in Essendon, VIC rather than a longer list of repeats.
How often is this list of hair salons in Essendon updated?
This ranking of hair salons in Essendon, VIC rebuilds on a 30-day cycle and prints the date of its last rebuild above the list, which for the current version is October 2026. Ratings and review counts are re-read from Google over time rather than on a fixed schedule, so an individual figure here can be older than the rebuild date.
How can I improve my hair salon business ranking in Essendon?
Collect genuine customer reviews consistently, and keep a working website and phone number on your Google listing, because those are the three inputs the score reads. There is no placement to buy on this page. For scale: the median hair salon Starworks ranks in Essendon, VIC carries 64 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.
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