You want to be understood
You may know exactly what you want—or only know that your current hair is not working. James starts with the person, then finds the right technical answer.
HAIRBY JAMES
TRAINED IN TECHNIQUE.
LED BY TASTE.
ADVANCED, PERSONALISED HAIRCUTTING
DRY CUTTING · CURLY HAIR · PRECISION
WELCOME · THE POINT OF VIEW
HAIR WITH SHAPE,
MOVEMENT + FREEDOM.
James brings together precision, dry, freehand and razor cutting to create hair that works with its natural texture and with the way you actually live.
Wear it natural, style it differently, let it loosen up. The result is considered but never overworked—and designed to become more individual as it grows.
READ THE COMPLETE POINT OF VIEW ↗REAL PEOPLE · REAL HAIR
MANY PEOPLE.
ONE POINT OF VIEW.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
COME FOR
THE SHAPE.
You want hair with personality
Beautiful does not have to mean conventional. Precision, softness, texture and individuality are balanced to create something that feels unmistakably yours.
You want it to work in real life
The haircut is designed around your natural texture, routine and grow-out—not only the way it looks when professionally styled on appointment day.
SPECIALIST WORK
THE
WORK
25+
years behind
the chair
Vidal Sassoon and Bumble and bumble trained · advanced dry cutting · curly and textured hair specialist · precision and razor cutting · educator to a global audience
CLIENT REVIEWS · GOOGLE
WHAT MY
CLIENTS SAY.
“James takes the time to get to know your hair—what works for you, how you style it and what suits your face shape. I felt listened to and my hair cared for. The salon is like a little retreat.”
BRIGITTA GILLES · GOOGLE REVIEW“Great to finally find someone who gets curly hair after so many botched cuts. Even months later I still have a good shape. These cuts last!”
RORY SIMMONS · GOOGLE REVIEW“Exceptional cuts. I have fine, straight hair with minimal volume. James corrected how my hair had been cut for years to make it look more full and thick.”
EMMA DAVISON · GOOGLE REVIEWRAZOR CUTTING · MELBOURNE“I had just moved to Melbourne and was looking for a hairdresser similar to my previous hairdresser, Hair Bros in London. James listened to what I wanted and explained what would work for my hair and face shape. Best haircut I have ever had.”
LUCY DANIELS · GOOGLE REVIEW
“JAMES IS THE MASTER OF THE BOB—BE PREPARED FOR COMPLIMENTS.”
CARMEL LAVER · GOOGLE REVIEW
Read all Google reviews ↗
Real words from clients of James Annabel’s private one-to-one hair studio in St Kilda.
SERVICES + PRICING
APPOINTMENTS
BY JAMES
Haircuts
Maintenance Haircut · 30 minutes
$100Exclusively for existing haircut clients maintaining their current shape. Not available for first-time clients or significant changes to length or style.
Signature Haircut · 60 minutes
$150For most clients, whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning. A considered haircut tailored to your hair, face shape, natural texture and how you like to wear it.
Text to book a Signature Haircut ↗Transformation Haircut · 90 minutes
$220For those ready for a significant change. Going from long to short, creating an entirely new shape, or reworking a haircut that needs more time and attention.
Text to book a Transformation Haircut ↗Signature Blow-Dry · Existing Client
$85For existing haircut clients wanting their hair washed, styled and finished. Perfect for an occasion or simply having your hair done.
Signature Blow-Dry · One-Time Client
$100For new clients wanting a beautiful blow-dry without a haircut. Includes a consultation, wash and a tailored finish.
COLOUR SERVICES
Colour appointments are offered exclusively as complete packages, including either a professional blow-dry or a Signature Haircut.
01 — TINT REGROWTH
Maintain your existing colour or cover greys with a permanent regrowth tint.Tint Regrowth + Blow Dry$265
Tint Regrowth + Signature Haircut$330
02 — FULL SEMI / DEMI
All-over colour applied from roots to ends to enhance your natural shade, add depth, richness or refresh your existing tone.Full Semi / Demi + Blow Dry$285
Full Semi / Demi + Signature Haircut$350
03 — TINT & TONE
Permanent regrowth colour combined with a demi-permanent refresh through the lengths and ends for a balanced, polished result.Tint & Tone + Blow Dry$315
Tint & Tone + Signature Haircut$380
BOOKING INFORMATION
All colour services are booked as complete packages. Colour-only appointments are not available.
New colour clients are welcome to enquire. A consultation and colour history may be required before confirming an appointment.
Highlighting, balayage and colour corrections are not included in these packages.
LIMITED APPOINTMENTS · BY ENQUIRY ONLY
HIGHLIGHTING + BALAYAGE
I offer a limited number of highlighting and balayage appointments, focusing on soft, natural and lived-in colour that complements the haircut.
¼ Head Highlightsfrom $180
½ Head Highlightsfrom $220
¾ Head Highlightsfrom $270
Full Head Highlightsfrom $320
Toner and haircut or blow-dry are additional. A complete price will be confirmed before booking.
HOW TO ENQUIRE Please send recent photographs of your hair in natural light, inspiration images and your colour history from the past two to three years. I’ll assess your current hair, the result you’re hoping to achieve and the time required before confirming whether the appointment is suitable.
Appointments are offered selectively and are subject to suitability and availability. Colour corrections and major blonde transformations are not offered.
THE GLOSS TREATMENT.
Clear gloss paired with Hairstory Bond Serum Treatment to enhance shine and improve the feel of the hair, without changing your existing colour.
Clear Gloss + Bond Treatment + Blow Dry$215
Clear Gloss + Bond Treatment + Haircut$280
Available to new and existing clients.
Book The Gloss Treatment ↗Your next appointment depends on your haircut and how you like to wear it. Short, precise shapes may need refreshing sooner, while softer, longer cuts can go longer between appointments. We’ll discuss what suits your hair.
All prices are in AUD.
THE GEORGE.
Private one-to-one hair appointments at 129 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda · 7 days · 9am–7pm.
VISIT + GETTING HERE ↗+ SCALP.
Consultation-led hair-loss services and scalp microchanneling with regenerative factors.
DISCOVER THE SKIN METHOD ↗EVERY HAIR TEXTURE IS WELCOME · PRIVATE ONE-TO-ONE APPOINTMENTS · ST KILDA
YOUR TIME. YOUR HAIR.
ENTIRELY YOURS.
Text James to book · 0401 554 235 ↗Request a phone call ↗DM James on Instagram ↗Before your appointment · FAQs ↗
Open 7 days · By appointment