Glow's editorial Top 20 for Adelaide, twenty salons, clinics and studios across North Adelaide, Norwood, Burnside, Glenelg, Unley and the CBD. No paid placements.
| Rank | Adelaide | Price | GLOW Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1 | Stelios Hair Adelaide Hair · Norwood | $$$ $260 senior balayage | ★ 9.1 · 480 | Book → |
| № 2 | Hair By Atlas Hair · North Adelaide | $$$ $260 senior cut | ★ 9.0 · 320 | Book → |
| № 3 | Adelaide Skin Clinic Skin / Facial · North Adelaide | $$$ $175 signature facial | ★ 9.0 · 380 | Book → |
| № 4 | Skin Lab Burnside Skin / Facial · Burnside | $$$ $185 signature facial | ★ 8.8 · 220 | Book → |
| № 5 | Laser Clinics Australia, Rundle Laser · Adelaide CBD | $$ $169/session full legs | ★ 9.0 · 720 | Book → |
| № 6 | Brow & Beauty Adelaide Brows · Norwood | $$ $90 lamination + tint | ★ 8.9 · 280 | Book → |
| № 7 | Loving Tan Adelaide Spray Tan · North Adelaide | $$$ $65 full body | ★ 8.8 · 220 | Book → |
| № 8 | Aesthetics Adelaide Injectables · Burnside | $$$ cosmetic injectables | ★ 8.8 · 140 | Book → |
| № 9 | Hair Society Hair · Unley | $$ $200 senior cut + colour | ★ 8.7 · 380 | Book → |
| № 10 | Australian Skin Clinics, Adelaide Laser · Adelaide CBD | $$ $159/session full legs | ★ 8.6 · 510 | Book → |
| № 11 | Brow Lounge Adelaide Brows · Glenelg | $$ $85 lamination + tint | ★ 8.5 · 240 | Book → |
| № 12 | Bondi Sands Studio Adelaide Spray Tan · Adelaide CBD | $$ $50 full body | ★ 8.5 · 410 | Book → |
| № 13 | Henley Skin Studio Skin / Facial · Henley Beach | $$ $140 signature facial | ★ 8.4 · 180 | Book → |
| № 14 | Skinstitut Adelaide Skin / Facial · Burnside | $$$ $185 signature facial | ★ 8.4 · 280 | Book → |
| № 15 | Browhaus Adelaide Brows · Adelaide CBD | $ $65 lamination + tint | ★ 8.2 · 320 | Book → |
| № 16 | Endota Spa Adelaide Wellness · Norwood | $$ $135 90-min massage | ★ 8.3 · 580 | Book → |
| № 17 | Cosmetic Hub Adelaide Injectables · Burnside | $$$ cosmetic injectables | ★ 8.2 · 110 | Book → |
| № 18 | The Tan Studio Adelaide Spray Tan · Norwood | $$ $52 full body | ★ 8.0 · 140 | Book → |
| № 19 | Headcase Adelaide Hair · Glenelg | $$ $180 senior cut | ★ 8.0 · 180 | Book → |
| № 20 | Salon Lane Adelaide Hair · Unley | $ $140 senior cut | ★ 7.8 · 220 | Book → |
Twenty salons, clinics and studios, ranked across every beauty category we cover. The first three earn the editorial spotlight. Use the filters to narrow by category.
Long-running independent. Senior team has been together for over a decade. Conservative bleaching, premium toners.
Design-led salon. Architectural cutting and considered colour. Strong on grown-out balayage.
Dermal-clinician led. Strong on pigmentation from Adelaide sun. Visia-led protocol.
Boutique clinic. Considered, calm, premium. Strong on barrier-led protocols.
The flagship LCA in Adelaide. Candela GentleMax Pro standard. Central, reliable.
Boutique studio. Strong custom blends. Six-week lamination retention.
Brand-trained therapists. Premium pricing reflects the studio fit-out.
Doctor-owned, anatomy-led. Conservative dosing. The Adelaide reference for honest practice.
Mid-market salon, strong on consistent quality. Long client base.
Mass-market chain. IPL + laser combo. Reliable first-time choice.
Independent studio, beachside clientele. Reliable for maintenance.
Brand-flagship studio. Reliable, fast, central location.
Independent clinic, beachside clientele. Strong on actinic damage.
Sister to the Melbourne flagship. Same Visia-led protocol.
Mall-based chain. Convenient. Template-led shaping.
Chain day spa, beautifully fitted. Strong on couples and event prep.
Smaller boutique. Doctor-led consultation. Conservative practice.
Independent studio. Considered formula. Walk-ins welcome.
Boutique salon, beachside clientele. Strong on sun-bleached lived-in colour.
Affordable salon. Junior-led but reliable. Good entry point.
Glow's editorial team visits every business in person. We book under regular client names, pay normal pricing, and grade against a five-axis scorecard: practitioner skill, equipment or product, hygiene, results at week six, and pricing transparency. We re-test every 12 months. No business pays for placement.
The shortlist runs from #1 (Editor's Choice) through #20, every place is a Glow-vetted operator we'd send a friend to. Use the category filter to find your next appointment fast.
Want a deeper dive on one category? See Glow's per-category Melbourne guides for laser, hair, facial, brows and spray tan, each one ranks ten places with full editorial commentary.
For more editorial, see GLOW 100 annual edit, the brand explorer, or Glow's other city guides: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle, Auckland.
For salon and clinic owners interested in editorial review, the application form is open. We earn-rank, we don't sell listings.
In Adelaide, also see: facials, hair, laser clinics.
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