Business Details
Award-Winning Hair Salon in Manly | Cranium Hair
At Cranium Hair, we are dedicated to empowering our clients through transformative hair care experiences. Our team of globally experienced stylists and colourists brings over 50 years of combined expertise to Manly, delivering precision cuts, bespoke balayage, and innovative treatments. We prioritise sustainability through partnerships like Sustainable Salons while maintaining a commitment to premium products such as Kerastase.Our award-winning team, led by owner Belinda, ensures every visit exceeds expectations with personalised service, luxurious amenities, and a focus on continuous professional development. Recognised as finalists in the Australian Hair Industry Awards, we blend technical excellence with a warm, client-centric approach to create lasting beauty and confidence.
Services
Hair Cutting
Balayage
Keratin Treatments
Hair Extensions
Colour Services
Blowdry Styling
Upstyles
Glossing
Scalp Treatments
Wedding Hair
Highlights and features
- Globally experienced team with 50+ years combined expertise
- Award-winning salon with NSW State Business Salon nominations
- Premium Kerastase products for lasting, healthy results
- Sustainable practices through resource recovery partnerships
- Personalised consultations for tailored hair transformations
Associations and certifications
- Sustainable Salons
What people say
Talented team
Luxurious experience
Stunning transformations
Personalised service
Knowledgeable stylists
Services
Balayage
Our signature balayage service uses hand-painted techniques to create natural, sun-kissed highlights with seamless regrowth. Stylists like Elodie and Marion specialise in customising tones to complement your features. Lasting results require minimal touch-ups while maintaining hair health through Kerastase treatments.
Keratin Treatment
Transform frizzy hair with our Keratin or Nanoplasty treatments that smooth and strengthen strands for up to six months. The process involves applying a nourishing solution followed by heat styling to lock in glossiness. Ideal for clients seeking manageable, shiny hair with reduced styling time.
Hair Extensions
Sophie, our extensions expert, offers tape-in and nano-bead solutions for added length and thickness. Each application includes a consultation to match textures and colours precisely. Maintenance services ensure extensions blend naturally while protecting your natural hair's integrity through regular retightening.
Colour Refresh
Revitalise existing colour with our glossing and toning services that correct brassiness and enhance vibrancy. This service rebalances faded hues while adding shine through Kerastase Fusio Dose treatments. Perfect for maintaining salon-quality colour between major touch-ups.
Wedding Hair
From trials to execution, our stylists create timeless updos and romantic styles tailored to your wedding vision. Packages include consultations for durability testing and product selection. The team ensures flawless execution on the day with options for bridesmaids and touch-ups.
People
Belinda
Owner
With a background in 5-star hospitality, Belinda brings luxury service standards to Cranium Hair. She oversees operations while maintaining client relationships, ensuring the salon's award-winning reputation continues through her leadership since 2022.
Kristie
Master Stylist
Leading the team with over a decade at Cranium, Kristie specialises in precision cuts and colour theory. Her expertise in Kerastase products ensures clients receive both technical excellence and hair health advice tailored to their lifestyle.
Elodie
Senior Stylist
With 18 years' experience from France and Reunion Island, Elodie excels in backcomb balayage and curly hair techniques. Her European training brings international flair to her signature soft, dimensional colouring approach that complements coastal lifestyles.
Marion
Colour Specialist
Recognised for transformative colour work, Marion combines technical skill with creative vision. Clients praise her fringe expertise and ability to refresh styles while maintaining hair health through targeted Kerastase treatments.
Sophie
Extensions Expert
Specialising in nano-bead extensions, Sophie provides consultations to achieve natural-looking volume. Her attention to detail ensures seamless integration while educating clients on maintenance for long-lasting results that protect natural hair integrity.
Questions
What makes Cranium Hair different from other Manly salons?
Our globally experienced team with 50+ years combined expertise, use of premium Kerastase products, and commitment to sustainability through Sustainable Salons set us apart while maintaining award-winning standards.
Do you offer consultations before colour services?
Yes, all colour services include a consultation to discuss your vision, maintenance requirements, and hair health considerations to ensure optimal results tailored to your lifestyle.
How do you maintain sustainability practices?
We partner with Sustainable Salons to recycle 95%+ of waste, including chemicals and hair clippings. Our Kerastase products use eco-friendly packaging, and we encourage clients to return empty containers for recycling.
What hair extensions options are available?
Sophie offers nano-bead and tape-in extensions in various textures and colours. Each application includes a consultation to determine the best method for your hair type and desired volume or length.
Can I book multiple services in one visit?
Yes, our team coordinates complex bookings like colour with keratin treatments. We allocate extended time slots and ensure seamless service transitions while maintaining attention to detail.
What's your cancellation policy?
We require 48 hours' notice for cancellations. Appointments changed within this window may incur a deposit charge if we cannot fill the slot, though we make every effort to reschedule.
Reviews (7)
Fiona Hill
Dec 07, 2021
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If youre searching for a good salon on the Northern Beaches, Cranium is certainly not one of them. I was thoroughly looking forward to getting my hair done post-lockdown and having a baby, only to wish Id never had my hair done. I asked for something similar to what I had previously at Cranium and was booked in for a half head of highlights. The stylist made some suggestions, which I agreed to given their experience. I ended up with a patchy semi-permanent dye which made the old dye underneath look greenish in parts and ash tone highlights framing my face. I called the salon to advise I wasnt
Valerie Jacquard
Nov 04, 2021
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I am really glad to finally have my hair done after lockdown. The service was really great and the staff was friendly and professional. The massage you get while your hair is re washed is so good thank you this amazing seat. The place I nice, bright and full of space so you feel relaxed.
R. Generation
Oct 09, 2021
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I finally got my first cut and colour after lockdown, I thought that that would be enough to brighten my day, but the experience of the visit, the care I received was amazing. The great thing was that I ended up with a great cut and colour which made me feel like I was 10 years younger. Thanks Kate and Kel, I really appreciate the service and expertise, Toni M.
Simone Jeffries
Aug 21, 2021
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Im so happy to have discovered Kelly and her wonderful team! They are extremely welcoming and skilled. I always leave feeling relaxed and gorgeous.
Service:Hair coloring
Service:Hair coloring
Anna Warrener
Aug 04, 2021
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I have been going to Cranium to see Mel for years now and I honestly do absolutely not trust anyone else. Not only is she talented enough to keep my hair perfectly blonde for years she has also been able to make me fall in love with my recently chocolate brunette hair. The team is always so warm & accommodating when I come in and such a wonderful atmosphere. First thing Ill be doing when lockdown opens up is going here !
Susan O'Neill
Jul 21, 2021
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Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
Love this salon so much I drive 45 mins across Sydney to go to it! Kel and the team have always been fantastic but especially now during lockdown helping me with advice when I cannot go to the salon!
Services:Hair styling,Hair coloring
Love this salon so much I drive 45 mins across Sydney to go to it! Kel and the team have always been fantastic but especially now during lockdown helping me with advice when I cannot go to the salon!
Services:Hair styling,Hair coloring
Angela Bolton
May 08, 2021
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Best hairdresser on the northern beaches by far, I shopped around for years until I found Cranium. Mel is fantastic at delivering beautiful results while managing client expectations and really caring about the long term health of her clients hair. Its hard to find someone who can master blonde colour on my super fine hair, but she absolutely nails it every time!
