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 | $$$ $65 full body | ★ 8.8 · 220 | Book → |
| № 8 | Aesthetics Adelaide Injectables · Burnside | $$$ $15/unit anti-wrinkle | ★ 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 | $$ $135 90-min massage | ★ 8.3 · 580 | Book → |
| № 17 | Cosmetic Hub Adelaide Injectables · Burnside | $$$ $16/unit anti-wrinkle | ★ 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 The 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.
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