Le Garage Hair
Last updated★ 4.9 · 74 Google reviews · $$
Le Garage Hair is a one-person hair salon in Surry Hills, run by Samir Samaali, who does every appointment himself. It is best known for men's fades and cuts and for work on curly, thick and textured hair, and it also offers colour, balayage and blow-dries.
Who does the work
Samir Samaali started hairdressing in 1991 and trained in Paris before moving to Sydney in 2002, when he went freelance. He opened Le Garage Salon and Record Store in Surry Hills in 2012, closed it in late 2019, and later returned to working from a chair in Surry Hills. He does every appointment himself and does not use juniors.
Services at Le Garage Hair
Cuts and styling
Colour
Men's work covers classic cuts, skin and taper fades, clipper and scissor cuts, and beard trims. Women's work covers cuts, restyles, bobs, layers and fringe trims, with blow-dries for short, medium and long hair. Colour includes foils, hand-painted balayage, and bleach and blonde work. Afro and textured-hair services include shaping, curls and natural styles, and loc work covers new locs, retwists, loc maintenance and repairs. Hair sculpture, which means freehand designs shaved into the hair, is also offered. Customers say the cut suits thick and curly hair.
Prices at Le Garage Hair
| Women's Cut & Blow Dry, 60 min | $135 |
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| Women's Cut, 60 min | $120 |
| Fringe Trim, 15 min | $35 |
| Blow Dry (short hair), 45 min | $70 |
| Blow Dry (medium hair), 45 min | $90 |
| Blow Dry (long hair), 60 min | $120 |
| Men's Cut, 60 min | $70 |
| Beard Trim, 30 min | $35 |
| Boys cut (under 12), 30 min | $50 |
| Girls Cut (under 12), 45 min | $65 |
| Bleach (short hair), 120 min | $160 |
| Balayage, 120 min | $250 |
What customers say about Le Garage Hair
- 💬Customers say the cut suits thick and curly hair, and that Samir understands curls.
- 💬Regulars say the results hold, and they keep coming back for the same haircut.
- 💬Customers say he is easy to chat with, and the new salon feels welcoming.
Tips for visiting Le Garage Hair
- ✓Expect a 20% deposit, which comes off the final total. Cancelling with at least 48 hours' notice gets the full deposit back.
- ✓Very thick or curly hair may need extra blow-dry time, which adds $20 to $50 depending on length.
- ✓Loc and dreadlock work is priced after a photo consultation, so send photos and your goal when you book.
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FAQ about Le Garage Hair
How much is a women's cut at Le Garage Hair?
A women's cut is $120 for 60 minutes, and a women's cut with blow-dry is $135 for 60 minutes.
Does Le Garage Hair take walk-ins?
Walk-ins are welcome on Thursdays and Fridays when the chair is free, and fringe trims are always walk-in. Online booking guarantees a spot.
Do I need a patch test before colour at Le Garage Hair?
Yes, a first-time colour needs a patch test arranged in advance.