Room 53's wash area at night, black leather basins in front of a city-lights mural

Room 53 · Hair salon, Brunswick East

Simply beautiful hair since 2002.

Cuts, colour and balayage by owners Bash and Michael and their team, at 53 Lygon St.

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  • Cuts
  • Colour
  • Foils
  • Balayage
  • Blow waves
  • Keratin smoothing
  • Scalp lightening
  • Kérastase treatments
The timber feature wall and sparkle pendant light at Room 53
White stone reception desk and the long gloss-black styling floor

Two good friends, one room, since 2002.

Room Fifty Three is a boutique hair salon in Brunswick, founded in 2002 by good friends Bashkim and Michael, who still run it today.

“Our vision is to create simply beautiful hairstyles that compliment not only your face but your image and lifestyle.”

Bash & Michael, owners

Your regulars talk about being greeted by the two of you, a proper consultation before anything is cut, and a glass of wine or a great coffee while the colour works.

2002
Opened on Lygon St
4.9
From 346 Google reviews
2
Owners still on the floor

The menu, priced plainly.

Straight from your price list. A $50 deposit holds any service over one hour.

Black leather wash chairs under Room 53's living green wall

Hair cutting

Includes consultation, shampoo, conditioner and blow dry.

  • Female$120
  • Style changeBy quote
  • Male style cutfrom $60
  • Children, up to age 5from $50

Colour

Includes consultation and colour application.

  • Colour, 2 cm regrowthfrom $150
  • Tonerfrom $65
  • BalayageBy quote
  • Colour correctionBy quote
  • Scalp lightening, 2 cm regrowthfrom $260

Foil highlights

  • Quarter headfrom $150
  • Half headfrom $175
  • Three-quarter headfrom $205
  • Full headfrom $240

Styling & blow waves

  • Shortfrom $65
  • Mediumfrom $75
  • Longfrom $85
  • Hair-up stylingBy quote
  • Keratin smoothingfrom $400

Treatments

  • L’Oréal masquefrom $20
  • L’Oréal Powerdosefrom $25
  • Kérastasefrom $30

Colour that walks out the door.

A few of the looks you’ve shared, from soft balayage to platinum crops.

  1. Copper colour with big curls
    Copper curls
  2. Silver-blonde blunt bob
    Silver-blonde blunt bob
  3. Vivid magenta-red colour, worn straight
    Vivid magenta
  4. Golden balayage on a wavy bob
    Golden balayage bob
  5. Men's skin fade with a slick top
    Skin fade, slick top
  6. Curly chocolate bob outside the salon under the Room 53 sign
    Chocolate curly bob
  7. Men's platinum crop
    Platinum crop
  8. Soft brunette-to-blonde balayage
    Soft balayage
  9. Dark brunette with caramel balayage ends
    Caramel on brunette
  10. Sleek ash blonde lob
    Ash blonde lob

  11. See the latest looks on Instagram.

    @room53

Why clients stay for decades.

Three of your 346 Google reviews, rated 4.9 overall.

★★★★★

“I’ve been having my hair done by Michael for almost 30 years! I think that speaks for itself.”

Daniela Butera Google review
The teal velvet lounge and timber walls in Room 53's waiting area
★★★★★

“I constantly had a topped up glass of wine and everyone is so lovely it is impossible to be uncomfortable.”

Millie Pyman Google review
★★★★★

“It’s such a relief to have found a hairdresser I can truly trust.”

Melloney Power Google review
4.9Average from 346 Google reviews
Read the reviews on Google

Find us on Lygon St.

Appointments recommended, walk-ins welcome. Wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Opening hours

Monday8am - 5pm
Tuesday8am - 5pm
Wednesday8am - 4pm
Thursday8am - 7pm
Friday8am - 5pm
Saturday7am - 5pm
SundayClosed

Book by phone

(03) 9387 5144 0413 978 774

Address

53 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057Get directions
Room 53's shopfront at night, glass doors between lit white bay windows

Frequently asked questions

Answered from your Google listing and price list.

Bookings are made by phone. Call the salon on (03) 9387 5144 or the mobile on 0413 978 774.

Yes. A $50 deposit is required for any service over one hour.

Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins are also accepted when there is a free chair.

A female cut is $120 and includes a consultation, shampoo, conditioner and blow dry. A full style change is quoted on the day.

Balayage and colour correction are priced by quotation after a consultation, because they depend on your hair’s length, condition and the result you want.

Yes. Men’s style cuts start from $60 and children’s cuts (up to age 5) start from $50.

Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments such as tap-to-pay on your phone.

Yes, Room 53 has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a restroom on site.