Wash. Cut. Finish.
For a tidy refresh.
- Wash
- Cut
- Blow-wave
- Keune nutrition treatment
Healthy Hair.
Lasting Colour.
Seamless balayage, lived-in blondes, and expert colour correction. By appointment in Oakleigh.
20+
Years. Five cities.
One set of hands.
One set of hands.
4.8 / 164 Google Reviews
By appointment
Free colour consultation
Keune professional
Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia smoothing
20+ years. Five cities.
فارسی صحبت میکنیم
Akila partners with Keune, Brasil Cacau Professional, and Square Appointments.
What we do
Services
Colour-led. Three services. Prices on each card. Free consultation with every colour booking.
Considered & tone-matched
Colour
Balayage, foils, root touch-ups, full colour, corrective work. Tone agreed in consultation. Toner and blow-wave included.
Book colour
Priced by length
Cuts & Styling
Cut dry, then wet, then dry again. Shape that holds when you move. Priced by length. Blow-dry included.
Book a cut
Formaldehyde-free
Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia
Formaldehyde-free Brazilian smoothing. Peptides and cocoa amino acids sealed in with heat. Soft, glossy, frizz-free for months. Brazilian keratin on request.
Book a consultation
Free 15-minute consultation.
Before any colour is mixed. No surprise bills.
Keune professional throughout.
European colour and care, every service.
Formaldehyde-free smoothing.
Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia is the house default. Brazilian keratin on request.
Packages
Bundle and save.
Three regulars. Wash and finish, regrowth refresh, or full colour with the cut. Per-service prices on the cards above.
Packages
Regrowth + Cut.
For monthly upkeep.
- Regrowth colour
- Cut
- Blow-wave
- Eyebrow thread
- Keune nutrition treatment
Full Colour + Cut.
For a full reset.
- Full-head colour
- Cut
- Blow-wave
- Eyebrow thread
- Keune nutrition treatment
Starting prices. Length and thickness adjust the final quote.
Free 15-minute colour consultation with every colour booking. Threading, brow tint, updos, and weddings all priced on consultation.
Why Akila
What's different here
Small team. Consultation before colour. Prices shown.
Twenty years. Five cities. One set of hands.
Lead hairdresser Zara has worked across Iran, Dubai, Malaysia, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Tea on arrival, a chat, then we get started.
4.8 across 164 reviews
Loyal Oakleigh clients keep returning. Read why on Google. Every review verified by Trustindex.
Free colour consultation
Tone, technique, what's realistic, all agreed before any colour is mixed. No surprise bills.
Same-day bookings
Need it today? Book online or call. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10AM to 5:30PM. Walk-ins welcome when slots free up.
About Akila
Small salon.
Full attention.
A small salon on Station Street, Oakleigh. Two minutes from Oakleigh station, around the corner from Eaton Mall.
Free consultation before any colour is mixed. Cuts priced by length, same rate whoever's in the chair. Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia and Brazilian keratin done in-salon. Keune professional products across every service.
Tea on arrival, a chat, then we get started.
- Free 15-minute consultation with every colour booking.
- No upselling, no surprise bills. Final price quoted before colour is mixed.
- English and Farsi. فارسی صحبت میکنیم
- Aftercare in person. Wash routine, products, and when to come back.
Master Colourist
Zara.
Twenty years across Iran, Dubai, Malaysia, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Steady hand, precise colour, healthy hair first.
Tone and formula are agreed in the consultation, then built around your hair's long-term health. The goal: colour that still looks fresh six weeks later, and a cut that keeps its shape as it grows out.
In Zara's chair, expect honest advice and a result that suits you, not a chart. Most clients come for balayage and stay for the touch-ups.
- Experience. 20+ years internationally. Lead chair at Akila since opening.
- Specialty. Balayage, corrective colour, Brazilian keratin, Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia.
- Products. Keune professional colour and care, across every service.
- Languages. English and Farsi. فارسی صحبت میکنیم.
- Bridal & events. Available on consultation.
Recent work
Looks.
Hand-painted colour, recent. The full set lives on Instagram.
Proof
Before. After.
Drag to reveal. Real clients, recent work. No retouching.
Questions
Frequently asked
Quick answers about pricing, smoothing, and booking. Anything else: call 0470 329 688.
How much does balayage cost in Oakleigh?
Colour services start from A$150. Balayage is a more advanced colour service and usually starts from A$220, depending on hair length, colour history, and the amount of lightening or correction required. We confirm the exact price during consultation.
How long does keratin smoothing last?
Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia holds 4 to 6 months with proper aftercare. Traditional Brazilian keratin holds 3 to 4 months. Both reduce blow-dry time for the full duration. Price confirmed during a free in-salon consultation.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Appointments are preferred so you get your stylist and time. Book online any time. Walk-ins welcome Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm, when there's a free slot. Saturdays usually book ten days ahead.
Where is Akila Hair Salon?
10 Station Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Two minutes walk from Oakleigh train station and Eaton Mall. Free street parking on Station Street and Atherton Road.
Brazilian keratin vs Nanoplastia: what's the difference?
Both are professional smoothing treatments. Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia uses smaller molecules, gentler on the hair structure, works well on coloured or fine hair. Brazilian keratin gives a slightly straighter finish, better for thick or wavy hair. Which one suits you is sorted in the free consultation.
How do I book at Akila?
Book online via Square, call 0470 329 688, or message us on Instagram @akilahairandbeauty. Colour bookings include a free 15-minute consultation.
Serving
Hair salon for Oakleigh + surrounding suburbs
Akila is a short drive from Chadstone, Carnegie, Bentleigh, Hughesdale, Caulfield, Hampton, Clayton, and Glen Huntly. Free street parking. Two minutes from Oakleigh train station.
Hair salon near Chadstone
Akila Hair Salon is 6 minutes from Chadstone Shopping Centre. Balayage, lived-in colour, full corrections, and Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia smoothing, all by appointment.
Book online or call 0470 329 688.
Hair salon near Carnegie
Akila is 7 minutes from Carnegie along Princes Highway. Specialist colour, balayage, and keratin smoothing for Carnegie clients seeking a calm, considered salon experience.
Book online or call 0470 329 688.
Hair salon near Bentleigh
Akila Hair Salon is 8 minutes from Bentleigh. Hand-applied balayage, lived-in colour, and expert correction. Saturdays book about ten days ahead, so plan early.
Book online or call 0470 329 688.
Contact Akila
Find Us
10 Station Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm. Closed Mondays.
Smoothing treatments
Brazilian keratin vs Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia
Which one suits which hair type. Decided in consultation; this is the short version.
| Brazilian keratin | Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Thick or coarse hair, straightening | All hair types — coloured, fine, thick, sensitised |
| Active | Keratin protein, aldehyde-based sealant | Cocoa-derived amino acids + active proteins |
| Result | Straightens hair, can read flat | Smooths frizz, keeps natural movement and shine |
| Hold | 3–4 months, fades unevenly | 4–6 months, fades cleanly |
| Chemistry | Contains aldehyde derivatives, fumes during processing | Zero formaldehyde, no fumes |
| Treatment time | 2–3 hours | 2–3 hours |
| Aftercare | 72hr no-wash, no ponytails, sulphate-free shampoo | Wash same day, no styling restrictions, sulphate-free shampoo |
| Suits coloured hair | Can strip tone | Yes — tone-safe |
| Starting price | Price on consultation | Price on consultation |
Either treatment is preceded by a free consultation. We adjust the formula to your hair history, density, and porosity. Always patch-tested for sensitive scalps.
In plain language
A quick glossary
The terms colourists use, decoded. Useful before booking.
Balayage
French for "to sweep". Lightener painted on by hand instead of in foils, so the colour fades softly toward the root and looks lived-in for months. Toner finishes the tone.
Brazilian keratin
A protein treatment that infuses keratin into the hair, then seals with heat. Reduces frizz, cuts blow-dry time, holds three to four months. Contains aldehyde-based sealant. Best on thick or coarse hair.
Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia
A Brazilian smoothing system that uses cocoa-derived amino acids and active proteins, sealed into the hair with heat. Formaldehyde-free, gentler than traditional keratin. Suits all hair types — coloured, fine, thick, or sensitised. Four to six months hold.
Now hiring
Experienced hairdresser wanted.
Two to three years on the floor. Strong on cuts, blow-dry, and colour basics.
- Open role Hairdresser, 2–3 years experience. Part-time or full-time. Chair conditions discussed at trial day.
- What we look for Sound technique, clean finishes, comfortable across a mixed clientele. Bonus for balayage or smoothing experience.
- How to apply Email your resume with a phone number. Trial day arranged after a 15-minute chat.
- Akila is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of all backgrounds welcome.