Zara. Twenty years, five cities.

Precise colour, honest advice, and no colour mixed until the plan is clear. One hairdresser, every appointment.

Lead hairdresser at Akila since it opened.★★★★★ 4.8 / 167 Google reviews

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Zara, lead hairdresser and founder, colouring a client's hair at the colour bar at Akila Hair and Beauty, Oakleigh
Zara, lead hairdresser and founder.
20+ years
Iran, Dubai, Malaysia, Adelaide, Melbourne
4.8 on Google
167 reviews
English & Farsi
Spoken in salon
01 Lead hairdresser

Zara.

Every colour is built to last, not just to look right the day it's done. The goal: colour that still looks fresh six weeks later, and a cut that keeps its shape as it grows out.

Expect honest advice about what your hair can handle on the day.

  • Experience. 20+ years across five countries. Every Akila appointment 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.
Akila's waiting area on Station Street, Oakleigh: chandelier, large mirror, leather couch, and the shopfront window onto the street
02 About Akila

Small salon. One hairdresser.

A small salon on Station Street, Oakleigh. Two minutes from Oakleigh station, around the corner from Eaton Mall, welcoming clients from nearby Chadstone, Hughesdale, Murrumbeena, Carnegie, Clayton, and Bentleigh.

Cuts priced by length. Cacau Brasil Nanoplastia and Brazilian keratin done in-salon. Keune professional products across every service.

  • One hairdresser. Every appointment is with Zara.
  • 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.
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03 Why clients trust Akila

What's different here.

One hairdresser, every appointment

You get Zara each time, so nobody has to be told your colour history twice.

4.8 across 167 reviews

Read the Google reviews before you book.

Colour agreed before mixing

Tone, service, and price are confirmed in salon before any colour is mixed. No surprise bills.

Open Tuesday to Sunday

10am to 5:30pm. Choose a time online before visiting; walk-ins only when a slot opens.

Public reviews

What clients notice.

Named Google reviews from Akila clients.

4.8 on Google. 167 Google reviews. (opens in a new tab)
  • Cut ★★★★★

    "It was my first time and I will definitely be back. Zara realised I had low iron just from my hair. I had never had any other hairdresser let me know that, and she was very insightful on how to help with it."

    Britty Google Review
  • Care advice ★★★★★

    "Best salon ever! Zahra is an expert in hair treatments and colouring, she always gives detailed advice on caring for my hair health. Hard to find a hairdresser this dedicated."

    Shuuyu Luong Google Review
  • Cut and care ★★★★★

    "It was such a great experience! Thank you for giving me a beautiful haircut and so many suggestions for hair care."

    Monica Upadhyay Google Review
Questions

Asked about Akila

Anything else, call 0470 329 688.

Who will do my hair at Akila?

Zara, the lead hairdresser and founder, has done every appointment at Akila since it opened, with twenty years of experience across Iran, Dubai, Malaysia, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Does Zara speak Farsi?

Yes. Zara speaks English and Farsi, so consultations can happen in either language.

Is Akila good for colour correction or damaged hair?

Yes. Zara checks colour history and hair condition before agreeing a plan, and stages the correction across more than one visit if the hair needs it. See the colour correction guide.

Do you take walk-ins?

Online bookings are preferred. Walk-ins are welcome only when a slot happens to be open.

Where is Akila located?

10 Station Street, Oakleigh, two minutes from Oakleigh station and around the corner from Eaton Mall, with free street parking.

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10 Station Street, Oakleigh. Two minutes from the station. Free street parking.

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