Literally walked in after arriving in Melbourne from a 14 hour flight, and couldn't have asked for a more professional service and treatment from staff. The manager was first to greet me politely, and after ensuring him that it wouldn't be a problem if I had to come back later in the afternoon to fit me in for a blowave – no, he insisted I ‘wait one moment' where he arranged for one of his younger staff members to cut into his lunch break and serve me. And what service it was! My little purple headed friend was fantastic – a true stylist in the making and oh so young – I don't think my hair has ever felt more fabulous. 1 week later and I insisted on the same staff member and same treatment.

Give Valerio, Doncaster a go – the place is new, but give it a few months for Doncaster to open all its new stores and I guarantee the wait list will be at least 2 weeks for service

($20 tip - I was so impressed)

Approximate cost: $40