Founded by Joh Bailey and Marilyn Koch in 1985, Joh Bailey in Double Bay is arguably Australia's most iconic hair destination. For four decades, this is where Sydney's elite, and visiting royalty, supermodels and celebrities including Diana Princess of Wales, Kylie Minogue, Elle Macpherson, Cate Blanchett and Olivia Newton-John, have come for the signature Bailey blowdry: voluminous, glossy and full of life.

The Joh Bailey salon interior in Double Bay, with black marble reception desk and mirrored styling stations

What began as a single salon on Cross Street became an institution of effortless glamour and impeccable service, where women walk in one version of themselves and leave luminous. The salon offers a full suite of services spanning precision cutting, bespoke colour, styling, hair extensions, makeup and treatments. A second outpost in Bowral extends the Bailey legacy beyond the city.

Joh Bailey's signature haircare range, including High Society Ultra Volumising Mist, Second Wind Dry Shampoo, Blow By Blow Shampoo and 10 Carat Conditioner

Review by Sigourney Cantelo