History
Oscar Oscar Salons has celebrated 30 years of creating award-winning and glamorous hair under the direction of celebrity hairdresser Oscar Cullinan, twice-awarded Australian Hairdresser of the Year. The first Oscar Oscar Salon opened in 1989 in Brisbane and today Oscar Oscar Salons are found in prestigious locations throughout Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Toowoomba, including at the chic Fashion Precinct at Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast and Chadstone’s – The Fashion Capital Shopping Centre in Melbourne.
Oscar Oscar Salons is also home to some of Australia’s best hairdressers, who are regularly involved in events such as Australian Fashion Week and frequently feature in Australia’s leading fashion magazines for their expert hair advice and styling tips.
The team from Oscar Oscar Salons are renowned for creating more than just beautiful hair. Step inside and indulge with luxury hair services, the world’s best hair-care and styling products, relaxing treatments and delectable refreshments all together within the sleek, designer-clad walls. Experience first-hand the exquisite craftsmanship of the Oscar Oscar name known for leading and exceeding all esteemed benchmarks in both hair and the salon environment.
We look forward to welcoming you into our world.
For salon locations in Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast visit our Salon Locations page.

We welcome you to experience our precision cutting, on-trend glamorous colouring and
fashion-inspired styling techniques.
Welcome to a world of change.
- OSCAR CULLINAN OWNER & DIRECTOR OF OSCAR OSCAR SALONS
"HAIRDRESSING HAS BEEN MY PASSION AND MY LIFE FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS. IT ALLOWS ME TO EXPRESS BEAUTY AND STYLE AS I SEE IT."

OSCAR CULLINAN
Celebrating over twenty years as the owner and director of Oscar Oscar Salons, Oscar Cullinan is one of Australia’s leading celebrity hair stylists; made famous for his rogue charm, resounding determination and visionary leadership, all of which has contributed to Oscar becoming a dominant force in the Australian hairdressing industry. During his career Oscar has also received the hairdressing industries greatest accolades including 2005 Australian Hairdresser of the Year, 2001 Australian Hairdresser of the Year, and 2003 Aveda World Master of the Arts.
Oscar Cullinan, born in the remote countryside of Ireland, Oscar Cullinan developed his interest in hairdressing by sweeping floors in his brother’s salon. Once Oscar left Ireland he travelled throughout the UK and began his fundamental training in hairdressing with the infamous Vidal Sassoon, which is where he began to develop his eye for detail, world-class styling techniques and a desire to become a leader in the hairdressing industry.
Eventually Oscar travelled to Australia as an educator and he instantly fell in love with the country for its relaxed lifestyle and vast opportunities. In 1989 Oscar opened his first hairdressing salon in Brisbane, which was not only a success but it also established Oscar as a creator of opulent hair. Since this beginning the Oscar Oscar brand is now located across the east-coast of Australia from Melbourne to Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with plans to continue expanding the salon empire and affirm Oscar Oscar Salons as an Australian hairdressing-powerhouse.
Oscar’s on-going commitment to producing glamorous and sexy hair has also seen him become aligned with some of Australia’s most high-profile fashion events, including Australian Fashion Week and is regularly called upon for his professional styling and editorial advice by the world’s most glamorous fashion and beauty magazines. It is undeniable that after two decades of producing award-winning hairdressing collections, operating an empire of prestigious hair salons and creating beautiful hair for thousands of clients, that Oscar Cullinan has cemented his position as one of Australia’s leading hairdressing identities, famous for his skill, passion, business acumen and for raising the benchmark of the Australian hairdressing industry.

Awards
Oscar Cullinan - FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
2017
AHFA AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
2010
HAIR EXPO AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
HAIR EXPO PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION OF THE YEAR FINALIST
2005
AHFA AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
2002
AVEDA MASTER OF THE ARTS
2001
AHFA AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Jacky Chan - OO SALON PARTNER CHADSTONE
2019
AHFA VIC HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF THE YEAR WINNER
2018
AHFA VIC HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
2016
AHFA VIC HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Justin Mclachlan - OO SALON PARTNER INDOOROOPILLY, CHERMSIDE & BRISBANE CITY
2008
HAIR EXPO AUSTRALIAN MEN'S HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Nathan Armagnacq - OO SALON PARTNER CHADSTONE
2019
BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF THE YEAR FINALIST
2018
AHFA CREATIVE COLOURIST OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Tracey Hughes - OO GENERAL MANAGER
2018
HALL OF FAME
2015
INTERNATIONAL HAIRCUT OF THE YEAR
2014
AUSTRALIAN SALON OF THE YEAR
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
2013
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
2012
AUSTRALIAN SALON OF THE YEAR
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
2011
AUSTRALIAN SALON OF THE YEAR
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
AUSTRALIAN MASTERS
2007, 2006
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1999
VICTORIAN SALON OF THE YEAR
2005, 2002
AUSTRALIAN COLOURIST OF THE YEAR
2000
AUSTRALIAN STYLIST OF THE YEAR