A Hairdresser Worth the Drive From Scarborough

Scarborough has a lot going for it — the beach, the esplanade, the generally good-looking western suburbs energy. What it doesn't always have is a hairdresser who ticks every box. We hear from Scarborough clients more than you might expect, and when we ask what brings them to Dianella, the answers tend to be pretty consistent.

PPD-Free Colour — The Main Reason Most People Drive

The biggest specific reason people make the trip from Scarborough — or anywhere further out, honestly — is the PPD-free colour. We use Keune Tinta and Semi as our standard colour range, and both are PPD free. PPD is paraphenylenediamine, the compound in most conventional hair dyes that triggers allergic reactions. Scalp itching, swelling, contact dermatitis around the hairline — if you've had any of these, PPD is usually the cause.

The reactions can develop over time in people who've coloured their hair for years without any issue. So it's not just people with known sensitivities who come looking for PPD-free colour — it's also people who've recently had a first reaction and are trying to work out what to do about it.

We can answer that question. And the colour results with Keune are genuinely excellent, so there's no trade-off involved.

The Inclusive Atmosphere

We're a proudly LGBTQI+ friendly salon and we work hard to make the space genuinely welcoming for everyone who walks in. That's not something we say and then don't follow through on — it shapes who works here, how clients are treated, and the general feel of the place.

Some Scarborough clients specifically sought us out because of this. Others noticed it when they arrived without expecting to and found it was part of why they wanted to come back.

Everything We Offer

Cuts for men, women, and everyone else. Full colour range — balayage, full applications, root touch-ups, toning, colour correction. Treatments. Blow-drys. Styling. Extensions by consultation. The Keune So Pure retail range for clients who want paraben-free, sulfate-free, cruelty-free, vegan-friendly products to take home.

Getting Here From Scarborough

About twenty minutes by car, depending on traffic and exactly where in Scarborough you're starting from. Worth booking ahead for longer trips — that way we can guarantee the time slot you need. Online bookings at alexroyersalon.com.au. Walk-ins welcome when we have availability. Tuesday through Saturday on Bayley Street, Dianella.