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Styling & makeup · Subiaco & Fitzgerald

Event hair & makeup in Perth

Circles of Hair styles hair and does makeup for weddings, races, formals and every good reason to look properly finished: blow dries, our Signature Waves, event upstyles and makeup, at two Perth salons with late nights and early Saturdays.

Blow dry from $80 · Signature Waves $77 · Upstyles from $145 · Makeup from $90

Event hair styling with braided detail at Circles of Hair, Perth

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9pmWed & Thu late
8amSaturday starts

Why Circles for events

The hair still looks like that at midnight

Event styling is a different discipline from everyday styling. It has to cope with heat, dancing, a veil and a car with the windows down.

EventsWeddings, school balls, formals, launches and race days, week in week out
Prep firstPreparation, product choice and pinning technique are the parts we control
One lookBook hair and makeup together and the two are designed as one

How any style behaves depends on your hair, the weather and the day itself, so we will not put a number on it. What we do control is where the difference between a professional upstyle and a DIY one shows up.

Book hair and makeup together and the eye is balanced against the hairline, the finish is matched to the lighting you will actually be in, and you are out the door faster. For weddings and bridal parties, start with a trial and we will build the morning’s schedule with you.

Styling

Blow dries, waves & upstyles

All styling services are available at both Subiaco and Fitzgerald, with late nights on Wednesday and Thursday and an 8am start on Saturdays. Prices range across our five stylist levels.

Smooth voluminous blow dry and style on long blonde hair, Circles of Hair Perth

$80 – $112

Blowdry & Style

Best for: Looking properly finished for dinner, a shoot, a presentation or just a good Friday.

A soothing wash and scalp massage, a flawless blow-out and a finish styled the way you want it: smooth and sleek, soft and bouncy, or straight and glass-like. Tell your stylist which and it is done.

1 hourStyled your wayWash included

Big bouncy blow dry with velcro roller set for lasting volume, Circles of Hair Perth

$107 – $137

Blowdry & Roller Set

Best for: Big, bouncy, properly voluminous hair with more staying power than a standard blow dry.

Wash, blow-dry, then a classic velcro roller set that cools into shape. The rollers are what give this style its staying power. It is the service to book when you want the most volume we can give you.

1 hr 30 minutesMaximum volumeWash included

Circles signature waves created with a curling wand on long balayage hair, Perth

$77

Circles Signature Waves

Best for: That polished, textured wave you have saved eleven photos of.

Our most-booked styling service and the one people recognise us for. Irons or a wand are used to build movement and texture rather than uniform curls, brushed out to sit soft, deliberate and undone. Works on almost every hair length and type.

30 minutesMost bookedDry hair styling

Faux blowout: smooth volume and shape created with hot tools, no wash, Circles of Hair Perth

$82 – $102

Faux Blowout

Best for: A fresh-looking blow dry when your hair is already clean and you are short on time.

The look of a fresh blowout without the wash. A styling-only service using hot tools to build smooth volume, shape and a polished finish. Wash is not included, so come with clean, dry hair.

45 minutesNo wash

Polished event upstyle with a sculpted low bun, Circles of Hair Perth

$145 – $165

Event Upstyle

Best for: Weddings, races, formals, black tie: anything where the hair has to be right all the way through.

Buns, ponytails, half-up half-down, braided detail, sculpted and undone. Bring your inspiration photos or let our artists recommend a shape for your dress, your face and your hair’s texture. Pinned and set properly, with the grips and product placed where your hair actually needs them. Prefer it all in one appointment? Book Blow Dry & Event Upstyle and we wash, blow-dry and set the style together – $185–$200, 1 hr 30 minutes.

1 hourBring photosBridal available

Makeup

Makeup by our artists

Book makeup with your hair and the two looks are designed together, and you are in and out faster.

Full face makeup with soft glam eyes and a tailored lash, Circles of Hair Perth

$150

Full Face Makeup

Best for: Weddings, formals, race day and anything that gets photographed.

Our in-house makeup artists build an on-trend application designed to photograph beautifully and hold all night. A tailored lash application is included.

1 hourLashes included

Eye makeup with defined liner and lashes, Circles of Hair Perth

$90

Eye Makeup Only

Best for: You do your own base but want the eyes done properly.

Eyes, brows and lashes only. Pairs neatly with a blow dry or an upstyle when you are short on time.

30 minutesPairs with a blow dry

Prices & timings

Everything on this page, priced

Booking hair and makeup together takes 2–2.5 hours in total. Groups of four or more, please call 1300 160 198 so we can roster the right stylists.

Service What it is Time Price
Blowdry & style Wash, blow-out and finished style 1 hr $80–$112
Blowdry & roller set Blow-dry plus velcro set for volume 1 hr 30 min $107–$137
Circles Signature Waves Wand or iron waves on dry hair 30 min $77
Faux Blowout Hot-tool blowout look, no wash 45 min $82–$102
Event upstyle Buns, ponytails, half-up, braided 1 hr $145–$165
Blowdry & event upstyle Wash, blow-dry and upstyle together 1 hr 30 min $185–$200
Full Face Makeup Full application, lashes included 1 hr $150
Eye Makeup Only Eyes, brows and lashes 30 min $90

Bridal hair and makeup, including trials and bridal parties, is quoted separately: enquire through our bridal page or call 1300 160 198. See the full price list.

Event day

Getting your timing right

The most common reason an event morning goes sideways is the schedule, not the hair. Here is how to plan it.

01

Work backwards from photos

Not from the ceremony. Photographers usually start 1 hour before. That is your real deadline.

02

Allow 2–2.5 hours

For hair and makeup together. Hair alone is 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the style.

03

Come with dry, day-two hair

It holds pins and shape far better than freshly washed hair. Wash the day before and skip conditioner at the roots.

04

Bring your photos, and your outfit

Three or four inspiration shots, plus a photo of the dress, headpiece or veil so the hair is designed around it, not against it.

05

Book a trial for weddings

Well before the day. We lock the look in, test how it holds on your hair, and time the morning properly.

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Before you book

Styling & makeup questions, answered

How much is a blow dry in Perth?

A blow dry and style is $80–$112 depending on the level of stylist you book, and includes the wash, the blow-dry and the finished style. Our Signature Waves service is $77. An event upstyle is $135–$165.

What affects how long my style lasts?

Hair type, length, how oily your scalp runs, the weather and what you do overnight all change the answer, so we will not quote you a number. What we can tell you is what helps: a silk pillowcase, dry shampoo at the roots before you need it rather than after, loosely pinning or plaiting it at night, and keeping your hands out of it. A roller set is built to hold its shape longer than a standard blow dry, and an upstyle is pinned and set to get you through the whole event. Tell your stylist how long you need it to look good for and they will style it accordingly.

What time should I book for an event?

Work backwards. Hair and makeup together needs 2–2.5 hours; hair alone 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the style. Then add travel and dressing time. For 6pm photos, a 2:30pm booking is comfortable. Both salons are open until 9pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 8am on Saturdays, which covers most event timings.

Do you do bridal hair and makeup?

Yes, in salon, for the bride and the whole party. We recommend a trial well before the day so we can lock in the exact look, test how it holds on your hair, and time the morning properly. Get in touch through our bridal enquiry and we will build a schedule around your ceremony time.

Should I wash my hair before an upstyle?

Day-two hair holds pins and shape far better than freshly washed hair. Wash the day before, skip heavy conditioner through the roots, and come with your hair dry and brushed out. If you would rather we washed it, book a blow dry with your upstyle and we will build it in.

Can I bring a photo of the look I want?

Please do: bring three or four. Photos remove the guesswork faster than any description. Bring one or two of looks you actively dislike too; that is often more useful. If you are wearing a strong dress, headpiece or veil, send or bring a photo of that as well so the hair is designed around it.

Do you do makeup without hair, or hair without makeup?

Either. Makeup is $90 for eyes only and $150 for a full face with a tailored lash included. Book them separately or together. Together is faster and the looks are designed to work as one.

Do you do groups, race day and formals?

Yes: race day, formals, birthdays, engagement parties and bridal parties. For groups of four or more call us on 1300 160 198 rather than booking online so we can schedule the right stylists and get everyone finished at the same time.

Getting ready for something?

Book hair, makeup or both online at Subiaco or Fitzgerald. Weddings, bridal parties and groups of four or more. Call us on 1300 160 198 and we will build the schedule with you.