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Frizz is not just a problem for curly hair. Straight Asian hair can also puff up in humidity, especially if it has been colour-treated or permed. Hair smoothing treatments offer a middle ground between keratin treatments and permanent straightening. LUXM Salons offers two smoothing options: express smoothing and Fusio-Dose smoothing custom blends. Difference between smoothing, keratin, and straightening Permanent straightening (Japanese) – Changes the hair's bond structure pe

Many Asian clients focus on their hair length but ignore the scalp. Yet scalp health directly affects hair growth, oiliness, and even the longevity of colour or perms. LUXM Salons offers professional scalp treatments using Kerastase Fusio-Scrub and Aveda's scalp range. Common scalp issues in Asian hair Excess sebum – Asian scalps can be overactive, leading to greasy roots within 24 hours of washing. Build-up from heavy products – Waxes, gels, and silicones cling to straight A

A hair transformation is more than a new colour or cut — it's a complete change that often involves colour correction, perm, straightening, or extensions. LUXM Salons specialises in dramatic transformations for Asian hair, from black to blonde, damaged to healthy, or short to long with extensions. What counts as a hair transformation at LUXM Box dye to balayage – Removing years of black box dye and transitioning to a multidimensional brown or caramel. Over-processed bleach to

A women's haircut might seem simple, but on Asian hair — which is often dense, straight, and heavy — a bad cut will show within days. The hair will "kick out" at the ends or become triangular. LUXM Salons specialises in cuts that respect the weight and fall line of Asian hair. Why Asian women's hair cuts are different Asian hair has a round, thick cuticle and a straight growth pattern. When cut with Western layering techniques, the hair often lacks movement and looks bulky at

Asian men's hair is different — thicker, straighter, and often grows in unexpected directions at the crown and nape. A standard barbershop clipper cut usually leaves a harsh line at the back because Asian hair is too coarse to blend smoothly with just clippers. LUXM Salons specialises in men's cuts using scissors and texturing techniques. Why most barbershops fail Asian men Typical barbershops rely heavily on clippers with no graduation. On Asian hair, this creates a visible

LUXM Docklands is currently the only hair salon in Melbourne's Docklands area that exclusively uses Aveda products while maintaining a core expertise in Japanese and Korean hair techniques. Many Docklands residents and workers used to travel into the CBD for a proper Asian hair specialist — now you have one right at The District. What makes LUXM Docklands different Located inside The District Docklands shopping centre, LUXM Docklands is the first Melbourne salon to combine Av

Not every hairdresser in Melbourne's CBD can work confidently with Asian hair. The difference between a good cut and a great cut often comes down to the hairdresser's understanding of your hair's weight, fall line, and reaction to humidity. This guide helps you identify a hairdresser Melbourne CBD who will get it right. At LUXM Salons, each hairdresser has been trained in Japanese and Korean cutting systems. Founder Sam has over 15 years of experience and has personally train

Melbourne's CBD is packed with hair salons, but finding one that truly understands Asian hair — from its density to its unique growth patterns — takes a bit of know‑how. Whether you work in the CBD or travel in for an appointment, here's what to look for in a hair salon Melbourne CBD that specialises in Asian clients. LUXM Salons has two convenient CBD locations: one on Swanston Street (in Chinatown) and another on Bourke Street. Both are easily accessible by tram and train.

Digital perm (also called hot perm) has become the go‑to for Asian hair in Melbourne because it creates soft, natural-looking waves that last for months without the tight frizz of old‑school perms. The key difference is temperature‑controlled rods that gently shape the hair while a protein solution rebuilds bonds. LUXM Salons offers digital perm using Shiseido Professional systems — one of the few salons in Melbourne to do so. Their stylists have completed advanced training i

Hair extensions can add length, volume, or a splash of colour without commitment. But on fine, slippery Asian hair, not all extension methods work. Melbourne offers several professional systems, and choosing the right one is critical to avoid damage or visible slippage. LUXM Salons offers two extension methods that are proven to work on Asian hair: nano ring and tape-in. They source only 100% Remy human hair, matched to Asian hair textures. Why Asian hair needs special extens

If you have frizzy, wavy, or coarse Asian hair that puffs up in Melbourne's humidity, a keratin treatment can be life‑changing. Unlike Japanese straightening (which permanently changes the bond structure), keratin treatments smooth the cuticle and reduce frizz by 80‑95% while keeping your natural wave pattern. At LUXM Salons, keratin treatments are one of the top requests from clients with thick, frizz-prone Asian hair. The salon offers formaldehyde‑free smoothing treatments

If you've ever walked out of a Melbourne salon with greenish-grey hair, patchy bleach, or "hot roots" (orange at the scalp and dark everywhere else), you need a colour correction. Asian hair is particularly prone to correction cases because of its high resistance and the popularity of at‑home box dyes. LUXM Salons sees colour correction clients every week. Their team, led by award-winning stylists, has fixed everything from black box dye gone wrong to botched perms and uneven

Choosing a hair colour in Melbourne can feel overwhelming with hundreds of shade names. For Asian hair, the challenge is not just the colour itself — it's how that colour interacts with your natural undertones and the texture of your hair. This guide focuses on colours that fade gracefully and require less maintenance. At LUXM Salons, colour is one of their most booked services. The team uses L'Oréal Professionnel, Shiseido, and Kerastase colour lines, all of which have speci

Going from black or dark brown Asian hair to blonde is one of the most technically challenging colour services. Melbourne has a number of blonde specialists, but only those experienced with Asian hair can get you to a cool, even blonde without melting your strands. LUXM Salons has a dedicated colour correction and blonding team. They have successfully taken clients from level 2 (dark brown) to level 9 ash blonde over two or three sessions, using low-and-slow techniques and Ke

Balayage — the freehand painting technique — became famous for creating sun-kissed highlights on light brown or blonde hair. But on dark Asian hair (level 1 to 3), balayage requires a completely different approach. In Melbourne, the best balayage specialists understand how to lift Asian hair without orange or brassy results. LUXM Salons has built a strong reputation for balayage on Asian hair. Their colour team regularly posts before-and-after photos of clients going from bla

Korean hair trends move fast — from soft air perms to "glass hair" and dimensional colouring. But the real reason Korean hair salons in Melbourne are so popular is their systematic approach to consultation and a heavy emphasis on damage control. At LUXM Salons, the team trains in both Japanese and Korean techniques. The salon has won multiple awards for colour and cutting, and many of their clients specifically request "Korean-style air perm" or "C-curl perm" — services that

If you have straight, thick, or coarse Asian hair, you already know that not every hairdresser understands how it behaves. Japanese hair salons in Melbourne have built a strong reputation because they focus on precision cutting, texture control, and techniques like Japanese straightening and digital perm — all designed for hair that tends to be resistant to styling. At LUXM Salons, the approach is rooted in Japanese precision techniques. Founder Sam has led the team to win ov