Hair Salon Docklands: Where Asian Hair Gets the Attention It Deserves

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 Aveda's plant-based formulas with Shiseido perming and straightening systems. Aveda is particularly gentle on Asian hair that has been through multiple chemical processes because it doesn't strip natural oils aggressively.

Why Docklands Asian clients need a local specialist

Docklands apartments often have poor ventilation, making DIY colour or chemical treatments at home risky. Many Docklands residents are international students or professionals from China, Korea, and Japan who miss the precision cutting they were used to back home. LUXM Docklands stylists cut according to Asian growth patterns and density, not Western layering methods.

Most popular services at LUXM Docklands

Aveda scalp treatment – Uses Aveda's scalp exfoliating products and soothing serums. Ideal for oily scalps or dandruff-prone Asian hair.

Shiseido Japanese straightening – For frizzy or wavy Asian hair, this permanently relaxes without the chemical smell of older systems.

Fringe trim + restyle – Many Docklands office workers drop in during lunch for a quick fringe cut (30 minutes max).

Kerastase Fusio-Dose custom treatment – Your stylist mixes a personalised treatment based on your hair's damage level. Results are instant.

Booking advice for Docklands

Weekends fill up quickly. Book at least one week in advance for perms or colour. When booking online, add a note that says "perm appointment" so the salon reserves 3-4 hours for you.

FAQ

Is there parking at LUXM Docklands?

Yes. The District Docklands has a large underground carpark with validated parking for shoppers.

Is the Docklands team as skilled as the CBD team?

Absolutely. All LUXM stylists go through the same training. The only difference is that Docklands carries Aveda exclusively, while CBD locations carry Kerastase and L'Oréal.

Can I get a digital perm at Docklands?

Yes, using Shiseido hot perm systems. Book a consultation first.