
About
Founded in 2018, Dollie & Stella was born from Jo Sadlerâs vision of an ethical, inclusive, and community-centered salon experience, paying homage to her grandmothers Dollie and Stella.
While our roots are in Marrickville, where our salon was originally located, weâre thrilled to announce our relocation to Wilson Street in bustling Newtown. Our expansion to Newtown signifies a new phase of collaboration with local businesses in Sydney’s inner West, nurturing community, sustainability and education.
Our specialty lies in high-end hair services delivered in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Whether youâre a first-timer or a regular, our cozy space promises a personalized touch for every client. We are committed to sustainability practices and inclusivity. We are proud to offer gender-neutral pricing and welcome everyone, including the LGBTQI community, with open arms.
Join us at Dollie & Stella for a salon experience that embraces ethics, inclusivity, and community, now in our fresh Newtown location.
client Love
EXCELLENT Based on 233 reviews Elikah Leigh Sevilla6 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've never had a hairdresser so attentive and detail-oriented before Eden. She cut my hair exactly how I had requested, and was happy to hear feedback as well as give advice. The atmosphere overall was also very open and friendly. I am truly grateful, and would absolutely recommend Dollie & Stella! K20 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Haircut was worth it, felt very comfortable and the staff was so nice and welcoming. never had an experience like this at a salon. haircut was amazing and just how i wanted which i have never been truely happy in a haircut that makes me feel good about myself. thank you!! charlotte did my hair as well đ€ Ebrar Kınay19 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend this place!! you can trust them with your hair and be sure to leave happy with the results!! My hair was really long, and I had tried getting bangs at several salons before, but I was never happy with the resultsâuntil Eden! Thank you very much Eden again and again. Eve Loo14 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Edit 2: Re-instated the star because they were able to lift the colour of my hair again without bleach (within the same day that I initially deducted a star!) Edit: I've deducted a star after my latest visit. Reasoning is below my original review. I had such a mind-blowingly good experience at this place! Amazing customer service from the moment I stepped foot in the door -- no, from the moment I started sending them a barrage of emails. I was not disappointed when I met them in person; they are as talented and friendly as they seemed in-text and over-the-phone. They even offered me food (chips) and drink! I left with hair that has me feeling like Johnny Bravo (i.e. "Man, I'm so pretty!"). I stared at myself in the mirror for half an hour this morning before remembering that the world was waiting to be in awe of my hair too đ They have fantastic offers in the Fresha app -- I used this to pay $1000 upfront in return for $1500 of services. The result in my pictures is $600 for work done by a senior stylist (in this case Ravenna @ravenna.dollieandstella). It included back-to-back foils, K18, creative colour toner, and an undercut tidy-up. Maintenance (a colour refresh + scalp bleach + K18 + haircut) should cost $525 every 6 weeks. Colour refreshes (creative toner and K18) are $160 for in-between longer appointments. It might seem expensive but I was quoted over $1000 at another place in Newtown for similar service. Also it's well worth it for the hard work (she worked 7 hours straight! I would have brought her some sushi or something had I known it would be that long), physical labour, experience, and up-to-date education that Ravenna demonstrated. So glad to have found Dollie and Stella! â„ïž Update: Showing progress pics for other people who might be interested in a similar service. Photo 4 is before the first wash, 5 and onwards is after each subsequent wash. Edit: I've taken a star off after my second visit to this salon. I requested a root stretch while maintaining the bright colours of my hair but walked away with all my hair tinted to a dark smoky purple. I think the results are okay but considering the value of the entire service* was upwards of $600, it seems like quite a major mistake. On top of that, it's ruined the back-to-back foils that I paid $600+ a couple of months earlier for. I've attached a photo with my partner edited out. It looks brighter with the lighting in that photo than when I look in the mirror. I'd be more upset (= a lower star rating) if I hadn't approached the back-to-back foils experience as a fun experiment -- especially considering the amount these services are valued at. * The entire service included other things, like an underwhelming undercut with design that was $60 (+ cut and style + K18 + foiling and balayage). Myra Holani7 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am a return client for Alan because they just kill it everytime. I always leave soo affirmed with their gender affirming hair cuts!! So so lovely and make my experience really enjoyable when i visit cant wait to rebook xx Beth Teal6 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. my fringe needed some serious help & i went to alan in the hopes they could fix it. although theyâre an apprentice, they do not feel like one! they pay attention to all the details, they ask the right questions, they made me feel comfortable to speak up if i didnât like/agree with something & they explained things so well! i couldnât recommend alan and the salon enough! 10/10 Corah Fortune6 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My partner and I get our hair cut by Alan and it turns out AMAZING Every. Single. Time. Genuinely no hair type they canât cut to perfection. Mullets? Theyâve got you. Curls? Even better!! Curly mullet?!? IDEAL! Such a welcoming and friendly space. Especially recommend if youâre LGBT+ Rach Farag6 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alan has cut my hair a few times now and every time they really listen to what I want and leave my hair looking better than i thought it would! I have type 3C curls and have not let many people cut my hair in the past, but Alan just knows exactly how to cut them for max volume and shape. Recently they also took me from my natural dark brown to blond, keeping my shine and curl pattern completely in tact. I havenât even gotten into how gorgeous and friendly they are- big recommend to go to Dollie and Stella đâ€ïž Sian Lee Dabin6 February 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alan at Dollie & Stella is my favourite hair person I have ever had. They always listen to what I want and turn my vision into reality.