The Darling Bar Hair and Co
Style cuts, colours, blow-outs, nanoplasty, perms and much more in Charlestown Square.
Come in and become one of our Darlings.
5.0 on Fresha Open late Thursdays
Open late Thursdays
till 9pm
The house speciality
The Colour
The Colour
& Style Bar
Colour is what we are known for. Pick your pour below, and we will tailor the tone, the technique and the finish to you in the chair. Every visit starts with a consult, so you know the plan and the number before we begin.
Book the Colour Bar-
The Half Head
Half foils, toner & finish
Brightness around the face and through the top, blended soft.
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The Full Tint
Medium tint, root to tip
Rich, even, all-over colour that grows out kindly.
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The Regrowth
Tint regrowth
A quick top-up to keep your colour looking freshly done.
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The Statement
Scalp bleach & chemical work
Bold blondes and big changes, handled with real care.
Also at the bar
- Nanoplasty
- Perms
- Upstyles
- Keratin smoothing
See the full menu & book
Every service, every price and live availability are on Fresha, day or night.
A 20% deposit secures your appointment and comes off your service total. Deposits are non-refundable for no-shows or cancellations inside 48 hours. Browse services in detail
About us
A team that knows you, so your hair is never a number
The Darling Bar was built on one idea: luxury hair should feel personal, never fussy. Karin and the team take the time to get you right, from a first-time restyle to the colour you keep coming back for. You will see the same friendly faces every visit.
Read our story
Meet the team
Our partners The names behind
The names behind
the chair
We are picky about who we work with. These are the brands and people we trust to keep the booking easy, the products honest and the finish exactly right.
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Booking
Fresha
Our booking home. Fresha lets you see live availability, pick your stylist and book any service, any time of day or night.
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Haircare
Bhave
Australian professional haircare, used and stocked at the bar so the result you leave with is the result you can keep at home.
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Colour care
MUVO
Passionate about creating unique, powerful and highly specialised hair care products that provide maximum strength colour and fun.
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Products
Superior Hair
Internationally recognised and nationally beloved, Superior Hair represents the pinnacle of hair solutions. Over twenty years of exceptional products, unrivalled customer service and enviable experiences all around the globe.
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Smoothing
Nanoplasty by Sarah K
Nanoplasty training and technique, bringing smoother, glossier, more manageable hair to the Darling Bar chair.
Work with us
The bar is only getting busier
The Darling Bar is still in its early days, and we are already looking for the people who will grow with us. If you are a talented senior stylist, part time or full time, an emerging superstar ready to learn, or a receptionist and social-media front-of-house personality, we would love to hear from you.
- Senior stylists, part time or full time
- Emerging superstars & new talent
- Receptionist / social media / front of house
Your hairdresser in Charlestown
“Fabulous hair, fabulous mood, fabulous day. Come in and become one of our Darlings.”
The promise on our wall, and the way every chair is run.
Bhave stockist Charlestown Square parking Open late Thursdays
Good to know
Questions, answered
Where in Charlestown are you?
We are upstairs in Charlestown Square, Shop 2090 on Level 2, right near Telstra. There is plenty of parking at the centre, so you can pull in, come up and relax.
How do I book an appointment?
The fastest way is to book online through Fresha, day or night. You can also call us on 02 4952 9053 during opening hours, or send an enquiry through this page and we will get back to you.
Are you open late or on weekends?
Yes. We stay open until 9pm on Thursdays for after-work appointments, we are open Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. A 20% deposit is required to secure all appointments, and it is deducted from your service total on the day. We understand that plans can change; however, our Darling stylists’ time is valuable, so deposits are non-refundable for no-shows or cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice.
Do you look after men and kids too?
We do. The Darling Bar is for the whole family, with boys’ haircuts, kids and student cuts, beard trims and clipper work alongside our ladies’ hair and colour.
Where can I see services and prices?
Every service, every price and live availability are on our Fresha page, kept up to date as things change. Have a look there, or call us on 02 4952 9053 and we will talk it through.
What if I am not sure what I want?
That is what we are here for. Every visit starts with a proper consult, so we can look at your hair, hear what you love, and personalise the result to suit you.
Read the full FAQ
Still wondering? Call us on 02 4952 9053.
Contact us Find us upstairs at
Find us upstairs at
Charlestown Square
Shop 2090, Level 2, right near Telstra. Parking & directions
Where
Charlestown Square, Shop 2090, Level 2
30 Pearson St
Charlestown NSW 2290
Right near Telstra
Hours
| Monday | 9am – 5:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am – 9pm |
| Friday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am – 5pm |
We endeavour to be open these hours. Live availability is always on Fresha, so please check there before you make the trip.