Meet Shamalka Kiridena

Twenty years behind the chair, in the heart of Camberwell.

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The Craft

“I'm Shamalka. The hands, the heart and the eye behind Hair by Sha.”
20+ Years Experience 1000+ Happy Clients K18 Certified

The Work

Foils. Balayage. Grey blending. Blow waves.

Her hands, and the results that follow

She is an exceptionally good hairdresser, does a perfect job on colours & cuts.
Stella · client of 10+ years
Sha is so lovely and does the best blow waves.
Dimmy · Camberwell
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Shamalka hand painting foils for a client at Hair by Sha in Camberwell
About Shamalka

I'm Shamalka, the hands, the heart and the eye behind Hair by Sha. After many years behind the chair, I've built my craft around one simple idea: beautiful hair should feel like you, only better.

I specialise in colour, foils and grey blending, with a soft, natural finish that grows out gracefully. From working mums fitting in a quick refresh, to longtime clients who've trusted me with their colour for years. Every appointment is unhurried, considered and a little bit indulgent.

You'll find me in Camberwell, Melbourne, in a calm, welcoming space where great conversation and beautiful hair come standard.

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Services

Every service begins with a chat about what you love.

Ladies Cut & Blow Wave

From $110

Precision cut tailored to your face shape and lifestyle.

Blow Wave

From $55

Smooth, voluminous finish for any occasion.

Root Colour + Refresh

From $150

Regrowth colour with refreshed ends. Includes blow wave.

Partial Foils

From $240

Hand-placed foils for soft, sun-kissed dimension.

Full Head Foils

From $320

Full head foils for maximum blonde impact. Includes toner & blow wave.

Balayage / Lived-in Blonde

From $340

Low-maintenance, seamless blonde. Includes toner & blow wave.

K18 Bond Treatment

From $45

Advanced bond repair for stronger, healthier hair.

Styling & Hair-Up

POA

Event styling, occasion hair and bridal looks.

Blonde Transformation + K18

From $420

The full journey to blonde: foils, toner and a K18 bond treatment so your hair stays strong and glossy. Includes blow wave.

Prices are a starting guide. Final pricing is tailored to your hair length, thickness and finish.

These are the most requested services. The full menu, with every option and price, is shown when you book on Kairo.

Regular Maintenance

My maintenance clients are the heart of the studio, the women who like knowing their next appointment is already in the diary. Choose the rhythm that suits your hair and your calendar, and I'll take care of the rest.

The Refresh

Every 4 to 6 weeks

Root colour, toner and blow wave to keep your colour looking freshly done between longer appointments.

  • Priority booking window
  • Consistent colour formula on file
  • In and out, designed for busy schedules

The Signature

Every 6 to 8 weeks

Regular partial foils, gloss and blow wave, ideal for professionals who want polished, low-effort hair year-round.

  • Standing appointment reserved for you
  • Same time, same day each visit
  • First option on new-season openings

The Lived-in

Every 10 to 14 weeks

Balayage refresh with toner and treatment for a longer-lasting, low-maintenance colour plan.

  • Reserved balayage slots
  • K18 bond treatment included
  • Personal colour plan mapped for the year
Reserve Your Standing Appointment

Prefer to chat first? Message on Instagram and we'll map out a plan tailored to your colour and lifestyle.

For Busy Professionals

You're juggling meetings, deadlines and a life outside work. Your hair should be one less thing to manage. Always in shape, always on brand, always ready.

Meeting-ready every day

Low-maintenance colour and cuts designed to look polished from Monday morning to Friday drinks.

Respect for your time

Prompt appointments, efficient scheduling and reliable timing. No runover, no rescheduling.

Locked-in future bookings

Rebook your next 2 to 3 visits before you leave the chair. Consistency, without the mental load.

Healthy hair, long term

K18 bond therapy woven into your maintenance plan so colour stays glossy and hair stays strong.

Kind Words

Shamalka is fantastic! Not only does she understand exactly what you need, she has an incredible eye for what colour and hairstyle will actually suit you. She's patient, professional, and makes the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. I always leave feeling confident and so happy with the result. Highly recommend!
Sonya Agarwal
Camberwell
I've been following Shamalka now for 10 years from Malvern to Armadale now Camberwell. She is an exceptionally good hairdresser, does a perfect job on colours & cuts. Very very happy & prices are very reasonable for the exceptionally high standard she delivers.
Stella McCammon
Local Guide · 10+ years
Shamalka is honestly the best hairdresser! I've been getting my hair colour and cuts done by her since 2018, and she has never disappointed me. Every visit, she delivers amazing results. She listens carefully, gives honest advice, and always makes me feel confident and beautiful.
Nimali Samarakoon
Loyal client since 2018
Girlsss run don't walk!! Hair by Sha has to be one of the most welcoming salons I've been to. Always greeted with a smile and I have always left feeling my best. P.S Sha does the best blow wavesss. Book now!
Michelle Tissera
Camberwell
Sha is so lovely and does the best blow waves. Recently I decided to go back to blonde and loving the colour. Would highly recommend.
Dimmy Alevizos
Camberwell
I've been going to Sha for over 10 years now. She is very honest and will also help you with what is best for your hair. I could not recommend her enough.
Uppsala Trinh
10+ year client
FAQ

A few of the most common questions from new clients. Something else on your mind? Message me on Instagram.

Hair by Sha is a hair salon in Camberwell, Melbourne, run by hairdresser Shamalka. The salon covers colour work such as foils, balayage, root colour, grey blending and toners, along with haircuts, blow waves, K18 bond treatments and event styling. Appointments are one-on-one, so the same stylist looks after you from consultation to finish.

Prices at Hair by Sha start at $55 for a blow wave, $110 for a ladies cut and blow wave, $150 for root colour, $240 for partial foils, $320 for full head foils and $340 for balayage. A K18 bond treatment is $45. Listed prices are starting points; hair length, thickness and product use affect the final quote.

Hair by Sha looks after women in and around Camberwell, Melbourne. Clients include working mums, office workers, retired locals and long-term colour clients who rebook regularly. The salon suits people who want a low-maintenance colour plan and an unhurried appointment rather than a fast in-and-out service.

At Hair by Sha one hairdresser, Shamalka, handles the whole appointment, including the consultation, the colour, the cut and the finish. There is no hand-off to an apprentice and no double-booking, so the chair is yours for the full time. Colour plans are built around how often you can realistically return.

Yes. Balayage is one of the main services at Hair by Sha and starts at $340, including toner and blow wave. It is hand-painted for a soft, grown-out blonde that does not leave a hard regrowth line. Most balayage clients return every ten to fourteen weeks rather than every few weeks.

Hair by Sha is at 1 Prospect Hill Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, moments from Camberwell Junction in Melbourne. Street parking is available on Prospect Hill Rd and the surrounding streets, and the Camberwell Coles car park is a short walk away. Clients also travel in from Hawthorn, Glen Iris, Canterbury and Surrey Hills.

Every first appointment at Hair by Sha starts with a relaxed consultation covering your hair history, your lifestyle and the result you want. Shamalka talks through the options, the price and a maintenance plan before any colour is mixed, so there are no surprises when you get to the end of the visit.

The listed prices at Hair by Sha are a starting guide. The final figure depends on hair length, hair thickness, how much product a service needs and the finish you choose. You receive a clear quote at the consultation, before any colour is applied, so you can decide with the number in front of you.

At Hair by Sha, root colour is usually booked every four to six weeks, foils every six to eight weeks and balayage every ten to fourteen weeks. Regular colour clients tend to book their next visit before they leave so the diary stays consistent and their colour never has to be rescued.

A blow wave at Hair by Sha runs about 45 minutes, root colour one and a half to two hours, foils two and a half to three and a half hours, and balayage three to four hours. Consultations are unhurried, and because the salon does not double-book, the appointment time is yours.

Yes. Hair by Sha offers a complimentary in-studio consultation for colour corrections, going lighter, or planning a longer colour journey over several visits. There is also a free online consultation form on the website. Either way you get a plan and a price before you book the colour appointment itself.

The fastest way to book Hair by Sha is the online booking system linked from every page of this website. You can also call or text 0452 611 799, email shamalkaskiridena@gmail.com, or send a message on Instagram if you would like to talk the service through before choosing a time.

Visit

Find me in the heart of Camberwell, a calm, welcoming studio for considered hair.

Sleek straight blonde finish at the Hair by Sha studio in Camberwell
Natural, lived-in colour