Hyde Square, Dunkeld · Johannesburg
Where
beauty meets
intention
Award-winning salon, dry bar & nail studio. Carbon is a space where craft, creativity, and care converge — and where every visit leaves you looking and feeling exceptional.
Our Story
More than a salon —
a destination
Carbon was born from a desire to create a space that’s as beautiful to be in as it is to leave. Nestled in Hyde Square, Dunkeld, we’ve cultivated an atmosphere that balances the masculine and feminine, dark and light — all the contrasts that feel natural and good.
Our team thrives on continuous development, ensuring every client receives services grounded in the latest techniques, the finest products, and genuine care. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, Carbon is your home for hair and nails.
The award-winning interior
at Hyde Square
Making you look & feel great — always
What We Offer
Services crafted
for every you
Colour Bar
Roots, highlights, balayage, creative colour, toning and more. Every shade is custom blended for your complexion, lifestyle and vision.
Style Bar
Precision cuts and blow drys for ladies and gents, finished to perfection. From a quick refresh to a full transformation.
Brazilian Blowout
The gold standard in smoothing treatments. Eliminates frizz, adds extraordinary shine and dramatically reduces styling time — results that last.
Extension Service
Bonded, weft, tape row and tape extensions — fitted with expert precision for seamless, natural-looking length and volume.
Remedy Bar
A curated selection of treatments and packages to restore, strengthen and deeply nourish your hair using premium product ranges.
Nail Bar
Manicures, pedicures, gel, acrylics and more. Meticulous nail care delivered in a beautifully designed, relaxing space.
Qiqi Services
Specialist Qiqi hair treatments tailored to your hair's unique needs. Pricing is bespoke — book a consultation to find the right treatment for you.
Pricing Guide
Transparent,
honest pricing
Many of our services are bespoke and priced individually after a consultation — because your hair is unique. The guide below gives you a general starting point. All prices are in ZAR and subject to your stylist’s assessment.
Colour Bar
Style Bar
Nail Bar
Treatments & More
POC = Price on consultation. We believe in honest quotes before you commit — no surprises, ever.
Brands we work with
Only professional-grade products, always.
Meet the Team
The people behind
your best hair days
Small by design, exceptional by nature. Our team brings together years of experience, a passion for their craft, and a genuine commitment to making every client feel seen and looked after. At Carbon, you’re never just an appointment.
Victoria Cooke
Founder & Creative Director
The vision and heart behind Carbon. With over 22 years in the industry, Victoria has built a reputation grounded in exceptional colour work and a mastery of hair extensions across every technique and texture.
She founded Carbon with a clear belief — that a truly great hair experience should be as beautiful as the result. Her eye for design earned the salon its Hairnews Interior Design Award; her skill and warmth keep clients loyal for years.
Campbell
Junior Stylist
Bubbly, creative and full of personality! One of the newest faces at Carbon and a rising star in the making. With just one year left of her studies, Campbell is already making moves behind the chair!
Now offering her own services at junior stylist rates, she is definitely one to watch!
Fikile Majola
Nail Technician
Fikile runs Carbon’s nail bar with a meticulous eye and a steady hand. From classic manicures to gel and acrylics, she treats nail care as the art form it truly is — precise, relaxing, and always beautifully finished.
Dianah Mamabolo
Front of House
Dianah is the warm and welcoming face that greets you at Carbon. She ensures every visit runs seamlessly from the moment you walk in — managing bookings, looking after clients, and making the Carbon experience feel effortless.
Zama Vezi
Nail Technician
Six years in the nail game, and Zama is all about making nails anything but boring.
With a serious talent for acrylics, gel nails and nail art, she loves experimenting with colour, playing with different finishes and creating freehand designs that are completely one of a kind.
Whether you’re after something clean and understated or ready to let your nails do the talking, Zama brings creativity, precision and plenty of personality to every set.
Lindy Mahlaba
Blow Bar Technician
With 15 years of experience in the hair industry, Lindy knows exactly what it takes to create hair that makes an entrance.
She specialises in beautiful brush blow drys and bouncy, long-lasting curls, with a real talent for creating volume and movement. Lindy also loves getting creative with upstyles, whether it’s an effortless occasion look or something a little more polished.
With her experience, precision and eye for a great finish, Lindy knows how to create hair that looks just as good walking out of Carbon as it does hours later.
Susan
Blow Bar Technician
With 14 years of experience in the hair industry, Susan is a true specialist when it comes to creating beautiful, long-lasting blow drys.
Known for her speed, efficiency and impeccable attention to detail, she knows how to create a finish that not only looks amazing when you leave the salon, but lasts well beyond the chair.
For Susan, it’s about more than just great hair — it’s about making every woman leave feeling beautiful, confident and ready to take on the day. Her passion for what she does shines through in her bubbly personality and the care she brings to every client.
Primrose Makati
Nail Technician
With 21 years of experience as a nail technician, Primrose brings a wealth of knowledge, skill and genuine care to every appointment.
She’s especially known for her exceptional pedicures and her strong hands — whether it’s a relaxing hand or foot massage, she knows exactly how to help you unwind.
Primrose takes pride in keeping nails healthy and well cared for, while her calm, gentle demeanour makes every appointment feel like a little escape. With her, you can sit back, switch off and let yourself be truly pampered.
Gallery
The work
speaks for itself
Live feed from our Instagram — updated with every transformation.
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Find Us
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Address
Hyde Square Shopping Centre
Jan Smuts Ave, Dunkeld West
Johannesburg, 2196
Hours
Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed
First & last Monday of the month: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Phone
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Hyde Square, Dunkeld
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