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title: "About Carbon"
url: https://carbon.joburg/about/
description: "The story behind Carbon, the award-winning hair salon, dry bar and nail studio in Hyde Square, Dunkeld, founded by colour and extensions specialist Victoria Cooke."
last_modified: 2026-11-12T14:01:01+00:00
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# About Carbon

Our Story · Hyde Square, Dunkeld

# 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.

## Award-winning by design

Carbon won the **Hairnews Interior Design Award 2020** for Best Salon Interior in South Africa.

## Founded by Victoria Cooke

Victoria is the vision and heart behind Carbon. With over 22 years in the industry, she 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.

## What we do

- Colour Bar — roots, highlights, balayage, creative colour and toning
- Style Bar — precision cuts and blow drys for ladies and gents
- Brazilian Blowout and Remedy Bar treatments
- Hair extensions — bonded, weft, tape row and tape
- Nail Bar — manicures, pedicures, gel, acrylics and nail art
- Qiqi specialist treatments

We work only with professional-grade products from Redken, Schwarzkopf, Qiqi, Brazilian Blowout, OnlyPro, Keiro and Fibreclinix.

[Meet the team](https://carbon.joburg/team/) · [Explore services](https://carbon.joburg/services/) · [See pricing](https://carbon.joburg/pricing/) · [Book an appointment](https://carbon.joburg/book/)

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## Visit Carbon Salon

- Address: Hyde Square Shopping Centre, Jan Smuts Ave, Dunkeld West, Johannesburg, 2196
- Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun closed. First and last Monday of the month: 09:00–16:00.
- Phone / WhatsApp: +27 79 368 1176 (https://wa.me/27793681176)
- Email: hydesquare@carbon.joburg
- Book online: https://carbon.mysalononline.co.za/bookings.php
- Prices: https://carbon.joburg/pricing/