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Balayage in Adelaide

We list 30 balayage specialists across Adelaide, most start between $45 and $160, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Balayage in Adelaide, at a glance

Balayage is lightener painted on by hand rather than placed in foils, which is why it grows out softly and why results vary so much between colourists. It is a freehand skill, so the work you can see matters more than the name on the menu.

Most start between
$45–$160
Open past 7pm
24 of 30

What to look for

  • Photos of balayage on hair that started close to your own colour and length.
  • Ask whether they paint in the open air or inside foils. Foil-assisted balayage lifts brighter; open-air painting stays softer.
  • A clear answer on toner: whether it is included, and how long it is expected to last.
  • A realistic plan for upkeep. Balayage can usually go three to four months between appointments, with a gloss in between if the tone fades.

How much do highlights and balayage cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $130 and $280.

30 places in and around Adelaide

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical balayage specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Colab West

Findon7.0 kmPremium5.0(12)

Hair salon · Friendly

67 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $120
  • Does balayage
  • 7.0 km away in Findon
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My daughter and I both had our hair done (colours, foils and cut) by Daniel and couldn’t be happier with the results.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $40

Clarity By James Henderson

Somerton Park11.0 kmPremium5.0(34)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

67 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $85
  • Does balayage
  • 11.0 km away in Somerton Park
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $70

Yots Hair Unley

Unley3.0 kmPremium4.7(181)

Hair salon · High energy · Beginner friendly

67 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $400
  • Does balayage
  • 3.0 km away in Unley
  • 2 reviews mention balayage
“My new go to for balayage - perfect!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $400
  • Hair colour $280

Yots Hair North Adelaide

North Adelaide1.8 kmPremium4.6(161)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

66 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $400
  • Does balayage
  • 1.8 km from Adelaide — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $400
  • Hair colour $280

Clarity by James Henderson - PARKSIDE

Parkside2.8 kmPremium4.8(79)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

65 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $85
  • Does balayage
  • 2.8 km from Adelaide — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $70

AXIA

Unley2.9 kmPremium4.7(84)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

65 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $220
  • Does balayage
  • 2.9 km from Adelaide — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $220

Hide & Seek Salon

Prospect4.2 kmPremium4.7(45)

Hair salon · Friendly

65 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $60
  • Does balayage
  • 4.2 km away in Prospect
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $90

Hair & F.A.R Salon

Kurralta Park5.1 kmPremium4.8(19)

Beauty salon · Friendly

63 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $160
  • Does balayage
  • 5.1 km away in Kurralta Park
  • Highlights $160

Ascent Hair Atelier

Seaton9.4 kmPremium5.0(34)

Hair salon

61 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $360
  • Does balayage
  • 9.4 km away in Seaton
  • Hair colour $360

Joint Hair

Parkside2.4 kmPremium5.0(203)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

61 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $65
  • Does balayage
  • 2.4 km from Adelaide — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $60

Mister Morris

Unley2.2 kmPremium4.9(242)

Hair salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $88
  • Does balayage
  • 2.2 km from Adelaide — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $88
  • Partline/Quarter Head Foils incl. toner $200

Honest Hair

Morphett Vale22.4 kmPremium4.8(24)

Hair salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $65
  • Does balayage
  • 22.4 km away in Morphett Vale
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $75

Blush Girl

Holden Hill9.4 kmPremium4.8(161)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

61 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $170
  • Does balayage
  • 9.4 km away in Holden Hill
  • Highlights $170

The Vine Hair Salon

Torrens Park7.3 kmPremium4.9(101)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $240
  • Does balayage
  • 7.3 km away in Torrens Park
  • Highlights $240
  • Hair colour $196

Parlour Glenelg

Glenelg9.8 kmPremium4.8(209)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

61 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $130
  • Does balayage
  • 9.8 km away in Glenelg
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $35

Hairhouse Marion

Oaklands Park11.6 kmPremium3.9(164)

Hair salon · Friendly

60 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $225
  • Does balayage
  • 11.6 km away in Oaklands Park
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $70

Clip Joint Salons Melbourne Street

North Adelaide2.1 kmPremium4.8(44)

Hair salon

60 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $135
  • Does balayage
  • 2.1 km from Adelaide — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $135
  • Hair colour $45

The Basin Haircutters

Goodwood3.1 kmPremium4.9(78)

Hair salon · Friendly

60 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $295
  • Does balayage
  • 3.1 km away in Goodwood
  • Highlights $295
  • Hair colour $45

Jodie’s Room

Clearview8.6 kmUpper mid-range3.8(91)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly

60 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $50
  • Does balayage
  • 8.6 km away in Clearview
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $50

SJ Establishment

Prospect4.2 kmPremium4.8(220)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

60 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $300
  • Does balayage
  • 4.2 km away in Prospect
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $85

Wish Hair & Body

Glenelg North8.7 kmPremium4.7(65)

Hair salon · Friendly

60 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $142
  • Does balayage
  • 8.7 km away in Glenelg North
  • Highlights $142
  • Hair colour $60

Krush Hair

Glenelg9.9 kmPremium4.7(23)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $300
  • Does balayage
  • 9.9 km away in Glenelg
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $54

Parlour Hair Semaphore

Semaphore14.4 kmPremium4.7(68)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

59 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $130
  • Does balayage
  • 14.4 km away in Semaphore
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $35

Clip Joint Salons Rundle Street

Adelaide453 mPremium4.2(31)

Hair salon

58 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $135
  • Does balayage
  • 453 m from Adelaide — about a 6 minute walk
  • Highlights $135
  • Hair colour $45

Salty Coconut

Glenelg9.9 kmPremium4.4(10)

Hair salon · Quiet · Premium

58 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $280
  • Does balayage
  • 9.9 km away in Glenelg
  • Highlights $280
  • Hair colour $25

Hairhouse Tea Tree Plaza

Modbury13.1 kmPremium4.3(142)

Hair salon · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $399
  • Does balayage
  • 13.1 km away in Modbury
  • Highlights $399
  • Hair colour $60

My Salon Hair & Beauty

Ingle Farm11.3 kmUpper mid-range4.2(30)

Hair salon · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $280
  • Does balayage
  • 11.3 km away in Ingle Farm
  • Highlights $280
  • Half Head Foils + Toner $195

Perfect Eyebrow Studio

Torrensville3.7 kmPremium4.8(35)

Beauty salon · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $149
  • Does balayage
  • 3.7 km away in Torrensville
  • Highlights $149
  • Hair colour $50

R K HairDesign

Port Noarlunga South30.0 kmPremium4.9(11)

Hair salon

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $145
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $145
  • Hair colour $45

ORBE North Adelaide

North Adelaide1.9 kmPremium4.9(40)

Hair salon

45 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $125
  • 1.9 km from Adelaide — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Gabby helped and guided to me choose and create a colour/s that not only 'made my eyes pop' but also the foils and colour that matched my complexion perfectly!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $125
  • Hair colour $110

Common questions

Balayage or foils?
Balayage is painted freehand for a softer, lived-in result that grows out gently. Foils place lightener in precise sections and give more lift and more even brightness, with more visible regrowth. Many colourists combine the two in one appointment.
How long does a balayage appointment take?
Usually three to four hours including toner and styling, and longer for a first appointment on dark or previously coloured hair.

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