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Highlights & balayage in Albert Park, VIC

6 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Albert Park, VIC itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $50 and $90, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Highlights & balayage in Albert Park, VIC, at a glance

Foils, babylights and balayage are different techniques for different results, and the maintenance they need varies enormously. Deciding how often you are willing to sit in a chair is as important as choosing the shade.

Most start between
$50–$90
Open past 7pm
23 of 30

What to look for

  • Balayage grows out softly and can be left for three to four months. Foils give more lift but show regrowth sooner.
  • Ask to see work on hair that started the same colour as yours, not just the finished blondes.

Read the full guide to highlights & balayage in Melbourne, VIC for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

How much do highlights and balayage cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $125 and $277.

30 places in and around Albert Park, VIC

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

Lisa B Hair Salon

South Melbourne1.2 kmPremium4.9(34)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $399
  • 1.2 km from Albert Park — about a 15 minute walk
  • Highlights $399

SALON A BY K

Melbourne3.5 kmPremium5.0(153)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 3.5 km away in Melbourne
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“She’s also given me the confidence to explore colours and highlights that complement my greying hair perfectly.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $200
  • Hair colour $200

Suite J

St Kilda3.6 kmPremium4.8(86)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 3.6 km away in St Kilda
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $50

Vision Hair Studio X Chetan

South Melbourne1.3 kmPremium4.5(208)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 1.3 km from Albert Park — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had a full head balayage, toner, haircut, and treatment, and Chloe absolutely exceeded my expectations.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $60

Privé Hair Organics

South Melbourne1.4 kmPremium4.9(477)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 1.4 km from Albert Park — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $160
  • Hair colour $40

TONI&GUY Georges

Melbourne3.5 kmMid-range4.7(143)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 3.5 km away in Melbourne
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“I’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Highlights $220

Blondes to Brunettes

Prahran4.6 kmPremium4.9(138)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 4.6 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $25

Hair By Malarie Cox

St Kilda2.8 kmPremium4.8(12)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 2.8 km from Albert Park — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $250
  • Hair colour $190

The Lab for Hair

South Yarra3.3 kmPremium5.0(32)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 3.3 km away in South Yarra
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $70

Ibiza Hair

Albert Park442 mPremium4.3(277)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140
  • In Albert Park
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $90

Spada Hair

Prahran3.6 kmPremium4.8(127)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $155
  • 3.6 km away in Prahran
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My colour turned out beautiful, the balayage technique was done perfectly with such attention to detail.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $155
  • Hair colour $85

JACKSSCOLOR

Melbourne3.8 kmMid-range5.0(163)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.8 km away in Melbourne
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“Jack has done a wonderful job for my first ever balayage on my very dark hair!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Miss Meraki

Albert ParkPremium5.0(15)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140
  • In Albert Park
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $70

Miss Page Aveda Salon

Melbourne3.4 kmPremium4.9(49)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 3.4 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $50

BLEU By Bmarc

Albert Park420 mMid-range5.0(100)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Albert Park
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Wonderful hair cut and foils by Yulia today.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne3.4 kmPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 3.4 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $260
  • Hair colour $50

Salon Forma

Elwood5.0 kmPremium4.9(180)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 5.0 km away in Elwood
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“This time I had some foils put in as well as my cut, the end result is amazing, the color perfect for me.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $95

Melissa Mae Hair & Extensions Melbourne

Prahran3.3 kmPremium4.8(46)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $180
  • 3.3 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $180
  • Hair colour $55

Dixie Rose Hair Albert Park

Albert Park501 mMid-range4.8(36)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Albert Park
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Advice, chat, cut, foils blonde chunks - blend in and cover some greys, mainly framing the face.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Oscar Charlie Hair

Port Melbourne1.2 kmPremium4.7(149)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 1.2 km from Albert Park — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $50

Foxy Vixen Hair

Albert Park451 mPremium4.9(169)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $90
  • In Albert Park
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $65

Paul Bennett Hair

South Melbourne1.2 kmMid-range5.0(75)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.2 km from Albert Park — about a 4 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“He took my brassy tired hair to a gorgeous blonde balayage.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Salon Meraki Melbourne

Melbourne3.4 kmPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 3.4 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $25

Yoshiko Hair

St Kilda2.7 kmPremium4.8(103)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 2.7 km from Albert Park — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I have been getting highlights for years elsewhere, and this is the happiest I've ever been with the result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $55

ÉTINCELLE Extensions & Colour Specialists

Richmond4.6 kmPremium4.8(102)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 4.6 km away in Richmond
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Whether you're after a bold transformation or subtle, sun-kissed highlights,”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $75

tenlawson

Albert Park333 mPremium4.8(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • In Albert Park
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $160

Archibalds

Melbourne3.8 kmPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 3.8 km away in Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“He transformed my long hair, usually tied in a "mum bun," into a short style that beautifully highlights my curls.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $110

By Edmonds (previously EdwardsAndCo Prahran)

Prahran3.5 kmPremium4.5(418)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $234
  • 3.5 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $234
  • Hair colour $45

Barnett Fair

Melbourne5.3 kmMid-range4.9(47)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.3 km away in Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“She did half a head of blonde foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Rakis on Collins

Melbourne3.5 kmPremium4.7(349)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 3.5 km away in Melbourne
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I did highlights and it was so beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $60