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Highlights & balayage in Ascot Vale

3 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Ascot Vale itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $35 and $115, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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Highlights & balayage in Ascot Vale, 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
$35–$115
Open past 7pm
24 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 Ascot Vale

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

SCALI Salon

Moonee Ponds1.8 kmUpper mid-range4.9(100)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $45
  • 1.8 km from Ascot Vale — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I originally booked Amber over a year ago for a full head of foils and hair extensions.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $45

Makardi Salon

Moonee Ponds942 mPremium4.7(145)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 942 m from Ascot Vale — about a 12 minute walk
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $15

Soho London hair

Moonee Ponds870 mPremium4.9(65)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 870 m from Ascot Vale — about a 11 minute walk
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $50

Sunday the Salon

Ascot Vale253 mPremium4.7(130)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Hair colour — $155
  • In Ascot Vale
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Have started coming here for my blonde foils and regular upkeep seeing James.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Hair colour $155

Kerri Gravina Hairstylist

Brunswick4.0 kmPremium5.0(109)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 4.0 km away in Brunswick
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $80

Hair Union

Ascot Vale306 mUpper mid-range4.9(115)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $275
  • In Ascot Vale
  • Highlights $275

SALON A BY K

Melbourne5.9 kmPremium5.0(153)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 5.9 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

Dome Hair & Beauty

Moonee Ponds916 mPremium4.9(393)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $63
  • 916 m from Ascot Vale — about a 11 minute walk
  • Highlights $63
  • Hair colour $35

Flipped Hair Brunswick

Brunswick East4.9 kmPremium4.8(290)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.9 km away in Brunswick East
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Gabriella did an absolutely incredible job transforming my hair from my natural brown to a beautiful blonde balayage.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $125

Foo Consept

Brunswick East4.7 kmPremium4.4(8)

Beauty salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 4.7 km away in Brunswick East
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Adil did an excellent job sorting out my balayage today.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $80

Essendon Hair and Makeup

Essendon2.1 kmMid-range4.8(40)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.1 km from Ascot Vale — about a 5 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“My hair is short and a darker colour but I prefer to have a lighter blonde colour often changing my mind from a bleach blonde look to foils and highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

JACKSSCOLOR

Melbourne5.4 kmMid-range5.0(163)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.4 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

Hairdressers Ascot Vale EmilyFerratoHair Hair Salon Essendon

Ascot Vale304 mPremium4.8(96)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • In Ascot Vale
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $55

Cuts and Colour

Maribyrnong2.8 kmMid-range3.9(157)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.8 km from Ascot Vale — about a 6 minute drive

Minque Salon

Essendon4.5 kmPremium4.9(42)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $294
  • 4.5 km away in Essendon
  • Highlights $294
  • Hair colour $35

Blonde Artistry

Brunswick East4.7 kmMid-range4.5(43)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.7 km away in Brunswick East
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“If you want a quick service, good chats and properly blended foils then Toni is your girl.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

The Colour Studio by Alexandra

Seddon4.0 kmPremium4.8(74)

Beauty salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $310
  • 4.0 km away in Seddon
  • Highlights $310
  • Hair colour $175

Hoopla Salon

Brunswick3.9 kmPremium4.6(124)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $235
  • 3.9 km away in Brunswick
  • Highlights $235
  • Hair colour $10

Salon 88 Hair & Beauty

Moonee Ponds802 mMid-range4.7(81)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • 802 m from Ascot Vale — about a 10 minute walk
  • Reviews are split on highlights

HAIR NO.1

Brunswick3.2 kmPremium5.0(43)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 3.2 km away in Brunswick
  • Highlights $260

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne5.8 kmPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

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

NOOR. The Salon

Brunswick East4.7 kmPremium4.5(31)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 4.7 km away in Brunswick East
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $140

SOHO HAIR co

Essendon2.0 kmPremium4.6(155)

Hair salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $135
  • 2.0 km from Ascot Vale — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $135
  • Hair colour $72

Salon Meraki Melbourne

Melbourne5.8 kmPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

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

Hair Afrique Hair Extensions

Maribyrnong2.6 kmPremium4.2(286)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 2.6 km from Ascot Vale — about a 6 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Kim at Hair Afrique did an amazing job on my son’s hair highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $115

Seddon Hair Bar

Seddon4.3 kmMid-range4.9(64)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.3 km away in Seddon
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Shardi does beautiful colour for blonde hair with foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Duffy Hair Salons

Essendon2.3 kmPremium4.7(66)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $105
  • 2.3 km from Ascot Vale — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $30

Salon Rai

Essendon4.4 kmMid-range5.0(22)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.4 km away in Essendon
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had balayage done the other day at Salon Rai, and I’m in love with my hair !”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Organic Strands Salon

Essendon3.1 kmPremium4.7(91)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 3.1 km away in Essendon
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $60

Aerial Studio

Kensington2.5 kmPremium4.9(92)

Hair salon · Relaxed

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $95
  • 2.5 km from Ascot Vale — about a 6 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $95
  • Haircut $234