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Highlights & balayage in Balgowlah

2 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Balgowlah itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $40 and $95, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Balgowlah, 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
$40–$95
Open past 7pm
22 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 Sydney 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 Balgowlah

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

Carte Blanche Hair

Seaforth1.4 kmPremium5.0(462)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $280
  • 1.4 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
  • 10 reviews mention highlights
“So happy with my brunette balayage.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Highlights $280
  • Hair colour $100

suukha studio

Balgowlah686 mPremium5.0(87)

Hair salon · Relaxed

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $215
  • In Balgowlah
  • Highlights $215
  • Hair colour $104

Cranium Hair

Manly1.9 kmPremium4.9(504)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $345
  • 1.9 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“Sarah then did my hair, and did THE most thorough foils and a wonderful cut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Highlights $345
  • Hair colour $90

Bauhaus The Salon

Seaforth1.3 kmPremium5.0(256)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $42
  • 1.3 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $42
  • Hair colour $135

Blonde Avenue

Neutral Bay5.7 kmPremium4.9(34)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 5.7 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $85

The Mane Space

Manly2.1 kmPremium4.8(125)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $174
  • 2.1 km from Balgowlah — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had a major correction needed with a botched balayage and Jo did an amazing job blending and the colour was everything I asked for.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $174
  • Hair colour $18

Stacey Claire Hair Artistry

North Curl Curl4.0 kmPremium4.9(17)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 4.0 km away in North Curl Curl
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $40

AMIR HAIRDRESSING SALON

Manly1.9 kmPremium5.0(110)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $11
  • 1.9 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $11
  • Hair colour $35

Studio 8 Hair

Manly2.1 kmPremium4.9(311)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $155
  • 2.1 km from Balgowlah — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $155
  • Hair colour $80

Hair Art Manly

Manly1.9 kmPremium4.9(33)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 1.9 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $98

HAIR BY RAV

Manly1.8 kmPremium5.0(147)

Beauty salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $55
  • 1.8 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $55

MOSS Hair Artistry

Neutral Bay5.9 kmPremium4.9(94)

Hair salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 5.9 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $80

House of Lox

Neutral Bay5.7 kmPremium4.8(123)

Beauty salon · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $320
  • 5.7 km away in Neutral Bay
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Pamela did a great job yet again - half head highlights and cut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $320
  • Hair colour $50

Royal Retreat Thai Massage

Seaforth1.5 kmUpper mid-range5.0(26)

Massage clinic · Relaxed · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 1.5 km from Balgowlah — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $19

Tribe Lifestyle Manly

Manly2.1 kmPremium4.7(128)

Beauty salon

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $68
  • 2.1 km from Balgowlah — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $68
  • Hair colour $17

Spence & Co Hair

Balgowlah412 mMid-range4.6(55)

Hair salon

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Balgowlah
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had a fantastic first visit today with Emma - she absolutely nailed my roots and foils and did an exceptional blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Mitchell & Co Hair

Killarney Heights4.8 kmPremium4.6(13)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 4.8 km away in Killarney Heights
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $95

Drift Hair Retreat

Forestville5.7 kmPremium5.0(15)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 5.7 km away in Forestville
  • Highlights $70
  • Hair colour $65

Simply Hair Sydney

Neutral Bay5.6 kmPremium4.8(21)

Hair salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $132
  • 5.6 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Highlights $132
  • Hair colour $18

Chameleon Hair

North Willoughby5.9 kmPremium4.9(30)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 5.9 km away in North Willoughby
  • Highlights $250

Salon Yazbek

Neutral Bay5.8 kmPremium4.7(122)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 5.8 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $40

Shine & Waves Hair Salon Neutral bay

Neutral Bay5.9 kmPremium4.7(58)

Hair salon

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $170
  • 5.9 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Highlights $170
  • Hair colour $90

HairSpot

Cromer6.0 kmPremium4.8(26)

Hair salon

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $30
  • 6.0 km away in Cromer
  • Highlights $30
  • Hair colour $15

C Lash Bar

Neutral Bay5.7 kmPremium4.9(69)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $700
  • 5.7 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Highlights $700

Vivacious Hair

Narraweena4.8 kmMid-range4.9(41)

Hair salon · Friendly

73 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.8 km away in Narraweena
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Fabulous experience with Asha who created a beautiful foils look for me.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Via Spiga Hairdresser Neutral Bay

Neutral Bay5.8 kmPremium4.8(109)

Beauty salon · Premium · Consultation-led

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 5.8 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $130

CREATE by ReNCOUNTER

Neutral Bay5.7 kmPremium4.7(41)

Beauty salon · Friendly

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 5.7 km away in Neutral Bay
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $70

Butlers for Hair

Neutral Bay5.9 kmMid-range4.8(32)

Hair salon · Friendly

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.9 km away in Neutral Bay

Forestville Hairdressing

Forestville5.7 kmMid-range4.8(58)

Hair salon · Friendly

68 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.7 km away in Forestville
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Beautiful creamy blonde colour, excellent technical cut by Bella, with both Bella and Betty doing foils was super quick.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Style Angel

Freshwater2.4 kmMid-range4.9(58)

Hair salon

60 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.4 km from Balgowlah — about a 6 minute drive