3 of the 30 balayage specialists here are in Balmain itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $30 and $80, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
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.
Read the full guide to 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 $130 and $280.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical balayage specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Balmain
“She’s amazing at shaping my hair, and my blonde highlights and toner always turn out perfect, the colour looks incredible and lasts for ages.”
“I had foils/balayage, toner and a cut with Renata!”
“I had blonde balayage, olaplex treatment, cut and style and I absolutely love it!!”
“My balayage turned out absolutely stunning — exactly what I wanted, but even better.”
“Roddy sorted my hair out after I’d had a bad balayage somewhere else.”
“Went there for the 1st time today for a cut & foils.”
“Very quick to complete a full head of foils & the perfect blonde!”
“She absolutely nailed both the colour (balayage) and the cut – Katie was professional, friendly, and really listened to what I wanted.”
“First time doing a balayage and I'm so happy with the result (which is usually really rare) !”
“She gave me some highlights around my hairline to brighten my face and blended blond …”
“Pamela did a great job yet again - half head highlights and cut.”