Skip to content
RightForMe

Highlights & balayage in Blackburn

4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Blackburn itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $59 and $100, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Blackburn, 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
$59–$100
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 Blackburn

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

Luxuria Salon

Blackburn800 mMid-range3.9(36)

Beauty salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Blackburn
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“I am so happy with the lovely cut, h/h of foils and blow dry last week that I had done with Karen, she really listened to what I wanted her to do.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

BOLLYWOOD CUTS N BROWS AUS PTY LTD

Blackburn877 mPremium4.9(152)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $120
  • In Blackburn
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $100

Saint Rose Salon

Nunawading2.0 kmPremium4.9(80)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $187
  • 2.0 km from Blackburn — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $187
  • Hair colour $30

Chicks Studio

Doncaster East2.6 kmMid-range4.9(126)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.6 km from Blackburn — about a 6 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights

The Brown Hare

Box Hill North1.5 kmPremium4.8(40)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $139
  • 1.5 km from Blackburn — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $139
  • Hair colour $59

Madison Avenue Hair & Skin

Surrey Hills4.6 kmMid-range4.7(67)

Beauty salon · High energy · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.6 km away in Surrey Hills
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Whether you’re after a subtle balayage, bold transformation, or the perfect blonde, they nail it every time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Style & Co Salon

Donvale3.6 kmPremium4.7(169)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 3.6 km away in Donvale
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $65

Cuts and Colours Forest Hill

Forest Hill1.9 kmMid-range3.2(39)

Barber · Consultation-led

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.9 km from Blackburn — about a 4 minute drive
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“I have my foils done at this salon by Samira.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Yanni Hair Studio

Mount Waverley5.8 kmUpper mid-range5.0(102)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.8 km away in Mount Waverley
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had 3/4 foils, cut and blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Smart Wigs

Donvale3.6 kmPremium4.7(14)

Hair salon · In & out

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $847
  • 3.6 km away in Donvale
  • Highlights $847
  • Hair colour $812

Stella Hair

Balwyn4.7 kmPremium5.0(110)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $295
  • 4.7 km away in Balwyn
  • Highlights $295
  • Hair colour $65

Queen Brows & Skin – Doncaster East

Doncaster East2.7 kmPremium5.0(345)

Beauty salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $499
  • 2.7 km from Blackburn — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $499

Hairhouse Forest Hill

Forest Hill2.1 kmPremium4.3(168)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 2.1 km from Blackburn — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $40

Bel Air Hairdressing

Balwyn North5.8 kmPremium5.0(17)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $420
  • 5.8 km away in Balwyn North
  • Highlights $420
  • Hair colour $470

Mello Hair and Beauty Salon

Glen Waverley6.0 kmPremium4.4(96)

Hair salon · Friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $145
  • 6.0 km away in Glen Waverley
  • Highlights $145
  • Hair colour $30

Indie Hair

Burwood5.4 kmPremium4.6(33)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 5.4 km away in Burwood
  • Highlights $70
  • Hair colour $10

Bombshell Salon

Vermont5.2 kmPremium4.7(28)

Beauty salon · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $73.50
  • 5.2 km away in Vermont
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $73.50

Fringe and Skinn Studio

Ringwood6.0 kmPremium5.0(11)

Hair salon · Friendly

73 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 6.0 km away in Ringwood
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $120

Kalon Hair Wellness

Mitcham4.2 kmMid-range4.8(70)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

72 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.2 km away in Mitcham
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“This time I went in to put lighter blonde highlights on my golden blonde hair, Alex B who currently is a 2y apprentice did my hair and did an AMAZING!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Blonde Empress Hair & Spa Lounge

Forest Hill3.4 kmMid-range4.8(70)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Spa-like

72 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.4 km away in Forest Hill

Studio 51 Hair Design

Doncaster East3.5 kmPremium4.7(74)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $90.95
  • 3.5 km away in Doncaster East
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $90.95

Kutrize Hair Studio

Balwyn4.7 kmPremium4.7(47)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

68 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $95
  • 4.7 km away in Balwyn
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Have lived in the area for years and when a special for foils was displayed in the window, thought I'd give it a go.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $95

Jacob Hair Studio

Box Hill2.3 kmMid-range4.8(1158)

Hair salon · Friendly

66 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.3 km from Blackburn — about a 5 minute drive
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“I had my highlights done and I couldn’t be happier with the result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Komotirio Ennovy Hair

Burwood5.8 kmPremium4.8(26)

Barber · Friendly

65 per cent match — Good match
  • Haircut — $75
  • 5.8 km away in Burwood
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Haircut $75

Hairy Canary Hair Design

Blackburn1.1 kmMid-range4.7(32)

Hair salon · High energy

62 per cent match — Good match
  • In Blackburn
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Customer service and my hair whether foils & tint or just a trim always looks and feels fabulous.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Hair We Are - Hairdresser

Blackburn1.4 kmMid-range4.6(16)

Beauty salon

59 per cent match — Good match
  • In Blackburn

WannaHair Style

Vermont South4.9 kmMid-range4.9(62)

Hair salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.9 km away in Vermont South
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Anna managed to fit me in and completely transformed my hair into a beautiful honey blonde with highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Salon de J

Mitcham3.6 kmPremium4.9(411)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.6 km away in Mitcham
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“The balayage was so seamless and beautiful and the service was amazing!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $190

CYA See You Again Hair & Beauty

Box Hill2.4 kmMid-range4.4(159)

Hair salon

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.4 km from Blackburn — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I LOVE my caramel highlights so so much and all the products used were legitimate and of high standard.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

SHMC Hair Design

Doncaster East3.6 kmMid-range4.9(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.6 km away in Doncaster East