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Highlights & balayage in Bondi Beach

2 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Bondi Beach itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $30 and $99, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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

Highlights & balayage in Bondi Beach, 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
$30–$99
Open past 7pm
16 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 $130 and $280.

30 places in and around Bondi Beach

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

Healthy Blonde Hair

Bondi694 mMid-range4.9(78)

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 694 m from Bondi Beach — about a 9 minute walk
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“Elegant and subtle highlights!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Bondi Colour

Bondi684 mPremium4.6(38)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 684 m from Bondi Beach — about a 9 minute walk
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“My balayage is the best I’ve had in Bondi—my stylist is a true blonde specialist, fixing all my brassy tones and blending everything perfectly.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $30

Bespoke Hair By AK | Double Bay Hairdresser

Double Bay3.0 kmPremium5.0(124)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 3.0 km from Bondi Beach — about a 7 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“It was really good value for money, a full head of highlights, cut, treatment and blowdry for $425.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $120

The Colour House | Bondi | Blonde & Colour Specialist

Bondi2.1 kmPremium4.8(40)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $92
  • 2.1 km from Bondi Beach — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $92
  • Hair colour $5

The Society Salon

Rose Bay2.2 kmPremium4.8(162)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 2.2 km from Bondi Beach — about a 5 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Amelia is the only stylist I'll ever again trust with my haircut & colour, I felt like a completely different person after my balayage in the best, most confident way possible!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $130

Hairdresser - George Giavis at The Blonde Room

Woollahra3.3 kmMid-range5.0(39)

Beauty salon · High energy · Private

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.3 km away in Woollahra

Jac Dove Hair

Paddington3.9 kmPremium5.0(37)

Hair salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $405
  • 3.9 km away in Paddington
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Very quick to complete a full head of foils & the perfect blonde!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $405
  • Hair colour $75

Loop Hair Salon

Paddington4.2 kmPremium4.8(267)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $166
  • 4.2 km away in Paddington
  • Highlights $166

Jade + Co. Salon

Paddington4.5 kmPremium5.0(48)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 4.5 km away in Paddington
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I went for full head foils and a hair cut with Dae and I couldn’t have been happier!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $85

Charlie Gauci Hair

Paddington3.9 kmPremium4.9(44)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.9 km away in Paddington
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“If you were born a blonde he knows just how to make you feel back in your youthful element with a balayage that lasts months.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Hair by florie French hairdresser

Surry Hills5.2 kmPremium5.0(162)

Hair salon · Premium

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 5.2 km away in Surry Hills
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“My balayage turned out absolutely stunning — exactly what I wanted, but even better.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $30

La Hairtopia

Waterloo5.6 kmPremium4.8(154)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $40
  • 5.6 km away in Waterloo
  • 8 reviews mention highlights
“I am super happy with my hair; the highlights, the cut, everything looks amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Hair colour $40

ELI and TAL Hair Salon

Rose Bay1.6 kmMid-range4.9(34)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.6 km from Bondi Beach — about a 4 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Best hair Salon hands up🙌 beautiful family run business, warm and welcoming environment,had foils done, haircut and blowdry, Tal did a dream job!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Mokosh Studio

Bondi432 mPremium4.9(163)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $320
  • 432 m from Bondi Beach — about a 5 minute walk
  • Highlights $320
  • Hair colour $50

Michelle Clarke Hair

Double Bay3.1 kmMid-range5.0(32)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.1 km away in Double Bay

Bixie Colour - Surry Hills

Surry Hills5.5 kmPremium4.9(303)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 5.5 km away in Surry Hills
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $130

Serenity Hair & Co Surry Hills

Surry Hills5.2 kmMid-range4.4(191)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.2 km away in Surry Hills
  • 8 reviews mention highlights
“I had foils/balayage, toner and a cut with Renata!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

Hair by Boucle d'or

Surry Hills5.6 kmMid-range4.9(56)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.6 km away in Surry Hills
  • 6 reviews mention highlights
“I had blonde balayage, olaplex treatment, cut and style and I absolutely love it!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Chroma Boutique

Bondi1.0 kmPremium5.0(9)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 1.0 km from Bondi Beach — about a 13 minute walk
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $25

The Prep Room

Surry Hills5.9 kmPremium5.0(30)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 5.9 km away in Surry Hills
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Roddy sorted my hair out after I’d had a bad balayage somewhere else.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $30

Vincent & Dupree

Waverley2.1 kmPremium4.9(102)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $340
  • 2.1 km from Bondi Beach — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $340
  • Hair colour $200

Meca Cuts

Rose Bay2.2 kmUpper mid-range4.9(46)

Hair salon · Calm · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $40
  • 2.2 km from Bondi Beach — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $40
  • Hair colour $50

RAW Anthony Nader

Surry Hills5.7 kmPremium4.9(672)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 5.7 km away in Surry Hills
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“First time doing a balayage and I'm so happy with the result (which is usually really rare) !”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $99

NadineBHair

Surry Hills5.2 kmPremium5.0(74)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $370
  • 5.2 km away in Surry Hills
  • Highlights $370
  • Hair colour $350

Antler Hair Designs

Bondi BeachMid-range4.7(177)

Hair salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Bondi Beach
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“I’m naturally dark brown but about 80% grey and when I first came in I had lots of highlights that would go a bit coppery and needed constant toning.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Rebecca Hanley

Surry Hills5.5 kmMid-range5.0(19)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.5 km away in Surry Hills
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Loved the O&M products she used with natural ingredients which made it feel nourished and not damaged like previous Balayage treatments I've had.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

House of Hair Bondi

Bondi Beach227 mPremium5.0(24)

Beauty salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • In Bondi Beach
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $30

Scarpa Hair

Double Bay3.0 kmPremium4.9(91)

Hair salon · Premium · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $170
  • 3.0 km from Bondi Beach — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $170
  • Hair colour $50

Jonny + June Hair

Surry Hills5.7 kmMid-range4.8(79)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $430
  • 5.7 km away in Surry Hills
  • Highlights $430

Blondies On Woollahra

Woollahra2.5 kmPremium5.0(22)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 2.5 km from Bondi Beach — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $35