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Highlights & balayage in Brighton, VIC

4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Brighton, VIC itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $40 and $90, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Brighton, VIC, 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–$90
Open past 7pm
21 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 Brighton, VIC

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

Salon Monde

Brighton385 mPremium5.0(58)

Hair salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $76
  • In Brighton
  • Highlights $76
  • Hair colour $29

Eran Benn Hair Salon

Brighton824 mUpper mid-range4.9(76)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $165
  • In Brighton
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I came here today to get my hair done - half head of foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $165

Ambyanz Organic Colour Salon

Brighton1.2 kmPremium4.7(29)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $55
  • In Brighton
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“They are amazing at taking my blonde hair from 'drab' to 'fab' with foils and toner.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $25

J Frankie Hair

Bentleigh3.6 kmPremium5.0(37)

Hair salon · Quiet · High energy

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 3.6 km away in Bentleigh
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“I had my foils done at another salon and the colour was completely messed up.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $66

New Sensation Hairstyling

Bentleigh3.3 kmMid-range4.9(73)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.3 km away in Bentleigh
  • 6 reviews mention highlights
“Simon was wonderful I was made to feel relaxed and comfortable to be me, I was in no way ready to go grey he gave me a new fresh lived in ashy balayage, I love it.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

Enrique Hair

Brighton East1.6 kmPremium4.9(210)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 1.6 km from Brighton — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $60

Salon Forma

Elwood3.3 kmPremium4.9(180)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 3.3 km away in Elwood
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“This time I had some foils put in as well as my cut, the end result is amazing, the color perfect for me.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $95

A W Boutique Salon

Caulfield3.0 kmPremium4.7(23)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $105
  • 3.0 km from Brighton — about a 7 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Love my blonde highlights & cut every time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $45

Bec & Smith Hair Salon

Elwood2.4 kmPremium4.7(49)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 2.4 km from Brighton — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $45

Suite J

St Kilda4.8 kmPremium4.8(86)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 4.8 km away in St Kilda
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $50

Haize

Elwood3.2 kmPremium4.9(64)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 3.2 km away in Elwood
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $55

Hair Keen

Elsternwick2.6 kmPremium4.8(100)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $350
  • 2.6 km from Brighton — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $350
  • Hair colour $90

Sabuki Salon

Sandringham4.8 kmPremium4.8(32)

Hair salon · In & out · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 4.8 km away in Sandringham
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $25

Barnett Fair

Melbourne3.5 kmMid-range4.9(47)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.5 km away in Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“She did half a head of blonde foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

The Sandy Chair

Sandringham4.7 kmPremium4.8(54)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 4.7 km away in Sandringham
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“I was booked for highlights and this is what I asked for, but left with balayage.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $140

Cutting Edge Hair Malvern

Malvern5.4 kmPremium4.9(61)

Beauty salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $45
  • 5.4 km away in Malvern
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“I highly recommend Sophia - I had foils, toner and blow dry and my hair looks and feels amazing !!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $45
  • Hair colour $20

Kaos Hair at Home

Ormond4.7 kmBudget-friendly5.0(74)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.7 km away in Ormond
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Catherine listened to my hair inspo ideas and used dimensional foils to create a colour for me that surpassed my expectations both in how it looks and how skillfully it was done.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Cristique Hair and Beauty

Hampton2.6 kmMid-range4.9(20)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.6 km from Brighton — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I’m obsessed with my hair foils/haircut by Claudia it is everything I wanted.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Cheveux by DS

Elsternwick2.6 kmPremium5.0(65)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 2.6 km from Brighton — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $35

Hair By Malarie Cox

St Kilda5.7 kmPremium4.8(12)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 5.7 km away in St Kilda
  • Highlights $250
  • Hair colour $190

Tiff Hair Salon

St Kilda4.9 kmPremium4.9(125)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.9 km away in St Kilda
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I came in for a half head of blonde highlights & trim with Ina.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Yoshiko Hair

St Kilda5.8 kmPremium4.8(103)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 5.8 km away in St Kilda
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I have been getting highlights for years elsewhere, and this is the happiest I've ever been with the result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $55

Juniper Salon

Bentleigh3.6 kmPremium4.7(56)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $92
  • 3.6 km away in Bentleigh
  • Highlights $92
  • Hair colour $93

Hairhouse Brighton

Brighton868 mPremium3.6(49)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $99
  • In Brighton
  • Highlights $99
  • Hair colour $89

Charlie Bean Salon

Ormond3.4 kmPremium4.7(58)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $335
  • 3.4 km away in Ormond
  • Highlights $335
  • Hair colour $75

Mobile Hairdressers and Makeup Artists Melbourne

Brighton East2.2 kmPremium5.0(25)

Beauty salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $230
  • 2.2 km from Brighton — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $230
  • Hair colour $30

Cesar Hair Studio

Elsternwick2.6 kmPremium4.3(33)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • 2.6 km from Brighton — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $95

Rubi Hair

Malvern5.5 kmPremium5.0(264)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $204
  • 5.5 km away in Malvern
  • Highlights $204

SAS Hairdressing

St Kilda4.8 kmPremium4.9(75)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 4.8 km away in St Kilda
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $40

Koi Hair Co

Bentleigh East5.1 kmPremium4.9(64)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $380
  • 5.1 km away in Bentleigh East
  • Highlights $380
  • Hair colour $100