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Highlights & balayage in Brunswick East

8 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Brunswick East itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $40 and $110, 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 Brunswick East, 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–$110
Open past 7pm
26 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 Brunswick East

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

Flipped Hair Brunswick

Brunswick East488 mPremium4.8(290)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • In Brunswick East
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Gabriella did an absolutely incredible job transforming my hair from my natural brown to a beautiful blonde balayage.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $125

Kerri Gravina Hairstylist

Brunswick1.1 kmPremium5.0(109)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 1.1 km from Brunswick East — about a 14 minute walk
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $80

Blonde Army

Northcote2.4 kmPremium4.7(122)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $20
  • 2.4 km from Brunswick East — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $20
  • Hair colour $20

Foo Consept

Brunswick East943 mPremium4.4(8)

Beauty salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $80
  • In Brunswick East
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Adil did an excellent job sorting out my balayage today.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $80

Blonde Artistry

Brunswick East917 mMid-range4.5(43)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • In Brunswick East
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“If you want a quick service, good chats and properly blended foils then Toni is your girl.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

You By Luke Perger

Fitzroy North2.5 kmPremium5.0(140)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 2.5 km from Brunswick East — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $61

NOOR. The Salon

Brunswick East604 mPremium4.5(31)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • In Brunswick East
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $140

Hoopla Salon

Brunswick1.1 kmPremium4.6(124)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $235
  • 1.1 km from Brunswick East — about a 14 minute walk
  • Highlights $235
  • Hair colour $10

SCALI Salon

Moonee Ponds4.4 kmUpper mid-range4.9(100)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $45
  • 4.4 km away in Moonee Ponds
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I originally booked Amber over a year ago for a full head of foils and hair extensions.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $45

SALON A BY K

Melbourne5.0 kmPremium5.0(153)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 5.0 km away in Melbourne
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“She’s also given me the confidence to explore colours and highlights that complement my greying hair perfectly.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $200
  • Hair colour $200

Made Gorgeous

Fitzroy North1.6 kmPremium4.7(50)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 1.6 km from Brunswick East — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $40

Heading Out Hair & Beauty Fitzroy

Fitzroy3.5 kmUpper mid-range4.7(247)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $48.10
  • 3.5 km away in Fitzroy
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I always just get a tidy-up cut and gentle highlights..”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $48.10
  • Hair colour $62

TONI&GUY Georges

Melbourne5.0 kmMid-range4.7(143)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 5.0 km away in Melbourne
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“I’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Highlights $220

Hairwarship

Brunswick East627 mPremium5.0(132)

Hair salon · High energy

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $170
  • In Brunswick East
  • Highlights $170
  • Hair colour $150

Room 53

Brunswick East923 mPremium4.9(342)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • In Brunswick East
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $65

JACKSSCOLOR

Melbourne4.7 kmMid-range5.0(163)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.7 km away in Melbourne
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“Jack has done a wonderful job for my first ever balayage on my very dark hair!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Lucky Buster Hair

Brunswick East789 mPremium4.8(108)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $225
  • In Brunswick East
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $175

Delilah Hair Studio

Brunswick East544 mPremium4.8(585)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $450
  • In Brunswick East
  • Highlights $450
  • Hair colour $350

By Fitzroy (formerly EdwardsAndCo Fitzroy)

Fitzroy3.5 kmPremium4.7(306)

Beauty salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $194
  • 3.5 km away in Fitzroy
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I get grey blending on my brunette hair with highlights and lowlights, and my …”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $194
  • Hair colour $45

HAIR NO.1

Brunswick1.8 kmPremium5.0(43)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 1.8 km from Brunswick East — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $260

Ellen Does Hair

Collingwood3.6 kmMid-range5.0(31)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.6 km away in Collingwood
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“Ellen is really talented at what she does and I definitely trusted her with my full head of foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Makardi Salon

Moonee Ponds4.5 kmPremium4.7(145)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 4.5 km away in Moonee Ponds
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $15

Miss Page Aveda Salon

Melbourne5.1 kmPremium4.9(49)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 5.1 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $50

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne5.0 kmPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 5.0 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $260
  • Hair colour $50

ÉTINCELLE Extensions & Colour Specialists

Richmond5.7 kmPremium4.8(102)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 5.7 km away in Richmond
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Whether you're after a bold transformation or subtle, sun-kissed highlights,”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $75

Archibalds

Melbourne4.9 kmPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 4.9 km away in Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“He transformed my long hair, usually tied in a "mum bun," into a short style that beautifully highlights my curls.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $110

Sogo Hair

Northcote2.3 kmPremium5.0(318)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 2.3 km from Brunswick East — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $35

Salon Meraki Melbourne

Melbourne5.1 kmPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 5.1 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $25

Rakis on Collins

Melbourne5.1 kmPremium4.7(349)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 5.1 km away in Melbourne
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I did highlights and it was so beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $60

High End Hair

Thornbury2.5 kmBudget-friendly4.7(212)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $6
  • 2.5 km from Brunswick East — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $6
  • Hair colour $6