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Highlights & balayage in Central Coast

We list 30 colour specialists across Central Coast, most start between $26 and $135, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Central Coast, 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
$26–$135
Open past 7pm
22 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.
  • Toner is what makes blonde look expensive. Check whether it is included in the price.
  • If your hair has been coloured before, expect a consultation first. Anyone who skips it is guessing.

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 Central Coast

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

Eden Hair (located within Salon Elkee)

Berkeley Vale5.8 kmPremium5.0(46)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 5.8 km away in Berkeley Vale
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“The Balayage/Layered Cut turned out even better than the inspiration …”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $160

Milk & Honey Hair

Gosford7.9 kmPremium4.7(426)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $26
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
  • 7.9 km away in Gosford
“I had half a head of foils, trim and treatment.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Highlights $26
  • Hair colour $26

Blo Hair Spa

Ettalong Beach15.6 kmUpper mid-range4.9(111)

Hair salon · Spa-like

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $400
  • 15.6 km away in Ettalong Beach
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Saw Skye for some highlights, explained that I wanted to soften the transition between the old bleached hair and long, dark roots.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $400

Hair On York

East Gosford8.2 kmPremium4.8(29)

Hair salon · Quiet · High energy

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $7
  • 8.2 km away in East Gosford
  • Highlights $7
  • Hair colour $50

Alices Hair Artistry

Toukley18.0 kmMid-range4.9(90)

Hair salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
  • 18.0 km away in Toukley
“Alice completely transformed my hair, which had four different tones and noticeable grey regrowth, into a beautifully even colour with stunning highlights throughout.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Price Attack Bateau Bay

Bateau Bay5.4 kmPremium4.5(50)

Barber · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 5.4 km away in Bateau Bay

Hairenvy

Ettalong Beach15.7 kmMid-range4.8(67)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 15.7 km away in Ettalong Beach
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Absolutely thrilled with my hair cut and foils by Amber.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Elysian Salon

Wyong11.7 kmPremium4.5(82)

Beauty salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 11.7 km away in Wyong
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Absolutely love love love my hair the foils, the layers the head massage and the price.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $20

Friends & Co Hair Design by Diana

Ourimbah5.4 kmPremium5.0(50)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 5.4 km away in Ourimbah
  • Highlights $250
  • Hair colour $140

Stylz Hair

Tuggerah9.0 kmPremium4.2(213)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $205
  • 9.0 km away in Tuggerah
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Massive transformation with back to back foils!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $205
  • Hair colour $59

Coco Parlé Hair Gallery

Gosford8.3 kmPremium5.0(381)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 8.3 km away in Gosford
  • Highlights $200
  • Hair colour $135

Rory Douglas Hairdressing

Gosford8.1 kmPremium5.0(7)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 8.1 km away in Gosford
  • Highlights $200
  • Hair colour $115

Hair Lounge Cut Colour Style

Gosford8.0 kmPremium4.8(25)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 8.0 km away in Gosford
  • Highlights $200
  • Hair colour $115

Vixen Hair

Erina6.2 kmMid-range4.8(77)

Hair salon · Calm

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 6.2 km away in Erina
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I needed colour correction and a lot of careful thought around how to move forward with my blonde foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Belle The Salon

Canton Beach17.6 kmMid-range5.0(10)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
  • 17.6 km away in Canton Beach
“I’ve been getting foils for almost 10 years and have NEVER had such a good experience.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Allure The Salon

Terrigal7.0 kmPremium4.7(200)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 7.0 km away in Terrigal
  • Highlights $70
  • Hair colour $60

Sensual 'N' Mystical Eyes

Terrigal5.9 kmPremium4.8(19)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $700
  • 5.9 km away in Terrigal
  • Highlights $700
  • Hair colour $20

Antonio’s Lane

Woy Woy13.8 kmPremium4.8(15)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $240
  • 13.8 km away in Woy Woy
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $240
  • Hair colour $120

Art of Hair

Bateau Bay5.4 kmMid-range3.6(134)

Hair salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.4 km away in Bateau Bay
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“She nails my blonde foils every single time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Utopia Hair Artistry & Beauty

Lake Munmorah26.6 kmPremium4.7(51)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I travel an hour just so I can have Sam do my foils, cut and blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $50

Evoque Brow Bar

Umina Beach17.3 kmPremium4.9(83)

Beauty salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $699
  • 17.3 km away in Umina Beach
  • Highlights $699
  • Hair colour $25

Salt Hair and Beauty Design

Budgewoi21.5 kmMid-range4.4(41)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
  • 21.5 km away in Budgewoi
“Tahlia is really gentle taking foils out and does such a detailed hair wash.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Laneway Hair Co

Budgewoi21.5 kmBudget-friendly4.7(6)

Hair salon

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $203.85
  • 21.5 km away in Budgewoi
  • Highlights $203.85
  • Hair colour $40

Hairhouse Tuggerah

Tuggerah9.0 kmPremium4.0(105)

Hair salon

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $99
  • 9.0 km away in Tuggerah
  • Highlights $99
  • Hair colour $60

New World Nails

Gosford8.0 kmUpper mid-range3.6(116)

Nail salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 8.0 km away in Gosford
  • Highlights $70

Coast Hair By Kelly

Berkeley Vale4.8 kmMid-range5.0(22)

Hair salon

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.8 km away in Berkeley Vale
  • 2 reviews mention highlights

Wyld Mane

Long Jetty7.3 kmMid-range4.8(25)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 7.3 km away in Long Jetty
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Whether it’s having a herbal tea or a glass of wine with cheese and crackers while my foils are always expertly placed.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

The Salty Salon

Woy Woy13.9 kmPremium4.8(107)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $150
  • 13.9 km away in Woy Woy
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had the pleasure of meeting Jules for a Half head of foils, blow-dry & cut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $150

CaLeah & Co

Avoca Beach9.4 kmMid-range5.0(103)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 9.4 km away in Avoca Beach
  • Reviews are split on highlights

The Salon Collective

Bateau Bay5.2 kmMid-range4.3(12)

Hair salon

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.2 km away in Bateau Bay

Common questions

How much do highlights cost in Melbourne?
A half head of foils typically runs $175 to $290 depending on the salon, and a full head $230 to $370. Balayage usually sits between $240 and $330. Toner is sometimes included and sometimes charged separately, so it is worth confirming.
How long does a colour appointment take?
Budget two and a half hours for a half head, three to four for a full head or balayage, and most of a day for a significant change or correction.
Can I go blonde in one appointment?
It depends entirely on what is already on your hair. Virgin dark hair can often be lifted meaningfully in one long session; box-dyed or previously coloured hair frequently needs two or three, spaced weeks apart, to get there without damage.