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Highlights & balayage in Coburg

3 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Coburg itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $35 and $130, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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Highlights & balayage in Coburg, 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
$35–$130
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 Coburg

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

Kerri Gravina Hairstylist

Brunswick2.4 kmPremium5.0(109)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 2.4 km from Coburg — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $80

Flipped Hair Brunswick

Brunswick East2.3 kmPremium4.8(290)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 2.3 km from Coburg — about a 5 minute drive
  • 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

Blonde Army

Northcote3.5 kmPremium4.7(122)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $20
  • 3.5 km away in Northcote
  • Highlights $20
  • Hair colour $20

SCALI Salon

Moonee Ponds3.8 kmUpper mid-range4.9(100)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $45
  • 3.8 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

Foo Consept

Brunswick East3.6 kmPremium4.4(8)

Beauty salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 3.6 km away 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 East3.6 kmMid-range4.5(43)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.6 km away 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

Hoopla Salon

Brunswick2.7 kmPremium4.6(124)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $235
  • 2.7 km from Coburg — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $235
  • Hair colour $10

You By Luke Perger

Fitzroy North5.2 kmPremium5.0(140)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 5.2 km away in Fitzroy North
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $61

NOOR. The Salon

Brunswick East3.3 kmPremium4.5(31)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 3.3 km away in Brunswick East
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $140

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

Wiznu for Hair

Preston2.9 kmPremium4.8(60)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 2.9 km from Coburg — about a 7 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $130

Krisha Hair & Beauty coburg

Coburg491 mPremium4.7(110)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • In Coburg
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $350

Hairwarship

Brunswick East2.7 kmPremium5.0(132)

Hair salon · High energy

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $170
  • 2.7 km from Coburg — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $170
  • Hair colour $150

Delilah Hair Studio

Brunswick East2.3 kmPremium4.8(585)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $450
  • 2.3 km from Coburg — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $450
  • Hair colour $350

Made Gorgeous

Fitzroy North4.2 kmPremium4.7(50)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.2 km away in Fitzroy North
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $40

HAIR NO.1

Brunswick3.3 kmPremium5.0(43)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 3.3 km away in Brunswick
  • Highlights $260

Essendon Hair and Makeup

Essendon4.6 kmMid-range4.8(40)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.6 km away in Essendon
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“My hair is short and a darker colour but I prefer to have a lighter blonde colour often changing my mind from a bleach blonde look to foils and highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Soho London hair

Moonee Ponds4.7 kmPremium4.9(65)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.7 km away in Moonee Ponds
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $50

Hair By Connor

Reservoir3.6 kmMid-range4.9(28)

Hair salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.6 km away in Reservoir
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“He also had great suggestions about my hair colour and the balayage he did is so perfect for me :) LOVE LOVE LOVE CONNOR :)”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Room 53

Brunswick East3.6 kmPremium4.9(342)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 3.6 km away in Brunswick East
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $65

Beauty Tips by Sandra

Coburg1.0 kmUpper mid-range4.9(42)

Beauty salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $75
  • In Coburg
  • Highlights $75
  • Hair colour $10

Xpression Hair

Glenroy4.8 kmPremium4.7(128)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 4.8 km away in Glenroy
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $120

Lucky Buster Hair

Brunswick East3.6 kmPremium4.8(108)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 3.6 km away in Brunswick East
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $175

Cozi Hair

Reservoir3.9 kmPremium4.9(47)

Hair salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 3.9 km away in Reservoir
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $20

High End Hair

Thornbury3.5 kmBudget-friendly4.7(212)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $6
  • 3.5 km away in Thornbury
  • Highlights $6
  • Hair colour $6

Shijos Hair & Beauty

Coburg377 mPremium4.7(197)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $80
  • In Coburg
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $50

Sunday the Salon

Ascot Vale5.4 kmPremium4.7(130)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $155
  • 5.4 km away in Ascot Vale
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Have started coming here for my blonde foils and regular upkeep seeing James.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Hair colour $155

Concrete Blonde

Brunswick2.4 kmMid-range5.0(4)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.4 km from Coburg — about a 5 minute drive

Dome Hair & Beauty

Moonee Ponds4.7 kmPremium4.9(393)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $63
  • 4.7 km away in Moonee Ponds
  • Highlights $63
  • Hair colour $35

Sogo Hair

Northcote4.7 kmPremium5.0(318)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 4.7 km away in Northcote
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $35