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Highlights & balayage in Collingwood

2 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Collingwood itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $48.10 and $93, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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Highlights & balayage in Collingwood, 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
$48.10–$93
Open past 7pm
24 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 Collingwood

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

You By Luke Perger

Fitzroy North1.3 kmPremium5.0(140)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 1.3 km from Collingwood — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $61

SALON A BY K

Melbourne2.6 kmPremium5.0(153)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 2.6 km from Collingwood — about a 6 minute drive
  • 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

Heading Out Hair & Beauty Fitzroy

Fitzroy787 mUpper mid-range4.7(247)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $48.10
  • 787 m from Collingwood — about a 10 minute walk
  • 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

Melbourne2.2 kmMid-range4.7(143)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 2.2 km from Collingwood — about a 5 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“I’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Highlights $220

By Fitzroy (formerly EdwardsAndCo Fitzroy)

Fitzroy744 mPremium4.7(306)

Beauty salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $194
  • 744 m from Collingwood — about a 9 minute walk
  • 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

Ellen Does Hair

Collingwood330 mMid-range5.0(31)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 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

JACKSSCOLOR

Melbourne2.7 kmMid-range5.0(163)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.7 km from Collingwood — about a 6 minute drive
  • 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

ÉTINCELLE Extensions & Colour Specialists

Richmond2.1 kmPremium4.8(102)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 2.1 km from Collingwood — about a 5 minute drive
  • 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

Hair by Kym

Richmond2.5 kmPremium5.0(171)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 2.5 km from Collingwood — about a 6 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Was recommended the salon by the Richmond Facebook page for blonde foils and I'm very happy with the switch to her salon.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $93

Miss Page Aveda Salon

Melbourne2.4 kmPremium4.9(49)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 2.4 km from Collingwood — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $50

Lisa B Hair Salon

South Melbourne4.5 kmPremium4.9(34)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $399
  • 4.5 km away in South Melbourne
  • Highlights $399

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne2.7 kmPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 2.7 km from Collingwood — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $260
  • Hair colour $50

Foo Consept

Brunswick East2.9 kmPremium4.4(8)

Beauty salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 2.9 km from Collingwood — about a 7 minute drive
  • 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

Archibalds

Melbourne1.9 kmPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 1.9 km from Collingwood — about a 4 minute drive
  • 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

Blonde Army

Northcote4.3 kmPremium4.7(122)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $20
  • 4.3 km away in Northcote
  • Highlights $20
  • Hair colour $20

Parental Advisory Hair

Collingwood446 mPremium5.0(52)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $55
  • In Collingwood
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $65

Blonde Artistry

Brunswick East2.9 kmMid-range4.5(43)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.9 km from Collingwood — about a 7 minute drive
  • 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

Flipped Hair Brunswick

Brunswick East4.1 kmPremium4.8(290)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.1 km away 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

Salon Meraki Melbourne

Melbourne2.7 kmPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 2.7 km from Collingwood — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $25

Miss Gertrude

Fitzroy878 mPremium4.7(136)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $70
  • 878 m from Collingwood — about a 11 minute walk
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $70

hendrx hair co

Richmond2.9 kmPremium4.7(43)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 2.9 km from Collingwood — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $25

Rakis on Collins

Melbourne2.3 kmPremium4.7(349)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 2.3 km from Collingwood — about a 5 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I did highlights and it was so beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $60

Kerri Gravina Hairstylist

Brunswick4.4 kmPremium5.0(109)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 4.4 km away in Brunswick
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $80

The Lab for Hair

South Yarra4.2 kmPremium5.0(32)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 4.2 km away in South Yarra
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $70

Liberty & Frank

Hawthorn5.7 kmPremium5.0(207)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $510
  • 5.7 km away in Hawthorn
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Always nail my blonde foils and prioritise my hair health and its a lovely relaxed atmosphere!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $510

Made Gorgeous

Fitzroy North2.4 kmPremium4.7(50)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 2.4 km from Collingwood — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $40

Prophecy Hair

Fitzroy618 mPremium4.9(127)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $125
  • 618 m from Collingwood — about a 8 minute walk
  • Highlights $125
  • Hair colour $30

Hairhouse Victoria Gardens

Richmond2.4 kmPremium4.7(327)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 2.4 km from Collingwood — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Agathe was amazingly skilled - I am so thrilled with my blowout and blonde highlights!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $80

GAG HAIRDRESSING

Fitzroy754 mPremium4.9(62)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 754 m from Collingwood — about a 9 minute walk
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $85

Spada Hair

Prahran5.3 kmPremium4.8(127)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $155
  • 5.3 km away in Prahran
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My colour turned out beautiful, the balayage technique was done perfectly with such attention to detail.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $155
  • Hair colour $85