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Highlights & balayage in Darwin, NT

We list 16 colour specialists across Darwin, NT, most start between $30 and $50, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Highlights & balayage in Darwin, NT, 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
$30–$50
Open past 7pm
10 of 16

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.

16 places in and around Darwin, NT

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

Fuse Hair and Beauty

Darwin City4.6 kmPremium4.8(115)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 4.6 km away in Darwin City
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had terrible regrowth due to travelling and she did a half head of blonde foils blending them beautifully.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $45

Tenda Salon

Parap2.8 kmPremium4.9(89)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 2.8 km from Darwin — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $125

Hair By Mel

Wanguri7.9 kmPremium4.7(24)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $30
  • 7.9 km away in Wanguri
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Mel is very experienced and fantastic with blonde foils I am so happy with my hair will definitely be going back,I think I have found my new hairdresser”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $30

Crystal Hair Clinic

Darwin City4.3 kmPremium4.6(230)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.3 km away in Darwin City
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $50

Impact Hair Studio

Winnellie1.6 kmMid-range4.5(27)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.6 km from Darwin — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Amanda at Impact Hair Studio did the most beautiful foils — soft, natural, and still looking amazing weeks later.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Miilan Hair

Darwin City4.6 kmMid-range4.6(86)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

69 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.6 km away in Darwin City
  • Reviews are split on highlights

NASH Hair & Co.

Yarrawonga13.8 kmMid-range5.0(24)

Barber · Private · One-on-one

62 per cent match — Good match
  • 13.8 km away in Yarrawonga

Joe-Joe’s Hair Studio

Darwin City4.1 kmMid-range4.9(43)

Hair salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.1 km away in Darwin City
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I have highlights and my haur throws yellow so have problems with brassiness.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Friends Hair & Beauty Salon

Yarrawonga13.5 kmMid-range4.9(46)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 13.5 km away in Yarrawonga

Kabuki Haircutters

Darwin City4.2 kmPremium4.7(187)

Hair salon · High energy · Beginner friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.2 km away in Darwin City
  • Hair colour $25

LASH and Brow Bar Darwin

Darwin City4.4 kmPremium5.0(509)

Beauty salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.4 km away in Darwin City
  • Hair colour $50

Larkspur Hair Studio

Darwin City5.3 kmPremium4.8(82)

Hair salon

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.3 km away in Darwin City

Marmalade Hair

Darwin City4.1 kmMid-range4.8(52)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

47 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.1 km away in Darwin City

Helmet Hair Studio

Darwin City4.5 kmPremium4.8(211)

Hair salon · Friendly

46 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.5 km away in Darwin City

Lux Skin Solutions

Darwin City4.2 kmPremium5.0(3)

Beauty salon

45 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.2 km away in Darwin City
  • Hair colour $50

Nails Designed By James And Lashes

Darwin City4.3 kmPremium4.7(255)

Nail salon · Friendly

45 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.3 km away in Darwin City
  • Hair colour $50

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.

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