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Highlights & balayage in Doncaster East

8 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Doncaster East itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $50 and $160, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Doncaster 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
$50–$160
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.

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 Doncaster East

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

Blondes and Co

Templestowe4.2 kmBudget-friendly5.0(49)

Beauty salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.2 km away in Templestowe
  • 6 reviews mention highlights
“I had 3/4 blonde foils done and I'm so happy with the result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews

TERENCE LONDON

Templestowe4.2 kmPremium4.9(135)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 4.2 km away in Templestowe
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Ivana is the absolute best for highlights, but the entire team is so lovely and very skilled.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $50

Chicks Studio

Doncaster East1.2 kmMid-range4.9(126)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Doncaster East
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Style & Co Salon

Donvale2.1 kmPremium4.7(169)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 2.1 km from Doncaster East — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $65

Saint Rose Salon

Nunawading3.2 kmPremium4.9(80)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $187
  • 3.2 km away in Nunawading
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $187
  • Hair colour $30

Luxuria Salon

Blackburn4.3 kmMid-range3.9(36)

Beauty salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.3 km away in Blackburn
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“I am so happy with the lovely cut, h/h of foils and blow dry last week that I had done with Karen, she really listened to what I wanted her to do.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

BOLLYWOOD CUTS N BROWS AUS PTY LTD

Blackburn3.7 kmPremium4.9(152)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 3.7 km away in Blackburn
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $100

Smart Wigs

Donvale2.1 kmPremium4.7(14)

Hair salon · In & out

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $847
  • 2.1 km from Doncaster East — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $847
  • Hair colour $812

Roeleens Hair Studio

Doncaster East2.8 kmMid-range4.4(25)

Beauty salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Doncaster East
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Love my balayage done by Azar.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Queen Brows & Skin – Doncaster East

Doncaster East1.2 kmPremium5.0(345)

Beauty salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $499
  • In Doncaster East
  • Highlights $499

Splinters Hairdressing

Templestowe Lower5.9 kmPremium4.9(61)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 5.9 km away in Templestowe Lower
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“she is so talented, and always makes my hair turn out amazing whether it’s colour, highlights or updo hairstyles.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $25

The Brown Hare

Box Hill North3.1 kmPremium4.8(40)

Hair salon · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $139
  • 3.1 km away in Box Hill North
  • Highlights $139
  • Hair colour $59

Cropped Hair and Beauty

Ringwood5.8 kmPremium4.6(92)

Beauty salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 5.8 km away in Ringwood
  • Highlights $160

Stella Hair

Balwyn5.5 kmPremium5.0(110)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $295
  • 5.5 km away in Balwyn
  • Highlights $295
  • Hair colour $65

Bel Air Hairdressing

Balwyn North5.8 kmPremium5.0(17)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $420
  • 5.8 km away in Balwyn North
  • Highlights $420
  • Hair colour $470

Cuts and Colours Forest Hill

Forest Hill5.4 kmMid-range3.2(39)

Barber · Consultation-led

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.4 km away in Forest Hill
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“I have my foils done at this salon by Samira.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Studio 51 Hair Design

Doncaster East374 mPremium4.7(74)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $90.95
  • In Doncaster East
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $90.95

Kalon Hair Wellness

Mitcham4.1 kmMid-range4.8(70)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

72 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.1 km away in Mitcham
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“This time I went in to put lighter blonde highlights on my golden blonde hair, Alex B who currently is a 2y apprentice did my hair and did an AMAZING!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Hairhouse Forest Hill

Forest Hill5.5 kmPremium4.3(168)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 5.5 km away in Forest Hill
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $40

Kutrize Hair Studio

Balwyn5.5 kmPremium4.7(47)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

67 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $95
  • 5.5 km away in Balwyn
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Have lived in the area for years and when a special for foils was displayed in the window, thought I'd give it a go.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $95

Jacob Hair Studio

Box Hill4.9 kmMid-range4.8(1158)

Hair salon · Friendly

63 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.9 km away in Box Hill
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“I had my highlights done and I couldn’t be happier with the result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

SHMC Hair Design

Doncaster East1.2 kmMid-range4.9(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

60 per cent match — Good match
  • In Doncaster East

Hairy Canary Hair Design

Blackburn2.8 kmMid-range4.7(32)

Hair salon · High energy

60 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.8 km from Doncaster East — about a 7 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Customer service and my hair whether foils & tint or just a trim always looks and feels fabulous.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Essa Hair

Doncaster East1.2 kmMid-range3.5(12)

Hair salon

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Doncaster East

Salon de J

Mitcham4.4 kmPremium4.9(411)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.4 km away in Mitcham
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“The balayage was so seamless and beautiful and the service was amazing!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair colour $190

ALOTOPIA AUSTRALIA

Templestowe4.2 kmMid-range5.0(30)

Hair salon · Friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.2 km away in Templestowe

Posh Lashes

Doncaster East1.0 kmPremium5.0(105)

Beauty salon

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Doncaster East
  • Hair colour $55

CYA See You Again Hair & Beauty

Box Hill4.8 kmMid-range4.4(159)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.8 km away in Box Hill
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I LOVE my caramel highlights so so much and all the products used were legitimate and of high standard.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Hair We Are - Hairdresser

Blackburn5.2 kmMid-range4.6(16)

Beauty salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.2 km away in Blackburn

Lattouf The Pines

Doncaster East2.8 kmMid-range4.0(68)

Beauty salon · Quiet · Premium

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Doncaster East
  • Hair colour $26