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Highlights & balayage in Eastgardens

3 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Eastgardens itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $39.95 and $100, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Eastgardens, 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
$39.95–$100
Open past 7pm
15 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 Sydney 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 $130 and $280.

30 places in and around Eastgardens

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

TheLivingRoomHair

Botany2.7 kmPremium5.0(77)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 2.7 km from Eastgardens — about a 6 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“The salon has such a lovely, relaxed atmosphere, and I'm so happy with my cut and foils—the colour turned out beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $55

Yanti's Hair & Nails

Maroubra1.5 kmPremium4.5(74)

Nail salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 1.5 km from Eastgardens — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I received a full head of foils and wash blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $90

J’aman Hair

Mascot3.1 kmPremium4.9(48)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $689
  • 3.1 km away in Mascot
  • Highlights $689

La Hairtopia

Waterloo5.3 kmPremium4.8(154)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Hair colour — $40
  • 5.3 km away in Waterloo
  • 8 reviews mention highlights
“I am super happy with my hair; the highlights, the cut, everything looks amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Hair colour $40

Black & Blonde Hair Salon

Newtown5.9 kmMid-range4.7(102)

Beauty salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.9 km away in Newtown
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Took my partner here for a full head of foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Phd Hair Little Bay

Little Bay4.4 kmPremium5.0(90)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • 4.4 km away in Little Bay
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Zoe did a great job as always & I was very happy with my hair when she got done ✅ doing my balayage retouch!!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $50

Hair and Soul Maroubra

Maroubra3.1 kmUpper mid-range5.0(83)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 3.1 km away in Maroubra
  • Highlights $65

De Aura Nails

EastgardensUpper mid-range5.0(59)

Beauty salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $25
  • In Eastgardens
  • Highlights $25
  • Hair colour $20

Malkonyan Hair Zetland

Zetland4.5 kmPremium4.6(160)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $300
  • 4.5 km away in Zetland
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $150

Elizabeth Osborne at Coastal Fringe

Maroubra2.5 kmPremium4.9(18)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $185
  • 2.5 km from Eastgardens — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $185
  • Hair colour $88

Allure hair & beauty Maroubra

Maroubra1.9 kmMid-range4.9(34)

Beauty salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.9 km from Eastgardens — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I got a full head of foils and a blow dry, and she truly worked magic.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Susie Q Hair

Malabar2.9 kmPremium4.9(34)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 2.9 km from Eastgardens — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $80

Micha Lash and Brow Maroubra

Maroubra1.4 kmUpper mid-range5.0(41)

Beauty salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $500
  • 1.4 km from Eastgardens — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $500

ACM Hair

Little Bay4.3 kmPremium4.8(87)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 4.3 km away in Little Bay
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $80

Kawada Hair Studio Sydney

St Peters5.7 kmPremium5.0(394)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 5.7 km away in St Peters
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $35

Vincent & Dupree

Waverley5.5 kmPremium4.9(102)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $340
  • 5.5 km away in Waverley
  • Highlights $340
  • Hair colour $200

Stylz Hair Design

EastgardensPremium4.0(215)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $205
  • In Eastgardens
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $205
  • Hair colour $59

Rosana Guido Hair & Beauty

Matraville1.9 kmMid-range5.0(192)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.9 km from Eastgardens — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My highlights turned out absolutely perfect, the blonde is flawless, natural and beautifully blended.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

W Salon WATERLOO

Waterloo5.3 kmPremium4.8(236)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 5.3 km away in Waterloo
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $180

ProfessioNail Sydney Airport

Mascot5.5 kmPremium5.0(58)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $30
  • 5.5 km away in Mascot
  • Highlights $30
  • Hair colour $20

Rupunzelsroom

Maroubra1.4 kmUpper mid-range4.8(143)

Beauty salon

73 per cent match — Good match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $39.95
  • 1.4 km from Eastgardens — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem
  • Blow-dry & styling $39.95

Nail & Beauty Garden

Zetland4.4 kmUpper mid-range4.5(200)

Nail salon

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $20
  • 4.4 km away in Zetland
  • Highlights $20

GLAMOUR HAIR STYLES

Mascot3.2 kmMid-range4.2(28)

Hair salon · Friendly

71 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.2 km away in Mascot
  • Reviews flag highlights — 4 mention it as a problem

Emma at Botany

Botany2.6 kmMid-range5.0(26)

Beauty salon · Friendly

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.6 km from Eastgardens — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“They are so friendly, kind and amazing at doing highlights/colour/cuts and styling.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Uppercuts Menstyle Waverley

Waverley5.5 kmPremium4.6(94)

Barber · Friendly

69 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $210
  • 5.5 km away in Waverley
  • Highlights $210
  • Hair colour $21

LH Hairdressing

Eastgardens224 mMid-range5.0(30)

Hair salon

64 per cent match — Good match
  • In Eastgardens

Hair Royale

Mascot4.5 kmUpper mid-range4.7(42)

Beauty salon

62 per cent match — Good match
  • Haircut — $100
  • 4.5 km away in Mascot
  • Haircut $100

Brazilian Glow hair spa & beauty

Maroubra2.4 kmMid-range5.0(49)

Hair salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.4 km from Eastgardens — about a 6 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I never had a hairdresser that cared so much about the health of my hair when doing highlights or colouring it.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Kazsue Hairdesign

Maroubra675 mMid-range4.9(25)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

60 per cent match — Good match
  • 675 m from Eastgardens — about a 8 minute walk

Phoenix Hair Design

Matraville1.5 kmMid-range4.9(63)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

60 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.5 km from Eastgardens — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“This balayage is the most gorgeous thing ever.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews