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Highlights & balayage in Elsternwick

2 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Elsternwick itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $5 and $190, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Elsternwick, 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.

Prices from
$5–$190
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 for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Elsternwick

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

Hair Keen

Elsternwick241 mPremium4.8(100)

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $350
  • In Elsternwick
  • Highlights $350
  • Hair colour $90

Cheveux by DS

Elsternwick300 mPremium5.0(64)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $120
  • In Elsternwick
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $35

Haize

Elwood1.3 kmPremium4.9(64)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 1.3 km from Elsternwick — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $55

Bec & Smith Hair Salon

Elwood1.3 kmPremium4.7(49)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 1.3 km from Elsternwick — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $45

Malvern Nail

Malvern3.2 kmMid-range4.9(208)

Nail salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $20
  • 3.2 km away in Malvern
  • Highlights $20
  • Hair colour $20

Enrique Hair

Brighton East3.4 kmPremium5.0(207)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 3.4 km away in Brighton East
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $60

TONI&GUY Armadale - Malvern

Malvern3.4 kmPremium4.9(181)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 3.4 km away in Malvern
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $75

Chumba Concept Salon

Windsor3.5 kmPremium4.9(590)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $58
  • 3.5 km away in Windsor
  • Highlights $58
  • Hair colour $37

Salon Forma

Elwood2.0 kmPremium4.9(179)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 2.0 km from Elsternwick — about a 5 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
This time I had some foils put in as well as my cut, the end result is amazing, the color perfect for me.
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $95

Salon Monde

Brighton2.4 kmPremium5.0(56)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $76
  • 2.4 km from Elsternwick — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $76
  • Hair colour $29

Blondes to Brunettes

Prahran3.5 kmPremium4.9(137)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 3.5 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $25

Suite J

St Kilda2.8 kmPremium4.8(85)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 2.8 km from Elsternwick — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $50

Cre8tive Nailz and Spa Malvern

Malvern3.1 kmUpper mid-range4.9(79)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $25
  • 3.1 km away in Malvern
  • Highlights $25
  • Hair colour $12

Ambyanz Organic Colour Salon

Brighton1.5 kmPremium4.7(30)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $55
  • 1.5 km from Elsternwick — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
I attended Ambyanz yesterday and loved the blonde highlights by the new hairdresser Cassandra.
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $25

A W Boutique Salon

Caulfield1.4 kmPremium4.7(22)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $105
  • 1.4 km from Elsternwick — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
I always leave very happy with my colour, highlights, cuts and blowdries and my hair has never looked healthier.
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $45

Lady Marmalade

Prahran4.2 kmPremium4.9(171)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 4.2 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $80

Glow by Gigi

Malvern3.1 kmPremium5.0(36)

Beauty salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $5
  • 3.1 km away in Malvern
  • Highlights $5
  • Hair colour $25

Hollywood Cutters

Caulfield North2.1 kmUpper mid-range4.4(70)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 2.1 km from Elsternwick — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $20

BE SEEN HAIR STUDIO

Balaclava2.2 kmPremium5.0(78)

Beauty salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $400
  • 2.2 km from Elsternwick — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
Stunning Highlights & Exceptional Service!I cannot recommend BE SEEN HAIR STUDIO enough!
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $400
  • Hair colour $80

Cutting Edge Hair Malvern

Malvern3.0 kmPremium4.9(61)

Beauty salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $45
  • 3.0 km from Elsternwick — about a 7 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
And all 3 stylists do brilliant blonde foils...
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $45
  • Hair colour $20

Pixi Cosmetic Studio - Cosmetic Tattooing

South Yarra4.5 kmPremium5.0(115)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $600
  • 4.5 km away in South Yarra
  • Highlights $600
  • Hair colour $55

BellaMi Hair & Beauty

Glen Iris4.3 kmPremium4.8(103)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 4.3 km away in Glen Iris
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $80

Charlie Bean Salon

Ormond3.6 kmPremium4.7(54)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $335
  • 3.6 km away in Ormond
  • Highlights $335
  • Hair colour $75

By Edmonds (previously EdwardsAndCo Prahran)

Prahran3.9 kmPremium4.5(416)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $234
  • 3.9 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $234
  • Hair colour $45

Pocket Hair Studio

Prahran3.9 kmPremium5.0(23)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 3.9 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $65

Hair By Malarie Cox

St Kilda3.6 kmPremium4.8(12)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 3.6 km away in St Kilda
  • Highlights $250
  • Hair colour $190

Yoshiko Hair

St Kilda3.7 kmPremium4.8(103)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 3.7 km away in St Kilda
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
I have been getting highlights for years elsewhere, and this is the happiest I've ever been with the result.
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $55

Melissa Mae Hair & Extensions Melbourne

Prahran4.4 kmPremium4.8(46)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $180
  • 4.4 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $180
  • Hair colour $55

Amoura Hair

Malvern East3.8 kmPremium4.8(37)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $35
  • 3.8 km away in Malvern East
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
Amanda at Amoura Hair is a Balayage Genius!
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $35
  • Hair colour $30

J Frankie Hair

Bentleigh5.3 kmPremium5.0(37)

Hair salon · High energy · Quiet

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 5.3 km away in Bentleigh
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
I have really enjoyed getting to know this salon getting blow waves and highlights done over the last couple of months.
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $66