3 of the 28 blonde specialists here are in Elwood itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $45 and $75, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Blonde depends on technique more than any other colour: how far hair can be lightened safely, how evenly, and how it is toned afterwards. A colourist who does blondes every day is often the difference between bright and brassy.
Read the full guide to blonde hair in Melbourne 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.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical blonde specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Elwood
“Shout out to Tornina as well, who is living up to her reputation as the 'blonde queen' 👑”
“He took my brassy tired hair to a gorgeous blonde balayage.”
“So so happy with my new blonde thanks to Jacqui!!!!”
“She did the most beautiful blonde for me <3”
South Yarra4.6 kmPremium4.4(270)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
“Callum is a genius with colour — a genuinely talented artist.”
“She has transformed my lockdown damaged hair into amazing condition and perfect colour and cut !”
“Now I'm transitioning back to normal hair colour however continue to see her for a style cut a”
“Always so happy with how blonde my hair is after an appointment with Amy.”
“I have Blonde hair and I've never had it done better 😍”
“It’s hard to find someone who's gentle with your blonde & does an incredible job.”
“Beautiful clean blonde for all you blonde addicts 🙌 and so welcoming and accommodating- what you ask for is exactly what you get.”
“Lizzie knew exactly what I wanted, the colour, cut and styling were PERFECTION!”
“I booked in for a colour and cut as a pick me up postpartum.”
“I recently moved from interstate and had to find a new hairdresser to do my blonde.”
South Melbourne6.0 kmPremium4.5(209)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
“She’s transformed my hair with the most beautiful colour, flawless cuts, and extensions that blend perfectly.”
“This time I had some foils put in as well as my cut, the end result is amazing, the color perfect for me.”
“She’s absolutely amazing when it comes to colour — she really listens to what you want, offers great advice, and somehow gets it exactly right every time.”
“She has incredible skill with colour, taking the time to consider my hair type and what products work best for me.”
“Great with fine, blonde hair that looks natural!”
“Really happy with my cut and colour, friendly, knowledgeable team, efficient & professional service with fantastic outcome!”
South Melbourne5.7 kmPremium4.9(478)
Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly
“I felt completely looked after from start to finish and was very happy with my hair cut and colour.”
“I get a full head of foils + toner with a cut and blow dry (plus regular T-zone refresh) every 8-10 weeks and the colour holds …”
“I highly recommend Sophia - I had foils, toner and blow dry and my hair looks and feels amazing !!!”
“I’ll definitely be back for the next cut or colour.”
“This was my first time at this salon and I had a blonde colour and cut done by Capone loving the end result.”
“Super friendly and just knows how to cut and colour my hair just as i imagine and beyond!!”