97 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $34.95
- In Essendon
- Hair colour $34.95
Hair colour in Essendon
16 of the 30 hair colourists here are in Essendon itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $35 and $75, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Hair colour in Essendon, at a glance
A colour appointment can be a regrowth touch-up, a complete change of shade or a gloss to refresh what is already there, and each asks for different skill. What your hair has been through matters as much as the shade you want, because colour already on it decides what is possible in one sitting.
- Most start between
- $35–$75
- Open past 7pm
- 18 of 30
What to look for
- A skin allergy test before permanent colour if you are new to the salon or to the brand. It is a safety step, not a formality.
- A colourist who asks what is already on your hair, including box dye and henna, before quoting a price.
Read the full guide to hair colour in Melbourne for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.
How much does hair colour cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $45 and $130.
30 places in and around Essendon
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical hair colourist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Essendon
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $120
- In Essendon
- Hair colour $120
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $35
- In Essendon
- 7 reviews mention hair colour
“Mina made up a unique colour by mixing shades together so that it is close to my natural shade.”
- Hair colour $35
- Highlights $294
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Essendon
- 9 reviews mention hair colour
“I trust her with any style up or down, and I always receive comments on how good my hair colour is.”
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $60
- In Essendon
- 6 reviews mention hair colour
“Can’t wait for June for my colour.”
- Hair colour $60
- Highlights $120
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $30
- In Essendon
- 2 reviews mention hair colour
“She absolutely nailed the colour — it’s vibrant, rich, and exactly the copper tone I was dreaming of.”
- Hair colour $30
- Highlights $105
93 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $72
- In Essendon
- Hair colour $72
- Highlights $135
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Essendon
- 6 reviews mention hair colour
“Dani is warm and friendly, and she gave me a beautiful colour and cut.”
Grace Gold Hairdressers Brunswick
Brunswick4.7 kmMid-range4.9(146)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.7 km away in Brunswick
- 11 reviews mention hair colour
“Nervous coming from interstate and finding a new hairdresser but my colour was so perfect and the staff were welcoming and super friendly.”
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $40
- 1.6 km from Essendon — about a 4 minute drive
- Hair colour $40
- Highlights $50
90 per cent match — Excellent match
- In Essendon
- 3 reviews mention hair colour
“Every visit to Almayne is such a beautiful experience ✨ I recently had nanoplasty along with colour correction to achieve my dream hair, and I couldn’t be happier with the results.”
90 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $80
- In Essendon
- 3 reviews mention hair colour
“I have used purple shampoo once at home since just to maintain the perfect colour for me she created.”
- Hair colour $80
- Highlights $70
90 per cent match — Excellent match
- 4.3 km away in Avondale Heights
- 7 reviews mention hair colour
“Krystle is one of the best colour/blonde specialists I know.”
89 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $75
- 3.2 km away in Maribyrnong
- Hair colour $75
- Highlights $105
89 per cent match — Excellent match
- Haircut — $55
- 4.6 km away in Brunswick
- 7 reviews mention hair colour
“Have been coming here for years for cuts and colour.”
- Haircut $55
89 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $80
- 4.7 km away in Brunswick
- 3 reviews mention hair colour
“Honestly if you are wanting someone who understands colour, Kerri is your gal.”
- Hair colour $80
- Highlights $60
88 per cent match — Excellent match
- Hair colour — $90
- 3.4 km away in Strathmore
- Hair colour $90
- Highlights $155
87 per cent match — Strong match
- 3.6 km away in Maribyrnong
- 12 reviews mention hair colour
“Jenny absolutely nailed my new colour today, after my nanoplasty service last week.”
86 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.6 km away in Maidstone
- 5 reviews mention hair colour
“If I had hair on my head I would absolutely drive from Western Australia to have this business colour my hair.”
86 per cent match — Strong match
- Hair colour — $120
- 5.1 km away in Glenroy
- 3 reviews mention hair colour
“My colour and cut is incredible, truly talented .”
- Hair colour $120
- Highlights $130
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Hair colour — $10
- 4.8 km away in Brunswick
- 2 reviews mention hair colour
“My hair had extreme regrowth and bad banding from a previous colour .”
- Hair colour $10
- Highlights $235
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Hair colour — $115
- In Essendon
- Reviews are split on hair colour
- Hair colour $115
- Highlights $185
85 per cent match — Strong match
- 4.7 km away in Brunswick
84 per cent match — Strong match
- In Essendon
- 4 reviews mention hair colour
“Beautiful and calming salon and a fabulous cut and colour.”
83 per cent match — Strong match
- In Essendon
- 3 reviews mention hair colour
“Fast forward four years, and I've had three sets of her fabulous feather hair extensions, along with multiple rounds of bleach and toner.”
82 per cent match — Strong match
- In Essendon
- Reviews are split on hair colour
81 per cent match — Strong match
- 4.8 km away in Avondale Heights
- 6 reviews mention hair colour
“The cut and colour both turned out beautifully, and I walked out feeling happy and confident.”
81 per cent match — Strong match
- Hair colour — $45
- In Essendon
- Hair colour $45
80 per cent match — Strong match
- In Essendon
- 2 reviews mention hair colour
“I went to Tana for a cut / colour treatment and wanting natural looking highlights.”
80 per cent match — Strong match
- 1.4 km from Essendon — about a 4 minute drive
- 3 reviews mention hair colour
“Very knowledgeable with color, cuts and styling.”
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