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Highlights & balayage in Fairy Meadow

9 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Fairy Meadow itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $20 and $65, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Fairy Meadow, 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
$20–$65
Open past 7pm
21 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 Wollongong 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 Fairy Meadow

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

Charli & Kate Hair Company

Wollongong3.7 kmPremium4.6(335)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $75
  • 3.7 km away in Wollongong
  • 6 reviews mention highlights
“He always does an amazing job with my full head of foils, taking the time to understand exactly what I want and consistently delivering beautiful results.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Highlights $75
  • Hair colour $59

Honey and Muse - Hair Salon Wollongong

Wollongong3.8 kmPremium5.0(46)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $485
  • 3.8 km away in Wollongong
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“I took a week to decide if I wanted to do it, then I decided to go ahead with getting brown highlights on my unbleached hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $485
  • Hair colour $70

The Calii

Wollongong3.3 kmPremium5.0(10)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $535
  • 3.3 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $535
  • Hair colour $230

J + Co Hair

Fairy Meadow233 mPremium4.8(12)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • In Fairy Meadow
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $330

Art Hair Extension

Fairy MeadowPremium4.9(50)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $480
  • In Fairy Meadow
  • Highlights $480
  • Hair colour $40

THE BROW AV.

Fairy Meadow207 mPremium4.9(61)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $35
  • In Fairy Meadow
  • Highlights $35
  • Hair colour $20

Salon Kaia

Wollongong3.1 kmPremium4.9(197)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $495
  • 3.1 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $495
  • Hair colour $20

Salt Hair Society

Wollongong3.3 kmPremium5.0(58)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 3.3 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $190

Lox Hair Co

Wollongong3.6 kmPremium5.0(16)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 3.6 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $60

Hairhouse Wollongong

Wollongong3.6 kmPremium4.7(437)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $89
  • 3.6 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $89
  • Hair colour $55

Transpire Hair

Coniston5.1 kmPremium4.7(79)

Hair salon · Friendly · Calm

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 5.1 km away in Coniston
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $65

Baggio Hair

Balgownie1.4 kmBudget-friendly4.5(16)

Beauty salon · High energy · Friendly

73 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.4 km from Fairy Meadow — about a 4 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“She was able to give me the most perfect highlights twice now!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Aurora Hair

Wollongong3.7 kmPremium4.1(29)

Hair salon

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $265
  • 3.7 km away in Wollongong
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $265
  • Hair colour $8

Brow Definition by Kylie

Woonona5.8 kmMid-range5.0(23)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Luxury

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $690
  • 5.8 km away in Woonona
  • Highlights $690
  • Hair colour $87

Rosewood Hair Face Body

Woonona5.8 kmUpper mid-range5.0(17)

Beauty salon · Premium · Friendly

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Spray tan — $30
  • 5.8 km away in Woonona
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“She always does an amazing job, and my most recent visit for blonde foils was no exception.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Spray tan $30
  • Makeup $140

SMA STUDIO

Fairy Meadow703 mMid-range4.8(38)

Beauty salon · Friendly

66 per cent match — Good match
  • In Fairy Meadow
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem

Uni Hair and Beauty

Keiraville2.1 kmMid-range4.6(41)

Hair salon · Friendly

62 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.1 km from Fairy Meadow — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem

Total Bliss Hair + Body Spa

Wollongong4.1 kmMid-range3.8(46)

Day spa · Friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.1 km away in Wollongong
  • Reviews are split on highlights

The Hair Lounge

Fairy Meadow288 mPremium4.7(57)

Hair salon · Relaxed · High energy

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Fairy Meadow
  • Hair colour $59

Belinda's Hair Creations

Corrimal1.3 kmMid-range4.7(84)

Hair salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.3 km from Fairy Meadow — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Eve The Salon

Fairy Meadow257 mPremium4.9(130)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Fairy Meadow
  • Hair colour $56

Toscani Hair

Wollongong3.5 kmMid-range4.6(53)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.5 km away in Wollongong

Hellens Hair Artistry

Figtree4.8 kmBudget-friendly4.6(37)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.8 km away in Figtree

The Colour Palace Hair Design

Corrimal2.2 kmMid-range5.0(4)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.2 km from Fairy Meadow — about a 5 minute drive

ONYX HAIR AND BEAUTY

Fairy MeadowPremium4.4(38)

Barber

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Fairy Meadow
  • Hair colour $15

The Mane Base

Fairy Meadow524 mMid-range5.0(34)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Fairy Meadow

Electric Curl Studio

Wollongong4.1 kmPremium5.0(114)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.1 km away in Wollongong
  • Hair colour $200

Miss Modish

Corrimal2.5 kmPremium4.9(27)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.5 km from Fairy Meadow — about a 6 minute drive
  • Hair colour $54

Ivy and Ritz hair

Woonona5.8 kmMid-range4.7(27)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.8 km away in Woonona

get.foxxed - WOLLONGONG

Fairy Meadow744 mPremium5.0(27)

Beauty salon · Friendly

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Fairy Meadow
  • Hair colour $20