5 of the 30 blonde specialists here are in Fitzroy North itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $30 and $85, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.
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 Fitzroy North
“I’ve been seeing Madeline at Blonde Army for over 10 years, and I honestly wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair!”
“My hair was previously bleached (home job) so I had LOTS of uneven patches of different hair colour level.”
“🙌🏼 100% I came away feeling so fresh and my colour and cut was flawless!”
“He took my brassy tired hair to a gorgeous blonde balayage.”
“So so happy with my new blonde thanks to Jacqui!!!!”
South Yarra5.9 kmPremium4.4(270)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
“Callum is a genius with colour — a genuinely talented artist.”
“Now I'm transitioning back to normal hair colour however continue to see her for a style cut a”
“I came to preen for help after another hairdresser did a really terrible job on my colour .”
“She gave me the exact haircut and colour I was looking for.”
South Melbourne5.9 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.”
“Blonde is a difficult colour to get right.”
“Same excellent hair styling from the girls, I love my colour!”
Fitzroy North800 mPremium4.9(71)
Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly
“Heidi did a wonderful job with my colour and blow wave.”
“Honestly if you are wanting someone who understands colour, Kerri is your gal.”
“She recommended a low-maintenance dimensional color transition that protects hair health, and the outcome is beyond stunning!”
“Great service, color cut and is a joy.”
South Melbourne5.6 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’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
“I found this salon on the internet as I use Aveda products and needed a root colour (with my formula) and blow dry during our 6 week holiday.”
“Great colour experience; exactly what I wanted”
“My consult and wonderful attention to my chosen foils , keratin treatment and blow wave.”
“Anna has been doing my hair (brunette to very blonde) for a year or two.”
“Very short bleached blonde.”
“Amazing survice and great colour and cut 😊 Thanks William and Tanya for your attention to detail I love my new hair style 💇 …”