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Highlights & balayage in Fitzroy North

5 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Fitzroy North itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $31 and $70, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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Highlights & balayage in Fitzroy North, 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
$31–$70
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 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.

30 places in and around Fitzroy North

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

You By Luke Perger

Fitzroy North618 mPremium5.0(140)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • In Fitzroy North
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $61

Blonde Army

Northcote2.8 kmPremium4.7(124)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $20
  • 2.8 km from Fitzroy North — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $20
  • Hair colour $20

SALON A BY K

Melbourne3.7 kmPremium5.0(153)

Hair salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 3.7 km away in Melbourne
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“She’s also given me the confidence to explore colours and highlights that complement my greying hair perfectly.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $200
  • Hair colour $200

TONI&GUY Georges

Melbourne3.5 kmMid-range4.7(143)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 3.5 km away in Melbourne
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“I’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Highlights $220

Made Gorgeous

Fitzroy North701 mPremium4.7(50)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • In Fitzroy North
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $40

Della Beauty

Fitzroy North580 mPremium4.6(224)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $135
  • In Fitzroy North
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“My consult and wonderful attention to my chosen foils , keratin treatment and blow wave.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $135
  • Hair colour $35

JACKSSCOLOR

Melbourne3.5 kmMid-range5.0(163)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.5 km away in Melbourne
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“Jack has done a wonderful job for my first ever balayage on my very dark hair!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Miss Page Aveda Salon

Melbourne3.7 kmPremium4.9(49)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 3.7 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $50

Jacqui M Hair

South Melbourne5.6 kmPremium5.0(40)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 5.6 km away in South Melbourne
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“She is precise, efficient, her foils are tight and even and always consistent.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $70
  • Hair colour $80

Hoopla Salon

Brunswick2.6 kmPremium4.6(124)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $235
  • 2.6 km from Fitzroy North — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $235
  • Hair colour $10

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne3.7 kmPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 3.7 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $260
  • Hair colour $50

Archibalds

Melbourne3.3 kmPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 3.3 km away in Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“He transformed my long hair, usually tied in a "mum bun," into a short style that beautifully highlights my curls.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $110

Lisa B Hair Salon

South Melbourne5.9 kmPremium4.9(34)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $399
  • 5.9 km away in South Melbourne
  • Highlights $399

Salon Meraki Melbourne

Melbourne3.7 kmPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 3.7 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $25

Sogo Hair

Northcote1.4 kmPremium5.0(318)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 1.4 km from Fitzroy North — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $35

Rakis on Collins

Melbourne3.6 kmPremium4.7(349)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 3.6 km away in Melbourne
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I did highlights and it was so beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $60

Hedi Hair & Beauty Studio (Barber)

Fitzroy North800 mPremium4.9(71)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $30
  • In Fitzroy North
  • Highlights $30
  • Hair colour $30

Ink & Arch Brow Bar

Fitzroy North750 mPremium5.0(252)

Beauty salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $950
  • In Fitzroy North
  • Highlights $950
  • Hair colour $31

Kerri Gravina Hairstylist

Brunswick2.9 kmPremium5.0(109)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 2.9 km from Fitzroy North — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $80

The Lab for Hair

South Yarra5.9 kmPremium5.0(32)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 5.9 km away in South Yarra
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $70

Madam Frou Frou

Carlton1.7 kmPremium4.9(87)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $210
  • 1.7 km from Fitzroy North — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $210
  • Hair colour $45

Vision Hair Studio X Chetan

South Melbourne5.9 kmPremium4.5(209)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 5.9 km away in South Melbourne
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had a full head balayage, toner, haircut, and treatment, and Chloe absolutely exceeded my expectations.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $60

HAIR NO.1

Brunswick3.0 kmPremium5.0(45)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 3.0 km from Fitzroy North — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $260

Arinni Hair & Makeup

Melbourne3.7 kmPremium4.7(236)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $300
  • 3.7 km away in Melbourne
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $90

Carpe Diem Studio

Carlton North1.0 kmPremium4.9(37)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 1.0 km from Fitzroy North — about a 13 minute walk
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $10

Privé Hair Organics

South Melbourne5.6 kmPremium4.9(478)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 5.6 km away in South Melbourne
  • Highlights $160
  • Hair colour $40

D&Y Hair Design Collins Street CBD

Melbourne3.7 kmPremium5.0(254)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 3.7 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $60

Deevo Hair Salon

Melbourne3.1 kmPremium5.0(110)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $30
  • 3.1 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $30
  • Hair colour $99

Eros Hair Lounge

North Melbourne3.7 kmMid-range4.5(51)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.7 km away in North Melbourne
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Almas Hair & Beauty

Kew4.9 kmMid-range5.0(16)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.9 km away in Kew
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“This was my first visit and Anita did a full head of balayage, a trim, and some layers.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews