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Highlights & balayage in Hamilton, NSW

3 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Hamilton, NSW itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $20 and $50, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Hamilton, NSW, 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–$50
Open past 7pm
23 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 Newcastle 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 Hamilton, NSW

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

SuCasa Hair Artistry

Adamstown2.4 kmPremium4.8(65)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Relaxed

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 2.4 km from Hamilton — about a 5 minute drive
  • 6 reviews mention highlights
“Some strategically placed foils and a root smudge resulted in a wonderful, textured and beautiful result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $40

SHE Sleek Hair Extensions

Wickham1.1 kmPremium4.9(39)

Hair salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 1.1 km from Hamilton — about a 14 minute walk
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $50

Blanc Hair Studio

New Lambton3.3 kmPremium4.5(79)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $67
  • 3.3 km away in New Lambton
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Very pleased w/ the T-section foils from Maddi.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $67
  • Hair colour $30

Illume Hair Collective

The Junction2.2 kmPremium4.9(40)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $315
  • 2.2 km from Hamilton — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $315
  • Hair colour $20

Sculpt Hair

Adamstown2.3 kmPremium4.7(75)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 2.3 km from Hamilton — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $15

The Collective Duo

Adamstown3.1 kmPremium5.0(35)

Hair salon · Quiet · Consultation-led

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $45
  • 3.1 km away in Adamstown
  • Highlights $45
  • Hair colour $40

Sublime Hair Design

Newcastle2.8 kmPremium4.8(143)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $10
  • 2.8 km from Hamilton — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $10
  • Hair colour $20

Coast & Crown The Salon

Newcastle2.5 kmMid-range4.6(135)

Beauty salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.5 km from Hamilton — about a 6 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights

HUEZ

Lambton3.9 kmPremium4.8(19)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $40
  • 3.9 km away in Lambton
  • Highlights $40
  • Hair colour $30

TONI&GUY Newcastle Hair Salon

Newcastle3.7 kmPremium4.6(79)

Barber · Calm

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $175
  • 3.7 km away in Newcastle
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $175
  • Hair colour $55

WAK The Salon

Newcastle2.0 kmMid-range4.9(562)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.0 km from Hamilton — about a 5 minute drive

Salt Hair

Newcastle3.6 kmPremium4.4(125)

Hair salon

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $395
  • 3.6 km away in Newcastle
  • Reviews flag highlights — 4 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $395
  • Hair colour $250

Hairhouse Kotara

Kotara3.9 kmPremium4.9(21)

Hair salon · Friendly

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $140
  • 3.9 km away in Kotara
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Came here a few weeks ago for a full head of foils and katie did an amazing job - could not be more happy!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $140

The New Black Industries Hair Salon

Newcastle2.9 kmPremium4.5(127)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $35
  • 2.9 km from Hamilton — about a 7 minute drive
  • Reviews flag highlights — 4 mention it as a problem
  • Hair colour $35

Nesbitt on Railway

Merewether1.8 kmUpper mid-range4.6(26)

Hair salon · High energy

69 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $46
  • 1.8 km from Hamilton — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $46

Elite Hair & Beauty

Lambton3.8 kmMid-range4.7(36)

Hair salon

68 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.8 km away in Lambton
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem

Miranda Howson Hair

HamiltonMid-range5.0(34)

Hair salon · High energy · Relaxed

67 per cent match — Good match
  • In Hamilton

Cheik Image Hair Artistry

The Junction2.1 kmMid-range4.9(15)

Hair salon

65 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.1 km from Hamilton — about a 5 minute drive

Komi Salon

Islington470 mMid-range5.0(28)

Hair salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 470 m from Hamilton — about a 6 minute walk

By J Creative Studio

Hamilton307 mMid-range4.8(72)

Hair salon · Relaxed

60 per cent match — Good match
  • In Hamilton

WoW Hair Wickham Hairdresser Newcastle

Wickham1.1 kmPremium4.9(37)

Hair salon · Friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.1 km from Hamilton — about a 14 minute walk

Merewether Hair Studio

Merewether2.4 kmPremium4.9(66)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.4 km from Hamilton — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had an amazing experience with Sharna and team i had a full head of foils with 1 inch tint toner blow dry cut and treatment”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

SALON VALLI

The Junction2.2 kmMid-range5.0(25)

Hair salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.2 km from Hamilton — about a 5 minute drive

Kc Hair Bar

Adamstown2.7 kmMid-range5.0(41)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from Hamilton — about a 6 minute drive

Laura Jane Hair

Waratah2.8 kmBudget-friendly4.9(37)

Hair salon · High energy · Premium

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.8 km from Hamilton — about a 7 minute drive

Enhanced Beauty Newcastle

Islington468 mPremium5.0(56)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 468 m from Hamilton — about a 6 minute walk
  • Hair colour $20

Hamilton Skin Fitness

Islington606 mPremium4.8(32)

Hair salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 606 m from Hamilton — about a 8 minute walk
  • Hair colour $25

Sophie Agnes Hair

Kahibah5.5 kmMid-range5.0(11)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.5 km away in Kahibah

Muse by Hardy

Islington463 mMid-range4.9(68)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 463 m from Hamilton — about a 6 minute walk

Emphasized Hair

Hamilton277 mMid-range4.9(95)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Hamilton