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Highlights & balayage in Malvern, VIC

4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Malvern, VIC itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $25 and $85, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Malvern, VIC, 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
$25–$85
Open past 7pm
24 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, VIC 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 Malvern, VIC

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

Cutting Edge Hair Malvern

Malvern591 mPremium4.9(61)

Beauty salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $45
  • In Malvern
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“I highly recommend Sophia - I had foils, toner and blow dry and my hair looks and feels amazing !!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $45
  • Hair colour $20

Blondes to Brunettes

Prahran2.5 kmPremium4.9(138)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 2.5 km from Malvern — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $25

Sensory Hair and Beauty

Ashburton4.4 kmPremium4.9(139)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $9
  • 4.4 km away in Ashburton
  • 13 reviews mention highlights
“beautifully natural highlights exceeding what I had envisioned.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 13 reviews
  • Highlights $9
  • Hair colour $30

Mark L Hair - Hair Colour Specialist in Melbourne

Hawthorn East4.0 kmPremium5.0(62)

Hair salon · Casual · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $418
  • 4.0 km away in Hawthorn East
  • Highlights $418
  • Hair colour $209

Liberty & Frank

Hawthorn4.3 kmPremium5.0(207)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $510
  • 4.3 km away in Hawthorn
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Always nail my blonde foils and prioritise my hair health and its a lovely relaxed atmosphere!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $510

A W Boutique Salon

Caulfield3.1 kmPremium4.7(23)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $105
  • 3.1 km away in Caulfield
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Love my blonde highlights & cut every time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $45

Suite J

St Kilda4.6 kmPremium4.8(86)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 4.6 km away in St Kilda
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $50

Spada Hair

Prahran3.5 kmPremium4.8(127)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $155
  • 3.5 km away in Prahran
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My colour turned out beautiful, the balayage technique was done perfectly with such attention to detail.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $155
  • Hair colour $85

Rubi Hair

Malvern443 mPremium5.0(264)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $204
  • In Malvern
  • Highlights $204

Barnett Fair

Melbourne3.5 kmMid-range4.9(47)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.5 km away in Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“She did half a head of blonde foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

TONI&GUY Armadale - Malvern

Malvern239 mPremium4.9(184)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $225
  • In Malvern
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $75

Salon Forma

Elwood4.9 kmPremium4.9(180)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 4.9 km away in Elwood
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“This time I had some foils put in as well as my cut, the end result is amazing, the color perfect for me.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $95

Halo Hair Boutique

Kooyong2.2 kmPremium4.2(23)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 2.2 km from Malvern — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $30

The Lab for Hair

South Yarra4.3 kmPremium5.0(32)

Hair salon

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

Haize

Elwood4.1 kmPremium4.9(64)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 4.1 km away in Elwood
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $55

Ambyanz Organic Colour Salon

Brighton4.8 kmPremium4.7(29)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $55
  • 4.8 km away in Brighton
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“They are amazing at taking my blonde hair from 'drab' to 'fab' with foils and toner.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $25

Hair Keen

Elsternwick3.7 kmPremium4.8(100)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $350
  • 3.7 km away in Elsternwick
  • Highlights $350
  • Hair colour $90

Melissa Mae Hair & Extensions Melbourne

Prahran3.8 kmPremium4.8(46)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $180
  • 3.8 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $180
  • Hair colour $55

Salon Monde

Brighton5.6 kmPremium5.0(58)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $76
  • 5.6 km away in Brighton
  • Highlights $76
  • Hair colour $29

Hair by Kym

Richmond5.2 kmPremium5.0(171)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 5.2 km away in Richmond
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Was recommended the salon by the Richmond Facebook page for blonde foils and I'm very happy with the switch to her salon.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $93

Hair By Malarie Cox

St Kilda4.6 kmPremium4.8(12)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 4.6 km away in St Kilda
  • Highlights $250
  • Hair colour $190

By Edmonds (previously EdwardsAndCo Prahran)

Prahran3.6 kmPremium4.5(418)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $234
  • 3.6 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $234
  • Hair colour $45

Bec & Smith Hair Salon

Elwood4.6 kmPremium4.7(49)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 4.6 km away in Elwood
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $45

ByMartha Hair Boutique Prahran

Melbourne3.6 kmPremium4.7(155)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 3.6 km away in Melbourne
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had a full head of blonde foils done by Katie & was blown away with the finished result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $40

ÉTINCELLE Extensions & Colour Specialists

Richmond5.6 kmPremium4.8(102)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 5.6 km away in Richmond
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Whether you're after a bold transformation or subtle, sun-kissed highlights,”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $75

Kaos Hair at Home

Ormond5.2 kmBudget-friendly5.0(74)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.2 km away in Ormond
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Catherine listened to my hair inspo ideas and used dimensional foils to create a colour for me that surpassed my expectations both in how it looks and how skillfully it was done.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

MONIQUE DE VERCELLI HAIR & MAKEUP

South Yarra3.6 kmPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · In & out

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $135
  • 3.6 km away in South Yarra
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My balayage lowlights and red hair looks amazing I love it so much.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $135
  • Hair colour $20

Malvern Nail

Malvern342 mMid-range4.9(207)

Nail salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $20
  • In Malvern
  • Highlights $20
  • Hair colour $20

Hitchcock Blonde

Hawthorn4.7 kmMid-range4.8(18)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.7 km away in Hawthorn

hendrx hair co

Richmond4.9 kmPremium4.7(43)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.9 km away in Richmond
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $25