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Highlights & balayage in Manly, NSW

19 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Manly, NSW itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $31 and $90, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Manly, 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
$31–$90
Open past 7pm
18 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 Sydney 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 Manly, NSW

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

Cranium Hair

Manly268 mPremium4.9(504)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $345
  • In Manly
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“Sarah then did my hair, and did THE most thorough foils and a wonderful cut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews
  • Highlights $345
  • Hair colour $90

Carte Blanche Hair

Seaforth3.3 kmPremium5.0(462)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $280
  • 3.3 km away in Seaforth
  • 10 reviews mention highlights
“So happy with my brunette balayage.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 10 reviews
  • Highlights $280
  • Hair colour $100

The Mane Space

ManlyPremium4.8(125)

Hair salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $174
  • In Manly
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had a major correction needed with a botched balayage and Jo did an amazing job blending and the colour was everything I asked for.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $174
  • Hair colour $18

AMIR HAIRDRESSING SALON

ManlyPremium5.0(110)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $11
  • In Manly
  • Highlights $11
  • Hair colour $35

suukha studio

Balgowlah2.6 kmPremium5.0(87)

Hair salon · Relaxed

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $215
  • 2.6 km from Manly — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $215
  • Hair colour $104

Studio 8 Hair

ManlyPremium4.9(311)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $155
  • In Manly
  • Highlights $155
  • Hair colour $80

Stacey Claire Hair Artistry

North Curl Curl3.8 kmPremium4.9(17)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 3.8 km away in North Curl Curl
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $40

Hair Art Manly

Manly913 mPremium4.9(33)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $220
  • In Manly
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $98

Bauhaus The Salon

Seaforth3.2 kmPremium5.0(256)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $42
  • 3.2 km away in Seaforth
  • Highlights $42
  • Hair colour $135

HAIR BY RAV

Manly998 mPremium5.0(147)

Beauty salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $55
  • In Manly
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $55

Tribe Lifestyle Manly

Manly223 mPremium4.7(128)

Beauty salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $68
  • In Manly
  • Highlights $68
  • Hair colour $17

Spence & Co Hair

Balgowlah1.6 kmMid-range4.6(55)

Hair salon

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.6 km from Manly — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had a fantastic first visit today with Emma - she absolutely nailed my roots and foils and did an exceptional blow dry.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Royal Retreat Thai Massage

Seaforth3.3 kmUpper mid-range5.0(26)

Massage clinic · Relaxed · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 3.3 km away in Seaforth
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $19

Vivacious Hair

Narraweena5.2 kmMid-range4.9(41)

Hair salon · Friendly

73 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.2 km away in Narraweena
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Fabulous experience with Asha who created a beautiful foils look for me.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Lomax Hair

Manly401 mMid-range5.0(17)

Hair salon

62 per cent match — Good match
  • In Manly

Style Angel

Freshwater2.0 kmMid-range4.9(58)

Hair salon

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.0 km from Manly — about a 5 minute drive

Salon Purpose

Manly240 mPremium4.9(432)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

61 per cent match — Good match
  • In Manly
  • Hair colour $43.95

STEARMAN CO.

Manly377 mPremium5.0(13)

Beauty salon

58 per cent match — Good match
  • In Manly
  • Hair colour $60

Sunna Manly

Manly683 mPremium5.0(20)

Hair salon · Casual · Relaxed

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Manly
  • Hair colour $275

Salon Harlow

Allambie Heights3.2 kmMid-range4.4(32)

Beauty salon · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.2 km away in Allambie Heights
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem

Nahid's Hair & Beauty

ManlyMid-range4.4(27)

Hair salon · Friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Manly
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Sandy The Salon

North Curl Curl3.9 kmPremium4.9(413)

Beauty salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.9 km away in North Curl Curl
  • Hair colour $40

Ollie O's Hair Salon

ManlyMid-range4.9(32)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Manly

Bare Beauty House | Manly Hair & Beauty

Manly273 mPremium4.9(271)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Manly
  • Brows $31
  • Makeup $130
  • Massage $132
  • Facial $135

Willow Hair Salon Manly

ManlyMid-range4.5(51)

Hair salon · Relaxed

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Manly

Hedge Hair Co.

Manly377 mMid-range5.0(17)

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Manly

Hannah Louisa Hair

Manly368 mBudget-friendly5.0(19)

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Manly

Dome Hairdressing

ManlyMid-range4.6(12)

Hair salon

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Manly

Rusk Hairdressing

Fairlight1.4 kmMid-range4.8(19)

Hair salon · In & out

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.4 km from Manly — about a 4 minute drive