15 of the 30 blonde specialists here are in Central Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $50 and $175, and all of them are appointment-only.
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 Melbourne
“My hair was previously bleached (home job) so I had LOTS of uneven patches of different hair colour level.”
“He took my brassy tired hair to a gorgeous blonde balayage.”
“So so happy with my new blonde thanks to Jacqui!!!!”
“Now I'm transitioning back to normal hair colour however continue to see her for a style cut a”
“🙌🏼 100% I came away feeling so fresh and my colour and cut was flawless!”
South Yarra3.2 kmPremium4.4(270)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
“Callum is a genius with colour — a genuinely talented artist.”
“Always so happy with how blonde my hair is after an appointment with Amy.”
“She did the most beautiful blonde for me <3”
“I came to preen for help after another hairdresser did a really terrible job on my colour .”
“Lizzie knew exactly what I wanted, the colour, cut and styling were PERFECTION!”
South Melbourne2.1 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.”
“I recently moved from interstate and had to find a new hairdresser to do my blonde.”
“Blonde is a difficult colour to get right.”
“She recommended a low-maintenance dimensional color transition that protects hair health, and the outcome is beyond stunning!”
South Melbourne1.8 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.”
“Great service, color cut and is a joy.”
“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.”
“I’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
“Amazing survice and great colour and cut 😊 Thanks William and Tanya for your attention to detail I love my new hair style 💇 …”
“Having naturally curly red hair with a soft copper tone is not easy to match, but Travis went above and beyond to find the perfect blend of both colour and curl.”
“Been coming to Tina for years for my cut and colour and would trust no one else.”
“From the consult to the technique for colour and cut Sunny was professional, listened and gave sound advice.”
“Gemma has been doing my blonde for me and everytime I absolutely love the colour!”