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Highlights & balayage in Melbourne

19 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $5 and $599, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Melbourne, 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.

Prices from
$5–$599
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 Melbourne for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Melbourne

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

D&Y Hair Design Bourke Street CBD

Melbourne607 mPremium4.8(764)

Hair salon · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $75
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $75
  • Hair colour $60

C Beauty Co Clinic

Melbourne715 mUpper mid-range4.9(141)

Skin clinic · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $163.80
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $163.80
  • Hair colour $25

Melbourne Human Hair Extensions

Melbourne469 mPremium4.7(245)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $30

Devoue Hair

Melbourne488 mPremium4.8(141)

Beauty salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $129
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $129
  • Hair colour $119

Beauty de Blanc

Melbourne494 mPremium5.0(108)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $599
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $599

Preen Hair

MelbournePremium4.8(87)

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $150
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $85

Worksense Haircutters

Melbourne394 mPremium4.9(78)

Hair salon

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $165
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $59

Beau By William

MelbournePremium5.0(18)

Hair salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $105
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $15

Forecast Hairdressing

Melbourne282 mPremium4.8(56)

Hair salon · Premium · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $10
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $10
  • Hair colour $80

Privé Hair Organics

South Melbourne1.8 kmPremium4.9(461)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Luxury

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 1.8 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $40

Le Brows & Beauty Academy - Cosmetic Tattoos- Nano Brows

Docklands1.9 kmPremium4.9(215)

Beauty salon

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $749
  • 1.9 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $749
  • Hair colour $90

Salon Meraki Melbourne

Melbourne407 mPremium5.0(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $115
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $25

Lashmatic

MelbournePremium4.6(77)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Beginner friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $550
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $550
  • Hair colour $5

Saint Louie Hair

Melbourne440 mPremium4.6(103)

Hair salon · Friendly · Calm

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $50

Confidente

Melbourne235 mPremium4.6(48)

Hair salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $47
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $47
  • Hair colour $15

SALON A BY K

Melbourne396 mPremium5.0(150)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 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

Prophecy Hair

Fitzroy2.1 kmPremium4.9(105)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $125
  • 2.1 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $125
  • Hair colour $30

By Fitzroy (formerly EdwardsAndCo Fitzroy)

Fitzroy2.2 kmPremium4.7(297)

Beauty salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $194
  • 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $194
  • Hair colour $45

Rakis on Collins

Melbourne343 mPremium4.7(349)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $110
  • In Melbourne
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
Tonia did my hair and gave me a gorgeous balayage.
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $60

Foxy Vixen Hair

Albert Park2.8 kmPremium4.9(163)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 2.8 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $65

Sui Hair Salon

Melbourne380 mPremium4.2(235)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $190
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $130

LAB + CO.

West Melbourne1.5 kmPremium5.0(30)

Beauty salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $345
  • 1.5 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $345
  • Hair colour $10

Prime Nail Salon

Melbourne457 mUpper mid-range4.2(212)

Nail salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $15
  • In Melbourne
  • Highlights $15

Secret Salon Fitzroy, Otis hairdressing, Collingwood hairsmiths

Fitzroy2.2 kmPremium5.0(95)

Beauty salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $30
  • 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $30
  • Hair colour $50

Madam Frou Frou

Carlton2.3 kmPremium4.9(86)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $210
  • 2.3 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $210
  • Hair colour $45

ByMartha Hair Boutique Prahran

Melbourne4.4 kmPremium4.7(154)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 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

XVI Collective

Richmond2.4 kmPremium5.0(81)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $240
  • 2.4 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $240
  • Hair colour $70

Archibalds

Melbourne851 mPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 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

GAG HAIRDRESSING

Fitzroy2.2 kmPremium4.9(56)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $85

Zigbi Hairdressing

Richmond2.3 kmPremium4.9(55)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 2.3 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $28