98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $9
- 13 reviews mention highlights
- 5.6 km away in Ashburton
“beautifully natural highlights exceeding what I had envisioned.”
- Highlights $9
- Hair colour $30
Highlights & balayage in Melbourne, VIC
We list 30 colour specialists across Melbourne, VIC, most start between $29 and $140, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.
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Highlights & balayage in Melbourne, 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
- $29–$140
- Open past 7pm
- 28 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.
- Toner is what makes blonde look expensive. Check whether it is included in the price.
- If your hair has been coloured before, expect a consultation first. Anyone who skips it is guessing.
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 Melbourne, VIC
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Melbourne
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $190
- 2.7 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
- Highlights $190
- Hair colour $25
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $399
- 5.7 km away in South Melbourne
- Highlights $399
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $95
- 5.4 km away in St Kilda
- Highlights $95
- Hair colour $50
Mark L Hair - Hair Colour Specialist in Melbourne
Hawthorn East2.5 kmPremium5.0(62)
Hair salon · Casual · Consultation-led
98 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $418
- 2.5 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
- Highlights $418
- Hair colour $209
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $225
- 12.8 km away in Sandringham
- Highlights $225
- Hair colour $25
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $130
- 7 reviews mention highlights
- 9.8 km away in Bentleigh
“I had my foils done at another salon and the colour was completely messed up.”
- Highlights $130
- Hair colour $66
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- 6 reviews mention highlights
- 12.6 km away in Templestowe
“I had 3/4 blonde foils done and I'm so happy with the result.”
97 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $20
- 8.6 km away in Northcote
- Highlights $20
- Hair colour $20
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $200
- 6.3 km away in Melbourne
- 4 reviews mention highlights
“She’s also given me the confidence to explore colours and highlights that complement my greying hair perfectly.”
- Highlights $200
- Hair colour $200
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- 6 reviews mention highlights
- 9.1 km away in Bentleigh
“Simon was wonderful I was made to feel relaxed and comfortable to be me, I was in no way ready to go grey he gave me a new fresh lived in ashy balayage, I love it.”
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $76
- 7.9 km away in Brighton
- Highlights $76
- Hair colour $29
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $50
- 6.3 km away in Fitzroy North
- Highlights $50
- Hair colour $61
96 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $510
- 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Always nail my blonde foils and prioritise my hair health and its a lovely relaxed atmosphere!”
- Highlights $510
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $45
- 3.2 km away in Malvern
- 4 reviews mention highlights
“I highly recommend Sophia - I had foils, toner and blow dry and my hair looks and feels amazing !!!”
- Highlights $45
- Hair colour $20
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $90
- 12.7 km away in Templestowe
- 4 reviews mention highlights
“Ivana is the absolute best for highlights, but the entire team is so lovely and very skilled.”
- Highlights $90
- Hair colour $50
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $60
- 9.7 km away in Brunswick
- Highlights $60
- Hair colour $80
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $220
- 7 reviews mention highlights
- 5.8 km away in Melbourne
“I’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
- Highlights $220
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $45
- 12.4 km away in Moonee Ponds
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“I originally booked Amber over a year ago for a full head of foils and hair extensions.”
- Highlights $45
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $20
- 11.8 km away in Mount Waverley
- Highlights $20
- Hair colour $35
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $65
- 6.3 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.”
- Highlights $65
- Hair colour $95
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $165
- 9.0 km away in Brighton
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“I came here today to get my hair done - half head of foils.”
- Highlights $165
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $120
- 3.3 km away in South Yarra
- Highlights $120
- Hair colour $70
95 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $140
- 12.7 km away in Sandringham
- 4 reviews mention highlights
“I was booked for highlights and this is what I asked for, but left with balayage.”
- Highlights $140
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 12.2 km away in Heidelberg Heights
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $130
- 5.8 km away in Elwood
- Highlights $130
- Hair colour $55
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $100
- 9.3 km away in Brunswick East
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“Gabriella did an absolutely incredible job transforming my hair from my natural brown to a beautiful blonde balayage.”
- Highlights $100
- Hair colour $125
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- 5 reviews mention highlights
- 6.7 km away in Melbourne
“Jack has done a wonderful job for my first ever balayage on my very dark hair!!”
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $140
- 5.9 km away in Melbourne
- Highlights $140
- Hair colour $50
94 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $155
- 3.1 km away in Prahran
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“My colour turned out beautiful, the balayage technique was done perfectly with such attention to detail.”
- Highlights $155
- Hair colour $85
Common questions
- How much do highlights cost in Melbourne?
- A half head of foils typically runs $175 to $290 depending on the salon, and a full head $230 to $370. Balayage usually sits between $240 and $330. Toner is sometimes included and sometimes charged separately, so it is worth confirming.
- How long does a colour appointment take?
- Budget two and a half hours for a half head, three to four for a full head or balayage, and most of a day for a significant change or correction.
- Can I go blonde in one appointment?
- It depends entirely on what is already on your hair. Virgin dark hair can often be lifted meaningfully in one long session; box-dyed or previously coloured hair frequently needs two or three, spaced weeks apart, to get there without damage.
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