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Studio Blonde
South Yarra3.7 kmUpper mid-range4.8(302)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Premium · Modern
Why it's right for you
- Highlights — $230
- 3.7 km away in South Yarra
- Highlights
- $230
- Balayage
- $295
- Toner & gloss
- $85
Highlights & balayage in Melbourne
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.
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Highlights & balayage in Melbourne, at a glance
We list 9 colour specialists across Melbourne, prices start between $85 and $320, and 1 take walk-ins. The area is strongest on blonde, balayage, natural-looking blonde.
- Prices from
- $85–$320
- Take walk-ins
- 1 of 9
- Typical wait
- 9 days
- Open past 7pm
- 9 of 9
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.
9 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.
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Foxglove Hair
South Yarra4.1 kmPremium4.8(187)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Premium · Consultation-led
Why it's right for you
- Foils & babylights — $285
- 4.1 km away in South Yarra
- Foils & babylights
- $285
- Colour correction
- from $160
- Full transformation
- from $690
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Saltwater Hair
Port Melbourne3.5 kmMid-range4.5(211)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly
Why it's right for you
- Foils — $195
- 3.5 km away in Port Melbourne
- Foils
- $195
- Balayage
- $240
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Kindred Hair Studio
Elwood7.8 kmMid-range4.6(176)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Friendly · Casual
Why it's right for you
- Foils — $175
- 7.8 km away in Elwood
- Foils
- $175
- Colour & regrowth
- $105
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Halfmoon Grooming
South Melbourne2.2 kmUpper mid-range4.9(96)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Men's grooming · Premium · Private
Why it's right for you
- 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
- Grey blending for men
- $85
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Marlowe Hair
Hawthorn6.4 kmUpper mid-range4.7(143)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Calm · Quiet
Why it's right for you
- 6.4 km away in Hawthorn
- Colour
- $140
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Bloom & Bond Hair
Malvern7.9 kmUpper mid-range4.6(154)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Premium · Modern
Why it's right for you
- 7.9 km away in Malvern
- Colour
- $165
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.