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Highlights & balayage in Mortdale

3 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Mortdale itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $30 and $79.95, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Mortdale, 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
$30–$79.95
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 $130 and $280.

30 places in and around Mortdale

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

Studio Eighty Six

Peakhurst2.1 kmPremium4.8(26)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $36
  • 2.1 km from Mortdale — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $36
  • Hair colour $53

Salon Seventy Six

Como4.0 kmPremium4.9(36)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 4.0 km away in Como
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Her foils are so fine and natural looking, the salon is gorgeous and the birthday treats are fabulous 🎉”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $65

Allegra Hair Studio

Jannali5.3 kmPremium4.9(93)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 5.3 km away in Jannali
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Allegra is a delight, she knows her craft, my cut and foils were perfect, she listened to what i wanted and executed it with grace.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $250
  • Hair colour $35

Kai & Co Hair Salon

Bexley4.7 kmPremium4.8(228)

Hair salon · Quiet · High energy

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $88
  • 4.7 km away in Bexley
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Really happy with the result of my haircut and foils, walked out feeling confident and stylish.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $88
  • Hair colour $20

Stefanie Napoleone Hair

Peakhurst2.9 kmPremium4.8(96)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 2.9 km from Mortdale — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $90

Salon White

MortdaleUpper mid-range4.7(136)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $79.95
  • In Mortdale
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Isabelle did my balayage and it turned out beautifully.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Hair colour $79.95

Transition Emporium

Kogarah Bay4.2 kmPremium5.0(40)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $40
  • 4.2 km away in Kogarah Bay
  • Highlights $40
  • Hair colour $30

H&L Salon - Kareela

Kareela5.3 kmPremium4.9(191)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $10
  • 5.3 km away in Kareela
  • Highlights $10
  • Hair colour $75

Hair By Mandi

Punchbowl5.2 kmPremium4.7(15)

Hair salon

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 5.2 km away in Punchbowl
  • Highlights $160
  • Hair colour $50

How Bizaar Hair & Make Up

Ramsgate5.5 kmPremium4.7(21)

Hair salon · Friendly

73 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 5.5 km away in Ramsgate
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $70

Blondes Brunettes Redheads Hair Salon

Ramsgate5.6 kmMid-range4.9(11)

Hair salon · Friendly

73 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.6 km away in Ramsgate

Tamie-lee Sydney (prev. TE Luxx Hair Studio)

Padstow4.7 kmMid-range5.0(37)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

71 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.7 km away in Padstow
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I’ve recently had foils & weft extensions installed and am in love with the results!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

The Hair Boutique By Rosanna

South Hurstville2.1 kmMid-range4.9(54)

Hair salon · Friendly

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.1 km from Mortdale — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Jamie Carroll

Sylvania Waters5.6 kmPremium4.6(27)

Beauty salon

69 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 5.6 km away in Sylvania Waters
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $50

Pose Hair Sydney

Belmore5.3 kmPremium4.5(109)

Hair salon · Friendly

67 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair extensions — $117
  • 5.3 km away in Belmore
  • Hair extensions $117

Hair&Now by julia

Mortdale260 mMid-range4.7(157)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

60 per cent match — Good match
  • In Mortdale

Hair Effects

Riverwood3.1 kmMid-range4.6(147)

Hair salon · Friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.1 km away in Riverwood
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Pav is lovely and always does an amazing job with my highlights and haircut plus the prices are affordable too.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

NIKKII.B_SALONKN

Penshurst1.1 kmMid-range4.7(13)

Hair salon

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.1 km from Mortdale — about a 13 minute walk

Peakhurst Hair Artists

Peakhurst2.1 kmMid-range4.4(14)

Hair salon

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.1 km from Mortdale — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Does great colours and highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Suave Hair & Extensions

Allawah3.2 kmMid-range4.8(40)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.2 km away in Allawah
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had a fantastic experience at Suave Hair for highlights, colour, blow dry, and styling!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Xtensions By V

Peakhurst1.9 kmPremium5.0(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.9 km from Mortdale — about a 4 minute drive
  • Hair colour $180

KENZIE JEAN HAIR

Jannali5.2 kmMid-range5.0(8)

Hair salon

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.2 km away in Jannali

The Salon Edit

Mortdale235 mPremium4.9(116)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Calm

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Mortdale

To Dye For Studio

Padstow4.7 kmMid-range5.0(19)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.7 km away in Padstow

Evoque Style

Jannali5.9 kmMid-range5.0(18)

Hair salon · Quiet

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.9 km away in Jannali
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My family have been going to Evoque Style For over 15 years getting colours, cuts & highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

CM Straightening & Extensions

Ramsgate Beach5.6 kmMid-range4.9(422)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.6 km away in Ramsgate Beach

BYSINO.

Bexley4.9 kmMid-range4.8(15)

Hair salon

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.9 km away in Bexley

ColourLab by Ray

Punchbowl5.4 kmMid-range4.8(16)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.4 km away in Punchbowl

Cherub Sydney

Bexley4.0 kmPremium5.0(61)

Hair salon

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.0 km away in Bexley
  • Hair colour $15

JoJo's Hair Studio

Penshurst1.1 kmMid-range4.8(64)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.1 km from Mortdale — about a 14 minute walk