91 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $150
- 1.1 km from North Ryde — about a 13 minute walk
- 4 reviews mention highlights
“I had my balayage done by Harry, and I absolutely love it!”
- Highlights $150
- Hair colour $95
Highlights & balayage in North Ryde
4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in North Ryde itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $40 and $80, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Highlights & balayage in North Ryde, 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
- $40–$80
- Open past 7pm
- 14 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 $125 and $277.
30 places in and around North Ryde
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from North Ryde
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $70
- In North Ryde
- Highlights $70
- Hair colour $40
Marie-France Group Hair Salon
West Pymble2.7 kmPremium4.8(82)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
88 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $13
- 2.7 km from North Ryde — about a 6 minute drive
- Highlights $13
- Hair colour $47
83 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.3 km away in Gladesville
- 4 reviews mention highlights
“Olwyn has transformed and renewed my look from ash blonde to, auburn, to foils and at lengths, ensuring I always leave feeling rejuvenated and youthful!”
81 per cent match — Strong match
- 4.8 km away in Roseville
- 6 reviews mention highlights
“I had foils done by Susu and absolutely love the result.”
80 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $82
- 3.7 km away in Gladesville
- Highlights $82
- Hair colour $75
79 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $175
- 5.3 km away in Lane Cove
- Reviews are split on highlights
- Highlights $175
- Hair colour $60
78 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $70
- 4.9 km away in Pymble
- Highlights $70
- Hair colour $75
78 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $75
- 4.5 km away in Putney
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“I asked for highlights and she did a great job of blending the colours that she allowed me to select into my hair.”
- Highlights $75
- Hair colour $40
78 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $150
- 5.2 km away in Lane Cove
- Highlights $150
- Hair colour $80
75 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.2 km away in Epping
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“Rachel was amazing at figuring out exactly what I was after and making it look like exactly what I'd pictured and now I am the proud owner of hot pink highlights!”
74 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $150
- 5.5 km away in Chatswood
- Highlights $150
74 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $95
- 5.6 km away in Chatswood
- Highlights $95
- Hair colour $45
74 per cent match — Strong match
- 3.8 km away in Killara
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“Danielle did a lovely blonde balayage that brightened up my hair while still looking natural, and I can tell it will continue to look good as my hair grows out.”
72 per cent match — Good match
- 4.1 km away in West Ryde
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Came in for a balayage and couldn’t be more happier with the result!”
68 per cent match — Good match
- 5.1 km away in Gladesville
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had a half of head of foils done and although it took a few hours, I was extremely happy wit the results.”
67 per cent match — Good match
- 4.1 km away in West Ryde
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“I came in for a Balayage, walked away really happy.”
67 per cent match — Good match
- 5.5 km away in Chatswood
- Reviews flag highlights — 7 mention it as a problem
66 per cent match — Good match
- 5.2 km away in Lane Cove
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“My teenage daughter & myself are so happy with our new cuts & highlights.”
65 per cent match — Good match
- 4.9 km away in Pymble
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“I am naturally brunette ( light ) and have always alternated between highlights and lowlight but I am fussy and skeptical of new hairdressers.”
59 per cent match — Good match
- In North Ryde
59 per cent match — Good match
- 5.1 km away in Lane Cove
- Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem
56 per cent match — Worth considering
- 5.3 km away in Lane Cove
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“She introduced subtle highlights that blend beautifully with my natural colour, making the greys much less noticeable while still looking natural.”
55 per cent match — Worth considering
- Hair colour — $60
- 4.4 km away in Putney
- Hair colour $60
53 per cent match — Worth considering
- 5.8 km away in Turramurra
- 2 reviews mention highlights
53 per cent match — Worth considering
- 5.5 km away in Chatswood
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Recently, I had a full head of foils and grey coverage done by Julie, and I couldn’t be more satisfied!”
52 per cent match — Worth considering
- In North Ryde
51 per cent match — Worth considering
- 3.7 km away in Killara
50 per cent match — Worth considering
- In North Ryde
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“She does my haircuts, balayage, tint, and treatments, and the results are always perfect.”
- Recovery $6
- Skin treatments $8
- Brows $28
- Spa $138
50 per cent match — Worth considering
- 3.9 km away in Eastwood
- Hair colour $170
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