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Balayage in Northcote, Melbourne VIC

4 of the 28 balayage specialists here are in Northcote, Melbourne VIC itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $30 and $80, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Balayage in Northcote, Melbourne VIC, at a glance

Balayage is lightener painted on by hand rather than placed in foils, which is why it grows out softly and why results vary so much between colourists. It is a freehand skill, so the work you can see matters more than the name on the menu.

Most start between
$30–$80
Open past 7pm
18 of 28

What to look for

  • Photos of balayage on hair that started close to your own colour and length.
  • Ask whether they paint in the open air or inside foils. Foil-assisted balayage lifts brighter; open-air painting stays softer.

Read the full guide to balayage in Melbourne 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.

28 places in and around Northcote, Melbourne VIC

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

Eros Hair Lounge

North Melbourne5.7 kmMid-range4.5(51)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Specialises in balayage — 5 reviews mention it
  • 5.7 km away in North Melbourne
  • Reviews are split on balayage
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Arinni Hair & Makeup

Melbourne5.8 kmPremium4.7(236)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $550
  • Specialises in balayage — 4 reviews mention it
  • 5.8 km away in Melbourne
  • Reviews are split on balayage
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $550
  • Hair colour $90

Blonde Army

Northcote827 mPremium4.7(124)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

68 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $30
  • In Northcote
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $30
  • Hair colour $20

You By Luke Perger

Fitzroy North2.2 kmPremium5.0(140)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

65 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 2.2 km from Northcote — about a 5 minute drive
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $61

TONI&GUY Georges

Melbourne5.6 kmMid-range4.7(143)

Hair salon

64 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $280
  • Does balayage
  • 5.6 km away in Melbourne
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“I’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews
  • Highlights $280

Sogo Hair

Northcote983 mPremium5.0(318)

Hair salon · Friendly

62 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $175
  • In Northcote
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $175
  • Hair colour $35

Raw Edge Hair and Beauty Salon

Northcote207 mPremium4.7(74)

Hair salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $220
  • In Northcote
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $50

Rakis on Collins

Melbourne5.7 kmPremium4.7(349)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

60 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $310
  • Does balayage
  • 5.7 km away in Melbourne
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I did highlights and it was so beautiful.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $310
  • Hair colour $60

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne5.8 kmPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

60 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $260
  • Does balayage
  • 5.8 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $260
  • Hair colour $50

Glow Hair & Makeup

Northcote853 mPremium

Hair salon

60 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $150
  • In Northcote
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $150

HAIR NO.1

Brunswick4.0 kmPremium5.0(45)

Hair salon

59 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 4.0 km away in Brunswick
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $260

Hedi Hair & Beauty Studio (Barber)

Fitzroy North2.9 kmPremium4.9(71)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $30
  • 2.9 km from Northcote — about a 7 minute drive
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $30
  • Hair colour $30

Madam Frou Frou

Carlton3.8 kmPremium4.9(87)

Hair salon · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $265
  • 3.8 km away in Carlton
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $265
  • Hair colour $45

Plumage Salon

Kew5.0 kmPremium4.9(117)

Hair salon · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $350
  • 5.0 km away in Kew
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $350
  • Hair colour $30

D&Y Hair Design Collins Street CBD

Melbourne5.8 kmPremium5.0(254)

Hair salon

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $80
  • Does balayage
  • 5.8 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $250

Worksense Haircutters

Melbourne5.7 kmPremium4.9(78)

Hair salon

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $345
  • Does balayage
  • 5.7 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $345
  • Hair colour $59

Beau By William

Melbourne5.9 kmPremium5.0(18)

Hair salon

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $105
  • Does balayage
  • 5.9 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $15

D&Y Hair Design Bourke Street CBD

Melbourne5.4 kmPremium4.8(767)

Hair salon · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $75
  • Does balayage
  • 5.4 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $75
  • Hair colour $200

Nage Studio

Carlton3.9 kmPremium5.0(63)

Barber

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Blow-dry & styling — $385
  • 3.9 km away in Carlton
  • Does balayage
  • Blow-dry & styling $385
  • Highlights $420
  • Hair colour $80

Zingara Hair and Beauty

Carlton4.6 kmUpper mid-range

Hair salon

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $120
  • 4.6 km away in Carlton
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $120

Forecast Hairdressing

Melbourne5.7 kmPremium4.8(56)

Hair salon · Premium · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $450
  • Does balayage
  • 5.7 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $450
  • Hair colour $80

Kis Hair On Bourke

Melbourne5.3 kmPremium4.8(1483)

Hair salon · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $300
  • Does balayage
  • 5.3 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $80

TAKREEM HAIR STYLING

Brunswick3.3 kmPremium5.0(31)

Beauty salon · Friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $300
  • 3.3 km away in Brunswick
  • Does balayage
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $17

Confidente

Melbourne5.8 kmPremium4.6(48)

Hair salon · Friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $47
  • Does balayage
  • 5.8 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $47
  • Hair colour $77

Hairhouse QV

Melbourne5.3 kmPremium3.7(101)

Hair salon

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $300
  • Does balayage
  • 5.3 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $130

LAB + CO.

West Melbourne5.5 kmPremium5.0(30)

Beauty salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $345
  • Does balayage
  • 5.5 km away in West Melbourne
  • Highlights $345
  • Hair colour $10

Lashmatic

Melbourne5.8 kmPremium4.6(79)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Beginner friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $550
  • Does balayage
  • 5.8 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $550
  • Hair colour $5

Melbourne Nails

Melbourne5.4 kmPremium4.1(250)

Nail salon · In & out

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • Highlights — $550
  • Does balayage
  • 5.4 km away in Melbourne
  • Highlights $550
  • Hair colour $5