96 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $20
- In Northcote
- Highlights $20
- Hair colour $20
Highlights & balayage in Northcote, Melbourne VIC
4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Northcote, Melbourne VIC itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $48.10 and $100, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.
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Highlights & balayage in Northcote, 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
- $48.10–$100
- Open past 7pm
- 23 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 Melbourne, VIC 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 Northcote, 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 Northcote
92 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $50
- 2.2 km from Northcote — about a 5 minute drive
- Highlights $50
- Hair colour $61
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $100
- 2.3 km from Northcote — about a 5 minute drive
- 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
89 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $80
- 2.6 km from Northcote — about a 6 minute drive
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“Adil did an excellent job sorting out my balayage today.”
- Highlights $80
- Hair colour $80
89 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $60
- 3.2 km away in Brunswick
- Highlights $60
- Hair colour $80
89 per cent match — Excellent match
- 2.5 km from Northcote — about a 6 minute drive
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“If you want a quick service, good chats and properly blended foils then Toni is your girl.”
88 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $100
- 1.5 km from Northcote — about a 4 minute drive
- Highlights $100
- Hair colour $40
87 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $200
- 5.8 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
87 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $48.10
- 3.9 km away in Fitzroy
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“I always just get a tidy-up cut and gentle highlights..”
- Highlights $48.10
- Hair colour $62
87 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $50
- 2.5 km from Northcote — about a 6 minute drive
- Highlights $50
- Hair colour $140
87 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $115
- In Northcote
- Highlights $115
- Hair colour $35
86 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $220
- 5.6 km away in Melbourne
- 7 reviews mention highlights
“I’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
- Highlights $220
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $170
- 1.6 km from Northcote — about a 4 minute drive
- Highlights $170
- Hair colour $150
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $235
- 3.2 km away in Brunswick
- Highlights $235
- Hair colour $10
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $194
- 3.8 km away in Fitzroy
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“I get grey blending on my brunette hair with highlights and lowlights, and my …”
- Highlights $194
- Hair colour $45
85 per cent match — Strong match
- 3.4 km away in Collingwood
- 5 reviews mention highlights
“Ellen is really talented at what she does and I definitely trusted her with my full head of foils.”
85 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.7 km away in Melbourne
- 5 reviews mention highlights
“Jack has done a wonderful job for my first ever balayage on my very dark hair!!”
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $6
- 1.0 km from Northcote — about a 13 minute walk
- Highlights $6
- Hair colour $6
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $225
- 5.4 km away in Richmond
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“Was recommended the salon by the Richmond Facebook page for blonde foils and I'm very happy with the switch to her salon.”
- Highlights $225
- Hair colour $93
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $190
- In Northcote
- Highlights $190
- Hair colour $50
ÉTINCELLE Extensions & Colour Specialists
Richmond5.4 kmPremium4.8(102)
Hair salon · Friendly · In & out
84 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $165
- 5.4 km away in Richmond
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Whether you're after a bold transformation or subtle, sun-kissed highlights,”
- Highlights $165
- Hair colour $75
84 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $225
- 1.9 km from Northcote — about a 4 minute drive
- Highlights $225
- Hair colour $175
83 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $100
- In Northcote
- Highlights $100
83 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $150
- 2.6 km from Northcote — about a 6 minute drive
- Highlights $150
- Hair colour $65
83 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $110
- 5.3 km away in Melbourne
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“He transformed my long hair, usually tied in a "mum bun," into a short style that beautifully highlights my curls.”
- Highlights $110
- Hair colour $110
83 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $140
- 5.8 km away in Melbourne
- Highlights $140
- Hair colour $50
83 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $450
- 2.3 km from Northcote — about a 5 minute drive
- Highlights $450
- Hair colour $350
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $260
- 5.9 km away in Melbourne
- Highlights $260
- Hair colour $50
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $55
- 3.4 km away in Collingwood
- Highlights $55
- Hair colour $65
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $150
- 4.8 km away in Richmond
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Agathe was amazingly skilled - I am so thrilled with my blowout and blonde highlights!”
- Highlights $150
- Hair colour $80
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