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Highlights & balayage in Reservoir

5 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Reservoir itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $20 and $100, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Reservoir, 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
$20–$100
Open past 7pm
16 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 Reservoir

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

Cozi Hair

Reservoir1.7 kmPremium4.9(47)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • In Reservoir
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $20

Hair By Connor

Reservoir1.5 kmMid-range4.9(28)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Reservoir
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“He also had great suggestions about my hair colour and the balayage he did is so perfect for me :) LOVE LOVE LOVE CONNOR :)”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

ARCTIC BLONDE HAIRDRESSING

Heidelberg Heights4.4 kmMid-range5.0(28)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.4 km away in Heidelberg Heights

Blonde Army

Northcote5.5 kmPremium4.7(122)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $20
  • 5.5 km away in Northcote
  • Highlights $20
  • Hair colour $20

Wiznu for Hair

Preston2.0 kmPremium4.8(60)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 2.0 km from Reservoir — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $130

Xpression Hair

Glenroy5.9 kmPremium4.7(128)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 5.9 km away in Glenroy
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $120

Kas Hair

Bundoora5.0 kmPremium4.8(98)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 5.0 km away in Bundoora
  • Highlights $95

Christonio Hair Salon

Bundoora5.0 kmPremium4.8(99)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 5.0 km away in Bundoora
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $88

Hairhouse Northland

Preston3.5 kmPremium4.5(530)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $99
  • 3.5 km away in Preston
  • Highlights $99
  • Hair colour $80

High End Hair

Thornbury5.2 kmBudget-friendly4.7(212)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $6
  • 5.2 km away in Thornbury
  • Highlights $6
  • Hair colour $6

Pink Angels Nails & Lashes

Reservoir289 mUpper mid-range4.1(291)

Nail salon · Friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $15
  • In Reservoir
  • Highlights $15
  • Hair colour $5

Krisha Hair & Beauty coburg

Coburg4.7 kmPremium4.7(110)

Hair salon

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 4.7 km away in Coburg
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $350

RBE Hair

Thornbury4.8 kmMid-range3.7(53)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.8 km away in Thornbury
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I got a balayage and hair cut and it’s so amazing!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Beauty Tips by Sandra

Coburg4.3 kmUpper mid-range4.9(42)

Beauty salon · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $75
  • 4.3 km away in Coburg
  • Highlights $75
  • Hair colour $10

Glow Hair & Makeup

Northcote5.6 kmPremium

Hair salon

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 5.6 km away in Northcote
  • Highlights $100

Bella-T Hair Studios

Preston2.5 kmMid-range5.0(31)

Hair salon · Relaxed

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.5 km from Reservoir — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Came into the salon with dark roots and box dye hair, walked out with a beautiful golden balayage.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Fancy Hair and Beauty

Bundoora5.1 kmMid-range4.8(51)

Hair salon · Friendly

72 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.1 km away in Bundoora
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Such a nice vibe from the place in general and thoroughly impressed with my foils and haircut I had done”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Shijos Hair & Beauty

Coburg4.6 kmPremium4.7(197)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 4.6 km away in Coburg
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $50

Deluxe Hair and Beauty

Thomastown4.1 kmMid-range4.7(97)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

72 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.1 km away in Thomastown
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had a full head of foils done with Nada and I’m so happy with the results!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Aby&Co Hair & Beauty

Lalor4.5 kmPremium4.6(327)

Beauty salon · Friendly

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 4.5 km away in Lalor
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $40

T'Ryan Hair & Beauty Salon

Preston2.9 kmMid-range4.3(127)

Beauty salon

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.9 km from Reservoir — about a 7 minute drive
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem

Sakura Hair Designs

Preston2.9 kmMid-range4.7(76)

Beauty salon · Friendly

67 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.9 km from Reservoir — about a 7 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I’m extremely happy with my balayage at Sakura Hair Designs.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Unique Hair Design

Reservoir856 mMid-range4.9(56)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

60 per cent match — Good match
  • In Reservoir

Brush and Co.

Reservoir1.8 kmMid-range4.8(148)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • In Reservoir

M Element Hair墨尔本华人第一美发连锁

Preston2.8 kmMid-range4.8(905)

Hair salon · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.8 km from Reservoir — about a 7 minute drive

Salon Identity

Preston3.6 kmMid-range4.6(579)

Hair salon · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.6 km away in Preston

Reborn Hair

Thornbury4.3 kmMid-range4.8(98)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.3 km away in Thornbury

Bellezza Hair Salon

Thornbury4.7 kmMid-range4.8(37)

Hair salon

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

Colour Hair And Care

Kingsbury2.6 kmMid-range4.7(18)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.6 km from Reservoir — about a 6 minute drive

Blush Rose Hair Extensions

Preston3.3 kmPremium4.8(68)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.3 km away in Preston
  • Hair colour $65