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Highlights & balayage in Richmond, VIC

We list 30 colour specialists across Richmond, VIC, most start between $28 and $93, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Highlights & balayage in Richmond, 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
$28–$93
Open past 7pm
21 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.
  • Toner is what makes blonde look expensive. Check whether it is included in the price.
  • If your hair has been coloured before, expect a consultation first. Anyone who skips it is guessing.

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 Richmond, VIC

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

Hair by Kym

Richmond465 mPremium5.0(171)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 465 m from Richmond — about a 6 minute walk
  • 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.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $93

ÉTINCELLE Extensions & Colour Specialists

Richmond466 mPremium4.8(102)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 466 m from Richmond — about a 6 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Whether you're after a bold transformation or subtle, sun-kissed highlights,”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $75

hendrx hair co

Richmond594 mPremium4.7(43)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 594 m from Richmond — about a 7 minute walk
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $25

Hairhouse Victoria Gardens

Richmond1.2 kmPremium4.7(328)

Hair salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 1.2 km from Richmond — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Agathe was amazingly skilled - I am so thrilled with my blowout and blonde highlights!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $80

XVI Collective

Richmond770 mPremium5.0(80)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $240
  • 770 m from Richmond — about a 10 minute walk
  • Highlights $240
  • Hair colour $70

Zigbi Hairdressing

Richmond847 mPremium4.9(57)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 847 m from Richmond — about a 11 minute walk
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $28

Gossamer Hair

RichmondPremium5.0(63)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • Right here from Richmond — about a 2 minute walk
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $90

Rare Earth Hair

Richmond294 mPremium4.8(185)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $154
  • 294 m from Richmond — about a 4 minute walk
  • Highlights $154
  • Hair colour $81

Tumi Hair Richmond

Richmond482 mPremium4.8(203)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $170
  • 482 m from Richmond — about a 6 minute walk
  • Highlights $170

Amberley Rose Hair

Richmond650 mMid-range5.0(12)

Beauty salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 650 m from Richmond — about a 8 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I have been balayage, blonde & copper in the space of 12 months and my hair has never been healthier.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Mister George Hairdressing

Richmond574 mPremium4.8(34)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $215
  • 574 m from Richmond — about a 7 minute walk
  • Highlights $215
  • Hair colour $135

TKAY Studio

Richmond643 mPremium4.9(123)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $75
  • 643 m from Richmond — about a 8 minute walk
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $75
  • Hair colour $54.95

Melbourne Designer Brows

Richmond390 mPremium5.0(78)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $700
  • 390 m from Richmond — about a 5 minute walk
  • Highlights $700

Trend Hair Beauty

Richmond236 mMid-range4.5(60)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • 236 m from Richmond — about a 3 minute walk
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Got full hair balayage, dye, lil hair cut trimming and free mask treatment & hair care product 🫶🏼 love the services, results and the hospitality.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Prime Nail Salon

Richmond1.3 kmUpper mid-range3.3(180)

Nail salon

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $15
  • 1.3 km from Richmond — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $15

Hues Hair Salon Richmond

Richmond645 mMid-range4.9(131)

Hair salon

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 645 m from Richmond — about a 8 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“She is so talented, professional, and kind, and did the most stunning blonde foils and blow dry for me.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Valentina Ardila Hair

Richmond564 mUpper mid-range5.0(307)

Hair salon

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair treatments — $19.95
  • 564 m from Richmond — about a 7 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I was so nervous about picking a new salon to get my balayage done (have just moved from England) and I had no reason to worry at all.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Hair treatments $19.95
  • Brows $40
  • Blow-dry & styling $125

Scissors Hairdressing

Richmond763 mPremium4.7(14)

Hair salon

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Haircut — $105
  • 763 m from Richmond — about a 10 minute walk
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem
  • Haircut $105

Andy King Hair

Richmond645 mMid-range4.9(33)

Hair salon

69 per cent match — Good match
  • 645 m from Richmond — about a 8 minute walk
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Biba Salons

Richmond372 mUpper mid-range4.3(82)

Hair salon

64 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair extensions — $70
  • 372 m from Richmond — about a 5 minute walk
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair extensions $70
  • Hair treatments $110
  • Blow-dry & styling $285

Hair by Hustle & Co

Richmond756 mMid-range4.9(119)

Hair salon · Friendly

60 per cent match — Good match
  • 756 m from Richmond — about a 9 minute walk

Baskh and Co

Richmond626 mMid-range4.8(129)

Hair salon · Friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • 626 m from Richmond — about a 8 minute walk

Casy Hair

Richmond660 mMid-range5.0(30)

Hair salon

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 660 m from Richmond — about a 8 minute walk

BY EMILY hair studio

RichmondPremium5.0(31)

Hair salon

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 175 m from Richmond — about a 2 minute walk

Sheridan May Hair

RichmondMid-range5.0(16)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 175 m from Richmond — about a 2 minute walk

Chloe Finch Hair

Richmond645 mMid-range5.0(11)

Hair salon

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 645 m from Richmond — about a 8 minute walk

Pearl hair

Richmond897 mPremium4.9(47)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 897 m from Richmond — about a 11 minute walk
  • Hair colour $20

KOHORT

RichmondMid-range4.9(431)

Beauty salon

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 175 m from Richmond — about a 2 minute walk

Brow House Melbourne

Richmond649 mPremium4.9(380)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly · Consultation-led

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 649 m from Richmond — about a 8 minute walk
  • Hair colour $30

Von Hair

Richmond897 mMid-range5.0(21)

Hair salon

48 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 897 m from Richmond — about a 11 minute walk

Common questions

How much do highlights cost in Melbourne?
A half head of foils typically runs $175 to $290 depending on the salon, and a full head $230 to $370. Balayage usually sits between $240 and $330. Toner is sometimes included and sometimes charged separately, so it is worth confirming.
How long does a colour appointment take?
Budget two and a half hours for a half head, three to four for a full head or balayage, and most of a day for a significant change or correction.
Can I go blonde in one appointment?
It depends entirely on what is already on your hair. Virgin dark hair can often be lifted meaningfully in one long session; box-dyed or previously coloured hair frequently needs two or three, spaced weeks apart, to get there without damage.

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