9 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Richmond, VIC itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $48.10 and $93, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
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.
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.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Richmond
“Was recommended the salon by the Richmond Facebook page for blonde foils and I'm very happy with the switch to her salon.”
Richmond447 mPremium4.8(102)
Hair salon · Friendly · In & out
“Whether you're after a bold transformation or subtle, sun-kissed highlights,”
“She’s also given me the confidence to explore colours and highlights that complement my greying hair perfectly.”
“I’m so happy with my hair (cut and highlights)!”
“Always nail my blonde foils and prioritise my hair health and its a lovely relaxed atmosphere!”
“My colour turned out beautiful, the balayage technique was done perfectly with such attention to detail.”
“Agathe was amazingly skilled - I am so thrilled with my blowout and blonde highlights!”
“I always just get a tidy-up cut and gentle highlights..”
“Jack has done a wonderful job for my first ever balayage on my very dark hair!!”
Hawthorn East4.9 kmPremium5.0(62)
Hair salon · Casual · Consultation-led
“He transformed my long hair, usually tied in a "mum bun," into a short style that beautifully highlights my curls.”
Prahran3.1 kmPremium4.8(46)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
“I get grey blending on my brunette hair with highlights and lowlights, and my …”
“Ellen is really talented at what she does and I definitely trusted her with my full head of foils.”
South Yarra2.3 kmPremium4.4(270)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
“I highly recommend Sophia - I had foils, toner and blow dry and my hair looks and feels amazing !!!”