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.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
2 of the 8 colour specialists here are in South Yarra itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $85 and $195, and 1 take walk-ins. The area is strongest on blonde, balayage, natural-looking blonde.
Read the full guide to highlights & balayage in Melbourne for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
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South Yarra311 mPremium4.8(187)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Premium · Consultation-led
South YarraUpper mid-range4.8(302)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Premium · Modern
Elwood4.8 kmMid-range4.6(176)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Friendly · Casual
Port Melbourne4.8 kmMid-range4.5(211)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly
South Melbourne3.0 kmUpper mid-range4.9(96)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Men's grooming · Premium · Private
Hawthorn4.1 kmUpper mid-range4.7(143)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Calm · Quiet
Malvern4.1 kmUpper mid-range4.6(154)Sample rating, not a verified customer rating
Hair salon · Premium · Modern