7 of the 30 blonde specialists here are in Surry Hills itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $40 and $80, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Blonde depends on technique more than any other colour: how far hair can be lightened safely, how evenly, and how it is toned afterwards. A colourist who does blondes every day is often the difference between bright and brassy.
Read the full guide to blonde hair in Sydney 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 $130 and $280.
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical blonde specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Surry Hills
Woollahra2.3 kmMid-range5.0(39)
Beauty salon · High energy · Private
“There is nowhere like The Blonde Room and absolutely no one like George.”
“Whether blonde or brunette, straight or curly your expectations will be exceeded all the time.”
“If you were born a blonde he knows just how to make you feel back in your youthful element with a balayage that lasts months.”
“Thank you Ala for such an amazing cut, colour and blow dry!”
“All the detail of hair cut and color transformation by Henson is amazing skills which very impressive by me !”
“Ultimately produced the creamiest blonde highlights.”
“Katie did a beautiful job with my cut, colour and blow dry.”
“So happy with my colour every single visit and my hair feels healthier than it has in years!”
“I had foils/balayage, toner and a cut with Renata!”
“Treat yourself to a sensational cut, colour and all around beautiful experience.”
“Very happy with my beautiful colour by Malachi and blow dry by Tomo.”
“The colour is perfect, the blending is gorgeous, and the styling is always spot‑on.”
“No matter what hair color challenge I bring to Stuart (and I do like to switch things up often), he always makes it look amazing.”
“I had blonde balayage, olaplex treatment, cut and style and I absolutely love it!!”
Double Bay3.1 kmPremium5.0(124)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
“She was incredible for my foilage colour transformation and I am absolutely in love with the results for the first time colouring my hair.”
“Black and Blonde is irreplaceable!!”
“Elegant and subtle highlights!”
“Honey is an absolute superstar with colour.”
“I had the best experience with Amanda at Bondi Colour.”
“I’ve had the most amazing experience at Blonde Ink.”
“I had an amazing haircut and colour experience with Giovanna.”
“Since moving to Australia, my blonde hair has become increasingly damaged from the water, sun, and bleach- I had lost all hope.”
“They’ve helped me transition to a really natural-looking mixed blonde that actually suits me, and I’ve trusted them the whole way.”
“She does the best extensions and the best blonde.”
“Got it so bright without using any bleach - really incredible results!”
“The colour, the cut, the styling absolutely STUNNING.”
“Ivan has an amazing expertise in hair colour, he takes his time and is a perfectionist very relaxing moments”
“She is such a professional trainee and completed a gloss on my hair, I love it and turned out exactly as I wanted!”