86 per cent match — Strong match
- Specialises in balayage — 7 reviews mention it
- 1.5 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- 7 reviews mention balayage
- 8 reviews mention highlights
“I had foils/balayage, toner and a cut with Renata!”
Balayage in Central Sydney
6 of the 30 balayage specialists here are in Central Sydney itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $38 and $85, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Balayage in Central Sydney, at a glance
Balayage is lightener painted on by hand rather than placed in foils, which is why it grows out softly and why results vary so much between colourists. It is a freehand skill, so the work you can see matters more than the name on the menu.
- Most start between
- $38–$85
- Open past 7pm
- 21 of 30
What to look for
- Photos of balayage on hair that started close to your own colour and length.
- Ask whether they paint in the open air or inside foils. Foil-assisted balayage lifts brighter; open-air painting stays softer.
Read the full guide to balayage 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.
30 places in and around Central Sydney
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical balayage specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Sydney
86 per cent match — Strong match
- Haircut — $65
- Specialises in balayage — 5 reviews mention it
- In Sydney
- 5 reviews mention balayage
“She’s amazing at shaping my hair, and my blonde highlights and toner always turn out perfect, the colour looks incredible and lasts for ages.”
- Haircut $65
84 per cent match — Strong match
- Specialises in balayage — 4 reviews mention it
- 941 m from Sydney — about a 12 minute walk
- 4 reviews mention balayage
- 6 reviews mention highlights
“I had blonde balayage, olaplex treatment, cut and style and I absolutely love it!!”
68 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $65
- 1.5 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- Does balayage
- 3 reviews mention balayage
“My balayage turned out absolutely stunning — exactly what I wanted, but even better.”
- Highlights $65
- Hair colour $30
67 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $150
- 1.1 km from Sydney — about a 14 minute walk
- Does balayage
- 2 reviews mention balayage
“Roddy sorted my hair out after I’d had a bad balayage somewhere else.”
- Highlights $150
- Hair colour $30
66 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $405
- 2.7 km from Sydney — about a 6 minute drive
- Does balayage
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Very quick to complete a full head of foils & the perfect blonde!”
- Highlights $405
- Hair colour $75
66 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $270
- In Sydney
- Does balayage
- Highlights $270
- Hair colour $15
Bespoke Hair By AK | Double Bay Hairdresser
Double Bay3.5 kmPremium5.0(124)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
66 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $500
- 3.5 km away in Double Bay
- Does balayage
- 3 reviews mention balayage
“It was really good value for money, a full head of highlights, cut, treatment and blowdry for $425.”
- Highlights $500
66 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $80
- 1.7 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $80
- Hair colour $130
66 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $225
- 1.1 km from Sydney — about a 14 minute walk
- Does balayage
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“First time doing a balayage and I'm so happy with the result (which is usually really rare) !”
- Highlights $225
- Hair colour $99
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $350
- 2.1 km from Sydney — about a 5 minute drive
- Does balayage
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Went there for the 1st time today for a cut & foils.”
- Highlights $350
- Hair colour $45
64 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $200
- In Sydney
- Does balayage
- Highlights $200
- Hair colour $45
64 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $260
- 2.6 km from Sydney — about a 6 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $260
- Hair colour $120
64 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $430
- 1.8 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $430
- Foils Half Head, K18 Peptide Treatment + Blowdry $410
- Foils Half Head, K18 Peptide Treatment, Haircut + Blowdry $490
64 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $370
- 1.5 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $370
- Hair colour $350
64 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $245
- 2.4 km from Sydney — about a 6 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $245
- Hair colour $50
63 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $330
- 1.1 km from Sydney — about a 13 minute walk
- Does balayage
- Highlights $330
- Hair colour $70
63 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $55
- 2.2 km from Sydney — about a 5 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $55
- Hair colour $62
The Colour House | Bondi | Blonde & Colour Specialist
Bondi4.7 kmPremium4.8(40)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
63 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $92
- 4.7 km away in Bondi
- Does balayage
- Highlights $92
- Hair colour $5
62 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $30
- 3.1 km away in Mcmahons Point
- Does balayage
- Highlights $30
62 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $68
- In Sydney
- Does balayage
- Highlights $68
- Hair colour $17
62 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $156
- 1.4 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $156
- Hair colour $45
62 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $275
- 1.4 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $275
- Hair colour $50
61 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $230
- In Sydney
- Does balayage
- Highlights $230
- Hair colour $85
61 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $160
- 1.3 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $160
- Hair colour $85
61 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $255
- 1.4 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- Does balayage
- Highlights $255
- Hair colour $47
61 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $300
- 3.9 km away in Zetland
- Does balayage
- Highlights $300
- Hair colour $150
61 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $52
- 3.9 km away in Newtown
- Does balayage
- Highlights $52
- Hair colour $60
61 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $330
- In Sydney
- Does balayage
- Highlights $330
- Full Head Foils, Tint Regrowth & Blow Dry Session (3 hours) $180
- Hair colour $50
60 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $285
- 4.8 km away in Greenwich
- Does balayage
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“She gave me some highlights around my hairline to brighten my face and blended blond …”
- Highlights $285
- Hair colour $38
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