87 per cent match — Strong match
- Specialises in balayage — 7 reviews mention it
- 7 reviews mention balayage
- 8 reviews mention highlights
- 1.5 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
“I had foils/balayage, toner and a cut with Renata!”
Balayage in Sydney
We list 30 balayage specialists across Sydney, most start between $35 and $95, and all of them are appointment-only.
Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down
Balayage in 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
- $35–$95
- Open past 7pm
- 18 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.
- A clear answer on toner: whether it is included, and how long it is expected to last.
- A realistic plan for upkeep. Balayage can usually go three to four months between appointments, with a gloss in between if the tone fades.
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 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
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Haircut — $65
- Specialises in balayage — 5 reviews mention it
- 5 reviews mention balayage
- 6 reviews mention highlights
“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
- Highlights — $295
- Specialises in balayage — 4 reviews mention it
- 9.7 km away in Concord
- 4 reviews mention balayage
“Amazing service so so happy with my balayage!”
- Highlights $295
- Hair colour $45
84 per cent match — Strong match
- Specialises in balayage — 4 reviews mention it
- 4 reviews mention balayage
- 6 reviews mention highlights
- 941 m from Sydney — about a 12 minute walk
“I had blonde balayage, olaplex treatment, cut and style and I absolutely love it!!”
77 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $210
- Specialises in balayage — 4 reviews mention it
- 19.4 km away in Pennant Hills
- Reviews are split on balayage
- Reviews are split on highlights
- Highlights $210
- Hair colour $58
73 per cent match — Good match
- Specialises in balayage — 4 reviews mention it
- 8.5 km away in Chatswood
- Reviews are split on balayage
- Reviews flag highlights — 7 mention it as a problem
Bespoke Hair By AK | Double Bay Hairdresser
Double Bay3.5 kmPremium5.0(124)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
68 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $500
- Does balayage
- 3.5 km away in Double Bay
- 3 reviews mention balayage
“It was really good value for money, a full head of highlights, cut, treatment and blowdry for $425.”
- Highlights $500
68 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $65
- Does balayage
- 1.5 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- 3 reviews mention balayage
“My balayage turned out absolutely stunning — exactly what I wanted, but even better.”
- Highlights $65
- Hair colour $30
68 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $405
- Does balayage
- 2.7 km from Sydney — about a 6 minute drive
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Very quick to complete a full head of foils & the perfect blonde!”
- Highlights $405
- Hair colour $75
67 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $345
- Does balayage
- 5 reviews mention highlights
- 10.7 km away in Manly
“Sarah then did my hair, and did THE most thorough foils and a wonderful cut.”
- Highlights $345
- Half Head of Foils and Blowdry $245
- Hair colour $90
67 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $150
- Does balayage
- 1.1 km from Sydney — about a 14 minute walk
- 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 — $80
- Does balayage
- 1.7 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- Highlights $80
- Hair colour $130
66 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $150
- Does balayage
- 7.2 km away in Five Dock
- 2 reviews mention balayage
“She absolutely nailed both the colour (balayage) and the cut – Katie was professional, friendly, and really listened to what I wanted.”
- Highlights $150
- Hair colour $5
The Colour House | Bondi | Blonde & Colour Specialist
Bondi4.7 kmPremium4.8(40)
Hair salon · Consultation-led
66 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $92
- Does balayage
- 4.7 km away in Bondi
- Highlights $92
- Hair colour $5
66 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $270
- Does balayage
- 6.2 km away in Bondi
- 2 reviews mention balayage
“My balayage is the best I’ve had in Bondi—my stylist is a true blonde specialist, fixing all my brassy tones and blending everything perfectly.”
- Highlights $270
- Hair colour $30
66 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $295
- Does balayage
- 13.2 km away in Sydney
- 3 reviews mention balayage
“I had my balayage done by Harry, and I absolutely love it!”
- Highlights $295
- Hair colour $95
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $689
- Does balayage
- 6.9 km away in Mascot
- Highlights $689
- 1/2 Head foils + Toner + Haircut & Blowout $395
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $260
- Does balayage
- 2.6 km from Sydney — about a 6 minute drive
- Highlights $260
- Hair colour $120
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $225
- Does balayage
- 1.1 km from Sydney — about a 14 minute walk
- 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 — $270
- Does balayage
- 564 m from Sydney — about a 7 minute walk
- Highlights $270
- Hair colour $15
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $350
- Does balayage
- 2.1 km from Sydney — about a 5 minute drive
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Went there for the 1st time today for a cut & foils.”
- Highlights $350
- Hair colour $45
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $250
- Does balayage
- 3 reviews mention highlights
- 20.9 km away in Jannali
“Allegra is a delight, she knows her craft, my cut and foils were perfect, she listened to what i wanted and executed it with grace.”
- Highlights $250
- Hair colour $35
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $65
- Does balayage
- 2 reviews mention highlights
- 20.0 km away in Como
“Her foils are so fine and natural looking, the salon is gorgeous and the birthday treats are fabulous 🎉”
- Highlights $65
- Hair colour $65
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $220
- Does balayage
- 14.2 km away in North Curl Curl
- Highlights $220
- Hair colour $40
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $245
- Does balayage
- 2.4 km from Sydney — about a 6 minute drive
- Highlights $245
- Hair colour $50
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $300
- Does balayage
- 10.3 km away in Concord
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“I asked her a few highlights around my face and I loved the final result, my hair is still healthy too .”
- Highlights $300
- Hair colour $40
65 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $200
- Does balayage
- 12.7 km away in Little Bay
- 2 reviews mention highlights
“Zoe did a great job as always & I was very happy with my hair when she got done ✅ doing my balayage retouch!!!”
- Highlights $200
Marie-France Group Hair Salon
West Pymble14.2 kmPremium4.8(82)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
64 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $305
- Does balayage
- 14.2 km away in West Pymble
- Highlights $305
- Hair colour $47
64 per cent match — Good match
- Highlights — $430
- Does balayage
- 1.8 km from Sydney — about a 4 minute drive
- 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 — $70
- Does balayage
- 14.1 km away in Ramsgate Beach
- Highlights $70
- Hair colour $70
Common questions
- Balayage or foils?
- Balayage is painted freehand for a softer, lived-in result that grows out gently. Foils place lightener in precise sections and give more lift and more even brightness, with more visible regrowth. Many colourists combine the two in one appointment.
- How long does a balayage appointment take?
- Usually three to four hours including toner and styling, and longer for a first appointment on dark or previously coloured hair.
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