Skip to content
RightForMe

Highlights & balayage in Unanderra

3 of the 21 colour specialists here are in Unanderra itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $55 and $200, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Highlights & balayage in Unanderra, at a glance

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.

Most start between
$55–$200
Open past 7pm
14 of 21

What to look for

  • Balayage grows out softly and can be left for three to four months. Foils give more lift but show regrowth sooner.
  • Ask to see work on hair that started the same colour as yours, not just the finished blondes.

Read the full guide to highlights & balayage in Wollongong 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.

21 places in and around Unanderra

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Charli & Kate Hair Company

Wollongong5.5 kmPremium4.6(335)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $75
  • 5.5 km away in Wollongong
  • 6 reviews mention highlights
“He always does an amazing job with my full head of foils, taking the time to understand exactly what I want and consistently delivering beautiful results.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Highlights $75
  • Hair colour $59

Honey and Muse - Hair Salon Wollongong

Wollongong5.6 kmPremium5.0(46)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $485
  • 5.6 km away in Wollongong
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“I took a week to decide if I wanted to do it, then I decided to go ahead with getting brown highlights on my unbleached hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $485
  • Hair colour $70

Blonde Empire

Wollongong5.6 kmMid-range4.7(14)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.6 km away in Wollongong

The Calii

Wollongong5.9 kmPremium5.0(10)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $535
  • 5.9 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $535
  • Hair colour $230

Serendipity by Daniella

UnanderraMid-range4.9(52)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Unanderra
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Got half head foils from Danielle and it turned out so goood!!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Salt Hair Society

Wollongong5.8 kmPremium5.0(58)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 5.8 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $190

Keiraville The Salon

Keiraville5.1 kmPremium4.8(33)

Hair salon

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $40
  • 5.1 km away in Keiraville
  • Highlights $40

Hair By Mia Saverino

Wollongong5.9 kmPremium4.9(40)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $320
  • 5.9 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $320
  • Hair colour $200

Lox Hair Co

Wollongong5.8 kmPremium5.0(16)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 5.8 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $60

Hairhouse Wollongong

Wollongong5.7 kmPremium4.7(438)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $89
  • 5.7 km away in Wollongong
  • Highlights $89
  • Hair colour $55

Aurora Hair

Wollongong5.8 kmPremium4.1(29)

Hair salon

69 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $265
  • 5.8 km away in Wollongong
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $265
  • Hair colour $8

Allure Hair By Daniella

UnanderraMid-range4.9(12)

Hair salon

61 per cent match — Good match
  • In Unanderra

Total Bliss Hair + Body Spa

Wollongong5.5 kmMid-range3.8(46)

Day spa · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.5 km away in Wollongong
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Lloyd KK Eco Hair Studio

Mount Kembla3.2 kmMid-range5.0(57)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.2 km away in Mount Kembla

Hair by Thea

Wollongong5.8 kmMid-range5.0(7)

Hair salon

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.8 km away in Wollongong
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I recently visited Hair by Thea for balayage and a haircut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Nikola Krstev Salon

Wollongong5.7 kmMid-range4.8(49)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.7 km away in Wollongong

Devyani Hair and Beauty

UnanderraMid-range4.7(41)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Unanderra

Opulence hair brow and makeup bar

Port Kembla5.8 kmMid-range5.0(13)

Hair salon

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.8 km away in Port Kembla

Toscani Hair

Wollongong5.9 kmMid-range4.6(53)

Hair salon · Friendly

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.9 km away in Wollongong

Electric Curl Studio

Wollongong5.1 kmPremium5.0(114)

Hair salon · Friendly

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.1 km away in Wollongong
  • Hair colour $200

Haylo Hair & Beauty

Wollongong5.0 kmUpper mid-range4.9(308)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

45 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.0 km away in Wollongong