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Highlights & balayage in West Ryde

3 of the 30 colour specialists here are in West Ryde itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $20 and $80, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in West Ryde, 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
$20–$80
Open past 7pm
17 of 30

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 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 $125 and $277.

30 places in and around West Ryde

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

Alchemy of Hair

Sydney4.6 kmPremium4.5(354)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 4.6 km away in Sydney
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“I had my balayage done by Harry, and I absolutely love it!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $95

Just Hair

North Ryde3.5 kmPremium4.5(47)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 3.5 km away in North Ryde
  • Highlights $70
  • Hair colour $40

Moda Hair

Concord5.5 kmPremium4.6(71)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $295
  • 5.5 km away in Concord
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Amazing service so so happy with my balayage!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $295
  • Hair colour $45

Serene Hair and Makeup

Gladesville4.6 kmMid-range5.0(29)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.6 km away in Gladesville
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Olwyn has transformed and renewed my look from ash blonde to, auburn, to foils and at lengths, ensuring I always leave feeling rejuvenated and youthful!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Elysian Hair & Beauty

Putney2.5 kmPremium4.6(77)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $75
  • 2.5 km from West Ryde — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I asked for highlights and she did a great job of blending the colours that she allowed me to select into my hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $75
  • Hair colour $40

GILLIAN MARIE HAIR

Gladesville3.9 kmPremium5.0(37)

Hair salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $82
  • 3.9 km away in Gladesville
  • Highlights $82
  • Hair colour $75

Seoul Hair&Beauty Studio

West RydeMid-range4.9(269)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • In West Ryde
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Came in for a balayage and couldn’t be more happier with the result!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Salon Zephyr

Concord5.7 kmPremium4.8(172)

Hair salon · Quiet

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $195
  • 5.7 km away in Concord
  • Highlights $195
  • Hair colour $60

Mandala Hair

Concord4.8 kmPremium4.8(32)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 4.8 km away in Concord
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $60

Beauty Flow

Wentworth Point2.7 kmPremium4.8(123)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $10
  • 2.7 km from West Ryde — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $10
  • Hair colour $130

Sass Hair

Concord5.7 kmPremium4.8(41)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $75
  • 5.7 km away in Concord
  • Highlights $75
  • Hair colour $20

Nourish & Co. Hair

Epping5.1 kmMid-range5.0(40)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.1 km away in Epping
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Rachel was amazing at figuring out exactly what I was after and making it look like exactly what I'd pictured and now I am the proud owner of hot pink highlights!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Atelier Hair by C

West RydeMid-range4.9(578)

Beauty salon · Friendly

73 per cent match — Good match
  • In West Ryde
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I came in for a Balayage, walked away really happy.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Cheveu Salon

Sydney Olympic Park5.2 kmUpper mid-range4.9(89)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Hair colour — $20
  • 5.2 km away in Sydney Olympic Park
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I went back today (second time) for a balayage and a trim and the results are amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Hair colour $20

Rocky's Hair & Beauty

Concord West4.5 kmUpper mid-range4.7(19)

Beauty salon · Friendly

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 4.5 km away in Concord West
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $16.95

Embrow Beauty- Hair . Beauty . Laser

Rhodes3.1 kmPremium4.3(178)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $980
  • 3.1 km away in Rhodes
  • Highlights $980

Bellini Hair

Gladesville4.5 kmMid-range4.6(9)

Hair salon

69 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.5 km away in Gladesville
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had a half of head of foils done and although it took a few hours, I was extremely happy wit the results.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Sii Nails And Beauty

Concord5.7 kmUpper mid-range3.6(76)

Waxing studio

66 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 5.7 km away in Concord
  • Highlights $80

Kiana Hair Studio

Carlingford5.3 kmMid-range4.4(100)

Beauty salon

62 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.3 km away in Carlingford
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Have been here a few times for balayage and she never fails!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Telopea Hair Studio

Telopea4.2 kmMid-range4.6(49)

Hair salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.2 km away in Telopea
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem

Sec Hair

Putney2.5 kmPremium4.9(29)

Hair salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.5 km from West Ryde — about a 6 minute drive
  • Hair colour — $60
  • Hair colour $60

MK Hairstylists - Low Tox Salon

Ermington2.7 kmMid-range5.0(25)

Hair salon

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.7 km from West Ryde — about a 6 minute drive

Klassik Hair

Dundas5.0 kmMid-range4.9(128)

Hair salon · Friendly

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.0 km away in Dundas
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Alan did extremely good job with my foils and cut..Nice price too..”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

TS Shampoo master Vendor Australia

Eastwood1.9 kmPremium5.0(18)

Hair salon

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.9 km from West Ryde — about a 4 minute drive
  • Hair colour $170

Hairbiz Studio

Concord4.9 kmMid-range4.9(24)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.9 km away in Concord

West Side Hair

Concord West4.5 kmMid-range4.7(32)

Hair salon · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.5 km away in Concord West

DNK HAIR STUDIO

Eastwood1.9 kmPremium4.0(316)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.9 km from West Ryde — about a 4 minute drive
  • Hair colour $170

ANITA BARTOLO HAIR

North Ryde5.0 kmMid-range5.0(11)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.0 km away in North Ryde

Peachy Keen Hair Epping

Epping3.8 kmUpper mid-range4.9(197)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.8 km away in Epping
  • Hair colour $20

N-Studio

West Ryde773 mPremium5.0(50)

Hair salon

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In West Ryde