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Highlights & balayage in Wollongong

13 of the 22 colour specialists here are in Wollongong itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $5 and $230, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Wollongong, 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.

Prices from
$5–$230
Open past 7pm
17 of 22

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.

22 places in and around Wollongong

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

Salon Kaia

Wollongong731 mPremium4.9(196)

Hair salon

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $495
  • In Wollongong
  • Highlights $495
  • Hair colour $20

Hairhouse Wollongong

WollongongPremium4.7(412)

Hair salon · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $89
  • In Wollongong
  • Highlights $89
  • Hair colour $55

Salt Hair Society

Wollongong414 mPremium5.0(58)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $220
  • In Wollongong
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $190

Lox Hair Co

Wollongong242 mPremium5.0(13)

Hair salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $165
  • In Wollongong
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $60

The Calii

Wollongong475 mPremium5.0(10)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $535
  • In Wollongong
  • Highlights $535
  • Hair colour $230

Honey and Muse - Hair Salon Wollongong

WollongongPremium5.0(45)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $485
  • In Wollongong
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
I no longer have the brassy regrowth line (from foils) that complexly clashed with my natural hair (ashy light brown) colour.
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $485
  • Hair colour $70

Charli & Kate Hair Company

WollongongPremium4.6(331)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $75
  • 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 $42.95

Transpire Hair

Coniston1.6 kmPremium4.7(79)

Hair salon · Friendly · Calm

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 1.6 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $65

THE BROW AV.

Fairy Meadow3.5 kmPremium4.9(60)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $35
  • 3.5 km away in Fairy Meadow
  • Highlights $35
  • Hair colour $20

Art Hair Extension

Fairy Meadow3.7 kmPremium4.9(50)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $480
  • 3.7 km away in Fairy Meadow
  • Highlights $480
  • Hair colour $40

Orchid Belle Beauty

Figtree3.9 kmPremium4.9(52)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 3.9 km away in Figtree
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $150

Aurora Hair

Wollongong207 mPremium4.1(29)

Hair salon

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $265
  • In Wollongong
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $265
  • Hair colour $8

London Rose Beauty

Wollongong593 mPremium4.9(148)

Beauty salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • In Wollongong
  • Hair colour $149

Electric Curl Studio

Wollongong481 mPremium5.0(112)

Hair salon · Friendly

58 per cent match — Good match
  • In Wollongong
  • Hair colour $200

Unikque Beauty Illawarra

Wollongong394 mPremium5.0(69)

Beauty salon · Relaxed

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Wollongong
  • Hair colour $24

MADE SALON

Wollongong589 mPremium4.8(53)

Beauty salon · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Wollongong
  • Hair colour $49

Shaver Shop Wollongong

WollongongPremium4.3(33)

Barber

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Wollongong
  • Hair colour $50

Eve The Salon

Fairy Meadow3.5 kmPremium4.9(130)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.5 km away in Fairy Meadow
  • Hair colour $56

get.foxxed - WOLLONGONG

Fairy Meadow3.2 kmPremium5.0(24)

Beauty salon · Friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.2 km away in Fairy Meadow
  • Hair colour $20

The Hair Lounge

Fairy Meadow3.5 kmPremium4.7(57)

Hair salon · Relaxed · High energy

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.5 km away in Fairy Meadow
  • Hair colour $59

ONYX HAIR AND BEAUTY

Fairy Meadow3.8 kmPremium4.4(38)

Barber

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.8 km away in Fairy Meadow
  • Hair colour $15

Hottes Hair

Corrimal5.6 kmBudget-friendly4.8(81)

Hair salon · Friendly

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.6 km away in Corrimal
  • Hair colour $5