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Highlights & balayage in Central Wollongong

17 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Central Wollongong itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $24 and $149, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Central 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.

Most start between
$24–$149
Open past 7pm
19 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 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 $125 and $277.

30 places in and around Central Wollongong

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

WollongongPremium4.6(335)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

95 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 $59

Honey and Muse - Hair Salon Wollongong

WollongongPremium5.0(46)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $485
  • 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

The Calii

Wollongong475 mPremium5.0(10)

Hair salon

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

Salt Hair Society

Wollongong414 mPremium5.0(58)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $220
  • In Wollongong
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $190

Salon Kaia

Wollongong731 mPremium4.9(197)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $495
  • In Wollongong
  • Highlights $495
  • Hair colour $20

Lox Hair Co

Wollongong242 mPremium5.0(16)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $165
  • In Wollongong
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $60

Hairhouse Wollongong

WollongongPremium4.7(437)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $89
  • In Wollongong
  • Highlights $89
  • Hair colour $55

Transpire Hair

Coniston1.6 kmPremium4.7(79)

Hair salon · Friendly · Calm

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

J + Co Hair

Fairy Meadow3.5 kmPremium4.8(12)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 3.5 km away in Fairy Meadow
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $330

Orchid Belle Beauty

Figtree3.9 kmPremium4.9(55)

Hair salon

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

Art Hair Extension

Fairy Meadow3.7 kmPremium4.9(50)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

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

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

THE BROW AV.

Fairy Meadow3.5 kmPremium4.9(61)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

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

Serendipity by Daniella

Unanderra5.5 kmMid-range5.0(51)

Hair salon · Friendly

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.5 km away 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

Baggio Hair

Balgownie4.4 kmBudget-friendly4.5(16)

Beauty salon · High energy · Friendly

69 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.4 km away in Balgownie
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“She was able to give me the most perfect highlights twice now!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Total Bliss Hair + Body Spa

Wollongong467 mMid-range3.8(46)

Day spa · Friendly

65 per cent match — Good match
  • In Wollongong
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Uni Hair and Beauty

Keiraville2.5 kmMid-range4.6(41)

Hair salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.5 km from Wollongong — about a 6 minute drive
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem

SMA STUDIO

Fairy Meadow4.4 kmMid-range4.8(38)

Beauty salon · Friendly

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.4 km away in Fairy Meadow
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem

Toscani Hair

Wollongong339 mMid-range4.6(53)

Hair salon · Friendly

59 per cent match — Good match
  • In Wollongong

Electric Curl Studio

Wollongong481 mPremium5.0(114)

Hair salon · Friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Wollongong
  • Hair colour $200

Hellens Hair Artistry

Figtree3.4 kmBudget-friendly4.6(37)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 3.4 km away in Figtree

London Rose Beauty

Wollongong593 mPremium4.9(148)

Beauty salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Wollongong
  • Hair colour $149

Allure Hair By Daniella

Unanderra5.5 kmMid-range4.9(12)

Hair salon

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 5.5 km away in Unanderra

Haylo Hair & Beauty

Wollongong886 mUpper mid-range4.9(308)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Wollongong

Backstage Salon Wollongong

Wollongong503 mPremium4.9(37)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Wollongong
  • Skin treatments $8
  • Brows $8
  • Lashes $75

Unikque Beauty Illawarra

Wollongong394 mPremium5.0(69)

Beauty salon · Relaxed

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

The Brighton A Michael Bozina Salon

Wollongong601 mMid-range5.0(45)

Hair salon

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Wollongong

Hair by Ingrid

North Wollongong1.6 kmMid-range5.0(49)

Hair salon · High energy · Consultation-led

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.6 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive

Freckles Beauty Therapy

WollongongUpper mid-range4.9(43)

Beauty salon · Friendly

50 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Wollongong
  • Hair colour $40

The Hair Lounge

Fairy Meadow3.5 kmPremium4.7(57)

Hair salon · Relaxed · High energy

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