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Highlights & balayage in Wollongong

We list 27 colour specialists across Wollongong, prices start between $5 and $299, 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–$299
Open past 7pm
19 of 27

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.
  • Toner is what makes blonde look expensive. Check whether it is included in the price.
  • If your hair has been coloured before, expect a consultation first. Anyone who skips it is guessing.

27 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

Wollongong1.4 kmPremium4.9(196)

Hair salon

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $495
  • 1.4 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $495
  • Hair colour $20

Hairhouse Wollongong

Wollongong1.4 kmPremium4.7(412)

Hair salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $89
  • 1.4 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $89
  • Hair colour $55

Salt Hair Society

Wollongong1.3 kmPremium5.0(58)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 1.3 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $190

THE BROW AV.

Fairy Meadow2.6 kmPremium4.9(60)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $35
  • 2.6 km from Wollongong — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $35
  • Hair colour $20

Art Hair Extension

Fairy Meadow2.8 kmPremium4.9(50)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $480
  • 2.8 km from Wollongong — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $480
  • Hair colour $40

The Calii

Wollongong1.3 kmPremium5.0(10)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $535
  • 1.3 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $535
  • Hair colour $230

Lox Hair Co

Wollongong1.6 kmPremium5.0(13)

Hair salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 1.6 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $60

Transpire Hair

Coniston2.5 kmPremium4.7(79)

Hair salon · Friendly · Calm

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 2.5 km from Wollongong — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $65

Hair & Beauty by Kelly Hays

Warrawong7.5 kmPremium5.0(128)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 7.5 km away in Warrawong
  • Highlights $90

Honey and Muse - Hair Salon Wollongong

Wollongong1.7 kmPremium5.0(45)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $485
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
  • 1.7 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
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

Wollongong1.5 kmPremium4.6(331)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $75
  • 1.5 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • 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

Brow Definition by Kylie

Woonona8.5 kmMid-range5.0(23)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Luxury

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $690
  • 8.5 km away in Woonona
  • Highlights $690
  • Hair colour $87

Bulli Studio

Bulli9.6 kmPremium4.8(69)

Hair salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $185
  • 9.6 km away in Bulli
  • Highlights $185
  • Hair colour $35

Blonde Muse

Horsley12.6 kmBudget-friendly5.0(9)

Beauty salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 12.6 km away in Horsley
  • Highlights $250
  • Hair colour $200

Little Hair Boutique

Dapto11.6 kmPremium4.9(211)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $299
  • 11.6 km away in Dapto
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $299

Mane Studio by Monique

Helensburgh26.7 kmPremium5.0(125)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $285
  • Highlights $285
  • Hair colour $229

Grassroots Holistic Grooming

Helensburgh26.5 kmPremium5.0(46)

Hair salon · Quiet · Premium

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $82
  • Highlights $82
  • Hair colour $50.50

Aurora Hair

Wollongong1.6 kmPremium4.1(29)

Hair salon

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $265
  • 1.6 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $265
  • Hair colour $8

London Rose Beauty

Wollongong2.0 kmPremium4.9(148)

Beauty salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.0 km from Wollongong — about a 5 minute drive
  • Hair colour $149

Electric Curl Studio

Wollongong1.6 kmPremium5.0(112)

Hair salon · Friendly

54 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.6 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Hair colour $200

Eve The Salon

Fairy Meadow2.6 kmPremium4.9(130)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.6 km from Wollongong — about a 6 minute drive
  • Hair colour $56

Unikque Beauty Illawarra

Wollongong2.0 kmPremium5.0(69)

Beauty salon · Relaxed

53 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.0 km from Wollongong — about a 5 minute drive
  • Hair colour $24

MADE SALON

Wollongong1.2 kmPremium4.8(53)

Beauty salon · Friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.2 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Hair colour $49

get.foxxed - WOLLONGONG

Fairy Meadow2.1 kmPremium5.0(24)

Beauty salon · Friendly

52 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.1 km from Wollongong — about a 5 minute drive
  • Hair colour $20

The Hair Lounge

Fairy Meadow2.6 kmPremium4.7(57)

Hair salon · Relaxed · High energy

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.6 km from Wollongong — about a 6 minute drive
  • Hair colour $59

Hottes Hair

Corrimal4.7 kmBudget-friendly4.8(81)

Hair salon · Friendly

51 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 4.7 km away in Corrimal
  • Hair colour $5

Shaver Shop Wollongong

Wollongong1.5 kmPremium4.3(33)

Barber

49 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 1.5 km from Wollongong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Hair colour $50

Common questions

How much do highlights cost in Melbourne?
A half head of foils typically runs $175 to $290 depending on the salon, and a full head $230 to $370. Balayage usually sits between $240 and $330. Toner is sometimes included and sometimes charged separately, so it is worth confirming.
How long does a colour appointment take?
Budget two and a half hours for a half head, three to four for a full head or balayage, and most of a day for a significant change or correction.
Can I go blonde in one appointment?
It depends entirely on what is already on your hair. Virgin dark hair can often be lifted meaningfully in one long session; box-dyed or previously coloured hair frequently needs two or three, spaced weeks apart, to get there without damage.