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Highlights & balayage in Yarraville

4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Yarraville itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $25 and $90, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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

Highlights & balayage in Yarraville, 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
$25–$90
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 Melbourne, VIC 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 Yarraville

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

The Colour Studio by Alexandra

Seddon1.4 kmPremium4.8(74)

Beauty salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $310
  • 1.4 km from Yarraville — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $310
  • Hair colour $175

Seddon Hair Bar

Seddon1.2 kmMid-range4.9(64)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.2 km from Yarraville — about a 14 minute walk
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Shardi does beautiful colour for blonde hair with foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Pampered Mummies

Yarraville438 mUpper mid-range

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $25
  • In Yarraville
  • Highlights $25
  • Hair colour $70

Haus of Brows Studio

Yarraville452 mPremium4.7(117)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $499
  • In Yarraville
  • Highlights $499
  • Hair colour $80

Cuts and Colour

Maribyrnong4.6 kmMid-range3.9(157)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.6 km away in Maribyrnong

Soul Scissors

West Footscray2.4 kmPremium4.7(43)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 2.4 km from Yarraville — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $55

Oscar Charlie Hair

Port Melbourne5.6 kmPremium4.7(149)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 5.6 km away in Port Melbourne
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $50

Sunday the Salon

Ascot Vale5.5 kmPremium4.7(130)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $155
  • 5.5 km away in Ascot Vale
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Have started coming here for my blonde foils and regular upkeep seeing James.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Hair colour $155

Jade Fingertips

Yarraville477 mUpper mid-range4.5(205)

Nail salon · Relaxed

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $5
  • In Yarraville
  • Highlights $5

Rex Hairdressers

West Footscray2.4 kmPremium5.0(34)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 2.4 km from Yarraville — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $160
  • Hair colour $60

Westwood Hair

West Footscray2.4 kmPremium5.0(13)

Beauty salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 2.4 km from Yarraville — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $70

Hair Afrique Hair Extensions

Maribyrnong4.7 kmPremium4.2(286)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 4.7 km away in Maribyrnong
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Kim at Hair Afrique did an amazing job on my son’s hair highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $115

Eros Hair Lounge

North Melbourne5.8 kmMid-range4.5(51)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.8 km away in North Melbourne
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Hair Union

Ascot Vale5.6 kmUpper mid-range4.9(115)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $275
  • 5.6 km away in Ascot Vale
  • Highlights $275

Tait Hairdressing

Williamstown4.8 kmPremium4.7(35)

Hair salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $105
  • 4.8 km away in Williamstown
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $30

Hairhouse Williamstown

Williamstown4.9 kmPremium4.7(177)

Hair salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 4.9 km away in Williamstown
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $85

Aerial Studio

Kensington4.6 kmPremium4.9(92)

Hair salon · Relaxed

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $95
  • 4.6 km away in Kensington
  • Blow-dry & styling $95
  • Haircut $234

Hair Extensions PRO

Docklands4.7 kmPremium4.7(18)

Beauty salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair extensions — $14
  • 4.7 km away in Docklands
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“She even has blond extensions with darker “roots” what is perfect for my blond balayage hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Hair extensions $14

Silky Waves Hairdressing & Beauty

Port Melbourne5.7 kmPremium5.0(29)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 5.7 km away in Port Melbourne
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $29

Hairdressers Ascot Vale EmilyFerratoHair Hair Salon Essendon

Ascot Vale5.6 kmPremium4.8(96)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • 5.6 km away in Ascot Vale
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $55

Highland Hair

Avondale Heights5.4 kmMid-range4.9(114)

Hair salon · High energy

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.4 km away in Avondale Heights
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“After 5 grueling hours, many foils and toners later - I can now actually show up to work lol.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Sapphire Essence

Docklands5.5 kmMid-range3.6(268)

Hair salon

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $25
  • 5.5 km away in Docklands
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $25
  • Hair colour $50

Le Brows & Beauty Academy - Cosmetic Tattoos- Nano Brows

Docklands5.2 kmPremium4.9(220)

Beauty salon

73 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $749
  • 5.2 km away in Docklands
  • Highlights $749
  • Hair colour $90

MINH HUY HAIR & BEAUTY SALON

Footscray2.2 kmMid-range4.3(108)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 2.2 km from Yarraville — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Jessica did my full head of foils and cut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Platinum Cosmetics

Port Melbourne5.6 kmMid-range4.9(117)

Skin clinic · Friendly · Walk-in friendly

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.6 km away in Port Melbourne

Prime Nails Salon

Sunshine6.0 kmUpper mid-range3.9(153)

Nail salon · Friendly

68 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $15
  • 6.0 km away in Sunshine
  • Highlights $15

Salon Fresh

Yarraville1.1 kmMid-range4.7(124)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

64 per cent match — Good match
  • In Yarraville

Barber Dollz

Altona North3.6 kmMid-range3.3(89)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

64 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.6 km away in Altona North
  • Reviews are split on highlights

STUDIO MD

Kingsville1.1 kmMid-range5.0(9)

Hair salon

62 per cent match — Good match
  • 1.1 km from Yarraville — about a 14 minute walk

Elastic Hair and Makeup Artistry

Kensington4.5 kmMid-range5.0(26)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Relaxed

61 per cent match — Good match
  • 4.5 km away in Kensington