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How Much Does Balayage Cost in Canberra?

Balayage in Canberra typically costs $350 (median). Most Canberra venues charge between $280 and $450, with prices from $130 up to $670. Based on 50 itemised prices across 21 Canberra businesses listed on Zenflo (updated 2026-09-30).

Median price$350
Most pay$280–$450
Prices compared50from 21 businesses
Updated30 Sep 2026daily, from listed menus

Canberra price breakdown (2026)

Price pointPriceWhat it means
From$130The lowest listed price in Canberra.
Typical$280 – $450What most venues charge. The median is $350.
Premiumup to $670Senior stylists, premium venues and add-ons.
Australia overall$317 medianFor comparison — full national guide.

Why balayage prices vary in Canberra

Listed prices in Canberra run from $130 to $670, but half of them sit between $280 and $450. The gap comes mostly from hair length and thickness, how light you want to go, a toner or bond treatment added. The lowest and highest prices are usually a different service under the same name, so the middle range is the better guide to what you will pay.

Canberra compared with the rest of Australia

The median balayage price in Canberra is $350, against $317 across Australia. That makes Canberra about 10% dearer than the national figure.

Canberra businesses and what they charge

Listed prices close to the Canberra median. Tap a business for its full menu, hours and how its prices compare.

BusinessServicePrice
Galatea Hair, Holt $350 Reverse Balayage Deal with Jess or Bianca!$350
The Glowing Complexions, Wanniassa Ombre Lip Blush Tattoo$350
Cali Studio, Campbell Emerging Stylist Balayage with a Gentle Roots$352
Indy & Co. Hair, Wanniassa Balayage Maintenance - Half Head$370
Mooi Hair CBR, City Balayage, Toner & Style$375
HŌM, Strathnairn Balayage maintenance + cut$380
A Hunny's Hair - Hall, Hall Balayage Full Head$380
A Hunny's Hair - Dunlop, Dunlop Balayage Full Head$380
Oasis For Hair Waramanga, Waramanga Balayage/Toner/Cut/Blow wave$310
Hair by Lily, ACT Ombre - Full Head, Toner & Haircut$310

About balayage

Also called: ombre, hand-painted highlights, lived-in colour.

What's usually included: Hand-painted lightening blended from the roots, a toner and a blow-dry finish.

What changes the price:

  • Hair length and thickness
  • How light you want to go
  • A toner or bond treatment added
  • A colourist specialist

How long it takes: usually 2.5–4 hours.

Other cities

Sydney ($324) · Adelaide ($290) · Gold Coast ($335) · Newcastle ($275) · Brisbane ($350) · Sunshine Coast ($300) · Melbourne ($320) · Perth ($325) · Wollongong ($345)

Frequently asked questions

How much does balayage cost in Canberra?

Balayage in Canberra costs $350 at the median, based on 50 real prices listed by Canberra businesses on Zenflo.

What is a typical price range for balayage in Canberra?

Most Canberra venues charge between $280 and $450. Budget options start around $130 and premium services run up to $670.

Is Canberra cheaper than the national average for balayage?

Canberra's median of $350 compares with $317 across Australia overall on Zenflo.

What else is balayage called?

Salons also list it as ombre, hand-painted highlights, lived-in colour. Hand-painted lightening blended from the roots, a toner and a blow-dry finish.

What affects the price of balayage?

The main factors are hair length and thickness; how light you want to go; a toner or bond treatment added; a colourist specialist. In Canberra most venues charge $280–$450.

How long does balayage take?

Usually 2.5–4 hours, depending on the salon and what is included.

How much does ombre cost in Canberra?

Ombre is listed under balayage. In Canberra the median price is $350, and most venues charge $280–$450.

How much does hand-painted highlights cost in Canberra?

Hand-painted highlights is listed under balayage. In Canberra the median price is $350, and most venues charge $280–$450.

Which Australian city is cheapest for balayage?

On Zenflo's listed prices, Newcastle has the lowest median at $275 and Canberra the highest at $350.

Every figure is computed from real, itemised service menus listed by Canberra businesses on Zenflo — no estimates. See how we calculate prices, browse listed businesses, or see all price guides. Updated 2026-09-30. Data licensed CC BY 4.0: quote these figures freely with credit and a link to this page.

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