Balayage. Lighter through the ends, your own colour at the roots.

Short to medium hair
2 hrs 45from $250
Long hair
3 hrs 30from $300

4.8 from 178 Google reviewsZara, twenty years a colourist

Blue ombre balayage created at Akila Hair and Beauty, Oakleigh
Blue ombre balayage, at Akila in Oakleigh.

Suitability

Balayage, foils or full colour: decided at the consult.

On the price list
ServiceTimePrice
Balayage, short to medium hair2 hrs 45from $250
Balayage, long hair3 hrs 30from $300
Full head foils2 hrs 45from $260
Half head foilsfrom $190
Full head colour1 hr 30$150

Blow-wave included. See the full price list

Balayage may suit you if

  1. You want lighter hair that still looks right as it grows
  2. You want lighter ends, not a full head of colour
  3. You’re moving on from box colour or an old all-over colour
  4. You want a soft, natural-looking result, or a bolder tone like the ombre above

Colour gone patchy, orange or uneven? See how we approach colour correction.

Before balayage: warm blonde hair gone brassy through the lengths, at Akila in Oakleigh After balayage: cool ash blonde through the same length, brass toned out, at Akila in Oakleigh
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Results

Warm blonde to cool ash blonde.

Same client, same length. Real clients, our own photos.

Before
Warm blonde, gone brassy through the lengths
After
Cool ash blonde, the brass toned out

More balayage from the salon

Ash blonde balayage through long waves at Akila in Oakleigh
Ash blonde, long waves
Caramel balayage on a shoulder-length lob at Akila in Oakleigh
Caramel, shoulder length
Soft grow-out balayage on a brunette, chocolate through the ends, at Akila in Oakleigh
Brunette, chocolate through the ends
Ash-grey balayage result on a blunt bob at Akila in Oakleigh
Ash grey on a blunt bob
  • Colour consult★★★★★

    “She made sure i understood what toner she would use and how my hair would look and what would suit my natural hair colour.”

    Elora GuirguisGoogle review
  • Colour★★★★★

    “The hair colour exactly what I want!”

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  • Colour★★★★★

    “I am in love with my hair Color and how it suits me.”

    Monica KoshyGoogle review
  • Colour match★★★★★

    “She matched exactly my natural color and now my hair is shiny and look healthier.”

    Juls UGoogle review

The appointment

2 hrs 45, or 3 hrs 30 for long hair.

  1. 01

    The consult

    At the start of your booking. We look at your hair before anything is agreed, and quote the exact price.

  2. 02

    The colour

    Keune colour. Lighter through the ends, your own colour kept at the roots.

  3. 03

    The finish

    A blow-wave, included with every balayage.

Questions

Asked before booking.

How much does balayage cost in Oakleigh?

From $250 for short to medium hair and from $300 for long hair, blow-wave included. The exact price is quoted at the consult; colour prices are on the price list.

How long is a balayage appointment?

2 hours 45 minutes for short to medium hair, 3 hours 30 minutes for long hair. Booking online holds your time.

How is balayage different from foils or a full colour?

Separate services on the price list: balayage from $250 (2 hours 45), or from $300 for long hair (3 hours 30), half head foils from $190, full head foils from $260 (2 hours 45), full head colour $150 (1 hour 30).

I have grey. Which colour service do I book?

One of three on the price list: balayage from $250 (long hair from $300), a full head colour at $150 or a regrowth colour at $110. Which one suits your grey is decided at the consult. Book balayage online and say so when you book.

Do I need a consultation before balayage?

Yes, at the start of your booking. We look at your hair before a treatment is agreed, quote the exact price, and sometimes the answer is an honest no.

Where do I park?

Free parking in front of the salon and all around it. We are at 10 Station Street, next to Oakleigh station, 2 minutes on foot. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5:30pm.

Anything else, ask at the consult or call the number below.

Book balayage in Oakleigh.

From $250 for short to medium hair (2 hours 45) or from $300 for long hair (3 hours 30), blow-wave included. 10 Station Street, Oakleigh, by the station, near Chadstone, Hughesdale, Murrumbeena and Carnegie. Free parking out front.

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