Balayage that grows out softly.
Zara checks your colour history and hair condition first, explains the realistic result for your hair, then confirms your price before anything is mixed.
By Zara. Twenty years of salon experience.★★★★★ 4.8 / 167 Google reviews
Matched to your base, not a trend.
Zara checks your base colour, history and condition before confirming tone and placement. For banding, brass or root mismatch, see how Zara approaches colour correction.
It may suit you if
- You want lived-in colour that grows out softly, with no hard regrowth line
- You want more brightness or dimension without full head lightening
- You're moving on from box colour or an old all-over colour
- You want a natural, sun-kissed result rather than a dramatic change
Zara checks
- Your natural base colour and any previous colour or bleach
- Hair condition, porosity and how much lightening it can safely take
- The tone and placement that will suit your hair and skin
- Whether balayage is the safest route today, or a staged plan first
Named feedback from clients who came to Akila for colour. They describe listening, honesty and the result. What yours looks like comes down to your starting colour and the tone you pick.
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Colour ★★★★★
"She made sure i understood what toner she would use and how my hair would look and what would suit my natural hair colour."
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Styling skill ★★★★★
"Zara has magic in her hands. I got some good pro hair care tips too."
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Colour choice ★★★★★
"Zahra is an amazing hair stylist. She helped me choose the perfect hair colour. I got my hair cut and hair colour done on the same day. She was quick, sharp and thorough."
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How much does balayage cost in Oakleigh?
Balayage starts from $250. Extra length or density can add to that, and Zara names the exact total at your consult, before she mixes anything.
Will balayage damage my hair?
If your hair can't safely take the lift you want in one visit, Zara will say so, and recommend a staged plan instead.
How is balayage different from foils or a full colour?
Balayage grows out softly with no hard regrowth line, unlike a full colour or a foil retouch. Zara will tell you honestly whether balayage suits your hair and goal, or whether foils or full colour will get you a better result.
Can balayage cover grey hair?
Balayage can soften the look of grey through the mid-lengths and ends, but it is not designed to fully cover grey at the root.
Do I need a consultation before balayage?
Yes. You will know your tone, timing and price before Zara starts, never after.
What if I want to go lighter than my hair can safely take today?
Zara will tell you honestly. If your hair needs to be built up gradually to protect its condition, she will set out a staged plan and a timeline for getting there.
Your colour, confirmed before it's mixed.
10 Station Street, Oakleigh. Two minutes from the station. Free street parking.