Kandice VincentAfter the weekend, I kept sneaking peeks at my co-worker. I could swear she did something to her hair, but I couldn’t really figure out what.
Finally, she caught me looking. She grinned, pointed to her locks, and said, “Balayage.”
Ohh, of course! Now, I could see that parts of her hair were lightened beautifully, without looking garish or unnatural—naturally, I was jealous!
For those who also want to snag that stunning, free-hand painted look, here are the top salons in Toronto with expert balayage artists.
How much does balayage cost in Toronto?
Balayage in Toronto typically costs anywhere from $150 to $350, depending on the salon, stylist experience, and your hair length or color goals.
Some salons also include extras like toner, treatments, or blowouts, while others charge separately.
1. SALT Beauty+Co
Business Address: 122 Cumberland St, 2nd floor
Website: https://www.saltbeautyco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltbeautycompany/
Contact Details: (416) 944-1464
Business Hours:
- Tuesday: 10 AM –7 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM – 4 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM – 7 PM
- Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Who better to give you that perfect balayage look than a Master Colorist and Stylist with 20 years of experience? Yep, Yorkville’s SALT Beauty+Co is owned by Dino Tolentino—the same Dino whose work has been featured on TV and in fashion mags.
As a bonus, he’s available to consult with every client and stylist—pretty cool since he’s very sought after.
Known for their balayage, their colorists use a special hand-painted technique that results in natural-looking hair with a lived-in glow. They can also custom-blend a formula to match your natural color or take you in a whole new direction.
If you’re not sure what look you want to go for, we recommend their free consultation. Plus, all color services include a 15-minute blow-dry.
Note that their services do not come cheap—balayage or color melt starts at $500, which is definitely an investment.
Makes you look and feel your absolute best all the time!!
“Great quality experience as always!! It’s a pleasure getting my hair done with Dino!! This is the second time after 2 years I’m getting my hair done after losing his contact I was so sad that I couldn’t find him; turns out he changed spots. It’s really hard to know who to trust especially when it comes to highlights. I’m so happy with the results. Dino really cares about your hair, making you look and feel your absolute best all the time!! Thank you so much. Update: my second appointment!! Very happy, thank you so much.”
Melody, Google Review
Wonderful balayage of my hair – ash blonde over my brunette
“Nicole did a wonderful balayage of my hair – ash blonde over my brunette. She took her time to ensure I got exactly what I asked for and I was thrilled with the end look. I 100% recommend Nicole!!”
Jasma Thomson, Google Review
2. BONE & CO.
Business Address: 186 Davenport Rd
Website: https://boneandco.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bone.and.co
Contact Details: (416) 929-7070
Business Hours:
- Monday: 10 AM – 7 PM
- Tue – Fri: 9 AM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM
BONE & CO.’s mission is pretty simple but sweet—“to create beauty, every day.”
We recommend asking for Intermediate Stylist & Colorist Sophia Kalsatos. She’s got a real knack for balayage, babylights, and highlights that grow out like a dream.
Her technique focuses on keeping lightening subtle—usually just one to two levels, resulting in a natural, sun-kissed effect. But she also offers Balayage GO BLONDER, designed to lift your hair up to four levels (as long as it’s virgin hair).
Now, each balayage service begins with a free 15-minute color consultation; they also offer free keratin consultations.
A bonus we love is their pricing. Their rates are pretty reasonable compared to other balayage salons—Standard Balayage ranges from $210 to $250.
One downside is that blow-dry services aren’t included with their color services, so you need to book them as an add-on.
Had the best balayage with the best company
“Thank you for a superb service! It was my first time. My hairdresser was Sparo and I had the best balayage with the best company. What a joy to be around. Will definitely be coming back :)”
Aya Idris, Google Review
Sophia is my stylist, and she’s the best
“I come here every few months to change up my hair, but recently I decided to start my blonde journey lol. Sophia is my stylist, and she’s the best. Super friendly, personable, and makes my appointments fun. She takes great care of my hair and she recommended the best shampoo and conditioner for my hair. (mirror pic is before) (two pics were after).”
Jaime Hilton, Google Review
3. BSH Toronto
Business Address: 473 A Church St
Website: https://www.bshtoronto.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bshtoronto/
Contact Details: (647) 348-0473
Business Hours:
- Wed – Thurs: 10 AM – 8 PM
- Friday: 10 AM – 7 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
BSH Toronto’s goal is to make your hair look good in a smart and sustainable manner. In fact, they’ve been an education-based salon since 2016, meaning their stylists are always updated with the latest hair and color trends.
Their balayage expert is Alaa, who was trained at West End Hair Academy. He’s an expert in seamless blends, soft brightness, and bold dimension—he also mixes it up with free-painting, back-brushed foils, and micro-lighting.
Every new client starts with an in-depth consultation. They’ll chat with you about your hair goals, look at your hair type and history, and may even do a strand test—you’re encouraged to bring inspo pics, too.
And we love that they use eco-conscious lines like Davines and World Hair 7 Skin.
Expect all this care and customization to cost a pretty penny—balayage starts at $350 and does not include blowouts.
I’ve been getting compliments nonstop
“I had an AMAZINGGG first time here with Alaa! Not only did he exceed my expectations for the cut and style, he is so personable and really made me enjoy my time along with the rest of the team. I’ve never trusted someone so much with my hair! Alaa listened to exactly what I wanted and gave me helpful advice on how to take better care of my hair moving forward. My hair has never felt or looked better, and I’ve been getting compliments nonstop since I left the salon on Thursday! Definitely found my new go-to, and I can’t wait for my next visit. I absolutely love my new hair and can’t recommend this place enough!!!!”
Monica Alconcel, Google Review
Balayage with fashion colour (natural brown to purple)
“Had a great experience with Nyima for my cut and colour! I love BSH’s policy requiring all new colour clients to have a consultation prior to the final appointment because Nyima’s assessment of my hair, her plan for my colour, and the sample products she gave me to use prior to my colour appointment made me feel confident going into the final cut/colour. Colour: I received a balayage with fashion colour (natural brown to purple). I’ve had my hair professionally lifted for nearly a decade, but I would experience damage almost every time. Nyima took great care to lift my hair gently to prevent damage, and involved me in the selection and mixing of my custom colour.”
Nicolette Kemp-Carere, Google Review
4. Hair By David & Co.
Business Address: 477 Richmond St W #501
Website: https://www.hairbydavidandco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairbydavidandco/
Contact Details: (416) 913-2146
Business Hours:
- Mon – Sat: 10:30 AM – 7 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Hair By David & Co. wants every client to feel amazing before they leave, which sounds pretty tempting if you ask me.
Jhade is the salon’s go-to colorist when it comes to balayage, blonding, lived-in color, corrections, and creative tones. She can do a full transformation or a subtle refresh—whatever floats your boat.
Pricing-wise, she’s not bad at all—a full head of balayage with a blow-dry starts at $280, but she offers package deals like balayage with a haircut and blow-dry for only $330. For extra-long, dense, or thick hair, expect an additional charge starting at $10.
One thing that sets this salon apart is the redo policy. If you’re not happy with your color, you can reach out within 10 days, and they’ll make it right.
Unfortunately, we heard about appointments being cancelled at the last minute, which can be very annoying.
My balayage and cut always grow out so beautifully
“Jhade is an incredible stylist. I had never loved any haircut/colour before I met Jhade, but now I LOVE my hair every single time. I’ve been seeing her for balayage/highlights/toner for years, and I’m always so impressed by how she’s able to nail the colour and cut from my descriptions/inspo photos. My balayage and cut always grow out so beautifully. I trust Jhade with my hair completely. On top of her skill, Jhade is so professional and seriously the sweetest girl. I’ve always loved chatting with her over the many, many hours we have spent together. So lucky to have found her!”
Christina Daudlin, Google Review
Does balayage and cuts like a dream
“Go see Jhade! She’s super sweet and does balayage and cuts like a dream.”
Amber F, Google Review
5. Tatiana Hair
Business Address: 1360 Queen St E
Website: https://www.tatianahair.com/
Instagram: https://www.tatianahair.com/instagram/
Contact Details: (416) 278-7476
Business Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 10 AM – 10 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM – 8 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Tatiana Hair is owned by Tatiana, a certified Master Hair Colorist and Stylist. She has some serious street cred TBH—she graduated from the Aveda Institute and learned from Tracey Cunningham, Guy Tang, The Redken Exchange, and Vidal Sassoon.
When it comes to balayage, she creates a natural, effortless look—from luminous blond blends to rich brunettes and seamless gray coverage. And she always delivers that hand-painted, sun-kissed finish.
We also appreciate her perfectionism. If you’re not 100% happy with how your balayage turned out, she’ll bring you back and redo it—no questions asked.
And to help bring out the best results, she works exclusively with top-shelf products like Schwarzkopf, Redken, L’Oreal, and Olaplex.
Of course, that level of expertise comes at a premium—her Balayage services start at $455. But for a top-tier color experience, we think Tatiana Hair is worth the splurge.
Best blonde hair specialist!
“Tatiana is the best blonde hair specialist! My hair looks amazing and there’s no damage at all. The color is perfect and my hair feels so healthy and vibrant. I’ve received so many compliments. Plus, she’s an amazing person, and I can’t wait to see her again. I highly recommend Tatiana!”
Marina Hadizadeh, Google Review
Talented hair colorist who makes balayage look natural
“I’ve done balayage for years and tried several hair salons. Tatiana is my favourite. She’s a talented hair colorist who makes balayage look natural. The product that she used kept my hair healthy and undamaged. Best thing yet, it’s long-lasting and grows out nicely. Highly recommended.”
Shirley Che-Severn, Google Review
