Freehand Hair Painting Highlights

Colour that
Moves With You

Colour that Moves With You

If your hair is the canvas, then consider hair painting the ultimate artform—and at Delilah Hair Studio in Brunswick East, we’re the passionate Picassos of this transformative colour technique. Whether you’re craving sun-drenched dimension, a soft lived-in glow, or something altogether bolder, our hair painting service is all about creating colour that celebrates your natural texture and movement.

We’ve left traditional foils in the dust. Why? Because painting hair by hand gives us complete control and the freedom to highlight your best features without harsh lines or heavy upkeep. It’s perfect for curls, coils, waves, and yes—even silky smooth strands that want a little extra pop.

What is Hair Painting?

Hair painting (also known as balayage or freehand hair painting) is a technique that involves applying colour directly onto the surface of the hair without using foils. It allows your stylist to customise the placement of highlights, building a bespoke colour story that’s tailored to your shape, texture, and style.

Forget rigid, stripey foils. With hair painting highlights, we work with your hair’s natural flow to create a beautifully blended result that grows out softly—no obvious regrowth lines, no harsh edges, and definitely no drama.

It’s the ultimate colour solution for low-maintenance, high-impact results.

Curly Hair Painting – Our Signature Move

Curls are magic—and we treat them that way. When it comes to curly hair painting, precision matters. Unlike straight hair, curls reflect light differently and have their own unique movement. Our stylists are trained in the art of painting curls in a way that enhances their bounce, depth and shine.

Whether you’re dreaming of dimensional balayage highlights on naturally curly hair or soft ribbons of colour that hug your ringlets, we’ve got you. Highlighted curly hair never looked so alive, thanks to our expert placement and curl-respecting approach.

Our technique is especially brilliant for:

Coils and kinks that deserve colour that complements their shape
Waves that want a sunkissed boost
Curly hair queens who want bold colour with zero brass and max longevity

Balayage Hair Painting = Effortless Glam

At Delilah, balayage hair painting is one of our most requested services—and for good reason. It’s subtle, it’s chic, and it lasts. This technique allows us to handcraft colour that melts from your roots down to your ends, giving you that glossy, dimensional glow without the need for constant touch-ups.

It’s the go-to for anyone who wants:

Low-maintenance colour with high-end results
Customised placement that works with your haircut and texture
A seamless grow-out (read: no obvious regrowth lines)
Colour that still looks fab three months down the track

Why Choose Delilah for Hair Painting?

30+ Years of Combined Colour Expertise: Our stylists have spent years perfecting the craft of hand painting hair—especially curls. We’re proud to be known as Melbourne’s curly colour specialists.
Texture-Loving Techniques: From the tightest coils to the softest waves, we know how to enhance what your hair naturally wants to do.
Personalised, One-on-One Service: Every appointment is just you and your stylist. No juggling, no overlapping. Just full focus on you and your hair goals.
A Cheeky Little Salon Vibe: Our Brunswick East studio is the kind of place where creativity flows, music bops, and great hair just happens. You’ll feel right at home.

Ready for a Hair Painting Experience That’s All About You?

Whether you’re embracing balayage highlights, soft tonal shifts, or bold hair painting highlights, our team at Delilah Hair Studio is here to deliver the look of your dreams—while honouring the natural magic of your hair.

Book now or give us a buzz on (03) 9387 6744. Let’s paint the town fabulous—one curl at a time.