If you are in South Yarra and after highlights, KOHORT Studio is at 234 Bridge Road, Richmond, a short trip across the Yarra. Our independent colourists place every foil by hand, run a bond builder through the lift, and tone to finish. You book the colourist who suits your hair and your goal, and she handles everything start to finish.

South Yarra clients know what good colour looks like

Chapel Street and Toorak Road are not places where people settle for average. South Yarra has a high concentration of clients who have had a lot of hair appointments, know what they like, and can tell when something has been done well versus when it has just been done. That keeps us honest.

Good highlights are not complicated to describe, but they are demanding to execute consistently. The brightness has to sit in the right sections, the tone has to be deliberate, and the result has to grow out cleanly enough that it does not look tired three weeks after the appointment. That kind of result comes from a colourist with a real point of view, not just a set of foils and a timer.

KOHORT is a co-working salon, which means every stylist here runs her own column. When you find a colourist whose work matches your eye, you book her specifically, every time. No hand-offs, no junior finishing your toner while your actual colourist moves on to the next client.

What highlights look like at KOHORT

The appointment starts with a proper consult: your current colour, your history, how your hair behaves, and what the actual goal is. If there is mineral residue from hard water or buildup from previous colour, your colourist will run L'Oreal Metal Detox through the hair first. It is a step a lot of salons skip, and it makes a real difference to how evenly the foils lift.

Olaplex or K18 goes through the lightener to protect the bond during the lift. Once you are at the right level, she rinses and tones. Toning is where the shade is actually set, and we use Kerastase Blond Absolu or a Wella toner depending on whether you are going cool, warm, or neutral. A gloss can go over the top if the hair needs more shine or depth. The whole appointment finishes with a blow-dry.

For the full picture on what is available, the highlights service page covers the detail.

Full head or half head: which one for South Yarra hair

The honest answer is that it depends on what you are trying to achieve, not on a default booking.

A half head takes foils through the top layers and around the face, the sections people see on a daily basis. For most South Yarra clients who wear their hair down and want a polished refresh, this is genuinely enough. It is a shorter appointment and a lower cost, and when it is done well, nobody is counting your foils.

A full head goes through the back and underneath as well. This is the right call if you wear your hair up regularly, if you want all-over brightness that shows from every angle, or if your base is dark enough that a half head would leave too much contrast when the hair moves. Your colourist will look at your hair at the consult and give you a straight recommendation rather than defaulting to the more expensive option.

Getting to KOHORT from South Yarra

South Yarra is just south of the Yarra, directly across the river from Richmond. Chapel Street runs through the suburb from Toorak Road up to Commercial Road, and from there it is a short trip north over the river onto Bridge Road. By car from South Yarra Station or the Chapel Street end of the suburb, most clients are at 234 Bridge Road in five to ten minutes. South Yarra Station is on the Sandringham and Glen Waverley lines, both of which connect through Richmond Station, which is a short walk from our door. We also regularly see clients from Prahran to the south and Toorak to the east who are making a similar short trip over the river.

Which KOHORT stylist does highlights for South Yarra clients

Grace works across natural blonde, highlights, and balayage, and is particularly good if you are already on the lighter end and want to maintain or refine that. Her approach to blonde is careful and considered, which suits South Yarra clients who want a result that looks expensive rather than obvious. Taylah is our blonde and brunette colourist and is the one to see if your hair is on the darker side and you want foils that lift it with dimension rather than uniformity. Both have their own pages with their work and booking details. The full team page is the right starting point if you want to compare before you decide.

Highlights pricing and timing from South Yarra

Half head foils at KOHORT start from around the mid-$200s. A full head is more, and the final number depends on your hair length, density, colour history, and whether you are adding a treatment, toner, or cut. Budget two and a half to four hours for a full colour appointment. Your colourist confirms the price at the consult before anything starts. We take card, EFTPOS and Afterpay.

Frequently asked questions

How close is South Yarra to KOHORT Studio?

Very close. South Yarra is directly across the Yarra from Richmond. From Chapel Street or South Yarra Station, most clients are at 234 Bridge Road in five to ten minutes by car or a short train ride to Richmond Station.

Can I get to KOHORT from South Yarra Station?

Yes. South Yarra Station connects to Richmond Station, which is a short walk from 234 Bridge Road. It is one of the more convenient public transport options for a longer colour appointment without needing to find parking.

What makes foils different from balayage for South Yarra hair?

Foils wrap each woven section in heat-trapping foil, which drives the lift brighter and closer to the root. Balayage is painted freehand on the surface for a softer result that grows out with less visible contrast. If you want crisp brightness with a consistent look between appointments, foils usually deliver that more reliably. Your colourist will advise based on your hair and how much upkeep you want.

I have had highlights at other salons but they always go brassy. What can KOHORT do differently?

Brassiness usually comes from one of two things: the lift did not go high enough before toning, or the toner was not sat long enough to actually neutralise the underlying warmth. Both are preventable. Your colourist will assess your starting point, use a pre-treatment if the hair needs it, and take the toner seriously at the end rather than rushing to rinse.

How do I know if I need a full head or half head?

If you mostly wear your hair down and want brightness around the face and top, a half head is likely enough. If you regularly wear it up or want all-over brightness from every angle, a full head is the right call. Your colourist will look at your hair at the consult and tell you honestly.

How often do South Yarra clients come in for highlights?

Most foil clients refresh every eight to twelve weeks. Some come in for a standalone toner or gloss in between to keep the shade from going warm, which extends the life of the colour without the time or cost of a full foil appointment.

Will my hair be in good condition after foils?

We run Olaplex or K18 through the lightener on every foil appointment, and pre-treat with L'Oreal Metal Detox if the hair needs it. The goal is hair that looks bright and still feels like hair, not straw with a good colour. Your colourist will also recommend take-home care based on your specific hair after the appointment.

How do I book highlights from South Yarra?

Go to Grace's page or Taylah's page, look at their work, and book directly through whichever colourist fits your goal. If you are comparing, start on meet the team. Each KOHORT stylist manages her own books, so you are booking the person who will do your hair.