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Highlights & balayage in Broadbeach Waters

2 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Broadbeach Waters itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $45 and $107.99, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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Highlights & balayage in Broadbeach Waters, at a glance

Foils, babylights and balayage are different techniques for different results, and the maintenance they need varies enormously. Deciding how often you are willing to sit in a chair is as important as choosing the shade.

Most start between
$45–$107.99
Open past 7pm
13 of 30

What to look for

  • Balayage grows out softly and can be left for three to four months. Foils give more lift but show regrowth sooner.
  • Ask to see work on hair that started the same colour as yours, not just the finished blondes.

Read the full guide to highlights & balayage in Gold Coast for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

How much do highlights and balayage cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $130 and $280.

30 places in and around Broadbeach Waters

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Emilly Hadrill Hair & Extensions Gold Coast

Broadbeach637 mPremium4.8(166)

Beauty salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $163
  • 637 m from Broadbeach Waters — about a 8 minute walk
  • Highlights $163
  • Hair colour $58

The Loft Hair Salon

Mermaid Beach2.3 kmPremium4.9(119)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 2.3 km from Broadbeach Waters — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $56

G+Co Hair and Beauty

Mermaid Beach1.1 kmPremium4.9(306)

Beauty salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $300
  • 1.1 km from Broadbeach Waters — about a 14 minute walk
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“So happy with my foils today!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $120

Mow Hair - Best Hairdresser in Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise2.2 kmPremium4.9(551)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 2.2 km from Broadbeach Waters — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Before booking, we came in to chat with her and she took the time to explain all the different balayage options available for my daughter.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $60

TONI&GUY Broadbeach

Broadbeach678 mPremium4.9(147)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 678 m from Broadbeach Waters — about a 8 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My experience with T&G was wonderful, from booking with Georgina, the amazing colour and highlights with Hama, and the perfect cut from Paige.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $160
  • Hair colour $75

Hair La Natural Chevron Island

Chevron Island3.8 kmPremium4.8(334)

Hair salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140.99
  • 3.8 km away in Chevron Island
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Ibby did my balayage, and to this day it’s the best colour I’ve ever had.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $140.99
  • Hair colour $107.99

Gilston Four Hairdressing

Broadbeach Waters1.1 kmPremium4.8(115)

Hair salon · Quiet · Relaxed

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $80
  • In Broadbeach Waters
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $50

BLONDE SOCIETY BROADBEACH

Broadbeach764 mMid-range4.6(22)

Beauty salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 764 m from Broadbeach Waters — about a 10 minute walk
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Omni Nails & Beauty by Trinny @ Hair La Natural

Surfers Paradise3.8 kmPremium5.0(66)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140.99
  • 3.8 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $140.99
  • Hair colour $107.99

Adorn Creative

Southport5.2 kmPremium5.0(60)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $240
  • 5.2 km away in Southport
  • Highlights $240

Coco Blonde Hair

Southport5.9 kmMid-range4.7(29)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.9 km away in Southport
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I get foils and a trim and she has been able to get the blonde colour that I have always wanted.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

The End Hairdressing

Mermaid Beach2.3 kmMid-range5.0(56)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.3 km from Broadbeach Waters — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I wanted to bleach half my hair from the scalp and dye it purple, but instead was recommended a balayage style which was definitely the right choice.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Sunshine Boutique Studio

Surfers Paradise3.8 kmMid-range4.9(30)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.8 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Her precision with the foils was excellent; my highlights came out flawless and blended beautifully.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Blonde Mermaid

Mermaid Beach2.3 kmUpper mid-range4.5(176)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $45
  • 2.3 km from Broadbeach Waters — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $45

Hair La Natural Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise3.2 kmPremium4.8(284)

Hair salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140.99
  • 3.2 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $140.99
  • Hair colour $107.99

Hairhouse Pacific Fair

Broadbeach593 mPremium4.4(278)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $99
  • 593 m from Broadbeach Waters — about a 7 minute walk
  • Highlights $99
  • Hair colour $55

Navarna Hair & Beauty Collective

Broadbeach839 mPremium4.7(336)

Beauty salon · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $25
  • 839 m from Broadbeach Waters — about a 10 minute walk
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $25

Luvvi

Surfers Paradise3.0 kmPremium4.9(242)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $749
  • 3.0 km from Broadbeach Waters — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $749
  • Hair colour $849

Hair Plus

Carrara3.7 kmMid-range4.6(125)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.7 km away in Carrara
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Jen has done a fantastic job job of balayage cut and style .”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Flower Nails Salon

Surfers Paradise3.6 kmPremium4.8(385)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • 3.6 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $85

CocoMousse Hair

Varsity Lakes5.2 kmPremium4.8(70)

Hair salon · Friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $95
  • 5.2 km away in Varsity Lakes
  • Highlights $95
  • Hair colour $69

Louis Hair on the Parkway

Robina4.1 kmPremium4.4(15)

Hair salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 4.1 km away in Robina
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $40

Cleopatra Hair Fashion Salon Unisex

Main Beach5.7 kmPremium5.0(1)

Hair salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 5.7 km away in Main Beach
  • Highlights $120

Evarel hair club

Southport5.1 kmMid-range5.0(14)

Beauty salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.1 km away in Southport
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Jenny came to our home to do a full head of foils and toner.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Halo Studio Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise4.2 kmPremium4.8(247)

Hair salon · Quiet

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.2 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem

Rafael Hair Salon

Broadbeach Waters1.5 kmMid-range4.7(14)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Broadbeach Waters
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My balayage, the haircut and styling exceeded my expectations, leaving my hair looking and feeling …”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Stefan Pacific Fair

Broadbeach678 mUpper mid-range4.1(154)

Hair salon · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $329
  • 678 m from Broadbeach Waters — about a 8 minute walk
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $329
  • Hair colour $36

Coco Beauty Lounge

Surfers Paradise3.6 kmPremium4.6(557)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Spa-like

73 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $55
  • 3.6 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $20

Champagne Hair & Nails

Surfers Paradise2.9 kmPremium4.3(81)

Nail salon

71 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 2.9 km from Broadbeach Waters — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $35

Blonde Balayage by Melita

Burleigh Waters5.6 kmMid-range5.0(1)

Beauty salon

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 5.6 km away in Burleigh Waters