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Highlights & balayage in Burleigh Heads

8 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Burleigh Heads itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $45 and $75, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Highlights & balayage in Burleigh Heads, 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–$75
Open past 7pm
22 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 $125 and $277.

30 places in and around Burleigh Heads

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

Blondee

Burleigh Heads361 mPremium5.0(22)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $424
  • In Burleigh Heads
  • Highlights $424
  • Hair colour $53

LOVELOXX Hair & Extensions

Burleigh Heads454 mPremium4.9(54)

Hair salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $200
  • In Burleigh Heads
  • 6 reviews mention highlights
“Had a full head of foils done by phoebe and am over the moon with the results!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Highlights $200
  • Hair colour $25

Stefan Hair Studio Burleigh Heads

Burleigh WatersUpper mid-range4.6(82)

Beauty salon · Relaxed

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $329
  • Right here from Burleigh Heads — about a 2 minute walk
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Martina did such a good job for my balayage, she was so thoughtful and considerate!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $329
  • Hair colour $36

The Loft Hair Salon

Mermaid Beach5.3 kmPremium4.9(119)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $65
  • 5.3 km away in Mermaid Beach
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $56

HSK Hair

Miami3.3 kmPremium5.0(100)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $280
  • 3.3 km away in Miami
  • Highlights $280
  • Hair colour $25

Ultra Suite Hair Bar

Palm Beach3.7 kmMid-range4.5(117)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.7 km away in Palm Beach
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had the beautiful Caitlin who did my hair, I had 3/4 head of foils and a small colour change and a cut and i genuinely could not be more happy with the outcome!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Mane Ethical Hairdressing

Burleigh Heads1.5 kmPremium4.9(63)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $154
  • In Burleigh Heads
  • Highlights $154
  • Hair colour $15

Edna Violet Hair and Beauty Parlour Robina

Robina5.3 kmMid-range5.0(48)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.3 km away in Robina
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“The colour is absolutely perfect, my blonde has never looked so fresh, the balayage is flawless, the cut compliments the colour perfectly.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Rose & Crown Hair

Palm Beach4.1 kmMid-range4.8(510)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.1 km away in Palm Beach
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“I had a beautiful full head of foils, toner & blowcurls done at Rose & Crown today..”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Mondoo Hair

Miami3.9 kmMid-range4.9(171)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.9 km away in Miami
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I originally came to her when another salon did a terrible balayage on my hair, leaving a huge band across my head.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Davissa Hair Studio

Varsity Lakes3.5 kmPremium4.9(65)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $149
  • 3.5 km away in Varsity Lakes
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Cheryl did my highlights, and they look amazing!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $149
  • Hair colour $89

Hair & Beauty on James (Burleigh Heads)

Burleigh Heads1.2 kmPremium4.6(73)

Beauty salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $125
  • In Burleigh Heads
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $125
  • Hair colour $90

Frontline for Hair

Burleigh Waters1.7 kmPremium4.9(84)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 1.7 km from Burleigh Heads — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $260
  • Hair colour $60

Milly The Space

Palm Beach3.7 kmPremium4.4(174)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $335
  • 3.7 km away in Palm Beach
  • Highlights $335
  • Hair colour $55

Refined Studio

Burleigh Heads1.1 kmPremium5.0(84)

Beauty salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $850
  • In Burleigh Heads
  • Highlights $850

Cassie Beauty Spot

Burleigh Heads1.8 kmPremium4.9(75)

Makeup artist · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $595
  • In Burleigh Heads
  • Highlights $595
  • Hair colour $50

5th Avenue Hair Palm Beach

Palm Beach4.1 kmMid-range4.6(20)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.1 km away in Palm Beach
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Love is in the hair

Miami2.7 kmMid-range4.6(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.7 km from Burleigh Heads — about a 6 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights

CocoMousse Hair

Varsity Lakes3.4 kmPremium4.8(70)

Hair salon · Friendly

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

The End Hairdressing

Mermaid Beach5.3 kmMid-range5.0(56)

Hair salon · Friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.3 km away in Mermaid Beach
  • 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

Blonde Mermaid

Mermaid Beach5.2 kmUpper mid-range4.5(176)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $45
  • 5.2 km away in Mermaid Beach
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $45

Elise Rae Hair Studio

Burleigh Heads1.1 kmPremium5.0(54)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $128
  • In Burleigh Heads
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had half a head of foils and a cut from Sienna today.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Hair colour $128

Ruby the home of hair goldcoast

Mudgeeraba5.6 kmMid-range5.0(41)

Beauty salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.6 km away in Mudgeeraba
  • 2 reviews mention highlights

BISOU HAIR Artistry (Burleigh Heads)

Burleigh Waters477 mPremium5.0(280)

Massage clinic · Quiet · Relaxed

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $50
  • 477 m from Burleigh Heads — about a 6 minute walk
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Couldn’t be happier with my balayage, Richard really listened to what I wanted which was super helpful for me as someone who gets extremely nervous trying new salons!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Hair colour $50

Miami Soho & Hair Boutique

Miami2.6 kmBudget-friendly4.9(165)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.6 km from Burleigh Heads — about a 6 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I ended up getting foils and a few extensions to fill some areas where i had a lot of breakage around my face.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Lip Blush Tattoo Gold Coast

Palm Beach2.5 kmPremium5.0(1)

Beauty salon

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 2.5 km from Burleigh Heads — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $250
  • Hair colour $50

Blonde Balayage by Melita

Burleigh Waters1.9 kmMid-range5.0(1)

Beauty salon

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.9 km from Burleigh Heads — about a 4 minute drive

The Hair And The Honey - Hairdressers & Hair Salon Palm Beach

Palm Beach3.9 kmPremium4.9(98)

Beauty salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $105
  • 3.9 km away in Palm Beach
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $75

Twirl & Curl

Burleigh Heads1.1 kmMid-range4.9(29)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Burleigh Heads
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“This is my second visit to Twist & Curl, and my first time having Deb do my foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Billini Hair & Beauty

Miami2.4 kmMid-range5.0(138)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.4 km from Burleigh Heads — about a 6 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I walked in and was able to get an appointment for the next morning to lift my tape extensions, do highlights, and tone my hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews