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Highlights & balayage in Clayfield

4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Clayfield itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $25 and $95, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Clayfield, 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
$25–$95
Open past 7pm
24 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 Brisbane, QLD 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 Clayfield

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

The Do Room for hair

Ascot1.8 kmPremium5.0(29)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 1.8 km from Clayfield — about a 4 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“What a Wonderful warm and friendly team and Darna did a fantastic job with my blonde foils, cut and blow dry, absolutely stunning.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $95

DAMI Hair Design

Wavell Heights2.4 kmPremium5.0(73)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $335
  • 2.4 km from Clayfield — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had a wonderful experience getting a full head of foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $335
  • Hair colour $110

The Blonde Boy

Newstead3.9 kmPremium5.0(84)

Beauty salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $230
  • 3.9 km away in Newstead
  • Highlights $230
  • Hair colour $20

The Halo Room Hairdressing

Hawthorne4.7 kmPremium5.0(43)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $155
  • 4.7 km away in Hawthorne
  • 6 reviews mention highlights
“I truly couldn’t be more happy with the result of my full head of foils!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 6 reviews
  • Highlights $155
  • Hair colour $70

Blondee

Newstead4.1 kmPremium4.8(153)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $424
  • 4.1 km away in Newstead
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“The last balayage I had, all of the blonde break off afterwards and my hair was dry and frizzy afterwards, as well as looking streaky.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $424
  • Hair colour $53

Kaitlyn Wagner Hairdressing

Hawthorne4.7 kmPremium4.9(238)

Beauty salon · High energy · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 4.7 km away in Hawthorne
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I had a big change with a lot of length cut off and a half head of foils, and she absolutely nailed it.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $20

Hailstorm Hair

Newstead3.6 kmMid-range5.0(14)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.6 km away in Newstead
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Eleena did 1/2 head of blonde foils, exactly the colour I wanted (a white, and clean blonde).”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

KP Studios

Northgate3.6 kmMid-range4.9(12)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.6 km away in Northgate
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Never have I ever had a full head of blonde freehand balayage done with a toner, cut and style dry in 2 hours.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Studio Ash Hair

Newstead3.2 kmPremium4.8(26)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 3.2 km away in Newstead
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $60

Vano Studio

Clayfield587 mPremium5.0(24)

Hair salon · Premium · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $105
  • In Clayfield
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $95

Daisy Chain Hair

Clayfield763 mPremium4.8(22)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $325
  • In Clayfield
  • Highlights $325
  • Hair colour $200

Establishment Hair Skin Body

Newstead4.0 kmPremium5.0(18)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $180
  • 4.0 km away in Newstead
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“The professional demeanor was fantastic - Jo listened to my thoughts on a new hair color, highlights and cut and provided very good insight on what we could achieve.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $180
  • Hair colour $65

Valley Hair by DJM

Fortitude Valley4.6 kmPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 4.6 km away in Fortitude Valley
  • Highlights $250

NATORG Hair Salons

Clayfield625 mPremium4.5(121)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $210
  • In Clayfield
  • Highlights $210

Mecca Hair

Kalinga1.4 kmPremium4.9(94)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 1.4 km from Clayfield — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $45

Platinum Brows

Spring Hill5.3 kmPremium5.0(276)

Beauty salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $649
  • 5.3 km away in Spring Hill
  • Highlights $649

Alcyon Hair and Beauty

Kalinga1.4 kmPremium5.0(95)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 1.4 km from Clayfield — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $25

Saint Hair & Beauty

Fortitude Valley4.4 kmPremium4.5(147)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.4 km away in Fortitude Valley
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $20

Hairhouse Chermside

Chermside4.4 kmPremium4.4(155)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $185
  • 4.4 km away in Chermside
  • Highlights $185
  • Hair colour $80

THE HUE HAIR SALON

Fortitude Valley4.0 kmMid-range4.7(180)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.0 km away in Fortitude Valley
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“My third visit with Atto for blonde foils and I will not be looking to go anywhere else.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Altered Images Hair And Beauty

Wavell Heights2.4 kmUpper mid-range4.9(36)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • 2.4 km from Clayfield — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $20

ARC Hairdressing

Ascot1.7 kmPremium4.6(42)

Hair salon · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 1.7 km from Clayfield — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $15

Rogue Hair Hamilton

Hamilton2.2 kmPremium4.5(58)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 2.2 km from Clayfield — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $95

Stay Classy Nails CLAYFIELD

Clayfield735 mPremium4.3(92)

Nail salon · Premium · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $125
  • In Clayfield
  • Highlights $125
  • Hair colour $25

Emilly Hadrill Hair & Extensions Brisbane

Fortitude Valley4.3 kmMid-range4.6(194)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.3 km away in Fortitude Valley
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“3/4 head buttery blonde foils and moneypiece on my mid-dark cool brown hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Salon by Vogue Nationale

Newstead3.5 kmPremium4.7(163)

Hair salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $135
  • 3.5 km away in Newstead
  • Highlights $135
  • Hair colour $40

Stefan Chermside

Chermside4.6 kmPremium4.0(335)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $329
  • 4.6 km away in Chermside
  • Highlights $329
  • Hair colour $48

Hey Hair

Windsor2.3 kmMid-range4.9(138)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.3 km from Clayfield — about a 5 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Caitlin at Hey Hair did such a great job on my foils today — the colour turned out exactly how I wanted.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

The Style Guide Hair & Beauty

Kangaroo Point5.6 kmPremium4.9(61)

Beauty salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $89.95
  • 5.6 km away in Kangaroo Point
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I have had three appointments with an assortment of treatments; root touch ups, deep conditioning, toner, highlights, cut, blowouts - all fantastic.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $89.95
  • Hair colour $51.95

Bespoke Hair

Fortitude Valley4.5 kmPremium4.9(82)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $239
  • 4.5 km away in Fortitude Valley
  • Highlights $239
  • Hair colour $299