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Blow-dry & event styling in Gold Coast

We list 30 styling salons across Gold Coast, prices start between $10 and $229, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Blow-dry & event styling in Gold Coast, at a glance

Styling for an event is a different job from a regular blow-dry, and the difference is whether it still looks good six hours later.

Prices from
$10–$229
Open past 7pm
14 of 30

What to look for

  • For events, book a stylist who does them regularly — hold is a skill.
  • Long or thick hair usually attracts a surcharge and a longer slot.
  • For a group, check how many people can be styled at once and work backwards from when you need to leave.
  • A trial is worth it for a wedding and rarely worth it for anything else.

30 places in and around Gold Coast

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

Mow Hair - Best Hairdresser in Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise2.7 kmPremium4.9(546)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • 2.7 km from Gold Coast — about a 6 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $65
  • Haircut $100

Hair La Natural Chevron Island

Chevron Island2.3 kmPremium4.8(334)

Hair salon · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $56.95
  • 2.3 km from Gold Coast — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $56.95
  • Haircut $61.95

Brooklyn & Ki Hair Studio (B&K)

Ashmore4.1 kmPremium4.9(176)

Hair salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $30
  • 4.1 km away in Ashmore
  • Blow-dry & styling $30
  • Haircut $42

G+Co Hair and Beauty

Mermaid Beach5.0 kmPremium4.9(296)

Beauty salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $30
  • 5.0 km away in Mermaid Beach
  • Blow-dry & styling $30
  • Haircut $33

Emilly Hadrill Hair & Extensions Gold Coast

Broadbeach4.3 kmPremium4.9(154)

Beauty salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $58
  • 4.3 km away in Broadbeach
  • Blow-dry & styling $58
  • Haircut $48

Trendz Hair Studio

Bundall1.4 kmUpper mid-range4.6(303)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $45
  • 1.4 km from Gold Coast — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $45

The Base Hair Lab

Parkwood5.9 kmPremium4.9(243)

Hair salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $30
  • 5.9 km away in Parkwood
  • Blow-dry & styling $30
  • Haircut $20

Omni Nails & Beauty by Trinny @ Hair La Natural

Surfers Paradise2.3 kmPremium5.0(66)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $56.95
  • 2.3 km from Gold Coast — about a 5 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $56.95
  • Haircut $61.95

Blow Bar Lane | Beauty Hair Salon & Cocktail Bar Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise2.9 kmPremium4.6(247)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $229
  • 2.9 km from Gold Coast — about a 7 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $229
  • Haircut $240

Jekyll & Hyde Barber Shop

Labrador7.8 kmPremium4.9(473)

Barber

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $31
  • 7.8 km away in Labrador
  • Blow-dry & styling $31

SoCal Salon

Bundall1.3 kmPremium4.8(26)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • 1.3 km from Gold Coast — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $65
  • Haircut $20

Natural Glamour Hair Extensions

Bundall1.4 kmPremium5.0(3)

Hair salon

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $70
  • 1.4 km from Gold Coast — about a 4 minute drive
  • Blow-dry & styling $70
  • Haircut $50

STUDIO BRONDIE hair salon

Nerang6.4 kmPremium5.0(125)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $75
  • 6.4 km away in Nerang
  • Blow-dry & styling $75

SHAHNAZ BEAUTY GOLD COAST

Southport4.7 kmPremium4.6(718)

Beauty salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $120
  • 4.7 km away in Southport
  • Blow-dry & styling $120
  • Haircut $60

Makeup by Mely

Surfers Paradise3.1 kmPremium5.0(31)

Makeup artist · In & out · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $75
  • 3.1 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Blow-dry & styling $75

BodyCure: Massage, Reflexology & Natural Therapy

Southport4.8 kmUpper mid-range4.8(94)

Massage clinic · Youthful · Relaxed

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $20
  • 4.8 km away in Southport
  • Blow-dry & styling $20
  • Haircut $22

Paul & Paul Salon - Best Gold Coast Salon

Southport5.6 kmPremium4.9(80)

Hair salon

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $15
  • 5.6 km away in Southport
  • Blow-dry & styling $15
  • Haircut $40

Amy Jean Brow Agency Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise3.5 kmPremium5.0(16)

Beauty salon · Relaxed

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $90
  • 3.5 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Blow-dry & styling $90

Cleopatra Hair Fashion Salon Unisex

Main Beach4.0 kmPremium5.0(1)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 4.0 km away in Main Beach
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $60

My Bespoke Beauty & Hair Salon

Southport4.4 kmPremium4.7(58)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Spa-like

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $20
  • 4.4 km away in Southport
  • Blow-dry & styling $20
  • Haircut $30

Calibre Hair Studio

Parkwood5.9 kmPremium4.9(43)

Hair salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $45
  • 5.9 km away in Parkwood
  • Blow-dry & styling $45
  • Haircut $30

HSK Hair

Miami8.0 kmPremium5.0(94)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $95
  • 8.0 km away in Miami
  • Blow-dry & styling $95
  • Haircut $49

Purabelle Hair and Beauty

Nerang6.3 kmPremium5.0(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $75
  • 6.3 km away in Nerang
  • Blow-dry & styling $75
  • Haircut $85

Hair on Alexander

Nerang6.2 kmPremium4.8(54)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $47
  • 6.2 km away in Nerang
  • Blow-dry & styling $47
  • Haircut $10

TONI&GUY Broadbeach

Broadbeach4.3 kmPremium4.9(147)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $75
  • 2 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
  • 4.3 km away in Broadbeach
“Ella did my hair beautifully, and the blowout was absolutely gorgeous.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $75
  • Haircut $120

Adorn Creative

Southport2.6 kmPremium5.0(59)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $65
  • 3 reviews mention blow-dry & styling
  • 2.6 km from Gold Coast — about a 6 minute drive
“Great blow dry which means no damaging straighteners needed to be used.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Blow-dry & styling $65
  • Haircut $60

RY Salon

Bundall608 mMid-range4.2(51)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $60
  • 608 m from Gold Coast — about a 8 minute walk
  • Blow-dry & styling $60
  • Haircut $25

Carti Hair & Co

Helensvale11.1 kmPremium4.8(288)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $135
  • 11.1 km away in Helensvale
  • Blow-dry & styling $135

Urban Fringe Hair

Nerang6.3 kmPremium4.7(67)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $35
  • 6.3 km away in Nerang
  • Blow-dry & styling $35
  • Haircut $25

Beret Hair Cutters - Hairdressers & Barbers

Arundel8.0 kmUpper mid-range4.8(78)

Hair salon · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Blow-dry & styling — $15
  • 8.0 km away in Arundel
  • Blow-dry & styling $15

Common questions

How long does event hair take?
An express blow-dry is around 30 minutes, a full blow-dry 40 to 45, and an updo or event style around an hour. Bridal styling with a trial is usually booked as two separate appointments.

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