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Highlights & balayage in Hawthorne

4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Hawthorne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $35 and $200, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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

Highlights & balayage in Hawthorne, 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
$35–$200
Open past 7pm
26 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 $125 and $277.

30 places in and around Hawthorne

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

The Halo Room Hairdressing

Hawthorne470 mPremium5.0(43)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $155
  • 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

Kaitlyn Wagner Hairdressing

Hawthorne329 mPremium4.9(236)

Beauty salon · High energy · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 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

The Blonde Boy

Newstead1.7 kmPremium5.0(83)

Beauty salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $230
  • 1.7 km from Hawthorne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $230
  • Hair colour $20

Californian Blonde

Kangaroo Point3.0 kmPremium5.0(62)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 3.0 km away in Kangaroo Point
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $30

Krop Hair

Norman Park2.5 kmPremium4.9(100)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $61
  • 2.5 km from Hawthorne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Lily, my hairdresser took the time to find out what I wanted and hoped for before starting my foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $61
  • Hair colour $35

Blondee

Newstead2.2 kmPremium4.8(153)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $424
  • 2.2 km from Hawthorne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 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

NH Studios

Cannon Hill2.2 kmPremium4.9(59)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $40
  • 2.2 km from Hawthorne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $40

The Do Room for hair

Ascot3.5 kmPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 3.5 km away in Ascot
  • 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

Valley Hair by DJM

Fortitude Valley2.7 kmPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 2.7 km from Hawthorne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $250

Soja Studios

Woolloongabba3.7 kmPremium4.9(155)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $330
  • 3.7 km away in Woolloongabba
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I’m obsessed with my vanilla blonde balayage and have had so many compliments already.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $330
  • Hair colour $235

Tribe Hair

Woolloongabba3.7 kmPremium4.9(107)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.7 km away in Woolloongabba
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Anna was completely delightful and so skilled at the 'lived in blonde' balayage look - could not recommend her more highly.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Lemonade. House of Hair

Teneriffe1.9 kmPremium4.8(41)

Hair salon · High energy · Quiet

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 1.9 km from Hawthorne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“A few weeks ago, I got highlights done somewhere else and they turned out way too chunky and weren’t toned properly (I literally had three colors on my hair) I i”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $100

Hailstorm Hair

Newstead2.5 kmMid-range5.0(14)

Hair salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.5 km from Hawthorne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 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

Eve & Co Hairdressers Brisbane

Camp Hill2.7 kmPremium4.8(91)

Hair salon · Friendly · Calm

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $25
  • 2.7 km from Hawthorne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $25
  • Hair colour $35

Establishment Hair Skin Body

Newstead2.4 kmPremium5.0(18)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $180
  • 2.4 km from Hawthorne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 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

Studio Ash Hair

Newstead2.5 kmPremium4.8(26)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 2.5 km from Hawthorne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $60

Billie Blonde

East Brisbane2.4 kmMid-range5.0(2)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.4 km from Hawthorne — about a 6 minute drive

Platinum Brows

Spring Hill3.4 kmPremium5.0(274)

Beauty salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $649
  • 3.4 km away in Spring Hill
  • Highlights $649

Jess Hart

New Farm2.0 kmPremium5.0(3)

Beauty salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $350
  • 2.0 km from Hawthorne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $350
  • Hair colour $130

KOR Hairdressing

Greenslopes4.1 kmPremium4.7(86)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $207
  • 4.1 km away in Greenslopes
  • Highlights $207
  • Hair colour $55

Solace Hair and Body

Hawthorne416 mPremium4.8(29)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $200
  • In Hawthorne
  • Highlights $200

The Mane Stylist

Red Hill5.9 kmPremium4.9(54)

Beauty salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $410
  • 5.9 km away in Red Hill
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I’ve always been hit and miss with hairdressers getting my blonde foils right, but these girls get it perfect every single time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $410
  • Hair colour $400

Mara Brazilian hair salon

Woolloongabba3.6 kmPremium5.0(64)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $320
  • 3.6 km away in Woolloongabba
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“She truly knows how to do highlights and achieve the exact tone you’re looking for.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $320
  • Hair colour $239

Cougar Design Italiano

Teneriffe2.1 kmPremium5.0(126)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $330
  • 2.1 km from Hawthorne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $330
  • Hair colour $90

Alfie Hair Design

Teneriffe1.6 kmPremium4.9(225)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $285
  • 1.6 km from Hawthorne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $285

Little Foxie Hair Studio

Hawthorne649 mPremium4.9(38)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • In Hawthorne
  • Highlights $100

Saint Hair & Beauty

Fortitude Valley3.0 kmPremium4.5(147)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 3.0 km from Hawthorne — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $20

Salon X Papas

Teneriffe2.2 kmPremium4.8(109)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $40
  • 2.2 km from Hawthorne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I went in with hideous orange, unblended striped highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Hair colour $40

The Style Guide Hair & Beauty

Kangaroo Point2.5 kmPremium4.9(60)

Beauty salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $89.95
  • 2.5 km from Hawthorne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 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

Bach Hair

Red Hill5.8 kmPremium5.0(171)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $107
  • 5.8 km away in Red Hill
  • Highlights $107
  • Hair colour $33