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Highlights & balayage in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast QLD

4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast QLD itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $50 and $107.99, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast QLD, 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
$50–$107.99
Open past 7pm
20 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 Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast QLD

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

The Loft Hair Salon

Mermaid Beach424 mPremium4.9(119)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $65
  • In Mermaid Beach
  • Highlights $65
  • Hair colour $56

Emilly Hadrill Hair & Extensions Gold Coast

Broadbeach1.6 kmPremium4.8(166)

Beauty salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $163
  • 1.6 km from Mermaid Beach — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $163
  • Hair colour $58

G+Co Hair and Beauty

Mermaid Beach817 mPremium4.9(305)

Beauty salon · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $300
  • In Mermaid Beach
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“So happy with my foils today!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $120

HSK Hair

Miami2.5 kmPremium5.0(100)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $280
  • 2.5 km from Mermaid Beach — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $280
  • Hair colour $25

TONI&GUY Broadbeach

Broadbeach1.7 kmPremium4.9(147)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 1.7 km from Mermaid Beach — about a 4 minute drive
  • 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

Mondoo Hair

Miami1.8 kmMid-range4.9(171)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Beginner friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.8 km from Mermaid Beach — about a 4 minute drive
  • 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

LOVELOXX Hair & Extensions

Burleigh Heads5.3 kmPremium4.9(54)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $200
  • 5.3 km away 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

Blondee

Burleigh Heads5.4 kmPremium5.0(22)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $424
  • 5.4 km away in Burleigh Heads
  • Highlights $424
  • Hair colour $53

The End Hairdressing

Mermaid Beach494 mMid-range5.0(56)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 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 Beach499 mUpper mid-range4.5(176)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $45
  • In Mermaid Beach
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $45

Hair La Natural Chevron Island

Chevron Island5.5 kmPremium4.8(334)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140.99
  • 5.5 km away in Chevron Island
  • 3 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 3 reviews
  • Highlights $140.99
  • Hair colour $107.99

BLONDE SOCIETY BROADBEACH

Broadbeach2.1 kmMid-range4.6(22)

Beauty salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.1 km from Mermaid Beach — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Gilston Four Hairdressing

Broadbeach Waters2.9 kmPremium4.8(113)

Hair salon · Quiet · Relaxed

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 2.9 km from Mermaid Beach — about a 7 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $50

Gold Coast Blondes

Bundall4.6 kmMid-range4.8(24)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.6 km away in Bundall

Davissa Hair Studio

Varsity Lakes5.1 kmPremium4.9(65)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $149
  • 5.1 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

Stefan Hair Studio Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Waters5.8 kmUpper mid-range4.6(82)

Beauty salon · Relaxed

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $329
  • 5.8 km away in Burleigh Waters
  • 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

Omni Nails & Beauty by Trinny @ Hair La Natural

Surfers Paradise5.5 kmPremium5.0(66)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

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

Mow Hair - Best Hairdresser in Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise3.9 kmPremium4.9(549)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 3.9 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $60

Hairhouse Pacific Fair

Broadbeach1.3 kmPremium4.4(278)

Hair salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $99
  • 1.3 km from Mermaid Beach — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $99
  • Hair colour $55

Love is in the hair

Miami3.1 kmMid-range4.6(46)

Hair salon · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.1 km away in Miami
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Hair La Natural Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise4.7 kmPremium4.8(284)

Hair salon · Friendly

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

CocoMousse Hair

Varsity Lakes4.1 kmPremium4.8(70)

Hair salon · Friendly

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

Hair & Beauty on James (Burleigh Heads)

Burleigh Heads5.1 kmPremium4.6(73)

Beauty salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $125
  • 5.1 km away in Burleigh Heads
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $125
  • Hair colour $90

Navarna Hair & Beauty Collective

Broadbeach1.8 kmPremium4.7(333)

Beauty salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Hair colour — $25
  • 1.8 km from Mermaid Beach — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Hair colour $25

Natural Glamour Hair Extensions

Bundall4.4 kmPremium5.0(3)

Hair salon

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 4.4 km away in Bundall
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $50

Miami Soho & Hair Boutique

Miami3.2 kmBudget-friendly4.9(165)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.2 km away in Miami
  • 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

Cassie Beauty Spot

Burleigh Heads4.1 kmPremium4.9(75)

Makeup artist · Friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $595
  • 4.1 km away in Burleigh Heads
  • Highlights $595
  • Hair colour $50

Hair Plus

Carrara5.1 kmMid-range4.6(125)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.1 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

Luvvi

Surfers Paradise4.6 kmPremium4.9(242)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $749
  • 4.6 km away in Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $749
  • Hair colour $849

Refined Studio

Burleigh Heads5.1 kmPremium5.0(84)

Beauty salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $850
  • 5.1 km away in Burleigh Heads
  • Highlights $850