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Highlights & balayage in Surfers Paradise

7 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Surfers Paradise itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $55 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 Surfers Paradise, 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
$55–$107.99
Open past 7pm
12 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 Surfers Paradise

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

Hair La Natural Chevron Island

Chevron Island330 mPremium4.8(334)

Hair salon · Friendly

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140.99
  • 330 m from Surfers Paradise — about a 4 minute walk
  • 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

Adorn Creative

Southport1.5 kmPremium5.0(60)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $240
  • 1.5 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $240

Omni Nails & Beauty by Trinny @ Hair La Natural

Surfers Paradise334 mPremium5.0(66)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $140.99
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $140.99
  • Hair colour $107.99

Coco Blonde Hair

Southport2.8 kmMid-range4.7(29)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.8 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I get foils and a trim and she has been able to get the blonde colour that I have always wanted.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Gold Coast Blondes

Bundall2.0 kmMid-range4.8(24)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.0 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 5 minute drive

Emilly Hadrill Hair & Extensions Gold Coast

Broadbeach4.0 kmPremium4.8(166)

Beauty salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $163
  • 4.0 km away in Broadbeach
  • Highlights $163
  • Hair colour $58

Mow Hair - Best Hairdresser in Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise1.7 kmPremium4.9(549)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $60

Hair La Natural Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise995 mPremium4.8(284)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140.99
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $140.99
  • Hair colour $107.99

TONI&GUY Broadbeach

Broadbeach3.9 kmPremium4.9(147)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $160
  • 3.9 km away in Broadbeach
  • 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

G+Co Hair and Beauty

Mermaid Beach4.8 kmPremium4.9(305)

Beauty salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $300
  • 4.8 km away 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

Gilston Four Hairdressing

Broadbeach Waters2.8 kmPremium4.8(113)

Hair salon · Quiet · Relaxed

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 2.8 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 6 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $50

Cleopatra Hair Fashion Salon Unisex

Main Beach1.9 kmPremium5.0(1)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 1.9 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $120

Paul & Paul Salon - Best Gold Coast Salon

Southport4.6 kmPremium4.9(81)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $26
  • 4.6 km away in Southport
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had foils done at Paul and Paul Salon, and Paul listened carefully to exactly what I wanted—he delivered 100%!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $26
  • Hair colour $25

Luvvi

Surfers Paradise1.1 kmPremium4.9(242)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $749
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $749
  • Hair colour $849

Flower Nails Salon

Surfers Paradise708 mPremium4.8(382)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $85

BLONDE SOCIETY BROADBEACH

Broadbeach3.5 kmMid-range4.6(22)

Beauty salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.5 km away in Broadbeach
  • Reviews are split on highlights

Lux Hair Salon

Southport3.2 kmMid-range4.3(450)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.2 km away in Southport
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Got a half head of foils and a keratin.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Halo Studio Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise357 mPremium4.8(246)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Surfers Paradise

Mon Salon Rose

Labrador5.0 kmMid-range4.7(66)

Hair salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.0 km away in Labrador
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Switching from foils to scalp bleach was the best decision, and I trusted Shelly every step of the way.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Evarel hair club

Southport2.5 kmMid-range5.0(14)

Beauty salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.5 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Jenny came to our home to do a full head of foils and toner.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Natural Glamour Hair Extensions

Bundall3.1 kmPremium5.0(3)

Hair salon

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

Belle Amour Studio

Bundall2.0 kmPremium5.0(53)

Skin clinic · Beginner friendly · Relaxed

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $450
  • 2.0 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $450
  • Hair colour $15

Peters Hair Care

Southport3.8 kmUpper mid-range4.9(29)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $99
  • 3.8 km away in Southport
  • Highlights $99
  • Hair colour $55

SoCal Salon

Bundall2.0 kmPremium4.8(26)

Hair salon

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 2.0 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 5 minute drive
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $60

Coco Beauty Lounge

Surfers Paradise654 mPremium4.6(555)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Spa-like

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $55
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $20

Velvet Underground Hair

Ashmore4.0 kmPremium4.4(7)

Hair salon

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $140
  • 4.0 km away in Ashmore
  • Highlights $140
  • Hair colour $60

La Belle

Labrador5.7 kmPremium4.6(76)

Beauty salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $180
  • 5.7 km away in Labrador
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $180
  • Hair colour $60

RY Salon

Bundall2.3 kmMid-range4.2(51)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $235
  • 2.3 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $235

Hair Plus

Carrara5.0 kmMid-range4.6(125)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.0 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

NEON HAIR & BEAUTY

Southport2.4 kmMid-range4.8(495)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.4 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 6 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights