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Highlights & balayage in Surfers Paradise

10 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Surfers Paradise itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $10 and $749, 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.

Prices from
$10–$749
Open past 7pm
11 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.

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.

Luvvi

Surfers Paradise1.1 kmPremium4.9(238)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $749
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $749
  • Hair colour $849

Flower Nails Salon

Surfers Paradise708 mPremium4.8(364)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $85
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $85

Hair La Natural Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise995 mPremium4.8(273)

Hair salon · Friendly

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

Omni Nails & Beauty by Trinny @ Hair La Natural

Surfers Paradise334 mPremium5.0(66)

Nail salon · Friendly · Relaxed

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

Coco Beauty Lounge

Surfers Paradise654 mPremium4.6(543)

Beauty salon · Friendly

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $55
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $20

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(59)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

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

Champagne Hair & Nails

Surfers Paradise1.3 kmPremium4.3(80)

Nail salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $220
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $35

Cleopatra Hair Fashion Salon Unisex

Main Beach1.9 kmPremium5.0(1)

Hair salon

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

Emilly Hadrill Hair & Extensions Gold Coast

Broadbeach4.0 kmPremium4.9(154)

Beauty salon · Friendly

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

SHAHNAZ BEAUTY GOLD COAST

Southport3.3 kmPremium4.6(718)

Beauty salon

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 3.3 km away in Southport
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $100

BodyCure: Massage, Reflexology & Natural Therapy

Southport3.4 kmUpper mid-range4.8(94)

Massage clinic · Youthful · Relaxed

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 3.4 km away in Southport
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $10

Natural Glamour Hair Extensions

Bundall3.1 kmPremium5.0(3)

Hair salon

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

RY Salon

Bundall2.3 kmMid-range4.2(51)

Hair salon · Friendly

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

Jtrendz

Ashmore4.0 kmPremium5.0(36)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $230
  • 4.0 km away in Ashmore
  • Highlights $230
  • Hair colour $195

G+Co Hair and Beauty

Mermaid Beach4.8 kmPremium4.9(296)

Beauty salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $300
  • 4.8 km away in Mermaid Beach
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
I had the best haircut and balayage experience in this salon done by Rafaela, they carefully tested my hair health to make sure we will not damaging my super fine hair!
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $300
  • Hair colour $120

ALYXA HAIR & BEAUTY

Southport3.7 kmPremium4.4(50)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $130
  • 3.7 km away in Southport
  • Highlights $130
  • Hair colour $20

Hairhouse Pacific Fair

Broadbeach4.5 kmPremium4.4(275)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $99
  • 4.5 km away in Broadbeach
  • Highlights $99
  • Hair colour $55

Paul & Paul Salon - Best Gold Coast Salon

Southport4.6 kmPremium4.9(80)

Hair salon

86 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

Mandy Morgan Hair & Extensions

Mermaid Waters5.8 kmPremium5.0(88)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $129
  • 5.8 km away in Mermaid Waters
  • Highlights $129
  • Hair colour $39

Velvet Underground Hair

Ashmore4.0 kmPremium4.4(7)

Hair salon

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

Gilston Four Hairdressing

Broadbeach Waters2.8 kmPremium4.8(109)

Hair salon · Quiet · Consultation-led

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

La Belle

Labrador5.7 kmPremium4.6(74)

Beauty salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $180
  • 5.7 km away in Labrador
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
Lilly was great, fit me in late notice for a half head foils.
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $180
  • Hair colour $60

SoCal Salon

Bundall2.0 kmPremium4.8(26)

Hair salon

77 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

Stefan Pacific Fair

Broadbeach4.4 kmUpper mid-range4.1(150)

Hair salon · Friendly

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $329
  • 4.4 km away in Broadbeach
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem
  • Highlights $329
  • Hair colour $21

Jessica Louise Skin Boutique

Surfers Paradise792 mUpper mid-range5.0(103)

Skin clinic · High energy · Consultation-led

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Hair colour $29

HEYBROW

Surfers Paradise279 mPremium5.0(48)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly

57 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Hair colour $65

Amy Jean Brow Agency Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise2.3 kmPremium5.0(16)

Beauty salon · Relaxed

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Hair colour $30

VV Salons

Surfers Paradise817 mUpper mid-range4.9(15)

Beauty salon · Friendly

56 per cent match — Worth considering
  • In Surfers Paradise
  • Hair colour $34.99

Trendz Hair Studio

Bundall2.0 kmUpper mid-range4.6(303)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

55 per cent match — Worth considering
  • 2.0 km from Surfers Paradise — about a 5 minute drive
  • Hair colour $31.95