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Highlights & balayage in Toowong, Brisbane QLD

2 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Toowong, Brisbane QLD itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $33 and $130, and all of them are appointment-only. The area is strongest on blonde.

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Highlights & balayage in Toowong, Brisbane 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
$33–$130
Open past 7pm
22 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 Toowong, Brisbane QLD

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

THE ONE- Village Hairdressers

Toowong259 mPremium4.9(91)

Hair salon · High energy

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $16
  • In Toowong
  • Highlights $16
  • Hair colour $18

Indigo Blonde

Indooroopilly1.6 kmPremium4.9(31)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $105
  • 1.6 km from Toowong — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I normally do blonde foils and they turn out amazing every time, also very well priced!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $10

Salon Alias

West End1.5 kmPremium5.0(48)

Hair salon · Relaxed

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 1.5 km from Toowong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $110

EM Hair

St Lucia1.6 kmMid-range4.9(41)

Hair salon

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.6 km from Toowong — about a 4 minute drive
  • 7 reviews mention highlights
“Full head foils and colour.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 7 reviews

Californian Blonde

Kangaroo Point4.6 kmPremium5.0(62)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

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

The Mane Stylist

Red Hill3.5 kmPremium4.9(54)

Beauty salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $410
  • 3.5 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

Curly & Blonde

Bardon3.0 kmPremium4.5(15)

Beauty salon · High energy

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $260
  • 3.0 km from Toowong — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $260
  • Hair colour $7

Bach Hair

Red Hill3.3 kmPremium5.0(171)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $107
  • 3.3 km away in Red Hill
  • Highlights $107
  • Hair colour $33

Tribe Hair

Woolloongabba4.4 kmPremium4.9(107)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 4.4 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

Riah The Chair

Auchenflower1.2 kmUpper mid-range5.0(25)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Haircut — $35
  • 1.2 km from Toowong — about a 15 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I got my hair coloured ( balayage) .”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Haircut $35

Cindy's Beauty Bar and Academy

Milton2.0 kmPremium5.0(13)

Beauty salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $599
  • 2.0 km from Toowong — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I started loving my eyebrows since I did ombre shading with Cindy.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $599

Soja Studios

Woolloongabba5.2 kmPremium4.9(155)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $330
  • 5.2 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

Tigerlamb West End

West End1.1 kmPremium4.9(158)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.1 km from Toowong — about a 14 minute walk
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Had an amazing experience getting foils and a haircut with Chanse.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Cheveux Design and Espresso

Auchenflower1.5 kmPremium4.8(37)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $198
  • 1.5 km from Toowong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $198
  • Hair colour $80

Lusso Saloné | Hair Colour Specialist West End Brisbane

West End2.2 kmPremium4.8(104)

Beauty salon · High energy

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $175
  • 2.2 km from Toowong — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $175
  • Hair colour $95

Bardon Hair Design

Bardon2.8 kmPremium4.9(64)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 2.8 km from Toowong — about a 7 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“I absolutely love how my foils came out and will definitely be booking in again 🤍🤍”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $50

Paris Texas Hairdressing

Milton1.9 kmPremium4.8(111)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 1.9 km from Toowong — about a 4 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $69

Sol Hair

Paddington2.8 kmPremium4.9(106)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $35
  • 2.8 km from Toowong — about a 7 minute drive
  • Reviews are split on highlights
  • Highlights $35
  • Hair colour $65

Platinum Brows

Spring Hill4.4 kmPremium5.0(274)

Beauty salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $649
  • 4.4 km away in Spring Hill
  • Highlights $649

Blondee

Newstead6.0 kmPremium4.8(153)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $424
  • 6.0 km away in Newstead
  • 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

Valley Hair by DJM

Fortitude Valley5.3 kmPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon · Beginner friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 5.3 km away in Fortitude Valley
  • Highlights $250

Aquolia Hair Design and Care

Auchenflower800 mPremium4.8(113)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $380
  • 800 m from Toowong — about a 10 minute walk
  • Highlights $380
  • Hair colour $130

Personal Hairdresser Mobile

Indooroopilly2.2 kmMid-range5.0(13)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.2 km from Toowong — about a 5 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Sandra is great at getting the colour and tone of my blonde highlights and root tints just right.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Mara Brazilian hair salon

Woolloongabba4.5 kmPremium5.0(64)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $320
  • 4.5 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

Rokstar Salon West End

West End2.0 kmBudget-friendly4.8(303)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $525
  • 2.0 km from Toowong — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $525
  • Hair colour $55

Cattleya Hair Studio

Toowong514 mPremium5.0(14)

Beauty salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $10
  • In Toowong
  • Highlights $10
  • Hair colour $180

KOR Hairdressing

Greenslopes5.7 kmPremium4.7(86)

Hair salon · Friendly

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

Salon312 Graceville

Graceville4.7 kmMid-range5.0(51)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.7 km away in Graceville
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Very happy with my blonde foils - thanks Cherie.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Savvy Hair Artistry

Ashgrove4.3 kmPremium4.8(182)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 4.3 km away in Ashgrove
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“The highlights turned out exactly how I wanted, and I couldn’t be happier with the result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $22

Establishment Hair Skin Body

Newstead5.9 kmPremium5.0(18)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $180
  • 5.9 km away in Newstead
  • 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