92 per cent match — Excellent match
- Highlights — $58
- 2.5 km from Townsville — about a 6 minute drive
- Highlights $58
- Hair colour $50
Highlights & balayage in Townsville
We list 30 colour specialists across Townsville, most start between $21.40 and $69, and all of them are appointment-only.
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Highlights & balayage in Townsville, 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
- $21.40–$69
- 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.
- Toner is what makes blonde look expensive. Check whether it is included in the price.
- If your hair has been coloured before, expect a consultation first. Anyone who skips it is guessing.
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 Townsville
Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.
Searching from Townsville
91 per cent match — Excellent match
- 7 reviews mention highlights
- 2.6 km from Townsville — about a 6 minute drive
“I was booked in for a half head of foils and walked away with such an amazing result and an even better experience.”
Stefan Townsville
Thuringowa Central6.7 kmUpper mid-range4.1(57)
Hair salon · Beginner friendly · Friendly
87 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $329
- 6.7 km away in Thuringowa Central
- Highlights $329
- Hair colour $36
87 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $315
- 1.3 km from Townsville — about a 4 minute drive
- Highlights $315
- Hair colour $55
86 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $140
- 4.1 km away in Townsville City
- Highlights $140
- Hair colour $90
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $100
- 1.5 km from Townsville — about a 4 minute drive
- Highlights $100
- Hair colour $14.50
85 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $165
- 5.4 km away in Kirwan
- Highlights $165
- Hair colour $28
84 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $150
- 5.3 km away in Douglas
- Highlights $150
- Hair colour $30
84 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $120
- 3.9 km away in Annandale
- Highlights $120
- Hair colour $95
82 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $146
- 4.9 km away in North Ward
- Highlights $146
- Hair colour $20
81 per cent match — Strong match
- 4.2 km away in Belgian Gardens
80 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $650
- 2.6 km from Townsville — about a 6 minute drive
- Highlights $650
- Hair colour $32
79 per cent match — Strong match
- 2.3 km from Townsville — about a 5 minute drive
- 3 reviews mention highlights
“It was my first time getting foils done here in Australia because I've always trusted just one hairstylist back home.”
78 per cent match — Strong match
- Highlights — $136.95
- 4.9 km away in South Townsville
- Highlights $136.95
- Hair colour $21.40
76 per cent match — Strong match
- 5.0 km away in Townsville City
- Reviews flag highlights — 5 mention it as a problem
75 per cent match — Strong match
- 4.7 km away in Townsville City
71 per cent match — Good match
- 7.2 km away in Wulguru
- Reviews are split on highlights
65 per cent match — Good match
- Hair extensions — $60
- 2.9 km from Townsville — about a 7 minute drive
- Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem
- Hair extensions $60
61 per cent match — Good match
- 6.7 km away in Thuringowa Central
- Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem
58 per cent match — Good match
- 4.7 km away in Townsville City
- Blow-dry & styling $140
57 per cent match — Worth considering
- 2.1 km from Townsville — about a 5 minute drive
56 per cent match — Worth considering
- 1.8 km from Townsville — about a 4 minute drive
Beautique Hair Lounge and Beauty Bar Townsville
Condon8.5 kmMid-range4.8(91)
Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led
56 per cent match — Worth considering
- 8.5 km away in Condon
56 per cent match — Worth considering
- 5.2 km away in Kirwan
50 per cent match — Worth considering
- 2.2 km from Townsville — about a 5 minute drive
- Hair colour $69
50 per cent match — Worth considering
- 1.6 km from Townsville — about a 4 minute drive
47 per cent match — Worth considering
- 2.2 km from Townsville — about a 5 minute drive
WaterLeaf Skin Health And Beauty
Hyde Park2.2 kmUpper mid-range5.0(101)
Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed
47 per cent match — Worth considering
- 2.2 km from Townsville — about a 5 minute drive
- Hair colour $19
47 per cent match — Worth considering
- 11.1 km away in Deeragun
47 per cent match — Worth considering
- 3.9 km away in Belgian Gardens
Common questions
- How much do highlights cost in Melbourne?
- A half head of foils typically runs $175 to $290 depending on the salon, and a full head $230 to $370. Balayage usually sits between $240 and $330. Toner is sometimes included and sometimes charged separately, so it is worth confirming.
- How long does a colour appointment take?
- Budget two and a half hours for a half head, three to four for a full head or balayage, and most of a day for a significant change or correction.
- Can I go blonde in one appointment?
- It depends entirely on what is already on your hair. Virgin dark hair can often be lifted meaningfully in one long session; box-dyed or previously coloured hair frequently needs two or three, spaced weeks apart, to get there without damage.
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