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Highlights & balayage in Wavell Heights

4 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Wavell Heights itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $25 and $90, and all of them are appointment-only.

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

Highlights & balayage in Wavell Heights, 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
$25–$90
Open past 7pm
26 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 $130 and $280.

30 places in and around Wavell Heights

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

DAMI Hair Design

Wavell Heights821 mPremium5.0(73)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $335
  • In Wavell Heights
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I had a wonderful experience getting a full head of foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $335
  • Hair colour $110

The Do Room for hair

Ascot4.9 kmPremium5.0(29)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $90
  • 4.9 km away in Ascot
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“What a Wonderful warm and friendly team and Darna did a fantastic job with my blonde foils, cut and blow dry, absolutely stunning.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $90
  • Hair colour $95

KP Studios

Northgate2.8 kmMid-range4.9(12)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.8 km from Wavell Heights — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Never have I ever had a full head of blonde freehand balayage done with a toner, cut and style dry in 2 hours.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews

Hairhouse Chermside

Chermside1.8 kmPremium4.4(155)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $185
  • 1.8 km from Wavell Heights — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $185
  • Hair colour $80

Highlights Hair Studio

Aspley3.8 kmMid-range4.8(44)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.8 km away in Aspley
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Miss 14 went for first time highlights, from the phone call to make the appointment through to the results, the girls were lovely, friendly and professional.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Stefan Chermside

Chermside1.8 kmPremium4.0(335)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $329
  • 1.8 km from Wavell Heights — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $329
  • Hair colour $48

Altered Images Hair And Beauty

Wavell Heights821 mUpper mid-range4.9(36)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • In Wavell Heights
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $20

Alcyon Hair and Beauty

Kalinga1.9 kmPremium5.0(95)

Hair salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $60
  • 1.9 km from Wavell Heights — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $60
  • Hair colour $25

Daisy Chain Hair

Clayfield2.5 kmPremium4.8(22)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $325
  • 2.5 km from Wavell Heights — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $325
  • Hair colour $200

Mecca Hair

Kalinga2.0 kmPremium4.9(94)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 2.0 km from Wavell Heights — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $45

Vano Studio

Clayfield2.9 kmPremium5.0(24)

Hair salon · Premium · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $105
  • 2.9 km from Wavell Heights — about a 7 minute drive
  • Highlights $105
  • Hair colour $95

Cut Above Hair - Chermside

Chermside1.8 kmPremium4.5(175)

Hair salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $107
  • 1.8 km from Wavell Heights — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $107

NATORG Hair Salons

Clayfield2.8 kmPremium4.5(121)

Hair salon

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $210
  • 2.8 km from Wavell Heights — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $210

Baker Hair

Aspley3.9 kmPremium5.0(18)

Hair salon · Relaxed · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $220
  • 3.9 km away in Aspley
  • Highlights $220
  • Hair colour $30

Rainbow Nails and Beauty Chermside

Chermside1.8 kmPremium4.4(817)

Nail salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 1.8 km from Wavell Heights — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $70

Enigma Cosmetica

Banyo3.6 kmPremium5.0(62)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $199
  • 3.6 km away in Banyo
  • Highlights $199
  • Hair colour $69

Eltajada Hair Face Body

Wavell Heights735 mPremium4.6(69)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $280
  • In Wavell Heights
  • Highlights $280
  • Hair colour $60

Melt Hair Makeup & Beauty

Gordon Park3.2 kmPremium5.0(278)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $38
  • 3.2 km away in Gordon Park
  • Highlights $38
  • Hair colour $10

Crowhair

Wavell Heights876 mMid-range4.8(69)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • In Wavell Heights
  • Reviews flag highlights — 2 mention it as a problem

Hey Hair

Windsor4.4 kmMid-range4.9(138)

Hair salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.4 km away in Windsor
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“Caitlin at Hey Hair did such a great job on my foils today — the colour turned out exactly how I wanted.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews

Rogue Hair Hamilton

Hamilton5.0 kmPremium4.5(58)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 5.0 km away in Hamilton
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $95

ARC Hairdressing

Ascot4.7 kmPremium4.6(42)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $115
  • 4.7 km away in Ascot
  • Highlights $115
  • Hair colour $15

Injex Clinics Aspley

Aspley4.7 kmPremium4.9(454)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $850
  • 4.7 km away in Aspley
  • Highlights $850
  • Hair colour $89

Stefan Aspley

Aspley4.8 kmUpper mid-range4.3(68)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $329
  • 4.8 km away in Aspley
  • Highlights $329
  • Hair colour $36

Stay Classy Nails CLAYFIELD

Clayfield3.8 kmPremium4.3(92)

Nail salon · Premium · Friendly

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $125
  • 3.8 km away in Clayfield
  • Highlights $125
  • Hair colour $25

Shanelle’s Hair & Beauty Studio

Banyo3.6 kmPremium4.6(39)

Hair salon · In & out

74 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.6 km away in Banyo
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Had a nice chat to stylist and another (female) customer who was having her foils done.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

kchairdesign

Windsor4.8 kmPremium5.0(39)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

73 per cent match — Good match
  • Brows — $15
  • 4.8 km away in Windsor
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Kathleen does such a great job with my blonde highlights.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Brows $15
  • Haircut $40
  • Blow-dry & styling $70

Katrinas Skin Works Taigum

Taigum4.6 kmPremium4.8(92)

Beauty salon · Friendly

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $800
  • 4.6 km away in Taigum
  • Highlights $800
  • Hair colour $10

BAXTER INK Cosmetic Tattoo and Beauty

Aspley5.2 kmPremium5.0(12)

Beauty salon

72 per cent match — Good match
  • Highlights — $499
  • 5.2 km away in Aspley
  • Highlights $499
  • Hair colour $30

Lunatic Fringe

Clayfield3.8 kmMid-range4.7(141)

Hair salon

70 per cent match — Good match
  • 3.8 km away in Clayfield
  • Reviews flag highlights — 3 mention it as a problem