Foils & Highlights Cost in Aitkenvale: Cee Hair Prices vs the Australian Median
About Cee Hair in Aitkenvale, QLD. Their services, prices, opening hours and reviews are on their Zenflo listing.
Cee Hair in Aitkenvale prices foils and highlights with a cut from $345 to $405 depending on coverage - half head, three-quarter head, or full head - with a typical starting point of $375. That sits about 63% above the Australian median of $230, according to Zenflo's foils & highlights price guide, which draws on 8,533 listed prices nationally.
How Cee Hair's foils prices compare
The table below puts Cee Hair's three foil services alongside the Australian median and the range most people pay. Every figure comes directly from Cee Hair's published menu or Zenflo's national data.
| Service | Cee Hair (start price) | Australia median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half head foils & cut | $345 | $230 | $160-$307 |
| 3/4 head foils & cut | $375 | $230 | $160-$307 |
| Full head foils & cut | $405 | $230 | $160-$307 |
A note on what's included: Cee Hair's prices bundle a cut with the foiling service. Many salons quote foils and a cut as separate line items, so a direct price comparison isn't always apples-to-apples. If you're comparing quotes around Aitkenvale or Townsville, always confirm whether a cut, blow-dry, and toner are included.
What a foils and highlights service usually includes
Foils - also called highlights - involve sectioning hair and applying lightener (and sometimes colour) wrapped in aluminium foil to lift selected strands. A standard appointment at most salons covers:
- Application of lightener or colour to chosen sections
- Processing time under heat or at room temperature
- Toning to neutralise brassiness and refine the final shade (sometimes priced separately)
- A cut and style - at Cee Hair, this is built into the listed price
The result is a multi-dimensional, lighter effect that looks softer and more natural than an all-over colour.
What makes the price go up or down
Several factors move the final bill, regardless of which salon you visit:
### Coverage
Half head foils target the top and front sections - enough for a sun-kissed look. A full head covers every section, including underneath, for a more uniform or dramatic lift. More foils means more time and product, which is why full head services cost more.
### Hair length and thickness
Longer or denser hair uses more lightener and takes longer to process. Most salons - Cee Hair included - set starting prices; finer or shorter hair may land at that base figure, while thick or very long hair can push costs higher.
### Toner
A toner applied after lightening refines the tone (think: ash blonde rather than orange-yellow). It's sometimes included in the quoted price and sometimes charged separately. Worth asking when you book.
### Add-on treatments
Cee Hair offers a K18 Treatment for $45 separately. K18 is a bond-repair product that can be added to a colour or foil service to restore hair integrity - useful if your hair is already processed or prone to damage.
### The colourist's experience
Senior or specialist colourists often command higher rates. A well-trained team working with professional products (Cee Hair uses Kevin Murphy) brings both quality and consistency to a technical service like foiling.
How long does a foils appointment take?
A foils and highlights service with a cut generally runs 1.5 to 3 hours. The wider end of that range applies to full head treatments on longer hair. Half head foils on shorter hair can come in closer to 90 minutes.
It's worth building in a buffer - colour services are genuinely hard to rush without affecting the result. If you have a hard stop (school pick-up, a meeting), mention it when you book so the stylist can plan accordingly.
How Cee Hair's other services compare
Foils sit at the premium end of Cee Hair's menu, but several other services are priced notably differently to the national median. For full breakdowns, each service links to Zenflo's dedicated price guide.
| Service | Cee Hair price | Australia median | Vs median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's haircut | From $65 | $89 | 27% below |
| Blow-dry | $65 | $70 | 7% below |
| Hair colour & cut | From $270 | $135 | 100% above |
| Men's haircut | $30 | $48 | 38% below |
So while foils and colour sit above the national median, cuts and blow-dries at Cee Hair are competitively - and in the case of men's cuts, significantly - below it. For more detail on each category, see Zenflo's guides for women's haircuts, hair colour, blow-dries, and men's haircuts.
About Cee Hair
Cee Hair sits at 186 Nathan Street, Aitkenvale, Queensland. The salon has twelve stations and three basins, styled with a relaxed aesthetic and complimentary refreshments - the kind of environment that makes a three-hour colour appointment genuinely comfortable rather than something to endure. The team works exclusively with Kevin Murphy products, a professional Australian brand known for its colour-safe, sulphate-free formulas that suit colour-treated hair well.
Services at Cee Hair span cuts, colour, foils, extensions, and waxing - so a foil appointment can be paired with a brow tidy or a bond-repair treatment in the same visit.
Practical takeaway
If you're budgeting for foils in Aitkenvale, expect to pay $345-$405 at Cee Hair, with a cut included. That's above the national median of $230, though most national quotes don't include a cut. The real-world gap is narrower than the headline figure suggests. For cut-only services, Cee Hair's pricing is competitive or cheaper than average. Book with enough time in your schedule - foils need the hours they need.
Frequently asked questions
### How much do half head foils cost at Cee Hair?
Half head foils with a cut start at $345 at Cee Hair. This includes the foiling application and a haircut; toner or additional treatments may be extra depending on your stylist's assessment.
### Why are foils at Cee Hair more expensive than the Australian median?
The Australian median of $230 (from Zenflo's dataset of 8,533 prices) often reflects foils alone, without a cut included. Cee Hair's listed prices bundle a cut into every foils service, which accounts for a meaningful portion of the difference.
### How long will a foils appointment take at Cee Hair?
Most foils and highlights appointments - including processing and a cut - run between 1.5 and 3 hours. Full head services on longer or thicker hair tend toward the longer end of that range.
### Can I add a bond treatment to my foils appointment at Cee Hair?
Yes - Cee Hair offers a K18 Treatment for $45 as a standalone add-on. It's worth discussing with your stylist at booking, particularly if your hair has been previously coloured or bleached.
### Is Cee Hair's foils price fixed or just a starting price?
The listed figures are starting prices. Your final cost may be higher depending on hair length, thickness, number of foils used, and any toner or treatment added during the service.
### Where is Cee Hair located?
Cee Hair is at 186 Nathan Street, Aitkenvale, Queensland - in the Aitkenvale area of Townsville.