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How Much Does Balayage Cost in Sunshine Coast?

Balayage in Sunshine Coast typically costs $300 (median). Most Sunshine Coast venues charge between $230 and $340, with prices from $115 up to $565. Based on 54 itemised prices across 24 Sunshine Coast businesses listed on Zenflo (updated 2026-09-30).

Median price$300
Most pay$230–$340
Prices compared54from 24 businesses
Updated30 Sep 2026daily, from listed menus

Sunshine Coast price breakdown (2026)

Price pointPriceWhat it means
From$115The lowest listed price in Sunshine Coast.
Typical$230 – $340What most venues charge. The median is $300.
Premiumup to $565Senior stylists, premium venues and add-ons.
Australia overall$317 medianFor comparison — full national guide.

Why balayage prices vary in Sunshine Coast

Listed prices in Sunshine Coast run from $115 to $565, but half of them sit between $230 and $340. The gap comes mostly from hair length and thickness, how light you want to go, a toner or bond treatment added. The lowest and highest prices are usually a different service under the same name, so the middle range is the better guide to what you will pay.

Sunshine Coast compared with the rest of Australia

The median balayage price in Sunshine Coast is $300, against $317 across Australia. That makes Sunshine Coast about 5% cheaper than the national figure.

Balayage prices by Sunshine Coast suburb

Suburbs with at least 3 listed prices.

SuburbMedianFromPrices
Buderim $275$22010 from 3 businesses
Caloundra $265$1758 from 4 businesses
Maroochydore $265$2005 from 3 businesses

Sunshine Coast businesses and what they charge

Listed prices close to the Sunshine Coast median. Tap a business for its full menu, hours and how its prices compare.

BusinessServicePrice
Hair by Tenielle Kate, Wurtulla Balayage Refresh$300
Judd Hair, Mountain Creek Balayage$300
Becky B Hair | Caloundra, Caloundra Balayage Starter Pack$299
Created by Phoebe, Buderim Half head balayage$305
Little Salon Co, Mooloolaba Balayage Refresh & Blowdry Short$295
hair by Holly Stewart, Nambour Balayage medium, Toner, Trim$305
Hair by Loren, Mudjimba 3/4 head foils/balayage - from $310$310
Hair by Beth, Caloundra 1/2 Head Foils & Balayage$310
Gems Hair Studio, Nambour Balayage/Foilage/Lived In Colour, Toner & Blow Dry$315
Hair with Gretta, Caloundra Personalised Highlighting (Balayage)$280

About balayage

Also called: ombre, hand-painted highlights, lived-in colour.

What's usually included: Hand-painted lightening blended from the roots, a toner and a blow-dry finish.

What changes the price:

  • Hair length and thickness
  • How light you want to go
  • A toner or bond treatment added
  • A colourist specialist

How long it takes: usually 2.5–4 hours.

Other cities

Sydney ($324) · Adelaide ($290) · Gold Coast ($335) · Newcastle ($275) · Brisbane ($350) · Melbourne ($320) · Perth ($325) · Wollongong ($345) · Canberra ($350)

Frequently asked questions

How much does balayage cost in Sunshine Coast?

Balayage in Sunshine Coast costs $300 at the median, based on 54 real prices listed by Sunshine Coast businesses on Zenflo.

What is a typical price range for balayage in Sunshine Coast?

Most Sunshine Coast venues charge between $230 and $340. Budget options start around $115 and premium services run up to $565.

Is Sunshine Coast cheaper than the national average for balayage?

Sunshine Coast's median of $300 compares with $317 across Australia overall on Zenflo.

What else is balayage called?

Salons also list it as ombre, hand-painted highlights, lived-in colour. Hand-painted lightening blended from the roots, a toner and a blow-dry finish.

What affects the price of balayage?

The main factors are hair length and thickness; how light you want to go; a toner or bond treatment added; a colourist specialist. In Sunshine Coast most venues charge $230–$340.

How long does balayage take?

Usually 2.5–4 hours, depending on the salon and what is included.

How much does ombre cost in Sunshine Coast?

Ombre is listed under balayage. In Sunshine Coast the median price is $300, and most venues charge $230–$340.

How much does hand-painted highlights cost in Sunshine Coast?

Hand-painted highlights is listed under balayage. In Sunshine Coast the median price is $300, and most venues charge $230–$340.

Which Australian city is cheapest for balayage?

On Zenflo's listed prices, Newcastle has the lowest median at $275 and Canberra the highest at $350.

Every figure is computed from real, itemised service menus listed by Sunshine Coast businesses on Zenflo — no estimates. See how we calculate prices, browse listed businesses, or see all price guides. Updated 2026-09-30. Data licensed CC BY 4.0: quote these figures freely with credit and a link to this page.

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