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How Much Does Foils & Highlights Cost in Canberra?

Foils in Canberra typically costs $296 (median). Most Canberra venues charge between $215 and $360, with prices from $90 up to $480. Based on 127 itemised prices across 25 Canberra businesses listed on Zenflo (updated 2026-09-30).

Median price$296
Most pay$215–$360
Prices compared127from 25 businesses
Updated30 Sep 2026daily, from listed menus

Canberra price breakdown (2026)

Price pointPriceWhat it means
From$90The lowest listed price in Canberra.
Typical$215 – $360What most venues charge. The median is $296.
Premiumup to $480Senior stylists, premium venues and add-ons.
Australia overall$230 medianFor comparison — full national guide.

Why foils & highlights prices vary in Canberra

Listed prices in Canberra run from $90 to $480, but half of them sit between $215 and $360. The gap comes mostly from half head versus full head, number of foils, hair length. 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.

Canberra compared with the rest of Australia

The median foils & highlights price in Canberra is $296, against $230 across Australia. That makes Canberra about 29% dearer than the national figure.

Foils & Highlights prices by Canberra suburb

Suburbs with at least 3 listed prices.

SuburbMedianFromPrices
Kingston $370$29021 from 3 businesses
Gungahlin $200$15010 from 3 businesses

Canberra businesses and what they charge

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

BusinessServicePrice
Hair Spectrum, Belconnen Mini foil Maintenance$296
HŌM, Strathnairn 1/2 head of foils + cut$300
tribe., Kingston 1/4 Head of Highlights + Blowdry$290
Hair by Paris, Kingston Partial Head of Foils + Haircut/Blowdry (Short/Medium)$290
Hair by Lily, ACT 3/4 Head Foils, Toner & Haircut$290
Oasis For Hair Waramanga, Waramanga Full Head Foils/Toner/Blow wave$287
Galatea Hair, Holt Partial Head Scalp Foils - MAINTENANCE$305
Mooi Hair CBR, City Half Head of Foils, Toner & Style$305
Fun Hair & Beauty, Gungahlin Half Head Foils Toner & BW$285
A Hunny's Hair - Hall, Hall Reverse Balayage + Face-framing Foils$310

About foils & highlights

Also called: foils, highlights, half head foils, full head foils.

What's usually included: Sections of hair lightened in foils, usually with a toner.

What changes the price:

  • Half head versus full head
  • Number of foils
  • Hair length
  • A toner or treatment added

How long it takes: usually 1.5–3 hours.

Other cities

Sydney ($225) · Perth ($215) · Adelaide ($189) · Newcastle ($230) · Melbourne ($239) · Brisbane ($230) · Hobart ($220) · Sunshine Coast ($210) · Gold Coast ($220) · Wollongong ($250) · Darwin ($230)

Frequently asked questions

How much does foils & highlights cost in Canberra?

Foils in Canberra costs $296 at the median, based on 127 real prices listed by Canberra businesses on Zenflo.

What is a typical price range for foils & highlights in Canberra?

Most Canberra venues charge between $215 and $360. Budget options start around $90 and premium services run up to $480.

Is Canberra cheaper than the national average for foils & highlights?

Canberra's median of $296 compares with $230 across Australia overall on Zenflo.

What else is foils & highlights called?

Salons also list it as foils, highlights, half head foils, full head foils. Sections of hair lightened in foils, usually with a toner.

What affects the price of foils?

The main factors are half head versus full head; number of foils; hair length; a toner or treatment added. In Canberra most venues charge $215–$360.

How long does foils take?

Usually 1.5–3 hours, depending on the salon and what is included.

How much does foils cost in Canberra?

Foils is listed under foils & highlights. In Canberra the median price is $296, and most venues charge $215–$360.

How much does highlights cost in Canberra?

Highlights is listed under foils & highlights. In Canberra the median price is $296, and most venues charge $215–$360.

Which Australian city is cheapest for foils?

On Zenflo's listed prices, Adelaide has the lowest median at $189 and Canberra the highest at $296.

Every figure is computed from real, itemised service menus listed by Canberra 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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