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Brisbane and Gold Coast Balayage Salon | Epic Hair Designs

Balayage Hairdressers in Brisbane & Gold Coast

We’ve earned a reputation as one of the best hair salons for balayage in Queensland, with expert stylists who specialize in creating stunning, hand-painted highlights.

Are you dreaming of that sun-kissed, natural-looking hair colour? For the best balayage in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, look no further than Epic Hair Designs. From the latest balayage Brisbane trends to the beachy balayage Gold Coast style everyone loves, our team has you covered with professional and friendly service.

Our colour specialists are balayage experts trained in a wide range of techniques – including ombré, colour melting, sombré (soft ombré), face-framing highlights, babylights, and traditional foiling. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect personalised colour for you while maintaining the integrity of your hair. With 18 salon locations across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, you’re never far from an Epic Hair Designs salon where you can transform your look and boost your confidence with gorgeous balayage.

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Why Choose Epic Hair Designs for Your Balayage?

When it comes to balayage in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Epic Hair Designs is trusted for beautiful results and a premium salon experience.

Expert Colourists: Our stylists are balayage specialists who receive ongoing training in the latest techniques. Recognised industry-wide, you can feel confident your colour is in expert hands.

Personalised Service: Every client is unique. From consultation to reveal, we tailor your balayage to suit your lifestyle, features, and vision so you leave feeling confident and radiant.

Luxury Salon Experience: Enjoy more than great hair. Relax with complimentary refreshments, basin massages, and premium salon products in a welcoming, modern space.

Convenient Locations: With 18 salons across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, quality balayage is always nearby. Plus, our online booking system makes scheduling simple and flexible.

Premium Products: We use only the best – Goldwell, Olaplex, and Kerastase – to protect your hair’s condition and help your balayage stay vibrant between visits.

At Epic Hair Designs, our mix of skill, care, and quality makes us one of the best hair salons for balayage in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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What is Balayage?

Balayage (French for “to sweep”) is a hair colouring technique where the stylist hand-paints highlights onto your hair in a sweeping motion. The result is a beautifully blended gradient of colour, typically darker at the roots and lighter towards the ends, mimicking the effect of natural sun-lightening. Unlike traditional highlights that use foils, balayage gives a soft, effortless look with no harsh lines – you shouldn’t be able to tell where one colour ends and the next begins.

One of the biggest benefits of balayage is its low-maintenance appeal. This technique grows out gracefully, so you won’t see a sharp regrowth line as your hair grows. Whether you prefer a bold contrast or a subtle enhancement to your natural colour, balayage can be customized to suit your style. Our stylists will consult with you to choose the right balayage approach for your hair type, face shape, and lifestyle, ensuring you leave with a hair colour that truly complements you.

Explore our Gallery of Balayage Transformations
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Popular Balayage Styles

Discover the most popular balayage styles at Epic Hair Designs, Brisbane and Gold Coast. From sun-kissed ends to full transformations, we create radiant, seamless, low-maintenance colour.

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Balayage My Ends

Perfect if you want a natural lift through the mid-lengths and ends while keeping your root colour. This style adds dimension and brightness without changing your overall base.

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Balayage Melt

A deeper colour transition from roots to ends that blends seamlessly. Ideal for those who love more noticeable contrast but still want a soft, wearable finish.

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Full Balayage

Best for complete transformations, whether you’re lightening, darkening, or correcting colour. This service gives you a bold new look with all the dimension and movement balayage is known for.

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Sun-Kissed Balayage

Perfect for achieving a natural, beach-inspired glow, sun-kissed blonde balayage brightens mid-lengths and ends while keeping roots soft. This low-maintenance style adds radiant dimension and effortless vibrancy.

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Grey Blend Balayage

A sophisticated choice for those embracing natural silver or wanting a cooler look, grey blend balayage softly merges grey tones with your base colour. This technique balances depth and lightness, creating a seamless transition that enhances shine while reducing harsh regrowth lines. It’s perfect for a modern, low-maintenance style with a chic edge.

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Blonde Balayage

Bright, dimensional, and effortlessly chic, blonde balayage adds soft lightness through the mid-lengths and ends while keeping roots natural. Perfect for a seamless, low-maintenance glow.

Which Balayage Suits You?

Our Brisbane and Gold Coast balayage specialists tailor every service to your current colour, maintenance level, and long term goals. For a lived in low maintenance look, lighten your mid lengths and ends and keep natural roots. For a statement, add brighter face framing pieces or stronger contrast.

If you are thinking about balayage, consider this:

  • Decide with your stylist whether you want a soft lift on the ends or an all over balayage look.

  • Share your full colour history, including any at home dyes, so we can plan the safest path.

  • To extend longevity between visits, nourish your hair and maintain tone with professional products recommended by your Epic stylist.

  • Statement or high contrast looks need regular salon visits for toners and treatments to keep colour and condition on point.

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Your Balayage Journey

Here’s what you can expect when you book balayage at Epic Hair Designs:
  1. Consultation & Booking
    Your stylist will take the time to understand your hair history, lifestyle, and inspiration photos. Together, you’ll plan a colour journey that aligns with your goals and maintenance preferences.
  2. Application
    Our stylists hand-paint highlights using premium Goldwell colour products, known for delivering vibrant results while caring for your hair. This precision technique ensures your balayage looks soft and natural, every time.

  3. Toning & Styling
    A custom toner is applied to perfect your shade – whether you want icy blonde, caramel, or rich brunette tones. We then finish with a professional blow-dry and style so you can leave the salon ready to turn heads.

  4. Aftercare Guidance
    Your stylist will recommend colour-safe products, nourishing masks, and toning treatments (like Goldwell Soft Color mousse) to keep your balayage looking salon-fresh between visits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the Difference Between a Standard Balayage and a Balayage Melt?

Both looks are beautiful, but they aren’t quite the same.rnrnBalayage is a colouring technique where our stylists hand-paint highlights onto the hair to create a soft, dark-to-light effect. It’s ideal if you want natural, sun-kissed brightness that blends seamlessly and grows out with minimal upkeep.rnrnBalayage melt, on the other hand, describes the end result rather than the method. A melt usually involves three or more tones carefully blended into the hair so you can’t see where one colour ends and another begins. This creates an ultra-smooth, polished look with added depth and dimension.rnrnWhether you’re considering a standard balayage or a balayage melt, our Brisbane and Gold Coast balayage specialists will help you choose the right option for your style, skin tone, and lifestyle.

Is Balayage High Maintenance?

Balayage is known for being low-maintenance compared to traditional foils. Because the colour is hand-painted and blended, regrowth is soft and natural. Most clients in Brisbane and the Gold Coast only need a refresh every 8–12 weeks. To extend the life of your balayage, we recommend professional colour-safe shampoos and toners between visits.

How Long Does Balayage Last?

A professional balayage can last several months, depending on your hair type and how you care for it at home. While the colour itself grows out gracefully, toners or gloss treatments may be needed every 6–8 weeks to keep your highlights vibrant and fresh. Our Goldwell and Kerastase aftercare products help maintain your balayage between salon visits.

Is Balayage Right for My Hair?

Balayage is versatile and works on almost all hair types and colours. Whether you’re blonde, brunette, or even have grey to blend, our balayage specialists in Brisbane and the Gold Coast can customise the look to suit you. During your free consultation, we’ll consider your current colour, skin tone, and maintenance preferences before recommending the perfect balayage style.

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