Let Your Hair Do The Talking With Brisbane’s Best Colourists
The ultimate hair affair
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Whether your signature hue has you in a chokehold for another year or 2025 is the time to try a new look, having a top-notch salon by your side is all it takes to transform your mane into a red-carpet-worthy ‘do that will leave jaws dropping and heads turning, all the while avoiding the unnecessary disappointments most of us have experienced before.
It’s time to bid adieu to the box dye because we’ve found the best colourists in Brisbane. So, scroll down and ensure these hair wizards make it onto your ‘must-visit’ list.
By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!
Hey Hair
Windsor
Leaving a trail of breathtakingly gorgeous shades in their wake, the master stylists at Hey Hair speak the science of hues – blending shades like artists on a canvas. In this chic gem of Colwill Place, you won’t just receive a hair transformation, but a personalised masterpiece that effortlessly elevates your style. With an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, the Hey Hair team don’t just settle for ordinary. Honed by skillful techniques and a bespoke approach that ensures longevity as well as your hair’s integrity, these colourists push boundaries with grace. Step inside this boho-chic haven and let the Hey Hair magic leave you not only satisfied but utterly mesmerised!
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Cameo Rose Hair
Wavell Heights
Cameo Rose Hair is the ultimate destination for gorgeous hair transformations in Brisbane. Whether you’re after a bold new look or a subtle refresh, their team of expert colourists is here to bring your vision to life. Nestled in Wavell Heights, this friendly salon caters to everyone – ladies, gents, and kids included. With cutting-edge techniques and a commitment to top-notch service, the stylists stay ahead of the curve by learning from the best in the industry. At Cameo Rose Hair, it’s all about creating hair magic that leaves you looking and feeling absolutely fabulous. Ready for your glow-up?
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Sol Hair
Paddington
Tucked away in Paddington, Sol Hair is where luxury meets sustainability. Led by Kristie Sibson, the visionary behind the salon and a true expert in creating flawless, lived-in colour, the team delivers a personalised experience that leaves you feeling radiant and refreshed. From the moment you step in, the serene atmosphere immediately sets the tone for a relaxing visit. Whether it’s the soothing head massage or the fact that your stylist instinctively knows what you mean by “just a trim,” the Sol Hair team is dedicated to going above and beyond. What truly sets this salon apart is their commitment to the planet — using only premium, organic products to create stunning shades, ensuring your hair looks amazing while supporting sustainable practices. For a salon experience that’s as beautiful inside as it is outside, Sol Hair is your go-to destination
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Togninis
Fortitude Valley
Looking for someone to trust with your best look yet? Well, look no further because the Togninis crew has been crafting, blending, and toning their way to international award-winning colours for over three decades! When you place your locks in their capable hands, you can bet your new ‘do will be one you’ll adore. These wizards – crowned Salon Team of the Year – specialise in creating hair transformations that are nothing short of breathtaking. Using colour like true artists, expect stellar techniques in defining, amplifying natural features, and giving you life-changing locks that turn heads. Worried about the post-salon upkeep being a full-time gig? Fear not! Togninis is all about keeping it low-maintenance and budget-friendly, ensuring your fabulous new look won’t break the bank. So, pay a visit and join the Togninis family!
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Orb Hair Beauty
New Farm
Booking a colour appointment at Orb Hair Beauty is so much more than just a hair session – it’s an experience! Before you even step foot in the salon, you’ll get a thorough consultation to match you with the perfect colourist who will work their magic to achieve your ideal colour. Plus, a stylist will be handpicked to give you the cut of your dreams. When you arrive, your personal haircare dream team will get to work, creating a tailored plan for your hair that goes beyond just colour. You’ll leave with tips on how to keep your locks healthy and vibrant long after your appointment, ensuring your hair stays in tip-top shape. With over 25 years of experience in New Farm, Orb is the go-to spot for a colour that’s as unique as you are. Ready to treat your tresses?
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Black Flamingo Studio
Nundah
At Black Flamingo Studio, their master colourists are unapologetically bold, crafting transformative looks that not only boost confidence but empower clients to break free from the ordinary. The studio is deeply committed to sustainability, proudly partnering with Sustainable Salons to recycle up to 95% of its waste, including hair clippings and leftover chemicals. By collaborating with the eco-conscious brand Goldwell, Black Flamingo Studio offers conscious beauty without compromising on quality. Their talented team is dedicated to enhancing each client’s unique style, ensuring a memorable and educational experience. More and more clients are discovering the exceptional work behind the doors of Black Flamingo Studio, where they are encouraged to embrace their boldest, most extraordinary selves.
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Fluid The Color Salon
Camp Hill
True to its name, Fluid The Color Salon is dedicated to delivering glossy, vibrant, and stunning colour transformations for everyone – particularly those seeking an environmentally friendly and a luxe experience. Using only luxury, clean products applied by Master Colorists, you can rest assured your blonde, brown, red or even rainbow-coloured Hair will be in the most expert & capable hands. To deliver only the best results, they use the most innovative products from world-leading ammonia and PPD-free brands to deliver a hair makeover of the highest calibre. With a dedication to personalised service and breathtaking results, Fluid The Color Salon distinguishes itself through amazing technical skill that keeps raving fans going back ! They’ll go above and beyond to find the best shade for you, so you leave feeling confident and 100% satisfied!
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Melt Studio
Gordon Park
Incredible colour transformations are all in a day’s work at Melt Salon, with a passionate team who take great pride in delivering dream results! Using eco-friendly products and ammonia-free colours that prioritise your hair’s health as well as the planet’s, your new ‘do is sure to be one for the books when you enlist the help of these pros in Gordon Park. From perfectly placed highlights to seamless blends, the beauty is in the details here. In fact, they’ve even added leopard print buzz cuts to their repertoire! Bonus points go to the two salon pups who make your foil time the perfect time to sneak in a few pats.
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Elevate Salon
Multiple Locations
When it comes to achieving a vibrant, long-lasting colour that feels as good as it looks, Elevate Salon stands out as one of the top choices. The expert team is passionate about transforming your hair colour visions into reality, all while prioritising the health and integrity of your strands — because healthy hair is always in style. Whether you’re craving the perfect blonde, a seamless balayage, a rich brunette, or daring vivid shades, they’ve got you covered. Unsure about what look to go for? With five stunning salons across Brisbane and Redcliffe, and a customer-first approach, the warm, friendly, and highly skilled team will guide you on a personalised journey to gorgeous, healthy hair!sol
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Ginger & Spice Hair
Wooloowin
When it comes to hair colour, Ginger & Spice has a knack for turning dull, lifeless strands into vibrant, glossy perfection. Using only L’Oréal Professional products, their expert colourists breathe new life into your hair with a perfect blend of science and artistry. Whether you’re tackling regrowth or covering those sneaky grey hairs, their permanent colour works wonders on the roots, giving you a fresh, seamless look. For those luscious, shiny ends, they apply an acidic, ammonia-free gloss that leaves your hair feeling soft, smooth, and ultra-vibrant. The result? A colour that’s not just eye-catching, but also healthy, glossy, and full of life. From rich brunettes to radiant blondes, Ginger & Spice’s colourists are ready to give you the hair of your dreams — minus the damage. Let them work their magic and watch your hair shine like never before.
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L’Artiste Coiffeur Hairdresser
Teneriffe
Ready for a mane makeover? L’Artiste Coiffeur specialises in colour transformation for natural beauty enhancements, ensuring no two tones are the same and you leave the salon feeling fabulous and confident. Whether you’re chasing a bold blonde, switching to the dark side, or craving a beautiful, blended French balayage, these expert stylists are sure to help you achieve your dream ‘do. They’re also home to one of Brisbane’s best and only grey transitioning services, which sees your grey and natural hair colours harmoniously and softly blend together for more radiance and shine – no harsh regrowth here! Your happiness and hair health is prioritised with an in-depth consultation and formal French techniques to guarantee that your unique needs and desires are met. Even incorporating colour analysis of your skin tone and eyes to create luscious locks, a L’Artiste Coiffeur service will perfectly enhance your natural beauty.
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TONI&GUY Brisbane
Brisbane city
Whether you’re looking to hit refresh or try something new, you need to have the award-winning team at TONI&GUY Brisbane in your corner. With the experience and knowledge to stay ahead of the trends, dazzling colour transformations are all in a day’s work at this sleek CBD salon. Creating hair that’s as vibrant as you are is their specialty, elevated with dimensional depth and a glossy finish. Plus, TONI&GUY Brisbane only uses the best in the biz like Wella Professional and Label.M so you can enjoy a personalised hair service that keeps your locks in tip-top shape!
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Rokstar Salon
West End
Set the tone for your best colour yet by booking an appointment with the salon who’s won AHIA’s illustrious QLD Salon of the Year four times! Known for their bombshell colour transformations, Rokstar Salon is home to the award-winning team who craft creative work destined to be noticed. With the sought-after L’Oréal and GHD ambassador Brodie Lee Tsiknaris at the helm, you can expect the highest standard of hairdressing here. Of course, these colour specialists know the best results take time, which is why the salon is equipped with a private spa room, benches for you to work from, and delicious platters on hand so you can truly indulge in your Rokstar experience.
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Fruition Hair
Red Hill, Wilston
As the home of AHFA’s current Australian Creative Colourist of the Year, Louise Graham, Fruition Hair’s glittering portfolio speaks for itself: this cool cohort are the absolute maestros at colour work! Led by Australian Hairdresser of the Year alumni Craig Smith, Fruition has been a Brisbane favourite for trend-led and tailored hair designs for over 25 years. With two locations for your convenience, you can expect precision craftsmanship to combine with luxury products and a dedication to service in every appointment. Whether you’re looking for an elevated refresh or a total transformation, the results by this award-winning team are guaranteed to hit the spot!
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Paloma Roan
South Brisbane
For clean colour made to be lived in, this sustainable luxe salon is an absolute must-visit! Paloma Roan is where melts, tones and glosses are applied with a true commitment to creativity, resulting in a dreamy transformation you’ll adore on the daily. The lofty space on the southside is home to an award-winning team of hand-picked stylists who are known for their high-end colour work exclusively using Australian-made, vegan and low-tox products. Take one peek at their IG and you’ll be treated to inspo pics for days, plus the chic sanctuary makes for the perfect place to unwind during your bespoke hair journey with a signature PR cocktail in hand.
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STONE. The Studio
Everton Park
Ready to fall in love with your hair colour? The team at STONE. are here to make that happen. Led by the one-and-only Carla, these colour wizards specialise in creating hues that make you feel like your best self — whether that’s the perfect blonde, a rich balayage, or something totally unique. Precision, creativity, and a little magic go into every colour, so you’ll walk out with a shade that’s as stunning as you are — and it’ll last, too. Yes, please!
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Perci Salon
West End
Want to push the boundaries? Tucked away in Brisbane’s vibrant West End, Perci Salon is all about embracing bold colour and radiating a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’. Opened in 2023, this creative space blends professional colour expertise with a laid-back, ego-free vibe. Tailored for style-savvy individuals, whether you’re dreaming of a daring new shade or just need a fresh twist on your classic colour, their team works closely with you to craft a look that’s as unique as you are. The space itself is a treat for the eyes – it feels like you’re in someone’s home rather than a hair salon.
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Lavelle Hair
Greenslopes
Thinking about a major hair glow-up? Lavelle Hair is the spot to make it happen. Their super-talented (and super-lovely) team knows exactly how to take your hair goals and turn them into a colour masterpiece that’s all you. With international experience and top-tier training, they’ll create a shade that’s uniquely yours, using sustainable Aussie-owned products that are as kind to the planet as they are to your hair. But it’s not just about amazing colour – Lavelle Hair goes the extra mile, catering to medical and religious sensitivities and making sure anyone with sensory needs feels totally comfortable. So, whether you’re dreaming of a bold new hue or just need a touch-up to keep things fresh, Lavelle Hair has you covered. Book in now and get ready to love your locks like never before!
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Jessica James
Brisbane City, Yeerongpilly, Robina
Jessica James Hair Salon is the go-to spot for all your colour needs. With its stunning neutral interiors and a soothing, chic vibe, it’s the perfect place to kick back while the colour experts work their magic on your hair. Whether you’re after a gorgeous balayage, a rich, glossy full colour, or something bold and daring, the talented team will create a look that’s totally you. They’re all about personalised colour that flatters your features and complements your style – whether that’s vibrant hues or natural, sun-kissed tones. Plus, they only use premium, high-quality products to keep your hair looking fabulous and feeling healthy and shiny. Clients rave about the friendly, welcoming vibe that makes every visit feel like a fun, pampering experience. With salons in Yeerongpilly, Brisbane CBD, and recently in Robina, Jessica James is where you go for flawless colour and a confidence boost to match!
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Elizabeth JJ’s
Ashgrove
Feeling like it’s time for a change? There’s nothing quite like a fresh hair colour to hit the reset button, and the crew at Elizabeth JJ’s are absolute magicians when it comes to hair makeovers. They’ll take your tired tresses and turn them into shiny, vibrant locks that’ll have you doing double takes in the mirror. Plus, they use organic colouring products, so your hair gets all the love without the nasties. This year’s all about working smarter, not harder, so why not let the pros work their magic? Book a consult in their stylish Ashgrove salon, take the plunge, and step out looking like the brand-new, totally fabulous version of you.
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