Expert Foils in Coolangatta
Precision foiling for multi-dimensional colour that moves, shines, and grows out beautifully. Stellar Salon’s Gold Coast foil specialists deliver results tailored to your hair, tone, and lifestyle.
At Stellar Salon, foils are one of our most requested and most refined colour services. Whether you’re after subtle brightness around the face, full head dimension, or a dramatic transformation, our foiling techniques are designed to deliver a bespoke result that suits your hair type and enhances your natural features.
Foils allow our colour specialists to place colour and lightener with precision, giving us full control over placement, tone, and intensity. Combined with our commitment to hair health, every foil service is designed to leave your hair looking vibrant and feeling strong.
What Are Foils?
Foils are a classic and highly versatile colour technique where sections of hair are separated, coated with colour or lightener, and wrapped in foil to process. The foil creates heat and isolates each section, allowing for more precise control over placement and lift compared to freehand techniques.
Foils are ideal for clients who want defined contrast, brighter highlights, or a more structured colour result. They can be used alone or combined with balayage to create a blended, dimensional finish.
Our Foil Services
Every foil service at Stellar Salon is customised to your hair and your goals. We offer a full range of foiling options across all coverage levels.
Full Head Foils
Full head foils deliver maximum colour impact from root to tip. This service is ideal for clients wanting a complete transformation, dramatic brightness, or all-over dimensional colour. Our colour specialists place each foil strategically to ensure an even, natural-looking result that complements your skin tone and features.
Three-Quarter Head Foils
Three-quarter head foils concentrate colour through the top and upper mid-sections of the hair, creating significant brightness and dimension without a full head commitment. The result is a sun-kissed, multi-tonal effect that grows out naturally.
Half Head Foils
Half head foils are a popular option for clients who want brightness and movement concentrated through the top section of the hair. This is a great choice for maintaining an existing colour result or adding fresh dimension between full head appointments.
Partial Foils
Partial foils take a targeted approach, placing colour and lightener exactly where it will have the most impact. This is a popular option for clients who want to brighten around the face, add soft movement through the mid-lengths, or maintain an existing colour with a light refresh. Partial foils are also a great low-maintenance option for clients who prefer longer intervals between appointments.
Babylights and Micro-Foils
Babylights and micro-foils use ultra-fine sections to create the most natural, delicate highlights possible. These techniques produce a soft, luminous result with no harsh lines. Ideal for clients who want a subtle enhancement rather than a bold change, babylights create a truly lived-in finish with beautiful dimension throughout the hair.
Foils and Balayage Combined
Foils and balayage work beautifully together. Many of our clients combine both techniques in a single appointment, using foils for precise lift and placement and balayage for a softer, blended result through the mid-lengths and ends. During your consultation, our colour specialists will recommend the approach that best suits your hair and your goals.
Foils and Hair Health
One of the most common concerns clients have about foil services is the impact on hair condition. At Stellar Salon, protecting the integrity of your hair is central to everything we do.
We use professional bond-building treatments including Olaplex and Virtue Labs Colour Kick throughout the foiling process. These advanced formulas work inside the hair fibre to reconnect and strengthen bonds that can be disrupted during lightening, significantly reducing breakage and maintaining elasticity.
Combined with premium Redken colour systems and professional toning, our foil services are designed to produce vibrant, long-lasting colour while keeping your hair strong, shiny, and healthy.
Why Choose a Foil Specialist?
Achieving a beautiful foil result requires more than technique. It requires a deep understanding of hair science, colour chemistry, and the individual characteristics of your hair. At Stellar Salon, every foil appointment begins with a thorough consultation. Our colour specialists assess:
- Your hair history and any previous colour or chemical treatments
- Current colour, tone, and underlying pigment
- Hair texture, density, and porosity
- Your desired outcome and preferred maintenance level
This allows us to build a personalised foiling plan that achieves your dream result while protecting your hair’s long-term health.
Maintaining Your Foil Colour
Keeping your foils looking fresh between appointments comes down to the right aftercare routine. Our stylists provide personalised product recommendations at every visit.
Use a colour-safe professional shampoo and conditioner
Salon-quality products help preserve your colour, protect the hair fibre, and maintain moisture levels between appointments.
Refresh your tone regularly
A toner or gloss appointment every few weeks helps keep your colour bright and prevents unwanted brassiness from developing, particularly in lighter tones.
Protect from heat and the Gold Coast sun
Using a heat protectant before styling and a UV protection product outdoors helps prevent colour fade and keeps your hair feeling strong.
Foil Packages
All prices are listed from. Pricing may vary depending on hair length, density, and the complexity of the service. A personalised quote will be provided during your consultation.
