A woman living in or visiting Ibiza has turned to social media to ask for recommendations for more affordable hairdressers after claiming she was quoted €500 for balayage highlights at a salon on the island.

The user, who publishes content under the account @laurymundy, shared a short video on social media on 6 November 2026 explaining her surprise at the price.

"Seriously, they're charging me €500 to have highlights done here in Ibiza," she says in the video, describing the amount as extremely expensive.

She then asks other users to recommend hairdressers offering more affordable prices, inviting followers who know a suitable salon to leave suggestions in the comments.

Woman even considers travelling to Andalucía

The video attracted attention not only because of the reported price, but also because of the alternative she suggested.

The woman said she would not rule out travelling to Andalucía to have the treatment, explaining that flights from Ibiza were inexpensive enough to make the journey worth considering.

Her comment prompted a mixture of reactions, with some users recommending hairdressers in different municipalities across Ibiza and others questioning whether travelling to mainland Spain for a beauty appointment would actually save money.

One commenter suggested that Valencia might be a more convenient alternative, while another argued that salons in Andalucía could also charge €500 for certain treatments.

Social media users share their own hairdressing prices

The discussion quickly developed into a wider exchange about the cost of hairdressing services in different parts of Spain.

One user from Tenerife said they paid €153 at their regular hairdresser, while explaining that other salons on the island could charge €300 or more.

Other comments expressed surprise at the €500 quotation, while some users questioned whether the woman had compared prices between different salons before accepting the offer.

The comments reflect individual experiences and opinions rather than a verified comparison of hairdressing prices across Spain.

What does balayage involve?

Balayage is a hair-colouring technique in which colour or lightener is applied by hand to create a graduated, blended effect. It is often used to produce natural-looking highlights and softer transitions between darker roots and lighter lengths.

The cost of the treatment can vary considerably depending on the length and thickness of the hair, its existing colour, the amount of lightening required and the time involved. Additional services, such as toning, colour correction or treatments, can also affect the final price.

The salon involved in the reported €500 quotation has not been identified, and the exact treatment included in the price has not been disclosed.

For now, the video has opened a discussion among social media users about the cost of beauty services in Ibiza and whether travelling elsewhere in Spain could offer a more affordable alternative.