We will travel to you for your wedding day!

Urban Hi-Lights specialise in mobile weddings and love to make a brides day stress free and enjoyable. This year we will be travelling to Warwick, Roma and Dalby just to name a few places.

So far this year we have been to peoples homes, Gabbinbar Homestead and Burke and Wills Hotel in Toowoomba.

We recommend you book a trial and when doing so we allow more time to talk details of your wedding day. We also offer free consultations in our salon by appointment with our hair and/or beauty team.

During the trial  or free in salon consultation we discuss;

Style options

look at pictures

design a style to suit your dress and wedding theme

venue for wedding day

travel cost (free for Toowoomba)

time frames for each person

cermeony time

time photographer might be coming

time you need to be ready by
order for hair and make-up

The Stylist who does your trial is the stylist you will have on the day. You may speak with other team member when organising other aspects of your day.

We document all we speak about so you are sure that everything will run smoothly.

We work with Marley Hammond  and she offers airbushed make-up which is water and tear resistant. Great for wedding day make-up as it can last for up to and over 20 hours. She may start at a different time to us but we all work together to manage your and our time efficiently and effectively.

You can also book in salon services including hair colouring, treatments with scalp massage, tanning, nails, waxing and more. We are your one stop shop for all your hair and beauty needs for your wedding day.

On the day we travel to you. We travel anywhere! Free travel for Toowoomba with travel costs involved outside of Toowoomba. you can email us for a free travel quote. 

We arrive slightly before the

 start time to set up our equipment and heat our tools. We do ask that all your party members be ready when we arrive to ensure that the plan for the day runs smoothly. If this is not possible we ask you notify our team prior so we can take note to manage our time for the day.

Once we arrive we assess what styles for hair and what styles for make-up and decide who would go first. We leave the bride normally to second last if not last (depends on the hair length and style). We discuss this with you during your trial.

We allow all members of the party to check the styles we create and make any changes where needed. We sometimes suggest to leave while others have hair done, then come back to make adjustments so to have time to get used to style or hair to settle.

Ultimately it is the brides day and we always will check every minor detail with the bride for the final approval.

Prior to leaving we will ask if you would like us to attach your veil or to show your bridesmaids. 

We will soon have an instructional video on our you tube channel.

We also do a final check of all styles and leave extra pins for final touches. We then ask our bride if there was anything else that needed adjusting to confirm all our brides are happy with the end result!

We allow ample time for all parties so not to feel rushed, have time to eat and time to be dressed.

We are passionate about our work and enjoy our time at weddings and always enjoy having our brides relaxed and stress free by helping in any way we can.

If you are interested in booking our services please email urbanhi-lights@bigpond.com  to get our booking information or get our 

FREE Google Play App........  AND iPhone app is coming soon!

In 2014 you can see us at City Golf Club Wedding Showcase (Toowoomba) , Preston Manor Wedding Expo and Toowoomba Wedding Expo (Highfields).

Salon Trading Hours

Our hours can vary and we do offer after hours and extra early appointments when staff are available. Ask our friendly staff when calling. To book an appointment call  

07 46331000.

Trading Hours

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 9am to 5pm

unless training or RDO

Wednesday 9am to 5pm

late by appointment

Thursday 9am to 5pm

late by appointment

Friday 9am to 5pm

early and late by appointment

Saturday from 7am

and by appointment/ mobile weddings by appointment/ walk in’s welcome if available

Sunday CLOSED

Weddings by appointment with surcharge

Trading hours can vary due to client later working hours some weeks.

Before AND After Renovations for Urban Hi-Lights

Our lovely little salon has had a make-over!!! For those of you who know us our neat, tiny space was well loved and in need of a make-over!! FINALLY it has happened.

BEFORE SHOTS

AFTER

How exciting! Our new space!

ARTWORK BY US!!!!

Our make-up station in the reception! Better lighting!

Love the Wall Paper on our front desk and new Artwork created by US!

Our little person..........just because he is cute!

Wall paper on the back wall!!! Looks even better in person!

 Some more snippets.....

Added extras..... Our macaroons from Crave Cupcakes FREE with any colour service!

Love our new space but more photos to come of Marley's beauty room!!!!!!

Here is to a creative 2014 with more training for our staff and more services for the salon!

Sarah Courtney- Assistant Manager

Meet the Team!!!! Staff Profiles!!!!!

Our team of experienced stylists have a passion for hairdressing! We all specialise in different areas and work together to create the best style for your needs. We all are trained in all aspects of designer hair colouring, precision cutting, bridal styling and more but have our areas we excel in. 

MEET OUR TEAM!

Hannah Rodhouse – Senior Hair Artist, Salon Manager

I specialise in creating the perfect blonde for your skin tone. I enjoy assessing each person individually to leave your hair in the best condition possible. 

I also specialise in Ombre and Balayage colouring and designing the perfect blend of colour for each person.

I have trained in Wella, CHI, PPS and Icolor and enjoy using hair colour and new techniques to compliment each colour brand I use.

I hold a Certificate III in Hairdressing and have been assisting and managing the salon for over 4 years.

Sarah Courtney- Senior Hair Artist, Salon Assistant Manager

I specialise in bridal, formal and photographic hair styling. I love to help a bride create a style to suit her face shape, dress design and whole wedding theme by working together with each bride to create the perfect look.

I also specialise in designer hair colouring. Whether you are wanting something outrageous or the beautiful balayage, I love to create styles to complement you and the trends at the same time.

I have trained in Wella, De lorenzo, Schwarzkoph, PPS, CHI and   IColor. 

I hold a; 

Certificate IV in Hairdressing,

Diploma in Salon Management

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Brow and Lash Artist

Lash and Hair Extensions 

Certificate II in Make-up

I enjoy training, education and helping staff as well as client education to help you maintain your hair at home.

Emma Tribe – Senior Hair Artist

  I specialise in precision style cutting. I like to design a style to suit your face shape while selecting the perfect tool to flatter your facial features. I give each client the skills on styling and product selection to make a new hair style easy to maintain.

   I enjoy selecting the perfect colour to flatter the style shape. 

   I also specialise in hair extensions. I enjoy clients feeling they have more thickness and/ or length or being able to have a splash of colour. I give clients the knowledge to maintain them and give them a maintenance regime. 

       

I have trained in Icolor, De Lorenzo, PPS and Schwartzkopf and enjoy designing colour to suit the perfect style cut.

I hold a Certificate III in Hairdressing and intend to further my studies in 2014 to expand further on my creative skills.

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Our salon team also consists of our amazing make-up artist and stylist Marley Hammond.

Marley Hammond- Make-up Artist and Beauty Stylist

I specialise in airbrushed make-up and pride myself in my specialised techniques to bring out your best features and disguise your insecurities. 

I also specialise in spray tanning giving my clients a natural bronzed glow that isn't orange. I also enjoy all aspects of nails including prescription nails and nail art. I offer many services in salon including body waxing, tanning, pedicures, lash extensions and more.

After completing a diploma in make-up in Melbourne, I went on and got my nail technician qualification, spray tanning, facial and body waxing and lash extension certificates. I have studied all aspects of makeup from airbrushing, natural and glamorous, through to special effects.

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  Keep an eye out for us at some of Toowoomba's leading wedding expos this year and see our work with Marley Hammond Make-up Artist and Beauty Stylist.

  Our hair team are all excited to attend Sharon Blain and Sydney Hair Expo in 2014 to bring new fashion trends to the salon. We are hoping to look at more training through out the year to keep our clients at the "Forefront of Fashion".

How to prepare you hair for your wedding, formal or special event!

It is important to plan a schedule for your hair for your special occasion.

Our job as hairdressers is to make you feel comfortable and less stressed. It is important you have trust in your stylist and get to know them and look at pictures of their work. It is important to have an idea of what you like and don't like. Bring ideas of styles and talk with them as they should be able to design a style to suit your face shape, style of dress and vision that you and your stylist has created.  

This is what plan I suggest.........

12 months before

1. In some cases wedding and formal season can be very busy so you need to book or at least talk to a stylist about booking and time frames
2. Look at pictures prior or with a stylist to look at length requirements. Extensions may be required as well as hair padding. Get the right information to be prepared and to budget.

6 Months before

1. Plan on what colour you want and if you are changing hair have pictures to show your stylist and ask how long it will take to get there (eg dark hair to blonde can take 6-12 months to lighten and get to the colour you like).
2. Organise a trial for your hair and make-up. Best to do for a special occasion or if you can try on your dress to see full picture. If you don't normally have nails, waxing or tanning you should trial these things now to avoid reactions and get used to things like nails. (NB. DO NOT wash your hair prior to the hair trial. Wash two nights before and ask your stylist what works best for the selected style. this makes a smoother end result and more manageable hair).

3 months before

1. Look at the condition of your hair and start a treatment program. Conditioning treatments can help the strength and add shine to your hair as well as having a trim at this time to avoid split ends. This makes the style/curls look better.
2. Also look at t a time to book your hair colour and beauty services such as waxing, tans, nails and pedicure.
3. Order or plan for your hair extensions to be ordered and coloured if needed. Speak with your stylist prior.

1-2 weeks before

1. It is best to get your hair coloured 1-2 weeks before. one week before is best but no more than two and no less than one. This ensures no regrowth if done too soon and allows time for colour to settle or change or adjust prior to event. 
2. If you want to have hair extensions it should also be done at this time. Clip in extensions are a great alternative to add fullness and give the illusion of more hair without the maintenance. Remember you may have to order them before this time.
3. Be sure to have a small trim at his time as the ends of any style/ curls will be neater and look better. 
4. Waxing is best done about 1 week prior so to be rid of wax residue. The residue of wax may affect you spray tan.

1-3 days before

1. This is the time to have beauty services such as nails, lash tinting or lash extensions and tan. 
2. This is when you should last wash your hair. If you are having curls or an upstyle it works best when the hair has natural oil to smooth and is more manageable for your stylist. It is great to even have a shampoo and blow dry at your salon so your  stylist can blow dry more fullness and product into your hair to be more manageable on the day. If you are having a blow dry (shorter hair) you may need to wash or a style having lots of volume. your stylist will instruct you in special circumstances if it needs to be washed prior to an upstyle. (NB if you have lash extensions you can not get them wet straight aware so talk to your beauty and hair stylist when booking)

THE BIG EVENT!

1. Have dry hair unless instructed otherwise (or having a blow dry)
2. Have no make-up on but a freshly washed face with moisturiser
3. Have spare bobby pins (you may be given touch up pins)
4. Have touch up lipstick (you can purchase from your make-up artist to get the best colour match to your make-up palette)
5. Have touch up hair spray (travel size great to take with you- ask your stylist)
6. Let your stylists know if anything needs adjusting

Oh and....................

HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't forget to send your stylist and make-up artist pictures of your day! It is wonderful to see the end result when it has all come together!!!

Written By Sarah Courtney from Urban Hi-Lights

Watch this space for 2014 renovations and training! We are INSPIRED!

As we get ready for a new year we are getting ready for a make-over ourselves!

Our salon will be getting a little face lift but we are also working on new techniques and training to offer skilled services from our highly trained staff.

We are not only working on the "outside" (salon make-over) but the "inside" (our thirst for knowledge and training).

You can also follow our salon Facebook page for our up to date specials but on our new blog we will be sharing information with you on how to make your hair styling easy, how to use products, what products to use and little tips for you to take the stress out of hair.

You may notice links to some of our salon product ranges that we use at Urban Hi-Lights. We endeavor to use products that will better the health of you and your hair. We use products that are chemical free or reduced chemicals to better our and your health and the health of your hair.

You can contact us with any questions on our email urbanhi-lights@bigpond.com or via phone on 0746331000.

We will also be starting our own Instagram page soon so keep an eye out for before and after shots!

Use the link to the right to get email notifications of new posts on our blog and we hope you enjoy!!!