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15 Best Beauty Salons in Atlanta

Finding the right beauty salons in Atlanta starts with matching your appointment to the specialist you need, whether that means a precision cut, lived-in color, loc care, a facial, or event styling. Compare salons by their strongest services, experience with your hair type, and how much planning the appointment requires.

Confirm availability, consultation needs, treatment timing, and aftercare before you travel or book.

How this guide is ordered

The options are organized around clear service strengths, specialist hair needs, preparation requirements, and recurring themes such as careful consultation, cleanliness, scheduling, and finished results. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.

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Atlanta's Top Beauty Studios

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#1
Craig McQueen Salon
4.9695 reviews
Hair color, toning and lived-in blonde workExtensions, smoothing services and carefully planned hair transformations
#2
The Press Room Salon
5328 reviews
Silk presses, healthy-hair treatments, layered styling, or sew-in appointments
#3
Salon & Spa at ESI
4.9447 reviews
Clients seeking guided hair or spa treatments in AtlantaThose looking for a patient, carefully supervised beauty appointment
#4
Salon Red - Candler Park
4.8469 reviews
Curly haircutsCut, color, and styling with stylist-level options
#5
Keep It Locked Hair Spa
4.9264 reviews
loc maintenance and stylingscalp-focused natural-hair care
#6
Jamison Shaw Hairdressers
4.91379 reviews
Balayage and seamlessly blended colorCareful haircuts and gentle styling for children or adults
#7
Melrose & Mcqueen
4.91097 reviews
Personalized haircuts and stylingGrey-transition guidance
#8
Junko Hair Studio
4.81908 reviews
Clients seeking specialized straightening, color work, extensions, or texture-conscious styling in Buckhead
#9
Van Michael Salon
4.9561 reviews
Precision cuts, vivid or customized color, and bridal hair and makeup
#10
Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa
4.9460 reviews
Fine or thinning hair consultationsBalayage, extensions and personalized color
#11
Tinte Color and Blow Dry Bar @The Works
4.9429 reviews
Natural hair and textured-hair cuttingSubtle color changes without bleach
#12
Keenan Salon
4.9361 reviews
Personalized cuts and colorLoc maintenance
#13
J Gold Salon
4.8572 reviews
Balayage and highlights
#14
Urban Evolution Salon
4.8569 reviews
Personalized haircuts and stylingHair color corrections or transformations
#15
The Cherry Blossom Salon
4.8541 reviews
Balayage, dimensional color, Brazilian blowouts, and carefully planned hair transformations

Compare all 15 Beauty Salons in Atlanta

Craig McQueen Salon #1

Craig McQueen Salon

4.9695 reviews
3872 Roswell Rd NE Ste C6, Atlanta, GA 30342, United States
Best for
Hair color, toning and lived-in blonde workExtensions, smoothing services and carefully planned hair transformations

Craig McQueen Salon brings a polished boutique-salon setting to Buckhead, with a talented team focused on haircuts, blowouts, color, smoothing services and extensions. Its work includes Aveda hair color, VoMor and Hairdreams extensions, plus conditioning treatments such as Aveda, K18 and ProAddiction.

Consultation and communication are central to the experience: stylists take time to understand the desired cut, tone, finish and ongoing hair-care needs before shaping the service. Color work ranges from precise touch-ups and lived-in blondes to corrective toning, with careful attention to matching, detail and the condition of the hair. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and notably clean, while the team’s explanations, patience and precision make the salon particularly appealing for guests seeking a considered change or dependable maintenance. Appointments should be arranged in advance, especially for color and more involved transformations.

The Press Room Salon #2
What stands out
  • Silk pressing, healthy haircare, and luxury hair extensions

The Press Room Salon

5328 reviews
1745 Peachtree St NE Ste F, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Best for
Silk presses, healthy-hair treatments, layered styling, or sew-in appointments

The Press Room Salon is an Atlanta beauty salon centered on silk pressing, healthy haircare, and luxury hair extensions. Its service style places emphasis on preserving hair’s natural beauty while creating polished, well-finished results.

Appointments are handled with a careful, informative approach, including clear explanations throughout the process and attention to cleansing, conditioning, moisture, and heat care. Silk presses, layered styling, sew-ins, and steam treatments are among the services reflected in its salon experience, with a strong focus on softness, movement, and a healthy-looking finish. The setting is thoughtfully decorated with a relaxed, spa-like feel, while cleanliness and professional presentation add to the overall experience. Appointment booking is required, so planning ahead is advisable for anyone seeking a detailed haircare service or extension appointment.

Salon & Spa at ESI #3

Salon & Spa at ESI

4.9447 reviews
3393 Peachtree Rd NE #2012A, Atlanta, GA 30326, United States
Best for
Clients seeking guided hair or spa treatments in AtlantaThose looking for a patient, carefully supervised beauty appointment

Salon & Spa at ESI brings beauty and spa services to Atlanta with a thoughtful, carefully guided approach. Hair services include silk presses, trims, highlights and scalp analysis, while the spa menu features facials, waxing, makeup and massage. Hydrafacial and Glo2Facial treatments focus on cleansing, hydration, exfoliation and a brighter-looking complexion, with options tailored to specific skin concerns.

Services are performed by students trained and supported by experienced instructors, creating an organized setting where patience, clear explanations and careful finishing are central to the visit. The salon is also suitable for children and works well for clients seeking a more unhurried appointment, whether they are refreshing their hair, planning a special look or setting aside time for a restorative spa treatment.

Salon Red - Candler Park #4

Salon Red - Candler Park

4.8469 reviews
1642 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, United States
Best for
Curly haircutsCut, color, and styling with stylist-level options

Salon Red - Candler Park brings a thoughtful, team-based approach to hair care in Atlanta, with stylists working across cut, color, and styling. The salon’s level system reflects experience and advanced education, helping visitors choose a stylist aligned with their needs. Curly hair is a particular strength, with skilled cutting for everything from short, compact curls to long, flowing shapes.

Professional, carefully finished work is paired with a considerate salon atmosphere, attention to cleanliness, and small comforts such as beverages while you wait. The team is welcoming to families and provides an LGBTQ+ friendly, transgender-safe space. Appointments are required or strongly recommended, and booking requires a valid credit card. All services include shampoo and blow-dry; extra product charges may apply for longer or denser hair and are discussed during consultation.

Keep It Locked Hair Spa #5

Keep It Locked Hair Spa

4.9264 reviews
798 Cascade Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, United States
Best for
loc maintenance and stylingscalp-focused natural-hair care

Keep It Locked Hair Spa brings a natural-hair and loc-care focus to Atlanta, with a calm, attentive approach that begins with understanding the condition of the hair and scalp. Its service style includes careful scalp analysis, treatments for dryness and flaking, loc maintenance, styling, and human-hair loc extensions, with a polished finish that keeps both appearance and hair health in view.

The spa atmosphere adds thoughtful touches such as robes and slippers, organic coconut water, and fresh fruit, while cleanliness and patient, welcoming service remain central to the visit. The setting is LGBTQ+ friendly and described as a transgender-safe space, with a family-friendly profile as well. Appointments are recommended, particularly for specialized loc work, extensions, or scalp treatments; walk-ins may also be accepted when availability allows.

Jamison Shaw Hairdressers #6

Jamison Shaw Hairdressers

4.91379 reviews
3330 Piedmont Rd NE #10, Atlanta, GA 30305, United States
Best for
Balayage and seamlessly blended colorCareful haircuts and gentle styling for children or adults

Jamison Shaw Hairdressers brings French cutting and balayage to Atlanta, with a broader menu covering women’s and men’s haircuts, highlights, money pieces, bowlayage, foil highlights, base color, corrective color, and glaze or toner services. Color pricing is determined during consultation.

The salon’s approach centers on careful, patient work and clear explanations, with particular strength in gentle styling, blended color, and polished finishing. Minimal-chemical approaches can be considered when appropriate, while the team’s organized service and attention to cleanliness support a comfortable visit for adults and children alike. Appointments are recommended, especially for color services and preferred stylists, although walk-in availability may sometimes be possible. If a service result needs adjustment, the salon provides a complimentary correction within two weeks of the original appointment; additional work is charged separately.

Melrose & Mcqueen #7

Melrose & Mcqueen

4.91097 reviews
341 Elizabeth St NE Ste E, Atlanta, GA 30307, United States
Best for
Personalized haircuts and stylingGrey-transition guidance

Melrose & McQueen is an Atlanta hair salon with a polished, individualized approach to cuts, styling, color refinement, and extensions. The team is particularly attentive to detail, from addressing brassy tones with a gloss to shaping hair during a grey transition or tailoring a cut to fuller hair. Extensions are also part of the salon’s expertise, including Great Lengths work.

Agility and organization add to the experience, with a clean setting and coordinated appointment handling. The salon is a strong fit for anyone seeking a carefully finished haircut, a style refresh before an event, or guidance through a significant change in color or texture. Its welcoming approach also makes it suitable for families with children.

Junko Hair Studio #8

Junko Hair Studio

4.81908 reviews
2391 Peachtree Rd B3D, Atlanta, GA 30305, United States
Best for
Clients seeking specialized straightening, color work, extensions, or texture-conscious styling in Buckhead

Junko Hair Studio brings a long-standing hair-styling presence to Atlanta’s Buckhead area, serving a wide range of hair types, textures, and backgrounds. Its approach centers on personalized styling, with attention to detail, a polished finish, and a clean, welcoming salon environment.

The studio is particularly known for Japanese Thermal Reconditioning, a permanent straightening service designed for suitable curly, wavy, or frizz-prone hair. Stylists also work with Digital Perms, Balayage, extensions, color correction, cuts, and everyday styling, making it a versatile destination for both major transformations and carefully refined looks. Appointments are recommended, while walk-ins may also be accepted. For Japanese Thermal Reconditioning, expect a lengthy appointment—potentially up to five hours depending on hair length, density, and texture—and a stylist assessment is important before proceeding.

Van Michael Salon #9

Van Michael Salon

4.9561 reviews
929 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Best for
Precision cuts, vivid or customized color, and bridal hair and makeup

Van Michael Salon brings precision cuts, customized color, and tailored styling to Atlanta’s Midtown. The salon’s work spans everyday transformations, vivid color, and texture-conscious cuts, with careful attention to the client’s desired shape, tone, and finish.

Colorists and stylists are particularly well suited to detailed consultations, including matching color to an individual style and explaining how to care for the result at home. Patient service, careful attention to detail, and a strong focus on cleanliness add to the polished salon experience. The space is LGBTQ+ friendly and welcoming to children. Bridal services cover professional hair and makeup for brides, bridesmaids, and wedding parties, with in-salon or on-site options and trial appointments to refine the look ahead of the event. New Talents services provide a lower starting price point, while color pricing begins at $65 in New Talents and $70 with the main Van Michael team.

Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa #10
What stands out
  • Fine and thinning hair is a distinctive specialty

Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa

4.9460 reviews
646 Lindbergh Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, United States
Best for
Fine or thinning hair consultationsBalayage, extensions and personalized color

In Atlanta’s Buckhead area, Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa brings together hair design, color, extensions and day spa services in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The salon has served the city since 1997, with a focus on polished results and healthy hair.

Fine and thinning hair is a distinctive specialty, alongside balayage, lived-in styles and vibrant color. Steve Hightower is also known for detailed cuts, thoughtful guidance on thinning-hair treatments and personalized approaches that respect the hair’s integrity. The atmosphere is comfortable and personable, with a warm team-led experience. Appointments are required or strongly recommended, particularly for specialist services and popular stylists. LGBTQ+ friendly and equipped for on-site services, it suits visitors seeking a considered cut, color refresh or thinning-hair consultation.

Tinte Color and Blow Dry Bar @The Works #11

Tinte Color and Blow Dry Bar @The Works

4.9429 reviews
1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW Ste 102, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States
Best for
Natural hair and textured-hair cuttingSubtle color changes without bleach

Tinte Color and Blow Dry Bar @The Works is an Atlanta hair salon known for detailed cutting, polished blowouts, and thoughtful color work. Its styling team includes specialists comfortable with natural 4B and 4C textures, subtle no-bleach balayage, layered cuts, and Cezanne smoothing treatments.

The salon pairs technical service with a welcoming atmosphere, including attentive consultations, scalp and neck massages, and a helpful front desk that can assist with online booking. The result is a setting suited to both a precise change and a carefully considered refresh. Appointments are required or strongly recommended. If booking K-tip extensions, confirm the stylist’s specific experience with that method and the care approach it requires before the appointment.

Keenan Salon #12
What stands out
  • Consultation-led styling

Keenan Salon

4.9361 reviews
2100 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE Unit E, Atlanta, GA 30324, United States
Best for
Personalized cuts and colorLoc maintenance

Keenan Salon is an Atlanta hair salon where thoughtful consultation, attentive styling, and a welcoming atmosphere shape the appointment. The team works across haircuts, color, styling, and loc maintenance, with a detail-oriented approach that begins by listening carefully to the desired result and continues through the finished look.

The space is intentionally inclusive, with a comfortable environment for LGBTQ+ and transgender guests and staff who prioritize clear communication throughout the service. Appointment booking is recommended, although walk-ins are accepted, making the salon suitable for both planned transformations and occasional touch-ups. Beverages and on-site parking add small comforts to a polished salon visit.

J Gold Salon #13
What stands out
  • Modern color and extensions

J Gold Salon

4.8572 reviews
3324 Peachtree Rd NE Unit d, Atlanta, GA 30326, United States
Best for
Balayage and highlights

J Gold Salon is a Buckhead hair salon specializing in modern color, including balayage and highlights, along with extensions, cuts, blowouts, and event styling. The salon’s relaxed-luxury atmosphere feels polished without being intimidating, while stylists take time to understand reference images, desired tones, and the overall direction of a new look.

Extension options include clip-ins, tape-ins, sewn and beaded wefts, I-tips, and K-tips, with real hair designed to blend naturally when professionally applied. Consultation matters here because pricing varies with the stylist, hair length and thickness, product use, and service complexity.

Urban Evolution Salon #14

Urban Evolution Salon

4.8569 reviews
1042 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, United States
Best for
Personalized haircuts and stylingHair color corrections or transformations

Urban Evolution Salon brings a polished, personal approach to hair care in Atlanta. The salon is particularly well regarded for carefully finished cuts, wash-and-blowout appointments, and color work, including transformations from uneven brunette tones to honey blonde. Stylists such as Bri, Josephine, and Anna take time to understand the desired result, explain product or maintenance choices, and tailor recommendations to each hair texture and routine.

Clean surroundings, attentive service, and a strong balance between workmanship and price give the salon a welcoming feel for both a first appointment and ongoing care. It is a good fit for anyone seeking thoughtful consultation, dependable styling, or practical advice for keeping hair healthy between visits. Beverages and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere add to the relaxed experience.

The Cherry Blossom Salon #15

The Cherry Blossom Salon

4.8541 reviews
696 Somerset Terrace NE Ste B, Atlanta, GA 30306, United States
Best for
Balayage, dimensional color, Brazilian blowouts, and carefully planned hair transformations

The Cherry Blossom Salon brings a personalized approach to hair care in Atlanta, with particular focus on balayage and color services. The menu also includes haircuts, treatments, hair extensions, Brazilian blowouts, highlights, foilyage, bleach and tone, and creative color. Consultation is an important part of the process, especially for new color clients or more involved transformations where hair condition and the desired result need careful planning.

Patient, attentive service and precise finishing are central to the salon’s appeal, with an emphasis on listening closely to the requested look and maintaining a clean, well-organized setting. Appointments are required, and advance booking is recommended. Color services are priced from stated starting rates, while complex color work and certain reservations may require a consultation or deposit.

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Map of beauty salons in Atlanta

This guide covers beauty salons across Atlanta, with options suited to different hair goals and appointment styles rather than one single salon experience. You can narrow the list by service first, then check which location fits your usual route.

For complex color, extensions, loc work, bridal preparation, or spa treatments, allow extra travel time and confirm the appointment details before setting out. Availability can vary, especially for carefully planned services.

Services to compare

  • Haircuts and stylingFind options for detailed cuts, layered styling, curly haircuts, silk presses, and everyday finish work.
  • Hair colorCompare salons offering toning, lived-in blonde work, balayage, individualized color, and color planning.
  • ExtensionsAsk about sew-ins, tape-ins, human-hair loc extensions, and the consultation needed before installation.
  • Healthy-hair treatmentsLook for restorative care, scalp-focused services, smoothing treatments, and personalized plans for maintaining hair health.
  • Loc maintenanceSome Atlanta specialists provide loc maintenance, styling, and natural-hair care centered on the scalp and existing locs.
  • Facials and skincareCustomized facials and guided skincare routines may suit clients seeking a focused spa or wellness appointment.
  • Bridal and event beautyFor weddings or important events, compare salons that plan hair, color, skincare, and finishing services in advance.

How to choose a salon

  1. Match the stylist’s specialty to your exact goal, such as curls, lived-in blonde, locs, extensions, or a silk press.
  2. Send reference photos and describe your current hair history before booking color, smoothing, or extension work.
  3. Ask whether a consultation, strand test, deposit, or separate maintenance appointment is required.
  4. Confirm the full appointment time, especially for balayage, extensions, bridal preparation, or restorative treatments.
  5. Check the salon’s approach to scalp care, cleanliness, and aftercare if hair health is a priority.
  6. For family or LGBTQ+ clients, ask how the salon will tailor the appointment and styling experience.

Frequently asked questions

Which Atlanta salons are suitable for curly hair?

Look for a salon that specifically lists curly haircuts and can explain how the stylist assesses curl pattern, shrinkage, shape, and daily styling habits. Share your preferred length and routine in advance so the appointment is planned around your actual needs.

How far ahead should I book a beauty salon appointment?

Book early for color transformations, extensions, bridal preparation, loc work, and detailed treatments because these services often require longer appointments or specialist availability. Regular cuts and styling may be easier to schedule, but confirming beforehand is still sensible.

What should I ask before booking hair color in Atlanta?

Ask whether the salon handles your requested technique, such as toning, balayage, lived-in blonde, or corrective color. Discuss your hair history, maintenance expectations, appointment length, and whether a consultation or strand test is recommended before the main service.

Can I find salons offering both hair and spa services?

Yes. Some Atlanta options combine hair appointments with guided spa treatments, customized facials, or skincare routines.

Confirm which services are offered at the same location, whether they can be scheduled together, and how much time to allow between appointments.

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