Finding the best hair salon in Boston is a very subjective journey. The experience at a hair salon can even vary based on the stylist you work with. In Boston alone, there are nearly 3,000 hair salons to pick from, which equates to about 4 salons per 1,000 residents.
With many hair salons in the city, you can bounce around to find your favorite. We’ve rounded up some of the most-trusted and unique hair salons in and around Boston for an objectively pleasurable and trustworthy experience. Check them out below!
1. SKA Spa, Chinatown and Southie
SKA is Boston’s leading scalp spa! They started with one location in Chinatown and quickly added a second location in South Boston. SKA is founded by a Trichologist, a healthcare professional specialized in scalp conditions, meaning their brand literally takes care of your strands from the root. Visit the Southie location for a comprehensive scalp spa treatment, or check out the Chinatown location for cuts, color, styling and more!
2. Ash Studio, Back Bay
Founded by a Safar Boston vet, Ash Studio celebrates over a decade’s worth of hair knowledge. Treatments and styling at Ash are incredibly tailored to each individual to ensure minimal upkeep with maximum style!
3. Dellaria Salons, Kenmore
Massachusetts native, John Francis Dellaria, founder of the Pyrametrics Hair Cutting System was born in 1936. He took his nationally-acclaimed hair styling techniques to open a 5,000-square-foot location in SoHo, cutting the hair of local New Yorkers and celebs alike. While the Manhattan location no longer exists, his legacy lives on in the 20+ locations across Massachusetts. The Kenmore location is a local favorite, but they have locations all over the city and state.
4. Haven Beauty, Hopkinton
When Boston residents travel 40 minutes West to visit a hair salon, you know it’s worth it. Haven Beauty is one-of-a-kind in the state of Massachusetts, and luckily not too far from Boston.
The all-inclusive salon and spa focuses on natural and holistic products that still deliver results. Haven began as an award-winning holistic hair salon and now includes facials, massages, infrared therapy and more. Plus, the plant-filled historic studio space is gorgeous and the staff are so lovely. Enjoy a freshly-brewed latte while tending to your locks.
5. Salon Acote, Back Bay
The hair salon’s been bringing over 30 years of Parisian-inspired beauty techniques to Newbury Street. Together, their staff offers an impressive roster of skillsets and techniques, perfect whether you need an attentive cut or stunning style!