Is there anything more invigorating than a total makeover? Change your hair, and it feels like you can start a whole new life.
Whether you’re looking to chop it off, change the color, shave a bit, add some curls or go for a full fantasy dye job, who you let touch your hair can make or break the whole experience. It can be scary looking for a new salon, or it can be an adventure.
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We asked our editors across the country to tell us which salons are serving cutting-edge looks and reliable treatments in their cities. Next time you hit the road, consider making a stop at one of the country’s highest-rated salons. It’s the souvenir that keeps on giving.
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205 S Mill St #221; 970-925-3605 / Website
M Salon consistently ensures that every day is a great hair day by emphasizing excellence in coloring, extensions, and keratin treatments. They stand at the cutting edge of hair-cutting techniques, offering a wide selection of Kérastase products available for purchase. Owner Marcy DiSalvo guarantees that when you leave the salon, your hair will be nothing short of shiny and lustrous, just as it should be. Check Aspen’s full list for more incredible salon options.
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297 Newbury St.; 857-350-4856 / Website
A visit to Cristina Viselli’s salon not only benefits hair health, but also Mother Earth. As a Green Circle Salon, Viselli Salon collects, recycles and repurposes 90% of their waste like hair clippings, foils, color tubes, papers, plastics and glass. They also use paraben and PPD-free color, which is allergy sensitive. With peace of mind for the planet, customers can enjoy their services, choosing from options like toner, extensions, balayage, conditioning and Cezanne keratin treatments. Be sure to check Boston’s full list for beautiful wedding-day dos, award-winning stylist services and more.
300 N. Elizabeth St., Ste. 201C; 312-964-5088 / Website
Nestled in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop neighborhood, this salon is an all-inclusive glamour solution from owner Daniel Janicek’s handpicked team of Chicago’s most talented artists. It's a must-see space, but so are the other nine salons on Chicago's full list.
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150 Manufacturing St.; 469-830-5130 / Website
Calling all cool kids - Facture Salon is ready to give you a new look for the season. Owner extraordinaire Jessica Watts continues to dazzle each of her clients through myriad services, including cuts and color galore. The fun doesn’t stop there. Check Dallas’ full list for more A-list salons.
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64 Park Place, East Hampton; 631-324-3036 / Website
Warren Tricomi's East Hampton post is another favorite, and for good reason. Their rejuvenating hair treatments paired with crisp colors and sleek cuts make lifetime customers out of their clients. There's no going wrong with an appointment at Warren Tricomi. With the high-profile locals The Hamptons is known for, you can be sure the rest of the salons on our full list are worth an appointment.
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1451 S. King St. Ste. 202, Honolulu; 808-264-9340 / Website
Run by Honolulu hair creative Jamie Keiko, Mika Haus is the destination for your hair transformation. Looking for a traditional cut or blowout? Mika Haus has all that and more, as the salon also features unique offerings for wedding and event styling, and even has a diverse palette of creative coloring. Whether you’re looking for a balayage or looking to branch out with a bright “fantasy color,” Mika Haus is ready to help you spice up your hairdo. Check Hawai’i’s full list for more wonderful salons.
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2925 Richmond Ave., 713-892-8330; 12505 Memorial Dr., 713-722-8330 / Website
Stylist to some of our favorite ‘dos around town, Ceron is constantly in high demand. With his storied spot in Uptown Park and now a happening hub in Kirby Grove, this style maven leaves you feeling your chicest of selves. That’s two great salons for the price of one, but there are even more great pamper spots on Houston’s full list.
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616 N. Almont Drive, West Hollywood; 310.273.4100 / Website
Founded by Andy Lecompte in 2008, this West Hollywood hair salon is anything but basic. Each service is personalized and representative of each client’s personality and style. With exclusive clientele, this salon has been on L.A. natives’ radar since its opening. Services include everything from haircuts and blowouts to nails and make-up. As the home base for so many stars, L.A. boasts some truly incredible salons with powerful clientele and lots of privacy. Be sure to check the City of Angel’s fill list to get that movie star glow.
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3930 NE 2nd Ave.; 305-573-5520 / Website
Undeniably one of Miami’s trendiest hair salons, IGK Salon graces the Design District with its mastery of hair craft. The artsy decor and cheerful atmosphere of the shop serve as the perfect backdrop to fulfill your every hair desire. While the glamour hub sees its fair share of celebrity clientele, expect all hairstylists to exude influencer-like personalities and fashion flair themselves. From simple trims to unrivaled hair coloring treatments, the salon is famed for topping off each client with effortless beach waves. Modern, trendy and versatile, IGK Salon has every guest walking out red carpet ready. You already know there’s more fun to be had in the Magic City, so check the other nine salons on Miami’s full list.
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231 E. 58th St.; 917-257-9080 / Website
Adel Atelier is one of the go-to colorists for celebrities. Adel offers each client a more detailed hair-design menu, including color highlights, dry cuts and oil treatments. Special products include the Milbon and vegan lines with no sulphates or parabens. As a fashion capital of the world, NYC is teeming with incredible stylists, so do check the city’s full list.
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1590 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949-656-6892 / Website
The brainchild of entrepreneur Danielle Kari White, inventor of Natural Beaded Rows hair extensions, this Laguna Beach styling spot specializes in giving you the long, luscious hair of your dreams and provides top-notch color services to ensure your tresses match your new locks. The jewel box space also offers products from Oribe, which it utilizes in its services. Try the other five salons on Orange County’s full list.
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308 S. 12th St.; 215-568-3040 / Website
Owned by former “North American Hairstylist of the Year,” Giovanni Mele, this Midtown Village salon has been a consistent top spot for styling in Philly since it opened in 1997. Drop in for a cut and style, high-quality extensions, texturizing treatment, or color from their many options, including balayage, highlights, color gloss, corrective color and 10-minute hair color. If they’re good enough for Anderson Cooper, they’re good enough for us. Still, there are even more amazing salons to try on Philly’s full list.
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1808 Union St.; 415-529-1861 / Website
In partnership with Green Circle Salons, SF Color Collective provides an eco-friendly and high-quality experience for its clients. While guests enjoy professional styling and coloring, this trendy salon is turning plastic and cotton into energy and turning hair clippings into mats for oil spills. Acting as a salon as well as a place for hair education, Color Collective will leave customers feeling just as good on the inside as the outside. That's not all, because SF boasts for more fantastic spots on its full list.
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7001 N. Scottsdale Rd.; 480-998-1888 / Website
Complete your look with the professional stylists at Rumors Salon. From nails to hair to makeup, sit back and let their creative team make your style dreams come true using the latest techniques. Do make sure to check out the other salons on Scottsdale's full list.
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826 W. Dana St., Mountain View; 650-988-8822 / Website
Founder and creative director of Essence Salon Jennifer Lei's goal is to bring out her customers' inner beauty by creating "happiness through hairstyling." In an environment that feels like a family home where customers are treated like guests, this award-winning salon will turn your hair fantasies into reality. Jennifer's stylists, many of whom have decades of experience, bring their technical skills and friendly attitudes to make the customer's treatment seamless and enjoyable. Even more knock-out styles await on Silicon Valley's full list.
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1425 K St NW Suite 102; 202-898-6350 / Website
Brazilian blowouts, hair extensions, Japanese straightening and coloring can all be found on INARI Salon’s menu. Make it a spa day with the salon’s other bustling menu of lash enhancements, manicures, plasma fibroblast and needle-free lip fillers and lifts. What’s more, there are four other must-visit salons on DC's full list.
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