The best salons & beauty spots in Merced

18 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Whether you’re due for a fresh set or just want your lashes to stop ghosting your mascara, Luxe Beauty Spa keeps Atwater’s lash scene…

1270 Broadway Ave (City of Atwater)

Whether you’re due for a fresh set or just want your lashes to stop ghosting your mascara, Luxe Beauty Spa keeps Atwater’s lash scene organized with a simple Linktree that shows their Instagram and booking pages for multiple artists, making it easy to find a style you actually love.

From the Merced newsletter, September 12, 2026

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West Coast Whiskers Barbershop keeps it affordable, fast, and friendly with fades, undercuts, mohawks, and high-and-tights for men, women,…

2801 N Winton Way Ste b (City of Atwater)

West Coast Whiskers Barbershop keeps it affordable, fast, and friendly with fades, undercuts, mohawks, and high-and-tights for men, women, and kids, plus beard shaping and straight-razor shaves. Bonus points for being great with curly hair and even offering local house-call haircuts when you can't sneak away.

From the Atwater newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Musas Salon & Spa is the spot when you need a fresh cut, a smart color refresh, or a calm chair-side reset that lets you breathe for a…

1197 Atwater Blvd (City of Atwater)

Musas Salon & Spa is the spot when you need a fresh cut, a smart color refresh, or a calm chair-side reset that lets you breathe for a minute. Friendly pros, clean work, and results that actually hold up between washes... your mirror will notice.

From the Atwater newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

1667 Bellevue Rd Ste S2-3 (City of Atwater)

Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

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Hair feeling blah? Hair Design by Carol has you covered with precision cuts for the whole fam, elegant updos, rich color from subtle…

3420 R St

Hair feeling blah? Hair Design by Carol has you covered with precision cuts for the whole fam, elegant updos, rich color from subtle highlights to bold balayage and ombré, plus perms and pro makeup. Expect thoughtful, personalized care and premium products that leave Merced heads turning for the right reasons.

From the Merced newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Whether you’re due for a knot-busting massage or a hair glow-up, Amenities Day Spa & Salon Fresno brings Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone…

5054 N Palm Ave (Fresno)

Whether you’re due for a knot-busting massage or a hair glow-up, Amenities Day Spa & Salon Fresno brings Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and couples massages together with Aveda color, balayage, facials and waxing, all with plant-powered products. Pencil it in this week, your future self will thank you.

From the Fresno newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

1254 W Olive Ave

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

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The Medical Spa & Hungry Hair Salon is that rare combo spot where Merced folks can knock out med-aesthetic musts like injectables,…

680 W Shaw Ave Ste 101 (Fresno)

The Medical Spa & Hungry Hair Salon is that rare combo spot where Merced folks can knock out med-aesthetic musts like injectables, microneedling, laser hair removal, and body contouring, then slide over for salon services and seamless clip-in extensions. A practical one-stop refresh in Fig Garden Village.

From the Merced newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Modern Face Beauty shapes your look with natural looking powder brows, ombré gradients, and lip blush that heals into a soft tint. If your…

5783 N First St (Fresno)

Modern Face Beauty shapes your look with natural looking powder brows, ombré gradients, and lip blush that heals into a soft tint. If your routine needs a low effort glow up this week, book a session and let your future selfies do the talking.

From the Merced newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Whether you want sun-kissed color, a precision cut, or volume that actually moves, Rock Paper Scissors Salon and Luxury Hair Extensions in…

7555 N Del Mar Ave Ste 208 (Fresno)

Whether you want sun-kissed color, a precision cut, or volume that actually moves, Rock Paper Scissors Salon and Luxury Hair Extensions in Fresno is all about effortless, lived-in looks using premium genius weft extensions, lash extensions, and personalized care that feels like hanging with your best girlfriends.

From the Madera newsletter, September 11, 2026

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House of Lash & Brow brings Merced’s talented beauty pros under one roof, specializing in fluttery lash extensions, natural-looking lifts,…

1724 M St · ✓ checked Aug 20

House of Lash & Brow brings Merced’s talented beauty pros under one roof, specializing in fluttery lash extensions, natural-looking lifts, microblading, and brows that actually behave. Pick your artist, book direct, then walk out feeling like you finally won the morning mirror battle this week.

From the Merced newsletter, August 25, 2026

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JD Brows

Beauty

JD Brows brings PhiBrows-certified nano brows and microblading, plus powder brows, lip blushing, eyeliner, lash lift and brow lamination,…

1515 E Shaw Ave (Fresno)

JD Brows brings PhiBrows-certified nano brows and microblading, plus powder brows, lip blushing, eyeliner, lash lift and brow lamination, and Korean glass skin facials. With 4,230+ brow treatments and natural, healed results, it’s the spot locals book when they want shape, symmetry, and mornings off.

From the Merced newsletter, September 4, 2026

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If the Valley heat keeps melting your face by noon, Eternity & Beyond handles brows, eyeliner, and lips so you wake up ready, plus eyelash…

4950 N Woodrow Ave #105 (Fresno)

If the Valley heat keeps melting your face by noon, Eternity & Beyond handles brows, eyeliner, and lips so you wake up ready, plus eyelash extensions when you want extra, and even tattoo removal for regrets. Treat yourself to a low-maintenance glow that actually lasts.

From the Fresno newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

639 E Shaw Ave Ste 179 (Fresno)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Whether you’re after a quick trim, layered refresh, or full color vibe shift, Hair Bar Salon keeps it polished without the fuss.…

2416 W Shaw Ave #106 (Fresno)

Whether you’re after a quick trim, layered refresh, or full color vibe shift, Hair Bar Salon keeps it polished without the fuss. Quality-first and named a Top 10 hair salon in Fresno, it’s an easy Madera week upgrade when your mirror says do something already.

From the Madera newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Whether you want a low-maintenance lash lift, bolder extensions from classic to mega, or brows that finally behave with lamination, tint or…

2804 G St

Whether you want a low-maintenance lash lift, bolder extensions from classic to mega, or brows that finally behave with lamination, tint or microshading, Dominant Beauty delivers polished, wake-up-and-go results. Add a facial or waxing and call it your midweek reset.

From the Merced newsletter, September 21, 2026

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When you need to look put-together without sinking half a day into it, Fringe Salon has express services for quick styling, a face-framing…

6741 N Palm Ave (Fresno)

When you need to look put-together without sinking half a day into it, Fringe Salon has express services for quick styling, a face-framing highlight, or a fringe trim, plus a team that’s all about making you feel valued and beautiful... Fresno plans officially saved.

From the Fresno newsletter, August 29, 2026

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For a cut or color that actually fits your style and hair health, Diva's Hair Salon brings precision cuts, intricate balayage, and premium…

637 E Olive Ave (Fresno)

For a cut or color that actually fits your style and hair health, Diva's Hair Salon brings precision cuts, intricate balayage, and premium products to Fresno locals.

From the Fresno newsletter, August 31, 2026

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