The best salons & beauty spots in Monterey

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

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Bright and clean salon lounge offering mani-pedis and waxing services, plus manicure and pedicure spa chairs.

1399 S Winchester Blvd #100 (San Jose)

Bright and clean salon lounge offering mani-pedis and waxing services, plus manicure and pedicure spa chairs.

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Browskim

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Browskim turns the daily brow-and-lip routine into a set-it-and-forget-it situation, with permanent brow and lip makeup, semi-permanent…

1773 E Capitol Expy Ste 218 (San Jose)

Browskim turns the daily brow-and-lip routine into a set-it-and-forget-it situation, with permanent brow and lip makeup, semi-permanent tattoos, and touch-ups that keep everything crisp. Do it this week and save the extra minutes for, you know, life... your future self will thank you.

From the San Jose newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Need a quick confidence boost before the week snowballs? Alchemy Salon specializes in blowouts, precision cuts, custom color, and keratin…

381 Cannery Row Ste k

Need a quick confidence boost before the week snowballs? Alchemy Salon specializes in blowouts, precision cuts, custom color, and keratin smoothing, plus lash lifts, brow lamination, and makeup, all from stylists who actually listen and tailor the look so your hair behaves between appointments.

From the Monterey newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Artizen Ink nails the natural, low-maintenance look with nano-stroke or powder brows, subtle lash-line eyeliner, and lip blushing tailored…

1266 Lincoln Ave Ste 108 (San Jose)

Artizen Ink nails the natural, low-maintenance look with nano-stroke or powder brows, subtle lash-line eyeliner, and lip blushing tailored to your skin and features.

From the Morgan Hill newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

100 Del Monte Center Macy's

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

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Studio specializing in permanent cosmetics like lips, brows and eyeliner, plus scalp micropigmentation.

919 S Winchester Blvd Stu 6 (San Jose)

Studio specializing in permanent cosmetics like lips, brows and eyeliner, plus scalp micropigmentation.

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Euphoria

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Barber shop with blowouts and other hairstyling services, plus waxing treatments.

499 Pacific St

Barber shop with blowouts and other hairstyling services, plus waxing treatments.

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Clean studio offering brow microblading treatments, tattooing, tinting and shaping, plus lip and eyeliner enhancements.

3517 San Felipe Rd (San Jose)

Clean studio offering brow microblading treatments, tattooing, tinting and shaping, plus lip and eyeliner enhancements.

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Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

1038 E Brokaw Rd #10 (San Jose)

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

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Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

2210 Tully Road Macy's (San Jose)

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

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Calming studio specializing in permanent makeup applications for the brows and lips, plus eyelash enhancements and beard micropigmentation.

B, 26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd Ste A-1 (Carmel)

Calming studio specializing in permanent makeup applications for the brows and lips, plus eyelash enhancements and beard micropigmentation.

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Beauty supply store offering a variety of items.

2055 Alum Rock Ave (San Jose)

Beauty supply store offering a variety of items.

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

5650 Cottle Rd #20 (San Jose)

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

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Oya Salon

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Salon established in 1997 offering haircuts, styling, and products.

201 Lighthouse Ave

Salon established in 1997 offering haircuts, styling, and products.

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

5140 Cherry Ave Ste 50 (San Jose)

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

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

2080 California Ave (Sand City)

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

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

828 Playa Ave (Sand City)

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

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W's Salon

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Hair salon specializing in cuts, coloring and styling services, plus friendly staff.

355 Santana Row #1035 (San Jose)

Hair salon specializing in cuts, coloring and styling services, plus friendly staff.

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

644 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

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

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Stylish spot offering a range of cuts and services, including colorings and highlights.

421 Alvarado St

Stylish spot offering a range of cuts and services, including colorings and highlights.

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Hair salon offering a range of services including coloring, perms, and waxing.

1520 Southwest Expy Unit 20 (San Jose)

Hair salon offering a range of services including coloring, perms, and waxing.

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Jo Jo

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Salon providing cuts and styles designed to complement clients’ bone structure.

672 N First St (San Jose)

Salon providing cuts and styles designed to complement clients’ bone structure.

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Relaxed hair salon offering cuts, color services, blowdries and styling.

891 Saratoga Ave (San Jose)

Relaxed hair salon offering cuts, color services, blowdries and styling.

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

382 N Capitol Ave (San Jose)

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

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

1038 E Brokaw Rd #10 (San Jose)

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

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Friendly permanent makeup clinic offering eyebrow tattoos, eyeliner tattooing and lip blushing.

2670 S White Rd #145 (San Jose)

Friendly permanent makeup clinic offering eyebrow tattoos, eyeliner tattooing and lip blushing.

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Hair salon offering cuts, color and extensions, along with Brazilian Blowouts.

3410 Stevens Creek Blvd (San Jose)

Hair salon offering cuts, color and extensions, along with Brazilian Blowouts.

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

579-30 Coleman Ave (San Jose)

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

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

31 Curtner Ave (San Jose)

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

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

600 El Paseo de Saratoga (San Jose)

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

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Braids and dreadlocks offered at this beauty supply store and salon.

294 N Capitol Ave (San Jose)

Braids and dreadlocks offered at this beauty supply store and salon.

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