The best salons & beauty spots in San Luis Obispo

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

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The Beauty Coop is Lexie’s SLO-born studio for makeup magic and Jet Plasma treatments, perfect for a midweek refresh or bridal makeup that…

1308 Monterey St #240

The Beauty Coop is Lexie’s SLO-born studio for makeup magic and Jet Plasma treatments, perfect for a midweek refresh or bridal makeup that actually feels like you. Expect a chill, confidence-boosting vibe from someone who gets the Central Coast pace... and the occasional coastal fog complexion.

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Jillians Permanent Makeup, Lashes, Permanent Jewelry delivers soft powder or ombre brows, subtle lashline eyeliner, lip blush, and Novalash…

411 Traffic Way Suite A1 (Arroyo Grande)

Jillians Permanent Makeup, Lashes, Permanent Jewelry delivers soft powder or ombre brows, subtle lashline eyeliner, lip blush, and Novalash extensions, plus custom-fit welded bracelets and anklets in solid gold or white gold with charms. Streamline your routine, add a little sparkle, and still look like you tried.

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If your arches are staging a coup, Michelle Landis Cosmetics delivers microblading, brow lamination, and even faux freckles, all tailored…

774 Marsh St Ste 130

If your arches are staging a coup, Michelle Landis Cosmetics delivers microblading, brow lamination, and even faux freckles, all tailored to your natural hair color and a balanced shape.

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Relaxed hair salon providing haircuts, shampoos and styling services for women and men.

3680 Broad St Ste 102

Relaxed hair salon providing haircuts, shampoos and styling services for women and men.

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

281 Madonna Rd C

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

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Local permanent makeup artist specializing in eyebrows and eyeliner.

1180 E Grand Ave A (Arroyo Grande)

Local permanent makeup artist specializing in eyebrows and eyeliner.

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Hair salon for waxing and threading eyebrow services.

17 Chorro St

Hair salon for waxing and threading eyebrow services.

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Cozy, brick-walled salon offering hair & day spa services, including cuts, color, facials & waxing.

940 Chorro St

Cozy, brick-walled salon offering hair & day spa services, including cuts, color, facials & waxing.

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Clinic for permanent cosmetic procedures on brows, eyeliner, lips and more.

2280 Sunset Dr (Los Osos)

Clinic for permanent cosmetic procedures on brows, eyeliner, lips and more.

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Cool corner shop doing cuts and colorings for men and women (including kids'), plus styling.

515 Broad St

Cool corner shop doing cuts and colorings for men and women (including kids'), plus styling.

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Eco-minded studio for individually tailored haircuts, plus curly hair, balayage and other color services.

2033 Santa Barbara Ave Ste 110

Eco-minded studio for individually tailored haircuts, plus curly hair, balayage and other color services.

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Relaxed salon offering haircuts, color services, waxing, and facials.

2240 Emily St #100

Relaxed salon offering haircuts, color services, waxing, and facials.

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Beauty clinic offering microblading and permanent makeup services for eyebrows, lips, and eyeliner.

1075 Court St Ste 201

Beauty clinic offering microblading and permanent makeup services for eyebrows, lips, and eyeliner.

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Salon specializing in blonding, coloring, and hair extensions, plus haircuts for kids.

1351 Monterey St

Salon specializing in blonding, coloring, and hair extensions, plus haircuts for kids.

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Chain retailer of beauty products supplying licensed professionals.

12314 Los Osos Valley Rd

Chain retailer of beauty products supplying licensed professionals.

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