The best salons & beauty spots in San Rafael

42 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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Friendly hair salon offering haircuts, coloring, balayage and blowouts.

560 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Friendly hair salon offering haircuts, coloring, balayage and blowouts.

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Concept hair salon offering a variety of services and Davines and Evo Hair products.

4202 Piedmont Ave (Oakland)

Concept hair salon offering a variety of services and Davines and Evo Hair products.

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Relaxed salon offering haircuts and styling.

1308 E 38th St (Oakland)

Relaxed salon offering haircuts and styling.

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Cozy one-man shop offering men's haircuts, fades, shaves, and other barbering services.

4077 19th Ave (San Francisco)

Cozy one-man shop offering men's haircuts, fades, shaves, and other barbering services.

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Salon specializing in African styles including box braids, micro braids, twists, and dreadlocks.

5503 Mission St (San Francisco)

Salon specializing in African styles including box braids, micro braids, twists, and dreadlocks.

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Clean beauty salon that provides haircuts, hair color and balayages for adults and kids.

386 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Clean beauty salon that provides haircuts, hair color and balayages for adults and kids.

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Salon with independent stylists offering a variety of hair services, including cuts and styling for curly hair.

420 40th St #3 (Oakland)

Salon with independent stylists offering a variety of hair services, including cuts and styling for curly hair.

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Yours Truly blends personalized traditional body art with semi-permanent cosmetic enhancements tailored to you. It’s a small, artist-led…

5292 College Ave (Oakland)

Yours Truly blends personalized traditional body art with semi-permanent cosmetic enhancements tailored to you. It’s a small, artist-led studio that keeps things intentionally personal, so your idea gets real attention and a result you’ll be proud to show off around town this week.

From the San Ramon newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Let The Beauty Alchemist here in Novato elevate your everyday with meticulous pigmented-string brow mapping, signature sculpting by wax or…

300 Professional Center Dr Ste 322 (Novato)

Let The Beauty Alchemist here in Novato elevate your everyday with meticulous pigmented-string brow mapping, signature sculpting by wax or tweeze, and brow lamination that tames yet keeps fullness. Add a lash lift and tint for that wide-awake look, then enjoy the low-maintenance magic this week.

From the Novato newsletter, August 6, 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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If your coffee is strong but your brows are not, Lu Lu Beauty Bar- Microblading does custom microblading, powder ombre, and nano brows,…

2356 Van Ness Ave (San Francisco)

If your coffee is strong but your brows are not, Lu Lu Beauty Bar- Microblading does custom microblading, powder ombre, and nano brows, plus eyeliner and lash enhancement with a gentle European technique so you can get on with your day. Lip blush and scalp micropigmentation too.

From the Alameda newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Skip the morning brow-and-liner battle and let Beyond the Brow give you soft, natural microshaded brows, smudge-proof eyeliner, and…

1368 Lincoln Ave #201

Skip the morning brow-and-liner battle and let Beyond the Brow give you soft, natural microshaded brows, smudge-proof eyeliner, and glow-boosting dermaplaning that actually lasts. Certified pro, custom color matching, minimal downtime... consider this your permission slip to look effortlessly put together all week.

From the San Rafael newsletter, August 6, 2026

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

75-F Bellam Blvd

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

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Luxury hair salon voted "best of" by SF Magazine that also performs haircuts, coloring, highlights, and keratin treatments.

77 Maiden Ln (San Francisco)

Luxury hair salon voted "best of" by SF Magazine that also performs haircuts, coloring, highlights, and keratin treatments.

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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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Upscale salon whose stylists work with your contours to create a tailored cut, color or style.

561 Castro St (San Francisco)

Upscale salon whose stylists work with your contours to create a tailored cut, color or style.

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Cosmetics shop in Japan Center Malls carrying an array of skincare products.

1737 Post St #385 (San Francisco)

Cosmetics shop in Japan Center Malls carrying an array of skincare products.

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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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Specialist providing permanent makeup like eyebrows, eyeliner and lip blush using cоsmetic procedures.

1615 Hill Rd Ste I (Novato)

Specialist providing permanent makeup like eyebrows, eyeliner and lip blush using cоsmetic procedures.

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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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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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Studio specializing in semi-permanent treatments for eyebrows, such as microblading.

391 Sutter St #315 (San Francisco)

Studio specializing in semi-permanent treatments for eyebrows, such as microblading.

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

1655 Bryant St (San Francisco)

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

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Upscale salon with loft-like decor treating all types of locks for cuts, color, keratin treatments and Japanese straightening.

55 Grant Ave (San Francisco)

Upscale salon with loft-like decor treating all types of locks for cuts, color, keratin treatments and Japanese straightening.

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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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Retailer for ethically sourced and sustainable beauty products, with banned-ingredient guidelines.

2136 Fillmore St (San Francisco)

Retailer for ethically sourced and sustainable beauty products, with banned-ingredient guidelines.

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Popular for the permanent eyebrows and skin-care treatments, with a clean, comfortable space and knowledgeable staff.

530 24th St (Oakland)

Popular for the permanent eyebrows and skin-care treatments, with a clean, comfortable space and knowledgeable staff.

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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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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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Salon, spa and facial clinic boasting friendly service that specializes in microblading, lash extensions and powder brows.

2645 Ocean Ave Fl 208 (San Francisco)

Salon, spa and facial clinic boasting friendly service that specializes in microblading, lash extensions and powder brows.

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Clean studio for permanent makeup, including microblading, eyebrow shaping, and eyeliner.

Piedmont Ave First floor (Oakland)

Clean studio for permanent makeup, including microblading, eyebrow shaping, and eyeliner.

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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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Downtown studio for tattooed or microbladed eyebrows, as well as tattooed eyeliner and lips.

3512 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Downtown studio for tattooed or microbladed eyebrows, as well as tattooed eyeliner and lips.

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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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