The best salons & beauty spots in Bristol

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

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Nail salon offering manicures and pedicures in a relaxing environment.

246 Wolcott Rd #4 (Wolcott)

Nail salon offering manicures and pedicures in a relaxing environment.

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Nail salon offering services such as gel nails, pedicures, waxing, and acrylics.

747 Wolcott Rd (Wolcott)

Nail salon offering services such as gel nails, pedicures, waxing, and acrylics.

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Salon offering haircuts, hair coloring, and waxing services, plus extensions.

117 Sharon Rd (Waterbury)

Salon offering haircuts, hair coloring, and waxing services, plus extensions.

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Hair salon offering haircuts and hair-coloring services, as well as lash extensions.

76 Watertown Rd (Thomaston)

Hair salon offering haircuts and hair-coloring services, as well as lash extensions.

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Hair I Am

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Let the pros at Hair I Am in Bristol bring out your best with precision cuts, rich color, blowouts, and styling that actually lasts. They…

864 Farmington Ave #3923

Let the pros at Hair I Am in Bristol bring out your best with precision cuts, rich color, blowouts, and styling that actually lasts. They also handle brow and facial waxing plus organic makeup artistry, so you can roll into the week feeling polished, shiny, and a little bit unstoppable.

From the Waterbury newsletter, August 6, 2026

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If your morning routine needs a small miracle, Glow with Beauty LLC specializes in brow lamination, tinting, shaping, and waxing to create…

291 Queen St Ste 120

If your morning routine needs a small miracle, Glow with Beauty LLC specializes in brow lamination, tinting, shaping, and waxing to create fuller, long-lasting definition. Book a quick consultation to dial in what works for your face, then enjoy effortless brows that actually cooperate.

From the Hartford newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Whether you want a quick family cut, glossy color, or dimensional highlights, First Impression Salon LLC has been keeping Bristol polished…

208 North St Rt. 6

Whether you want a quick family cut, glossy color, or dimensional highlights, First Impression Salon LLC has been keeping Bristol polished for over 25 years, now with a second salon in town.

From the Bristol newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Appointments recommended at this salon offering hair coloring, blowouts, and perms.

916 Stafford Ave

Appointments recommended at this salon offering hair coloring, blowouts, and perms.

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Beauty salon offering haircuts and other services, including styling options for curly hair.

683 Hill St (Waterbury)

Beauty salon offering haircuts and other services, including styling options for curly hair.

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

99 Farmington Ave

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

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Makeup salon offering services for bridal parties, plus a range of hair treatments.

225 N Main St

Makeup salon offering services for bridal parties, plus a range of hair treatments.

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