The best salons & beauty spots in Groton

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

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Nouvel Beauty Collective treats beauty like wellness, focusing on healthy hair, skin, and nails in a calm space built for real restoration.…

7 Governor Winthrop Blvd (New London)

Nouvel Beauty Collective treats beauty like wellness, focusing on healthy hair, skin, and nails in a calm space built for real restoration. When life in New London gets loud, book a moment to relax, refresh, and renew... you’ll leave looking good and feeling genuinely poured into.

From the New London newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Salon Envi is the go-to for everything hair, from vivid-to-natural color and balayage to crisp men’s cuts, buzzes, shaves, and beard trims.…

25 Beach St (Westerly)

Salon Envi is the go-to for everything hair, from vivid-to-natural color and balayage to crisp men’s cuts, buzzes, shaves, and beard trims. They also handle kids cuts, blowouts, makeup, and facial waxing, so you can get in, glow up, and get back to life in Westerly.

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Black Velvet Ink is now in downtown Westerly, led by Elyssa and Brian, who’ve been working together for over a decade, plus a roster of…

21 Canal St Suite 100-101 (Westerly)

Black Velvet Ink is now in downtown Westerly, led by Elyssa and Brian, who’ve been working together for over a decade, plus a roster of artists with their own styles. Keep an eye on flash events and private events, then book when you want a custom piece that actually feels like you.

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Thinking about adding to your canvas? Tiger’s Eye Tattoo LLC is a New London area studio that lets you keep it close to home... book your…

15 Shaw St (New London)

Thinking about adding to your canvas? Tiger’s Eye Tattoo LLC is a New London area studio that lets you keep it close to home... book your spot, bring the idea that’s been living in your Notes app, and leave with the tattoo you finally decided on.

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Shella Cheve leans into a health-first approach to beauty, so your hair, skin, and nails get love that actually lasts. It’s a calm,…

7 Governor Winthrop Blvd (New London)

Shella Cheve leans into a health-first approach to beauty, so your hair, skin, and nails get love that actually lasts. It’s a calm, one-stop spot to relax, refresh, and leave feeling like yourself again... just slightly more radiant.

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Rios Barber Shop keeps it simple with straightforward barber services and an easy online appointment setup, so you can lock in a trim…

116 Granite St #2488 (Westerly)

Rios Barber Shop keeps it simple with straightforward barber services and an easy online appointment setup, so you can lock in a trim between errands and get on with your day. Check their shop gallery if you like to see results before you sit, and use the booking to keep your Westerly routine on track.

From the Westerly newsletter, September 14, 2026

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For silky blowouts, bouncy curls, or a color refresh that doesn't fry your strands, Kirsis Hair Design & Spa Dominican Beautician is the…

26 Boston Post Rd (Waterford)

For silky blowouts, bouncy curls, or a color refresh that doesn't fry your strands, Kirsis Hair Design & Spa Dominican Beautician is the spot locals swear by. They obsess over hair health, with deep treatments, smoothing, precise cuts, and waxing... basically, a good-hair-day factory.

From the Waterford newsletter, September 15, 2026

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

903 Hartford Turnpike Suite 26 (Waterford)

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

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One Personal Grooming Studio is the local go-to for full-body waxing, facials, and body treatments from licensed pros, founded by Air Force…

20 Bank St (New London)

One Personal Grooming Studio is the local go-to for full-body waxing, facials, and body treatments from licensed pros, founded by Air Force Veteran Lenore Auger and husband Patrick. Book online, keep it affordable, and step out feeling clean, fresh, and unbothered by stray hairs.

From the New London newsletter, September 7, 2026

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If you’ve been curious about permanent makeup or seeking prosthetic areolas, Aesthetics by Gia keeps it professional and calming, with…

316 Boston Post Rd (Waterford)

If you’ve been curious about permanent makeup or seeking prosthetic areolas, Aesthetics by Gia keeps it professional and calming, with licensed pros focused on helping you feel genuinely confident. It’s the kind of spot New London neighbors trade tips about when they want subtle, long-lasting results without the fuss.

From the New London newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Just across the river in Groton, Elite Nailz is a go-to for everyday nail care, with easy online booking, clear salon policies, and a…

174 Bridge St

Just across the river in Groton, Elite Nailz is a go-to for everyday nail care, with easy online booking, clear salon policies, and a gallery to preview styles before you sit down. Gift cards make last-minute birthdays look thoughtful, too.

From the New London newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Midnight Angel Studio covers custom tattoos, piercings, hair styling, and massage under one roof, which makes it simple to schedule the…

100 Fort Hill Rd Ste 1

Midnight Angel Studio covers custom tattoos, piercings, hair styling, and massage under one roof, which makes it simple to schedule the ink, the stud, and the post-session cleanup without juggling three different places.

From the New London newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Feeling overgrown? The Beauty Spot by Elle specializes in luxe lashes, clean brows, and precise waxing that actually flatters your face,…

1048 Norwich-New London Turnpike (Uncasville)

Feeling overgrown? The Beauty Spot by Elle specializes in luxe lashes, clean brows, and precise waxing that actually flatters your face, not fights it. Expect meticulous work, a chill vibe, and results that make mascara optional.

From the Norwich newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Top Brow Beauty Bar shapes, tints, and laminates with that clean, face-framing finish that makes your morning routine easier. From quick…

147 Norwich Ave (Taftville)

Top Brow Beauty Bar shapes, tints, and laminates with that clean, face-framing finish that makes your morning routine easier. From quick brow waxes and henna tints to full lamination and even loc care and stitch braids, they’re dialed on detail, so you can roll into the week looking put together.

From the Norwich newsletter, September 12, 2026

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If your grays are staging a comeback, Hair Artists at the Meadow Center tackles color, blowouts, perms, and kids' cuts with the kind of…

55 Town St #3 (Norwich)

If your grays are staging a comeback, Hair Artists at the Meadow Center tackles color, blowouts, perms, and kids' cuts with the kind of neighborly vibe that keeps locals loyal. Bonus, they stock their own pro-grade shampoos and curl creams, so your good hair day actually survives Tuesday.

From the Norwich newsletter, September 3, 2026

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

160 River Rd Ste A-140 (Lisbon)

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

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Paragon Salon & Spa LLC brings exemplary service and a welcoming vibe to Norwich, with talented pros for hair, nails, lashes, and massage.…

50 Pleasant St Unit 9 (Norwich)

Paragon Salon & Spa LLC brings exemplary service and a welcoming vibe to Norwich, with talented pros for hair, nails, lashes, and massage. Sneak in an hour this week and leave looking elevated, feeling like you actually slept, and ready for whatever Norwich throws at you.

From the Norwich newsletter, August 27, 2026

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

624 W Main St (Norwich)

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

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Need a quick confidence boost this week? Hair Unique handles sharp cuts for men and women, rich color and corrective coloring, foils,…

77 Salem Turnpike Ste 106 (Norwich)

Need a quick confidence boost this week? Hair Unique handles sharp cuts for men and women, rich color and corrective coloring, foils, perms, waxing, and wedding-ready updos, so you walk out with hair that behaves on workdays and still stuns on weekends.

From the Norwich newsletter, September 5, 2026

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

903 Hartford Turnpike #26 (Waterford)

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

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Details Hair Studio is a full service salon where thorough consultations, sharp cuts and customized color meet relaxing facials, nails and…

16 New London Turnpike (Norwich)

Details Hair Studio is a full service salon where thorough consultations, sharp cuts and customized color meet relaxing facials, nails and a lash bar. They work with pro lines like Davines, Surface and REF, and they actually teach you how to keep the look going at home this week and beyond.

From the Norwich newsletter, September 15, 2026

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