The best salons & beauty spots in Hamden

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

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Spa offering manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, and other skin care services.

72 Center St (Wallingford)

Spa offering manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, and other skin care services.

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Relaxing salon for manicures pedicures and other treatments.

920 S Colony St (Wallingford)

Relaxing salon for manicures pedicures and other treatments.

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Nail salon offering services such as manicures and pedicures, plus a variety of colors.

380 Washington Ave (North Haven)

Nail salon offering services such as manicures and pedicures, plus a variety of colors.

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Whether you're eyeing a bold new color or just need a trim that grows out nicely, The Hive Hair Studio keeps it cozy with New Haven…

153 Nicoll St (New Haven)

Whether you're eyeing a bold new color or just need a trim that grows out nicely, The Hive Hair Studio keeps it cozy with New Haven stylists who listen and work magic with scissors, AVEDA, and VERB. Independent, down to earth, and founded here in 2014, it delivers great hair without the attitude.

From the New Haven newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Hair feeling meh this week? Meche Beauty Lounge in downtown Wallingford specializes in custom hair color, IBE hair extensions, and expert…

76 Center St (Wallingford)

Hair feeling meh this week? Meche Beauty Lounge in downtown Wallingford specializes in custom hair color, IBE hair extensions, and expert cuts and styling that actually fit your life, then sends you back out feeling renewed and smug about your hair around Waterbury for days.

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Beauty salon providing hair services such as highlights, as well as facials and massages.

118 Center St (Wallingford)

Beauty salon providing hair services such as highlights, as well as facials and massages.

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Chic, calm, modern hair salon offering cuts and coloring, plus styling and spa services.

865 Whalley Ave (New Haven)

Chic, calm, modern hair salon offering cuts and coloring, plus styling and spa services.

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Store offering a selection of ethnic hair care products and services such as lace front installations.

1456 Whalley Ave (New Haven)

Store offering a selection of ethnic hair care products and services such as lace front installations.

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Nightbird Salon is where New Haven folks go when ends need rescuing and shape needs purpose. Slide it into your week, get a clean cut and…

963 State St (New Haven)

Nightbird Salon is where New Haven folks go when ends need rescuing and shape needs purpose. Slide it into your week, get a clean cut and styling that fits your vibe, then enjoy hair that behaves past day one instead of staging a midday mutiny.

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Accredited Wella Master Color Specialists provide trendy hair designs at this full-service salon.

916 Whalley Ave (New Haven)

Accredited Wella Master Color Specialists provide trendy hair designs at this full-service salon.

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