The best salons & beauty spots in New Haven

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

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Hair salon offering cuts, coloring and other beauty services for coiled and kinky curls (including GinaCurls), and braids.

30 Main St (East Haven)

Hair salon offering cuts, coloring and other beauty services for coiled and kinky curls (including GinaCurls), and braids.

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Professional barbershop featuring an immaculate, modern interior, plus beard trims and eyebrow tinting.

39 Elm St (West Haven)

Professional barbershop featuring an immaculate, modern interior, plus beard trims and eyebrow tinting.

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Haircut and coloring salon also offering blowouts and facial treatments, as well as waxing.

531 Campbell Ave (West Haven)

Haircut and coloring salon also offering blowouts and facial treatments, as well as waxing.

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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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Classic barber shop offering haircuts and shaves in a lively environment.

131 Commercial Pkwy (Branford)

Classic barber shop offering haircuts and shaves in a lively environment.

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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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Barbershop offering haircuts for various hair types in a welcoming environment with cool artwork.

104c Boston Post Rd (Orange)

Barbershop offering haircuts for various hair types in a welcoming environment with cool artwork.

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Friendly hair salon that also offers manicures and pedicures, as well as waxing.

430 Kelsey Ave #1 (West Haven)

Friendly hair salon that also offers manicures and pedicures, as well as waxing.

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Rimage Salon & Spa has built a reputation for thoughtful consults, relaxing aromatherapy shampoos, and non-ammonia color that leaves hair…

1210 Chapel St

Rimage Salon & Spa has built a reputation for thoughtful consults, relaxing aromatherapy shampoos, and non-ammonia color that leaves hair shiny and smooth. If you’re growing out a questionable trim, their “We fix the $25 Haircut” vibe is real, and the results make weekday errands feel glamorous.

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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

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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Friendly hair salon specializing in curly hair cuts and styling.

1 Whitney Ave

Friendly hair salon specializing in curly hair cuts and styling.

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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

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

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

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

916 Whalley Ave

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

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