The best salons & beauty spots in West Haven

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

39 Elm St

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

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

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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

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 (New Haven)

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.

From the Meriden newsletter, August 8, 2026

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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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Friendly hair salon specializing in curly hair cuts and styling.

1 Whitney Ave (New Haven)

Friendly hair salon specializing in curly hair cuts and styling.

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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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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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