The best salons & beauty spots in Gainesville

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

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Voted best hair salon by Jacksonville Magazine and Folio Weekly, Hawthorn Salon keeps Riverside’s Historic 5 Points looking sharp with…

1011 Park St (Jacksonville) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Voted best hair salon by Jacksonville Magazine and Folio Weekly, Hawthorn Salon keeps Riverside’s Historic 5 Points looking sharp with talented stylists and a laid-back vibe. Book a fresh cut or color and let their pros handle the rest so you can feel like yourself again, just shinier.

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Beauty Lounge & Co keeps Gainesville humidity from wrecking your getting-ready game with tailored lash extensions or lifts, brow shaping,…

100 SW 75th St Ste 203

Beauty Lounge & Co keeps Gainesville humidity from wrecking your getting-ready game with tailored lash extensions or lifts, brow shaping, tint or lamination, and expert permanent makeup like microbladed brows, eyeliner, and lip blushing.

From the Gainesville newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Eco-minded and curl-savvy, Eden Michele Salon is Gainesville’s first certified sustainable salon, voted Favorite Local Salon two years…

2441 NW 43rd St Ste 2B

Eco-minded and curl-savvy, Eden Michele Salon is Gainesville’s first certified sustainable salon, voted Favorite Local Salon two years running by Our Town magazine readers, with a team that customizes every cut, styling session, and luxurious extensions.

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Skip the penciling this week... Jacksonville Permanent Makeup Studio specializes in microblading, powder brows, nano hair strokes and…

12627 San Jose Blvd #902 (Jacksonville) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Skip the penciling this week... Jacksonville Permanent Makeup Studio specializes in microblading, powder brows, nano hair strokes and subtle lash-line eyeliner, plus lip blush for that always-on glow.

From the Jacksonville newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Calm, one-chair salon offering hair and scalp services that include cutting, styling, coloring and scalp massages.

1405 NW 6th St

Calm, one-chair salon offering hair and scalp services that include cutting, styling, coloring and scalp massages.

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Hair salon offering a range of services including blowouts, highlights, and extensions.

4509 NW 23rd Ave Ste 8

Hair salon offering a range of services including blowouts, highlights, and extensions.

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

9625 Crosshill Blvd (Jacksonville)

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

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Comfortable place specializing in microblading for natural-looking brows, manicures and pedicures as well as waxing.

3601 SW 2nd Ave Ste P

Comfortable place specializing in microblading for natural-looking brows, manicures and pedicures as well as waxing.

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Permanent makeup clinic specializing in microblading and eyebrow shading, along with beginner training courses.

8823 San Jose Blvd Ste 304 (Jacksonville)

Permanent makeup clinic specializing in microblading and eyebrow shading, along with beginner training courses.

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Boutique locale specializing in hair coloring, highlights and styling for blondes and brunettes.

10950 San Jose Blvd #44 (Jacksonville)

Boutique locale specializing in hair coloring, highlights and styling for blondes and brunettes.

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One-stop shop for African groceries, clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, and other international goods.

5001 NW 34th Blvd

One-stop shop for African groceries, clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, and other international goods.

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Lashes, brows and nails are treated at this salon by a friendly and professional team, or its owner.

8650 Old Kings Rd S Unit 5 (Jacksonville)

Lashes, brows and nails are treated at this salon by a friendly and professional team, or its owner.

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

4397 Roosevelt Blvd (Jacksonville)

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

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Salon offering a selection of hair treatments and styling services like cutting and coloring.

4140 NW 27th Ln Ste C

Salon offering a selection of hair treatments and styling services like cutting and coloring.

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Cozy, pretty shop specializing in eyelash extensions that are applied by experienced lash technicians.

5050 Sunbeam Rd #4 (Jacksonville)

Cozy, pretty shop specializing in eyelash extensions that are applied by experienced lash technicians.

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Salon featuring hair care, skincare, and nail services in a state-of-the-art, 2-story space.

3625 SW 32nd Ct Ste 60

Salon featuring hair care, skincare, and nail services in a state-of-the-art, 2-story space.

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Long-established threading studio for eyebrows and upper lips, along with other makeup services, including permanent treatments.

1133 NW 76th Blvd

Long-established threading studio for eyebrows and upper lips, along with other makeup services, including permanent treatments.

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Hair salon offering appointments for its clients.

3780 NW 24th Blvd

Hair salon offering appointments for its clients.

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Appointment-only studio dedicated to microblading, permanent makeup, and eyelash lifts.

8384 Baymeadows Rd #12 (Jacksonville)

Appointment-only studio dedicated to microblading, permanent makeup, and eyelash lifts.

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Relaxed salon providing a range of treatments, from haircuts and styling to manicures and keratin treatments.

South Shands Retail Parking Garage, 1310 SW 13th St

Relaxed salon providing a range of treatments, from haircuts and styling to manicures and keratin treatments.

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Calm salon for lashes including extensions, plus waxes and brow tinting services by friendly staff.

8060 Philips Hwy #103 (Jacksonville)

Calm salon for lashes including extensions, plus waxes and brow tinting services by friendly staff.

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Upbeat, eco-friendly salon that specializes in balayage, cuts and colors, plus manicures, microblading and makeup.

603 E University Ave

Upbeat, eco-friendly salon that specializes in balayage, cuts and colors, plus manicures, microblading and makeup.

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Clinic offering permanent makeup treatments for brows and lips, along with eyeliner.

3740 Kori Rd suite 2 (Jacksonville)

Clinic offering permanent makeup treatments for brows and lips, along with eyeliner.

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