The best salons & beauty spots in Athens

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

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Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing Atlanta Studio keeps things clean, creative, and seriously professional, turning your ideas into custom…

8610 Roswell Rd Apt 340 (Atlanta)

Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing Atlanta Studio keeps things clean, creative, and seriously professional, turning your ideas into custom work across styles from black and grey realism to fine line, watercolor, neotraditional, and bold color, with piercings handled by pros.

From the Roswell newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Diverse salon offering a range of services from haircuts to coloring for men, women, and children.

2000 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE Ste c (Atlanta)

Diverse salon offering a range of services from haircuts to coloring for men, women, and children.

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Whether you swear by dip, gel, or acrylic, Buckhead Nail Lounge keeps it classy with meticulous manicures and pedicures from pros who…

2979 Peachtree Rd NE (Atlanta)

Whether you swear by dip, gel, or acrylic, Buckhead Nail Lounge keeps it classy with meticulous manicures and pedicures from pros who actually care about nail health, not just shine. Expect luxury, comfort, and precise shaping that lasts, plus a calm vibe that turns your afternoon into a little self-care.

From the Atlanta newsletter, September 19, 2026

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If your natural texture needs some love or you're flirting with length, Lily International Salon focuses on premium hair care and…

3979 Buford Hwy NE Ste 123 (Atlanta)

If your natural texture needs some love or you're flirting with length, Lily International Salon focuses on premium hair care and extensions, with textures from Indian wavy to kinky curly. Book it, then let Atlanta humidity know who's boss.

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 21, 2026

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If you need a quick reset, Buckhead Nail and Toe Spa handles everything from creative nail art and spa pedicures to facials, waxing,…

3210 Roswell Rd NW Ste B (Atlanta)

If you need a quick reset, Buckhead Nail and Toe Spa handles everything from creative nail art and spa pedicures to facials, waxing, threading and full body massage. Go in scruffy, float out polished and calm... and yes, your cuticles will forgive you.

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 17, 2026

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Full-service nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, and waxing treatments in a clean setting.

2865 N Druid Hills Rd A (Atlanta)

Full-service nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, and waxing treatments in a clean setting.

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Beauty shop where stylists cut and color hair for adults and children.

2088 Briarcliff Rd NE Ste 5 (Atlanta)

Beauty shop where stylists cut and color hair for adults and children.

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Salon known for its balayage coloring services and cuts, plus friendly stylists.

3330 Piedmont Rd NE #10 (Atlanta)

Salon known for its balayage coloring services and cuts, plus friendly stylists.

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Welcoming salon providing manicures, pedicures, gel polish, and acrylics.

3210 Northlake Pkwy NE (Atlanta)

Welcoming salon providing manicures, pedicures, gel polish, and acrylics.

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Buckhead staple Junko Hair Studio has been smoothing strands, dialing in soft Digital Perms, and nailing hand-painted Balayage since 1991.…

2391 Peachtree Rd B3D (Atlanta)

Buckhead staple Junko Hair Studio has been smoothing strands, dialing in soft Digital Perms, and nailing hand-painted Balayage since 1991.

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Vivid Hair Salon is a teaching salon in Morningside that nails cuts, color, and texture with a chill, inclusive vibe. They collaborate on…

1401 N Highland Ave NE (Atlanta)

Vivid Hair Salon is a teaching salon in Morningside that nails cuts, color, and texture with a chill, inclusive vibe. They collaborate on looks you actually wear, while mentoring up-and-coming stylists with real education and teamwork, so you get thoughtful service and fresh ideas every visit.

From the Rome newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Hair salon offering cuts, blowouts, coloring, and perms, plus kids' services.

1568 Avenue Pl D-100 (Atlanta)

Hair salon offering cuts, blowouts, coloring, and perms, plus kids' services.

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Salon offering manicures and pedicures, plus waxing services in the Buckhead Station area.

3495 Buckhead Loop NE Ste 230 (Atlanta)

Salon offering manicures and pedicures, plus waxing services in the Buckhead Station area.

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Unique Nails Midtown serves up more than a quick file and polish. Think Midtown Lemon Elixir and Collagen Candlelight treatments, Russian…

931 Monroe Dr NE Suite C-109 (Atlanta)

Unique Nails Midtown serves up more than a quick file and polish. Think Midtown Lemon Elixir and Collagen Candlelight treatments, Russian manicures, Gel-X, and SNS options that actually last, all worth the quick hop from Smyrna this week.

From the Smyrna newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Brows Studio 44 is where Athens goes when overplucked regrets need a glow-up. PhiAcademy-certified artist Dragana Topic creates…

1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd building a

Brows Studio 44 is where Athens goes when overplucked regrets need a glow-up. PhiAcademy-certified artist Dragana Topic creates hyper-realistic BoldBrows and ComboBrows that actually look like your brows, just better, with microblading and shading tailored to your face.

From the Athens newsletter, September 15, 2026

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If your morning brow routine feels like a group project gone wrong, Stunna Beauty LLC does natural-looking brow tattoos and subtle freckle…

Private Office (Atlanta)

If your morning brow routine feels like a group project gone wrong, Stunna Beauty LLC does natural-looking brow tattoos and subtle freckle work that hold up to sweat, Zoom, and soccer sidelines. Low-maintenance, high-confidence, and customized so you still look like you... just more put together.

From the North ATL newsletter, August 3, 2026

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3 Ravens Tattoo & Piercing, founded by husband and wife Jim and Devon Mellor in 2018, is a proudly eclectic, inclusive Downtown Athens…

159 W Clayton St

3 Ravens Tattoo & Piercing, founded by husband and wife Jim and Devon Mellor in 2018, is a proudly eclectic, inclusive Downtown Athens staple turning ideas into custom tattoos, piercings, and permanent cosmetics. Bring your concept, leave with art that actually matches the vibe you were going for.

From the Athens newsletter, September 19, 2026

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Female-owned and fiercely welcoming since 2016, Pink Goblin Tattoo & Piercing pairs custom and flash tattoos, cosmetic tattooing, and pro…

160 Tracy St Ste 10

Female-owned and fiercely welcoming since 2016, Pink Goblin Tattoo & Piercing pairs custom and flash tattoos, cosmetic tattooing, and pro piercings with fine jewelry in a clean, fun studio where artists actually listen and offer thoughtful aftercare.

From the Athens newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Her Beauty stocks premium wigs, bundles, closures, and styling products made from quality human hair, from silky straight to bouncy curls,…

3701 Atlanta Hwy Ste 20

Her Beauty stocks premium wigs, bundles, closures, and styling products made from quality human hair, from silky straight to bouncy curls, plus glueless units and frontals that blend clean. You can even book a stylist for installs or advice, so your next style actually looks like you.

From the Athens newsletter, September 4, 2026

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

2915 N Druid Hills Rd (Atlanta)

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

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If your mornings in Athens are a blur, Amy Duran Studios has you covered with fine line and cosmetic tattoo work like microblading, powder…

100 Prince Ave

If your mornings in Athens are a blur, Amy Duran Studios has you covered with fine line and cosmetic tattoo work like microblading, powder brows, and lip blush, giving you polished, natural-looking definition that sticks so you can spend less time primping and more time living.

From the Athens newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Styles At Five Salon nails lived-in balayage, bright highlights, and those sneaky blondes and brondes that make Athens coworkers wonder…

675 Pulaski St Ste 800

Styles At Five Salon nails lived-in balayage, bright highlights, and those sneaky blondes and brondes that make Athens coworkers wonder your secret. They also do ombre, hair and lash extensions, bridal looks, and sharp men's cuts in a relaxed, confidence-boosting vibe.

From the Athens newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Permanent Makeup of Atlanta does natural-looking brow microshading and microblading for women and men, plus scalp micropigmentation that…

3209 Paces Ferry Pl NW Ste 1 (Atlanta)

Permanent Makeup of Atlanta does natural-looking brow microshading and microblading for women and men, plus scalp micropigmentation that fakes fuller hair without surgery. If your morning routine needs mercy this week or your part line is getting bossy, their precision work keeps you looking put together.

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Dada

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Hair salon featuring vintage barber chairs, providing services such as haircuts and coloring.

112 Hurt St NE (Atlanta)

Hair salon featuring vintage barber chairs, providing services such as haircuts and coloring.

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Need brows that behave and skin that actually looks rested? Bloomja Esthetics does microblading, lash lift and tint, facials, chemical…

435 Hawthorne Ave

Need brows that behave and skin that actually looks rested? Bloomja Esthetics does microblading, lash lift and tint, facials, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, and full-body waxing with licensed estheticians using high quality products.

From the Athens newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Salon C&C

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On the Eastside, Salon C&C is the kind of spot where you can book a sharp cut or fresh color, add a relaxing head spa, then walk out…

1040 Gaines School Rd Ste 213

On the Eastside, Salon C&C is the kind of spot where you can book a sharp cut or fresh color, add a relaxing head spa, then walk out feeling like yourself but glossier. Locally owned by a mother-daughter team, it’s friendly, consistent, and never overly precious.

From the Athens newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Chaparral Salon is that Athens spot for natural, lived-in hair that actually suits your life, from curls of every type to razor crops,…

174 Cleveland Ave

Chaparral Salon is that Athens spot for natural, lived-in hair that actually suits your life, from curls of every type to razor crops, fades, and sun-kissed color. Community-first, gender-free services, stylists fluent in texture and creative color, and a cozy Pulaski Heights vibe make it feel like home.

From the Athens newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Studio offering cosmetic tattooing for eyebrows, lips, and lash lines.

110 E Andrews Dr NW #207 (Atlanta)

Studio offering cosmetic tattooing for eyebrows, lips, and lash lines.

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Whether you want glossy balayage, vivid color, extensions, or a humidity-beating Brazilian Blowout, The Cherry Blossom Salon pairs you with…

696 Somerset Terrace NE Ste B (Atlanta)

Whether you want glossy balayage, vivid color, extensions, or a humidity-beating Brazilian Blowout, The Cherry Blossom Salon pairs you with the right Atlanta stylist and starts with a virtual consult so your plan is dialed before you sit down. Decades of experience, results that look like you.

From the Atlanta newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Salon Winston keeps Athens looking sharp with an award-winning team, from owner-stylist Natalie Winston to rising stars Hailey Williams,…

975 Gaines School Rd Bldg 4

Salon Winston keeps Athens looking sharp with an award-winning team, from owner-stylist Natalie Winston to rising stars Hailey Williams, Ivie Davis, and Aniah Faust. Whether you want a quick glow-up this week or a full refresh, they deliver high-quality hair and beauty results locals trust...

From the Athens newsletter, August 30, 2026

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Whether you want precision cuts, rich color, keratin smoothing, or event-ready updos, A LaFera Salon Inc builds healthy, chic looks without…

600 Oglethorpe Ave Suite 4

Whether you want precision cuts, rich color, keratin smoothing, or event-ready updos, A LaFera Salon Inc builds healthy, chic looks without the fuss. For off-the-grid relaxation, their spa side includes an infrared sauna and a float tank packed with 1,200 pounds of Epsom salt.

From the Athens newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Your hair called, it wants attention. Hologram Salon is the Athens go-to for sharp cuts, custom color, keratin smoothing that tames…

1480 Baxter St Ste B

Your hair called, it wants attention. Hologram Salon is the Athens go-to for sharp cuts, custom color, keratin smoothing that tames humidity rage, and big-day styling or extensions when you want extra swish. Book it this week and treat yourself to hair that behaves.

From the Athens newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Disco Salon keeps it easygoing and family friendly, offering crisp cuts, thoughtful styling, color that suits you, and extensions. If…

638 Glenwood Ave SE Apt B (Atlanta)

Disco Salon keeps it easygoing and family friendly, offering crisp cuts, thoughtful styling, color that suits you, and extensions. If you’re in South Fulton and want hair that behaves without a production, this spot nails the glow up for kids and grownups alike.

From the Newnan newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Essence Beauty is the southside go-to for 100% Remy human hair wigs, synthetic lace units, crochet and pre-stretched braiding hair, plus…

3371 Buford Hwy NE ste 700 (Atlanta)

Essence Beauty is the southside go-to for 100% Remy human hair wigs, synthetic lace units, crochet and pre-stretched braiding hair, plus gels, edge control, and pro tools like clippers, flat irons, and dryers. Quick run when styles change fast, or you just want a color switch-up by Friday.

From the Newnan newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Urban Evolution Salon in Virginia-Highland crafts inclusive, eco-friendly hair that actually holds up in Atlanta. Think precision cuts,…

1042 N Highland Ave NE (Atlanta)

Urban Evolution Salon in Virginia-Highland crafts inclusive, eco-friendly hair that actually holds up in Atlanta. Think precision cuts, curl-specialist shaping, dimensional color and vivids, plus customizable Bellami extensions using hand tied, K-Tips, i-Tips, or tape-ins.

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 30, 2026

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Retailer in Willowood Square selling cosmetics.

4064 Lexington Rd #B-C

Retailer in Willowood Square selling cosmetics.

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Hair salon offering personalized styling, coloring, and keratin treatments, plus extensions.

5600 Roswell Rd H260 (Atlanta)

Hair salon offering personalized styling, coloring, and keratin treatments, plus extensions.

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Need a midweek reset? Aviary Beauty + Wellness O4W pairs top-notch cuts and color with results-driven, eco-conscious skincare from cult…

659 Auburn Ave NE #125 (Atlanta)

Need a midweek reset? Aviary Beauty + Wellness O4W pairs top-notch cuts and color with results-driven, eco-conscious skincare from cult brands like Biologique Recherche, plus facials tailored to your skin and meticulous waxing. Slip in, unwind, and leave looking like you drink more water than you actually do.

From the Stonecrest newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Whether you want a subtle refresh or a full-color moment, Republic Salon brings luxe vibes and seriously skilled hands. Their award-winning…

312 E Broad St 3rd Floor

Whether you want a subtle refresh or a full-color moment, Republic Salon brings luxe vibes and seriously skilled hands. Their award-winning team works from the only dedicated color bar in Athens, crafting custom shades and clean, confidence-boosting cuts that make the trim feel like a treat.

From the Athens newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Whether you're due for a bold new color, a sharp refresh, or just want hair that finally feels like you, Rose + Mae Hair Salon nails…

1099 Boulevard SE Apt 1117 (Atlanta)

Whether you're due for a bold new color, a sharp refresh, or just want hair that finally feels like you, Rose + Mae Hair Salon nails customized colors and cuts in a cozy, luxe setting. Founded in 2016 by stylist Madi Rose, the team treats your hair like a canvas.

From the Atlanta newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Salon & day spa offering hair styling & coloring, plus facials, massage, waxing & more.

646 Lindbergh Way NE (Atlanta)

Salon & day spa offering hair styling & coloring, plus facials, massage, waxing & more.

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