The best salons & beauty spots in Gainesville

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

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Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

1943 Jesse Jewell Pkwy #200

Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

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Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

3630 Thompson Bridge Rd Ste 15

Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

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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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Atlanta-born US Army vet serving East Point folks with 15+ years behind the chair, Danielle delivers silk presses, pixie cuts and curls,…

1662 Vesta Ave Ste 111 (Atlanta)

Atlanta-born US Army vet serving East Point folks with 15+ years behind the chair, Danielle delivers silk presses, pixie cuts and curls, colors, relaxers, and natural hair care that puts health first.

From the East Point newsletter, September 9, 2026

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For East Point beauty and wellness pros ready to go solo without going it alone, Purity Salon Suites offers polished, private suites with…

1626 Virginia Ave (Atlanta)

For East Point beauty and wellness pros ready to go solo without going it alone, Purity Salon Suites offers polished, private suites with an intentional, community-first vibe that helps you elevate your brand, make clients feel truly seen, and actually enjoy building your empire.

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Tired of the big-salon buzz, browse Bonds Salon Suites Atlanta, a collective of private studios where independent stylists and beauty pros…

3425 Cascade Rd Suit 101A (Atlanta)

Tired of the big-salon buzz, browse Bonds Salon Suites Atlanta, a collective of private studios where independent stylists and beauty pros run the show for a more personalized, low-stress appointment. Peep their roster to find your professional, then enjoy the calm and the full attention your look deserves.

From the Rome newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Bob Steele Salon Atlanta brings over 25 stylists under one spacious, stylish roof for cuts, color and balayage, silk press, keratin…

4403 Northside Pkwy NW #160 (Atlanta)

Bob Steele Salon Atlanta brings over 25 stylists under one spacious, stylish roof for cuts, color and balayage, silk press, keratin smoothing, extensions, even bridal glam. Reliable pros, easygoing vibes, and results that last make it a solid Smyrna standby when your hair needs a reset.

From the Smyrna newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Appointments are recommended at this barber shop.

2464 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW (Atlanta)

Appointments are recommended at this barber shop.

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When your mani-pedi needs a little personality, Nail Accents is the spot for clean work, creative nail art, and all the gels, acrylics, and…

2860 Cumberland Mall SE (Atlanta)

When your mani-pedi needs a little personality, Nail Accents is the spot for clean work, creative nail art, and all the gels, acrylics, and custom designs you can dream up. Bonus if you’re multitasking beauty, they also handle lashes and brows so you leave feeling pulled together.

From the South Fulton newsletter, September 5, 2026

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Need a hair win this week? The Collective a Salon is a modern, luxe spot in nearby Vinings where a team of top stylists customizes cuts,…

4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE #243 (Atlanta)

Need a hair win this week? The Collective a Salon is a modern, luxe spot in nearby Vinings where a team of top stylists customizes cuts, color, and styling to your exact vibe. Make yourself at home, then let them create your perfect hair with serious skill and zero pretension.

From the Smyrna newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Natural hair salon specializing in locs, with walk-ins accepted.

3695 Cascade Rd B (Atlanta)

Natural hair salon specializing in locs, with walk-ins accepted.

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Cuts By Juice is an appointment-only barber shop in Hightower Station Shopping Center where experienced pros handle sharp haircuts, color,…

2636 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW (Atlanta)

Cuts By Juice is an appointment-only barber shop in Hightower Station Shopping Center where experienced pros handle sharp haircuts, color, shampoos, and hot towel shaves. If you’re leveling up your clipper game, they even run barber classes... so you can leave crispy or learn to make others crispy.

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Rootsei Natural Hair Salon & Spa brings the calm of a spa to serious hair care for all textures, with expert stylists known for healthy,…

4715 S Atlanta Rd SE Ste 223 (Atlanta)

Rootsei Natural Hair Salon & Spa brings the calm of a spa to serious hair care for all textures, with expert stylists known for healthy, low-tension braids, twists, crochet styles, precision parts, and seamless weaves and wigs. If you want protective styles without drama and color that pops, they deliver.

From the Smyrna newsletter, September 9, 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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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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Ready to stop saying maybe next time to your hair... The Midland Salon brings real artistry and friendly, personalized attention, turning…

722 Bradford St SW

Ready to stop saying maybe next time to your hair... The Midland Salon brings real artistry and friendly, personalized attention, turning big chops, subtle tweaks, and dream styles into looks that feel like you. Put it on your list this week and let their stylists bring your vision to life.

From the Gainesville newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Resource for a full line of pro barber supplies, from combs, clippers & razors to furniture & signs.

1376 Collier Rd NW (Atlanta)

Resource for a full line of pro barber supplies, from combs, clippers & razors to furniture & signs.

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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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SupplyPM

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If you run a brow or PMU studio around Gainesville, SupplyPM is a go-to for pro-grade essentials, from mapping string and pigments to…

1276 Industrial Blvd Ste 2

If you run a brow or PMU studio around Gainesville, SupplyPM is a go-to for pro-grade essentials, from mapping string and pigments to cartridges, machines, anesthetics, gloves, and practice skin. It’s the kind of one-stop stash that keeps appointments smooth and clients happy.

From the Gainesville newsletter, September 4, 2026

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If your morning routine keeps arguing with your brows, let Dominican Permanent Makeup handle the peace talks. Their certified artists…

1276 Industrial Blvd #3

If your morning routine keeps arguing with your brows, let Dominican Permanent Makeup handle the peace talks.

From the Gainesville newsletter, September 20, 2026

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American Salon & Spa is a long-standing, family-run spot for color that actually suits your skin tone, seamless extensions, and facials…

1354 Plaza Dr

American Salon & Spa is a long-standing, family-run spot for color that actually suits your skin tone, seamless extensions, and facials that reset your whole week, plus quick waxing. If you’ve been putting off a refresh, consider this your sign to treat yourself sometime this week.

From the Gainesville newsletter, August 26, 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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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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Hair, massage and facial spot with an aromatherapy-style setting, plus couples' massages and pregnancy treatments.

1180 Fairburn Rd SW Ste 100 (Atlanta)

Hair, massage and facial spot with an aromatherapy-style setting, plus couples' massages and pregnancy treatments.

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

1801 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste 240 (Atlanta)

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

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Whether you want creative, trending color, a sharp buzz cut, or an updo that actually survives dinner downtown, Hair Artistry is the…

601 S Enota Dr NE # G

Whether you want creative, trending color, a sharp buzz cut, or an updo that actually survives dinner downtown, Hair Artistry is the hometown salon with an edgy feel, a talented team for the whole family, and Biolage Select Salon cred carrying Matrix professional products.

From the Gainesville 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're after a subtle refresh or a total transformation, Princeton Salon & Spa in Gainesville delivers polished cuts, color, and…

106 Washington St SW · ✓ checked Aug 27

Whether you're after a subtle refresh or a total transformation, Princeton Salon & Spa in Gainesville delivers polished cuts, color, and hair treatments in an upscale setting that still feels neighborly. Stylists who listen, spa vibes, and quick online booking make it a solid go-to when your look needs love.

From the Gainesville newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Between school drop-offs and 285 traffic, simplify the morning with Taylored Artistry Permanent Cosmetics Studio & Academy in the Smyrna…

2955 Cobb Pkwy SE Unit 301 (Atlanta)

Between school drop-offs and 285 traffic, simplify the morning with Taylored Artistry Permanent Cosmetics Studio & Academy in the Smyrna area.

From the Smyrna newsletter, September 6, 2026

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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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Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

130 John W Morrow Jr Pkwy

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

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The Peach Salon is a non-toxic salon built for locals who want that fresh-from-the-beach vibe year-round, with lived-in color and seamless…

124 High St SE A

The Peach Salon is a non-toxic salon built for locals who want that fresh-from-the-beach vibe year-round, with lived-in color and seamless blonding using baby lights and traditional highlights. The stylists actually listen, hype you up, and send you out feeling like family.

From the Gainesville newsletter, August 20, 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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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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Expressions Brow Studio is a luxury permanent makeup studio and academy in Atlanta’s Upper West Side, known for microblading, brow…

1500 Marietta Rd NW Ste 7 (Atlanta)

Expressions Brow Studio is a luxury permanent makeup studio and academy in Atlanta’s Upper West Side, known for microblading, brow sculpting, and lip blush that look effortless even on Zoom-free days.

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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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If your morning brow routine is a multi-step saga, Brow Studio Atlanta specializes in natural-looking microblading, microshading, and ombre…

360 Oak St Ste B

If your morning brow routine is a multi-step saga, Brow Studio Atlanta specializes in natural-looking microblading, microshading, and ombre powder that lasts months, plus Aquarelle Lips for a subtle pop. They also do brow design, lamination, and expert correction if a past job needs a glow-up this week.

From the Gainesville newsletter, August 30, 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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