The best salons & beauty spots in Columbus

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

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Modern barbershop providing haircuts, beard trims, and straight-razor shaves.

8923 S Meridian St Unit A-7 (Indianapolis)

Modern barbershop providing haircuts, beard trims, and straight-razor shaves.

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Hair salon and spa in the Meridian Kessler neighborhood offering cuts, color, and facials, among other services.

4907 N Pennsylvania St (Indianapolis)

Hair salon and spa in the Meridian Kessler neighborhood offering cuts, color, and facials, among other services.

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Friendly salon specializing in hair treatments for all types of textures.

1551 E Stop 12 Rd Ste A (Indianapolis)

Friendly salon specializing in hair treatments for all types of textures.

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Local barbershop offering beard trims, haircuts, clean surroundings and walk-ins.

6120 E Thompson Rd Ste A (Indianapolis)

Local barbershop offering beard trims, haircuts, clean surroundings and walk-ins.

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Locally owned salon offering hairstyling services, as well as nail care, and massage treatments.

150 W Jefferson St E (Franklin)

Locally owned salon offering hairstyling services, as well as nail care, and massage treatments.

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Tranquil shop offering manicures, pedicures and acrylics, plus gel polish, extensions and dip powder.

1516 W 86th St (Indianapolis)

Tranquil shop offering manicures, pedicures and acrylics, plus gel polish, extensions and dip powder.

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High-end salon offering services such as hair coloring, extensions, styling, and waxing.

1930 E Stop 13 Rd (Indianapolis)

High-end salon offering services such as hair coloring, extensions, styling, and waxing.

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Stylists at this salon offer haircuts, color treatments, highlights and extensions.

640 US 31 S (Greenwood)

Stylists at this salon offer haircuts, color treatments, highlights and extensions.

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Gentlemen's, kids' and custom cuts are the focus of this barber shop offering beard trims, razor shaves and fades.

1024 US 31 S (Greenwood)

Gentlemen's, kids' and custom cuts are the focus of this barber shop offering beard trims, razor shaves and fades.

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Hair salon offering a variety of hair services, including coloring and blowouts.

10291 N Meridian St Ste 126 (Indianapolis)

Hair salon offering a variety of hair services, including coloring and blowouts.

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Traditional and modern haircuts, beard trims, and other services offered in a warm environment.

399 S State Rd 135 (Greenwood)

Traditional and modern haircuts, beard trims, and other services offered in a warm environment.

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Nail boutique featuring classic pedicures, manicures, gel color, and artificial extensions.

2902 W 86th St #50 (Indianapolis)

Nail boutique featuring classic pedicures, manicures, gel color, and artificial extensions.

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Locally owned salon offering a range of hairstyling services including coloring and blowouts.

8621 Southeastern Ave B (Indianapolis)

Locally owned salon offering a range of hairstyling services including coloring and blowouts.

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Relaxed hair salon, offering cuts and styling, plus curly hair services and color treatments.

260 West Main Street (Greenwood)

Relaxed hair salon, offering cuts and styling, plus curly hair services and color treatments.

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EHD Salon

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Quaint, appointment-preferred hair salon providing services for the whole family, plus tanning.

5920 E Stop 11 Rd C (Indianapolis)

Quaint, appointment-preferred hair salon providing services for the whole family, plus tanning.

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T-Nails

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Popular salon specializing in manicures and pedicures and relaxing massages for hands and feet.

1145 N Morton St (Franklin)

Popular salon specializing in manicures and pedicures and relaxing massages for hands and feet.

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Bright, clean, gel-friendly nail salon providing manicures and pedicures along with waxing services.

9407 N Meridian St (Indianapolis)

Bright, clean, gel-friendly nail salon providing manicures and pedicures along with waxing services.

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Zin Nails

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Nail salon offering creative nail art, including glow-in-the-dark toppers.

3103 Lafayette Rd (Indianapolis)

Nail salon offering creative nail art, including glow-in-the-dark toppers.

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Hair salon offering blowouts, kids' cuts, and coloring services for thin or thick hair, plus massages.

8610 Madison Ave (Indianapolis)

Hair salon offering blowouts, kids' cuts, and coloring services for thin or thick hair, plus massages.

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Hair salon with a boutique offering blowouts, coloring, and cuts for a variety of hair types.

200 Byrd Way #105 (Greenwood)

Hair salon with a boutique offering blowouts, coloring, and cuts for a variety of hair types.

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Hair styling services are offered by this salon, which also provides scalp treatments and massages.

1533 Olive Branch Parke Ln Ste C (Greenwood)

Hair styling services are offered by this salon, which also provides scalp treatments and massages.

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Homey salon specializing in cuts and color, plus waxing and massage.

8933 Southeastern Ave (Indianapolis)

Homey salon specializing in cuts and color, plus waxing and massage.

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Barber shop featuring haircuts for men and women, plus beard trims.

5144 S, Madison Ave #3 (Indianapolis)

Barber shop featuring haircuts for men and women, plus beard trims.

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Nail salon offering acrylics, along with wine and candy.

1950 Kessler Blvd W Dr (Indianapolis)

Nail salon offering acrylics, along with wine and candy.

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Laid-back salon providing cuts, color and styling services, as well as waxing and massage treatments.

4625 S Emerson Ave Ste f (Indianapolis)

Laid-back salon providing cuts, color and styling services, as well as waxing and massage treatments.

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Professional African hair-braiding salon offering personalized styles for clients with different hair textures.

5050 E 38th St (Indianapolis)

Professional African hair-braiding salon offering personalized styles for clients with different hair textures.

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Elite Wellness & Beauty brings Columbus a crew of pros for fresh hair days, waxing or laser hair removal, Hydrafacial glow-ups,…

3555 N National Rd

Elite Wellness & Beauty brings Columbus a crew of pros for fresh hair days, waxing or laser hair removal, Hydrafacial glow-ups, microblading and lashes, plus massage and medical spa treatments. Treat yourself this week, your future Zoom camera will thank you.

From the Columbus newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Whether you need a quick mani-pedi reset or a full self-care hour, Gossip Nails Columbus keeps it non-toxic and seriously relaxing with…

2105 W Jonathan Moore Pike

Whether you need a quick mani-pedi reset or a full self-care hour, Gossip Nails Columbus keeps it non-toxic and seriously relaxing with skilled techs who care about the details. Book when you need tidy nails, soft heels, or a little extra with waxing and eyelash extensions, then float back into your week.

From the Columbus newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Whether you're done battling smudgy liners or just want brows that behave, Permanent Impression Cosmetics handles permanent makeup, custom…

7962 Oaklandon Rd #114 (Indianapolis)

Whether you're done battling smudgy liners or just want brows that behave, Permanent Impression Cosmetics handles permanent makeup, custom laser treatments, facials, spot removal, plus HIFU, Botox and fillers.

From the Indianapolis newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Relaxed salon offering a range of hair services (cuts, coloring, perms) and massage, plus beard trims.

1750 State St

Relaxed salon offering a range of hair services (cuts, coloring, perms) and massage, plus beard trims.

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Spacious, clean nail salon offering mani/pedi treatments, plus waxing, massages, acrylics, gels, and dip powder for kids and adults.

3780 W Jonathan Moore Pike #140

Spacious, clean nail salon offering mani/pedi treatments, plus waxing, massages, acrylics, gels, and dip powder for kids and adults.

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Hair and beauty salon also offering skin rejuvenation treatments, lash and brow services and body treatments.

227 Washington St

Hair and beauty salon also offering skin rejuvenation treatments, lash and brow services and body treatments.

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Relaxed nail salon featuring gel manicures, pedicures, and nail art, plus massages. Friendly staff.

1104 E Tipton St (Seymour)

Relaxed nail salon featuring gel manicures, pedicures, and nail art, plus massages. Friendly staff.

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Studio specializing in microblading, a type of semi-permanent eyebrow tattoo.

3085 Salt Lake Rd (Indianapolis)

Studio specializing in microblading, a type of semi-permanent eyebrow tattoo.

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Splash

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Beauty salon offering haircuts and styling, as well as highlights and extensions.

4659 E 82nd St (Indianapolis)

Beauty salon offering haircuts and styling, as well as highlights and extensions.

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Full-service hair salon in the heart of St. Joseph's neighborhood, offering vegan and cruelty-free products.

251 E 11th St (Indianapolis)

Full-service hair salon in the heart of St. Joseph's neighborhood, offering vegan and cruelty-free products.

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Upscale salon known for Brazilian blowouts and balayage, as well as hair coloring, cuts, highlights, extensions, eyebrow threading, and…

55 Monument Cir Ste 222a (Indianapolis)

Upscale salon known for Brazilian blowouts and balayage, as well as hair coloring, cuts, highlights, extensions, eyebrow threading, and other treatments.

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Hair salon with a relaxing vibe and skilled staff that specializes in haircuts and color treatments.

1315 Shelby St Spc 3 (Indianapolis)

Hair salon with a relaxing vibe and skilled staff that specializes in haircuts and color treatments.

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Relaxed salon offering hair cutting, coloring, treatments, and extensions.

1035 Shelby St (Indianapolis)

Relaxed salon offering hair cutting, coloring, treatments, and extensions.

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Informal, welcoming shop, staffed by skilled stylists and co-owners offering cuts, coloring and blowouts, plus extensions.

601 Fulton St (Indianapolis)

Informal, welcoming shop, staffed by skilled stylists and co-owners offering cuts, coloring and blowouts, plus extensions.

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Studio providing permanent brow tattoos (microblading and nanoblading), eyeliner, lash lifts and much more.

494 S Emerson Ave Ste A1 (Greenwood)

Studio providing permanent brow tattoos (microblading and nanoblading), eyeliner, lash lifts and much more.

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Laid-back salon offering haircuts for men and women plus color options.

814 Fort Wayne Ave (Indianapolis)

Laid-back salon offering haircuts for men and women plus color options.

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Salon and spa offering design cuts, massages, facials, waxing, and manicures/pedicures.

9004 W 10th St (Indianapolis)

Salon and spa offering design cuts, massages, facials, waxing, and manicures/pedicures.

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Cool, high-end studio offering haircuts, a blowout bar, coloring & waxing services for men & women.

363 N Illinois St #201 (Indianapolis)

Cool, high-end studio offering haircuts, a blowout bar, coloring & waxing services for men & women.

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