The best salons & beauty spots in Independence

22 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.

2040 Harris Pike

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

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From crisp dip powder to glossy Gel-X sets, Envy Spa Nails nails the details with creative techs, trend-savvy designs, and tidy pedis that…

1597 Cavalry Dr # H (Union)

From crisp dip powder to glossy Gel-X sets, Envy Spa Nails nails the details with creative techs, trend-savvy designs, and tidy pedis that actually relax you. Book it as a midweek reset or pre-weekend glow-up, then let your hands do the bragging for you.

From the Florence newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Salon specializing in hair extensions, coloring, and perming, as well as facials.

6414 Dixie Hwy (Florence)

Salon specializing in hair extensions, coloring, and perming, as well as facials.

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Spa Nails

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Nail salon at Florence Plaza offering a range of services such as pedicures, shellac, and acrylics.

7844 Connector Dr (Florence)

Nail salon at Florence Plaza offering a range of services such as pedicures, shellac, and acrylics.

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Chic locale offering a variety of waxing services for women and men, including Brazilians.

6785 Houston Rd #400 (Florence)

Chic locale offering a variety of waxing services for women and men, including Brazilians.

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If your morning routine needs a shortcut, Majestic Lash brings Florence custom extensions and Korean lash lifts that look polished without…

4130 Dixie Hwy #3 (Erlanger)

If your morning routine needs a shortcut, Majestic Lash brings Florence custom extensions and Korean lash lifts that look polished without the mascara scramble. Think full sets in about an hour, long-lasting retention, and transparent pricing with zero membership pressure. A Northern Kentucky favorite for good reason.

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Friendly nail salon providing manicures and pedicures, plus custom nail art services.

7921 Mall Rd (Florence)

Friendly nail salon providing manicures and pedicures, plus custom nail art services.

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Clean salon offering manicures, pedicures and other treatments.

7741 Mall Rd (Florence)

Clean salon offering manicures, pedicures and other treatments.

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Florence locals keep Tina's Professional Braiding Studio on their shortlist for clean, creative braids and a team that’s, as clients put…

18 Commonwealth Ave Ste B (Erlanger)

Florence locals keep Tina's Professional Braiding Studio on their shortlist for clean, creative braids and a team that’s, as clients put it, exceptional. Expect professional technique and a warm vibe, plus braiding classes if you’re DIY-curious. Their promise says it all, feel beautiful, leave confident.

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Beauty collective housing hair stylists, makeup artists, massage therapists, and more.

8731 Bankers St (Florence)

Beauty collective housing hair stylists, makeup artists, massage therapists, and more.

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Unpretentious barber shop chain offering haircuts, hot towels and sports on TV.

6805 Houston Rd #200 (Florence)

Unpretentious barber shop chain offering haircuts, hot towels and sports on TV.

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Relaxed, clean spot for barbering services for men, plus beard trims and eyebrows.

8167 Mall Rd (Florence)

Relaxed, clean spot for barbering services for men, plus beard trims and eyebrows.

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Beauty salon offering hair services, as well as facials, eyebrow work, waxing, and nail care.

256 Main St Ste A (Florence)

Beauty salon offering hair services, as well as facials, eyebrow work, waxing, and nail care.

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Zen Nails

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Spa devoted to manicures, acrylics and gel nails, plus pedicures.

8640 Haines Dr # H (Florence)

Spa devoted to manicures, acrylics and gel nails, plus pedicures.

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E-Jays Salon is a full-service hair and nail spot that’s been keeping Northern Kentucky looking sharp for over 50 years. Their pros…

6715 Dixie Hwy (Florence)

E-Jays Salon is a full-service hair and nail spot that’s been keeping Northern Kentucky looking sharp for over 50 years. Their pros actually teach you how to care for your hair between visits, so you leave Florence looking great and stay that way. Check it out.

From the Florence newsletter, August 30, 2026

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Woodhouse Spa - Northern Kentucky is perfect for this week when your shoulders live up by your ears. Think customized massages and facials…

2808 Turkeyfoot Rd (Crestview Hills)

Woodhouse Spa - Northern Kentucky is perfect for this week when your shoulders live up by your ears.

From the Florence newsletter, August 26, 2026

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If you want nails that actually last and a vibe that feels like catching up with a friend on Mall Road, Heathernails delivers Gel x,…

8170 Mall Rd (Florence)

If you want nails that actually last and a vibe that feels like catching up with a friend on Mall Road, Heathernails delivers Gel x, Shellac, meticulous hand-filed manis and pedis (no drills), custom art, and CND products, plus a boutique, appointment only and Best of NKY three years running.

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Laid-back salon with a modern vibe for cuts and color, plus extensions and straightening treatments.

8537 US-42 #1 (Florence)

Laid-back salon with a modern vibe for cuts and color, plus extensions and straightening treatments.

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Florence folks, Southerland Beauty Company keeps it local with clean ingredient products, offering haircuts, custom color, luxury…

7736 US-42 Ste 1 (Florence)

Florence folks, Southerland Beauty Company keeps it local with clean ingredient products, offering haircuts, custom color, luxury extensions, lash and brow upgrades, on location bridal glam, spray tans, and hair restoration backed by trichology.

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If your ends are unruly or the kid’s fringe is plotting mutiny, Adore Hair Studio is a full-service salon for women, men, and children…

8 Bartlett Ave Rear 1 (Erlanger)

If your ends are unruly or the kid’s fringe is plotting mutiny, Adore Hair Studio is a full-service salon for women, men, and children offering hair services and facials that actually deliver. Pop in this week, leave feeling like the best version of you.

From the Florence newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Full-service hair salon offering a range of coloring services and treatments, including eyelash extensions.

7500 Oakbrook Dr (Florence)

Full-service hair salon offering a range of coloring services and treatments, including eyelash extensions.

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Glamour Nails & Spa III (Union) pairs organic-focused services with seriously good technique, from Gel-X and builder gel to glossy dip,…

9085 US-42 B (Union)

Glamour Nails & Spa III (Union) pairs organic-focused services with seriously good technique, from Gel-X and builder gel to glossy dip, custom nail art, and quick face waxing. Their spa pedis are indulgent, the vibe is warm, and the sanitation is meticulous, so everything looks great without the stress.

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