The best salons & beauty spots in Lexington

“Whether you’re plotting your first piece or fixing an old regret, Castle of Color Tattoo & Body Piercings handles custom designs, cover-ups, and piercings with serious attention to detail in a clean, welcoming studio just over in Nicholasville. Walk-ins welcome, or set an appointment when inspiration hits.”

From the Richmond newsletter, September 2, 2026

“If you want custom work that actually listens to your idea, Joker's Inkwell has been turning stories into skin since 2015, specializing in vibrant color and detailed black and gray. It’s a short hop from Richmond, with a relaxed, client-first vibe that makes the whole process easy.”

From the Richmond newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Beautique Aesthetics is the kind of brow spot you recommend to your best friend when you’re tired of playing arch roulette. Expect meticulous shaping and a look that flatters your face, not a template, with local, attentive care that holds up through Kentucky humidity and long workdays.”

From the Nicholasville newsletter, September 8, 2026

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

“Hair by Amy is the low-drama, high-skill salon locals keep on speed dial for clean cuts and styles that hold up to Kentucky humidity. Easy online booking, thoughtful tweaks, and a stylist who remembers your preferences means less guesswork and more good hair days.”

From the Richmond newsletter, September 20, 2026

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

“Whether you're team Classic, Hybrid, or Volume, Blinx Beauty keeps your lash game on point, with lifts, tints, brow lamination, facials, spray tans, and LED light therapy. They even offer in-person Buy Now, Pay Later on $50-$4,000 bookings... because beauty budgets deserve options.”

From the Richmond newsletter, September 14, 2026

“Whether you're chasing custom blonding, glossy color that behaves, or a keratin reset before the humidity wins, Dolce Hair Salon has independent AVEDA artists who customize every cut and shade to you. Relaxed vibe, serious skill, and extensions if you want extra drama this week, go treat yourself.”

From the Lexington newsletter, August 7, 2026

“If your mornings need a shortcut, The Babe Cave delivers polished brows, lashes, and lips that actually stay put. Founder Kimberly Tran, a certified brow expert and lash extension specialist with over 16 years of experience and NYC PMU training, turns subtle tweaks into serious confidence.”

From the Lexington newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Whether your hair needs a refresh or your face wants the Hydro-Glow Facial, Mickey Salon/Spa mixes skilled salon services, hair extensions, and esthetic treatments into one low-stress spot locals actually enjoy. Try the scalp therapy this week and walk out feeling like you finally remembered to drink water.”

From the Richmond newsletter, August 10, 2026

“Feather & Blade specializes in natural-looking hairstroke brows with cosmetic tattooing that actually looks like hair, not marker. They also do lip blushing plus those cute faux freckles and beauty marks, so you can roll into this week already put together and a little bit smug.”

From the Lexington newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Central Kentucky’s first multicultural, naturally curly boutique salon, You've Got Curls and Hair Loss Center pairs holistic hair therapies with real talk education so your coils, waves, or kinks behave. Book a refresh this week for hair restoration help, wig options, or just a shape-up that respects your texture.”

From the Lexington newsletter, September 10, 2026

“WOW Brows Studio creates face-flattering, low-maintenance arches with permanent makeup that looks like you were born with it, not drawn on, so consider this your sign to retire the brow pencil for a bit. Shave minutes off your morning and survive Kentucky humidity with dignity.”

From the Lexington newsletter, August 15, 2026

“Award-winning with a zero-ego vibe, Cha Cha's does it all from balayage and extensions to fantasy hair and custom cuts, with stylists who actually listen. If you want killer hair without the fuss, their consult-first, find-your-person approach makes the whole thing feel easy... and very Lexington.”

From the Lexington newsletter, September 2, 2026

“For natural, low-maintenance glow-ups, Permanent Makeup Room keeps it subtle with powder and ombre brows, nano brows, lash line enhancements, classic or eyeshadow eyeliner, and lip blushing that actually looks like you.”

From the Lexington newsletter, September 6, 2026

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

“From natural shades to bold pastels, the master stylists at Bei Capelli Salon stay current on cut and color techniques, then send you out looking like you actually slept. They’ll map out a hair plan, repair stressed strands, and handle waxing so your week feels easy.”

From the Lexington newsletter, August 29, 2026