The best salons & beauty spots in Amherst
15 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Blueprint Gallery
BeautyBlueprint Gallery is a Hadley tattoo studio founded in 2012 with a simple mission to champion creativity and local artists. Browse…
Blueprint Gallery
BeautyNearby in Hadley, Purele Waxing Salon and Spa focuses on clean, precise hair removal and brow shaping with techniques that aim for minimal…
Whether you’re plotting your first piece or adding to the story, Great Spirits Tattoo Company focuses on custom work that feels personal,…
Ulta Beauty
BeautyChain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.
Ulta Beauty
BeautyHair By Harlow
BeautyFor Amherst folks who want a reliable chair and zero drama, Hair By Harlow handles clean cuts, color, and tidy eyebrow waxing with the kind…
Hair By Harlow
BeautyWhether you’re ready for a new piece or your first hoop, Wanderlust Tattoo & Piercing leans into its “The Devil’s in the details” vibe with…
Global Cuts Barbershop
BeautyAppointments are recommended at Global Cuts Barbershop, but the real draw is how they turn a simple haircut into a cultural meetup, one…
Global Cuts Barbershop
BeautyMatt's Barber Shop
BeautyMatt's Barber Shop keeps Amherst looking sharp with dialed-in fades, tidy beard work, and a convivial vibe that feels like catching up with…
Matt's Barber Shop
Beautyred door salon
BeautyWhether you're finally committing to that blunt bob or just taming semester hair frizz, Red Door Salon is a cozy, friendly spot for solid…
red door salon
BeautyAmherst Extensions & Beauty Salon focuses on protective styles, natural hair care and extensions, with offerings like box braids, cornrows,…
Downtown Hair Studio
BeautyAt Downtown Hair Studio, longtime Amherst stylist Kirsten Barnes brings over 30 years of know-how to custom cuts, color that suits your…
Downtown Hair Studio
BeautyLian Reed Esthetics
BeautyWhen your arches start freelancing, Lian Reed Esthetics steps in with precision shaping that keeps things polished but natural. A local…
Lian Reed Esthetics
BeautySei Bella Salon
BeautySei Bella Salon is that boutique Aveda spot where they remember your name and your cowlick, delivering thoughtful cuts, color, and styling…
Sei Bella Salon
BeautyEliana's Barber Shop
BeautyEliana's Barber Shop has been the campus-adjacent go-to since 2011, delivering professional cuts for men, women, and kids plus beard trims…
Eliana's Barber Shop
BeautyWhen you want more than a quick trim, Casimir Kocot Hair & Pedicure Salon delivers one-on-one attention, precision cuts, expert color, and…
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