The best salons & beauty spots in Northampton

“Blueprint Gallery is a Hadley tattoo studio founded in 2012 with a simple mission to champion creativity and local artists. Browse portfolios from pros like Tim Brewer and Zoe Fisk, then book straight with your chosen artist, which keeps projects collaborative, personal, and refreshingly stress free.”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Greylock Tattoo keeps it simple where it counts, with a no-nonsense portfolio that speaks louder than hype. Scroll their tattooing gallery for inspiration, then peek the paintings, machines, and shop if you want art on your wall as well as your skin.”

From the Northampton newsletter, October 3, 2026

“Whether you're plotting a subtle refresh or a full vibe shift, Moxie Hair Studio keeps it simple with quick online booking and a no-fuss, local feel. It’s the friendly Northampton spot you recommend when someone asks where to actually leave the chair feeling like themselves.”

From the Northampton newsletter, October 4, 2026

“Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing keeps it welcoming and judgment free in Northampton, pairing a collaborative tattoo process across styles from American Traditional to micro-realism with informed consent piercings in private rooms.”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 22, 2026

“GBS Brows Threading delivers fashion-forward manicures, pedicures, gel and acrylic sets, plus custom nail art using premium non-toxic, cruelty-free products. Skilled techs tailor every look to your vibe, so your nails can whisper classic or shout bold, all in a calm, unhurried setting.”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 7, 2026

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

“Nearby in Hadley, Purele Waxing Salon and Spa focuses on clean, precise hair removal and brow shaping with techniques that aim for minimal discomfort, plus customized facials, chemical peels, lash lifts and extensions. Friendly pros, rigorous hygiene, and a calm vibe that makes upkeep feel like self care.”

From the Amherst newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Visage Salon keeps Northampton looking sharp with custom cuts, color, and hair design, plus a thoughtful selection of Bumble and bumble favorites and even stylish hats and scarves. Need options beyond the usual trim, from hairpieces to wigs with real guidance on selection, fitting, styling, and care?”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Salon 241 has been a queer, women-owned staple since 2008, pairing modern and classic cuts, thoughtful color, and threading with a genuinely welcoming vibe. The stylists each have their own specialties and actually listen, so you leave looking like you... just a bit cooler.”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Whether you’re plotting your first piece or adding to the story, Great Spirits Tattoo Company focuses on custom work that feels personal, not cookie-cutter. A solid team including Cam Sevigne, Vinnie Pernice, and Tim Senecal keeps Western Mass ink interesting, right over in Hadley.”

From the Amherst newsletter, October 11, 2026

“The Tigerlily Salon is a low-key downtown Northampton spot that keeps it simple and skillful, with clean cuts that grow out nicely and quality products to match. If you prefer clear pricing and a calm chair over salon theatrics, this is the one locals quietly swear by.”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 29, 2026

“Since 2014, Niteowl Tattoo has turned Northampton skin into art with award-winning, custom work specializing in new school, black and grey realism, color realism, and cover ups.”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 18, 2026

“If your bangs and your calendar are both overdue, inHAIRently Dyed is the kind of no-fuss, locally loved hairdresser that actually listens. Expect thoughtful consultations, precise cuts you can style without a YouTube degree, and easy online booking when you finally remember you need a trim.”

From the Northampton newsletter, October 11, 2026

“Glamourama is the Northampton salon that leans into authenticity, inviting you to bring your wild ideas or low-key trim goals and collaborate with a stylist who cares about making you happy, not just pretty. Safe, welcoming, and creative, it’s where hair becomes honest self-expression without the ego.”

From the Northampton newsletter, October 5, 2026

“When you want your lashes to look good without fuss, Northampton Lashes is the local beauty salon that keeps it simple, focused, and tidy. m. m.”

“Hair by Patrick is a private, one-client-at-a-time studio overlooking Pleasant and Main in downtown Northampton, so your cut or color happens without cross-chatter or queue drama. It’s by-reservation-only and blissfully focused on you, which is exactly how good hair decisions get made.”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 25, 2026

“BAM Nail Studio is the spot when you want nails that actually hold up to typing, gardening, and whatever Florence mischief you get into. They specialize in GEL-X, structured manicures, and glossy gel manis, plus thoughtful service packages and wedding-party bookings for when the whole crew needs to look sharp.”

From the Northampton newsletter, October 10, 2026

“Haven Body Arts Piercing & Tattoo is a woman-owned studio that keeps things safe and comfortable while delivering custom tattoos and precise piercings, including children’s ear piercings, with high-end jewelry and an experienced team. It’s the spot when you want skill, patience, and zero attitude.”

From the Northampton newsletter, October 12, 2026

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

“Female-owned and fiercely professional, Bang Bang Body Arts LLC pairs custom tattoos, piercings and permanent makeup with an upscale fine arts gallery, all under strict Board of Health standards and CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications, so you can swing by, meet an artist, and shape something…”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 26, 2026

“Appointments are recommended at Global Cuts Barbershop, but the real draw is how they turn a simple haircut into a cultural meetup, one style and one chat at a time. If you want a clean look plus the kind of barbershop banter that lingers longer than the trim, this is your spot.”

From the Amherst newsletter, September 28, 2026

“Amherst Extensions & Beauty Salon focuses on protective styles, natural hair care and extensions, with offerings like box braids, cornrows, weaves, loc maintenance, silk presses, color, cuts and waxing. It’s the kind of dependable, local spot you bookmark for when your hair needs real attention, right here in Amherst.”

From the Amherst newsletter, September 24, 2026

“When your arches start freelancing, Lian Reed Esthetics steps in with precision shaping that keeps things polished but natural. A local eyebrow bar that listens first and cleans up the rest, perfect for quick maintenance or a full brow reset before the week gets away from you.”

From the Amherst newsletter, September 26, 2026