The best salons & beauty spots in Salem

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

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Barber shop offering haircuts & shaves for men & kids, plus a lounge area with TVs, Wi-Fi & toys.

324 Rantoul St (Beverly)

Barber shop offering haircuts & shaves for men & kids, plus a lounge area with TVs, Wi-Fi & toys.

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Hair salon and stylist with a laid-back atmosphere offering haircuts, coloring, balayage and blow-dry services.

210 Andover St (Peabody)

Hair salon and stylist with a laid-back atmosphere offering haircuts, coloring, balayage and blow-dry services.

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Clean barbershop that also offers shaves, plus beard trims and conditioning.

5 Andover St (Peabody)

Clean barbershop that also offers shaves, plus beard trims and conditioning.

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Chain specializing in a variety of hair removal services for men and women, including Brazilians.

450 Paradise Rd (Swampscott)

Chain specializing in a variety of hair removal services for men and women, including Brazilians.

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Salon offering facials, waxing, spray tans, lash extensions, and other beauty services.

30 Rantoul St #2 (Beverly)

Salon offering facials, waxing, spray tans, lash extensions, and other beauty services.

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Appointment-only barber shop offering haircuts.

197 Cabot St (Beverly)

Appointment-only barber shop offering haircuts.

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Family-run salon offering an array of services including manicures and pedicures.

715 Boylston St Suite 220 2nd Floor (Boston)

Family-run salon offering an array of services including manicures and pedicures.

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Customers make appointments to get haircuts at this long-standing shop.

4 Bessom St (Marblehead)

Customers make appointments to get haircuts at this long-standing shop.

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Hair salon offering facials and other spa services in a Marblehead setting.

60 Atlantic Ave #3035 (Marblehead)

Hair salon offering facials and other spa services in a Marblehead setting.

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Salon specializing in the styling and coloring of Asian hair.

9 Knapp St (Boston)

Salon specializing in the styling and coloring of Asian hair.

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Clean barbershop featuring haircutting, hot towel shaves, plus beard trims.

20 New Derby St

Clean barbershop featuring haircutting, hot towel shaves, plus beard trims.

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Relaxed hair salon for cuts and color treatments in a clean, modern space with friendly staff.

196 Pleasant St (Marblehead)

Relaxed hair salon for cuts and color treatments in a clean, modern space with friendly staff.

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Upscale salon for classic manicures, gel pedicures and other nail services, along with waxing.

380 Commercial St (Boston)

Upscale salon for classic manicures, gel pedicures and other nail services, along with waxing.

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Hair salon featuring blowouts and highlights, plus coloring and haircuts.

137 Charles St (Boston)

Hair salon featuring blowouts and highlights, plus coloring and haircuts.

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Studio committed to delivering exceptional hair color services, including precision consultations.

165 Pleasant St (Marblehead)

Studio committed to delivering exceptional hair color services, including precision consultations.

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Walk-ins are welcome at this bright, compact salon offering on-trend cuts, color & styles.

92B Pinckney St (Boston)

Walk-ins are welcome at this bright, compact salon offering on-trend cuts, color & styles.

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Beauty salon offering appointments and services such as makeup.

28 Charles St (Boston)

Beauty salon offering appointments and services such as makeup.

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Laid-back, clean shop specializing in hair cuts, including fades and trims.

536 Columbus Ave (Boston)

Laid-back, clean shop specializing in hair cuts, including fades and trims.

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Nail salon offering appointments, services including massages, and Wi-Fi.

15 Paradise Rd

Nail salon offering appointments, services including massages, and Wi-Fi.

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Clean salon specializing in personalized cuts, dyeing and perms.

379 Cambridge St (Boston)

Clean salon specializing in personalized cuts, dyeing and perms.

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Clean, family-owned nail salon providing pedicures and manicures, plus friendly service and gel treatments.

32 Boylston St (Boston)

Clean, family-owned nail salon providing pedicures and manicures, plus friendly service and gel treatments.

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Stylish place for haircuts and beard trims (online-only booking) offered by friendly, professional staff.

245 Newbury St (Boston)

Stylish place for haircuts and beard trims (online-only booking) offered by friendly, professional staff.

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Basic shop providing haircuts for men, including fades and beard trims/shaves.

114 Blackstone street Haymarket &, 114 Blackstone St (Boston)

Basic shop providing haircuts for men, including fades and beard trims/shaves.

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Hair and beauty salon offering haircuts and color treatments, as well as make-up for weddings.

3 Center Plz Studio 7 (Boston)

Hair and beauty salon offering haircuts and color treatments, as well as make-up for weddings.

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Clean salon, plus spa services such as manicures and pedicures.

430 Paradise Rd (Swampscott)

Clean salon, plus spa services such as manicures and pedicures.

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Straightforward barbershop offering haircuts for men as well as beard care, masks and other services.

190 High St (Boston)

Straightforward barbershop offering haircuts for men as well as beard care, masks and other services.

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Relaxed salon specializing in manicures and pedicures, plus gel nails and acrylics.

1016 Paradise Rd (Swampscott)

Relaxed salon specializing in manicures and pedicures, plus gel nails and acrylics.

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Haircuts, shaves and other traditional grooming services in a straightforward barber shop.

518 Tremont St (Boston)

Haircuts, shaves and other traditional grooming services in a straightforward barber shop.

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This established joint for haircuts has a cozy, vintage feel & discounted prices for students.

288 Columbus Ave (Boston)

This established joint for haircuts has a cozy, vintage feel & discounted prices for students.

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Spacious, modern salon offering a range of services from manicures to pedicures and waxing treatments.

377 W Broadway (Boston)

Spacious, modern salon offering a range of services from manicures to pedicures and waxing treatments.

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Beauty salon where a knowledgeable, talented stylist provides hair services by appointment.

226 Columbia Rd (Boston)

Beauty salon where a knowledgeable, talented stylist provides hair services by appointment.

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Relaxed nail salon offering manicures, pedicures and other treatments, plus lashes and waxing.

204 Rantoul St (Beverly)

Relaxed nail salon offering manicures, pedicures and other treatments, plus lashes and waxing.

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Basic manicures, pedicures, gel treatments and nail art at a clean salon featuring friendly staff.

16 Temple Pl (Boston)

Basic manicures, pedicures, gel treatments and nail art at a clean salon featuring friendly staff.

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Classic-style barbershop offering haircuts by appointment for customers of all ages.

380 Cabot St (Beverly)

Classic-style barbershop offering haircuts by appointment for customers of all ages.

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From dimensional foils and glossy glazes to precise cuts, blowouts, and seamless extensions, Studio No. 4 delivers luxury hair care with…

129 Newbury St studio 406 (Boston)

From dimensional foils and glossy glazes to precise cuts, blowouts, and seamless extensions, Studio No. 4 delivers luxury hair care with real skill. Founded by four expert stylists and featured in TimeOut Boston, it’s the place to book when your hair needs to feel expensive again.

From the Newton newsletter, August 4, 2026

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BROWMUSE

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If your morning routine still includes drawing on eyebrows like a stressed cartoon, BrowMuse specializes in ultra-natural cosmetic…

115 Newbury St Ste 304 (Boston)

If your morning routine still includes drawing on eyebrows like a stressed cartoon, BrowMuse specializes in ultra-natural cosmetic tattooing, from microblading to nano brows and combos, with custom pigments and fully disposable setups so you leave with believable, low-maintenance arches that actually match you.

From the Quincy newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Amaci Salon nails the Boston glow-up with precision cuts, dimensional color, balayage that grows out gracefully, and smoothing treatments…

230 Stuart St (Boston)

Amaci Salon nails the Boston glow-up with precision cuts, dimensional color, balayage that grows out gracefully, and smoothing treatments that tame August frizz. The stylists are trend-smart and genuinely collaborative, plus you can add threading or waxing so you leave feeling fully put together.

From the Malden newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Retailer specializing in clean beauty products for the hair, body, and face.

177 Newbury St (Boston)

Retailer specializing in clean beauty products for the hair, body, and face.

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

210 Andover St (Peabody)

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

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Appointments are recommended at this salon, where customers appreciate the hairstylists.

10 Kneeland St (Boston)

Appointments are recommended at this salon, where customers appreciate the hairstylists.

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Chain retailer offering cosmetics and makeup services in the Prudential Center.

800 Boylston St Spc : 169 (Boston)

Chain retailer offering cosmetics and makeup services in the Prudential Center.

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Stylish, relaxed salon offering cuts, color and styling services from an experienced team. Blow-dry options are also available.

20 Newbury St #4 (Boston)

Stylish, relaxed salon offering cuts, color and styling services from an experienced team. Blow-dry options are also available.

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Zen-like shop stocked with makeup, fragrance, skin & hair products from cult luxury beauty brands.

160 Newbury St (Boston)

Zen-like shop stocked with makeup, fragrance, skin & hair products from cult luxury beauty brands.

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Hairstyling salon offering cuts, coloring, blowouts, and balayage, among other services.

170 Tremont St #2 (Boston)

Hairstyling salon offering cuts, coloring, blowouts, and balayage, among other services.

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Zhen Hair & Beauty nails the essentials, from quick maintenance cuts and fringe fixes to root touch-ups, soft perms, sleek blowouts, and…

2 Boylston St Ste 1 (Boston)

Zhen Hair & Beauty nails the essentials, from quick maintenance cuts and fringe fixes to root touch-ups, soft perms, sleek blowouts, and legit dimensional balayage. Slide in this week and casually accept the compliments all week.

From the Boston newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Hair salon providing cuts for both men and women plus styling and coloring.

116 Newbury St 2nd Floor (Boston)

Hair salon providing cuts for both men and women plus styling and coloring.

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Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

450 Washington St Macy's (Boston)

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

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