The best salons & beauty spots in Ann Arbor

Oluchi African Hair Braiding keeps it simple, neat, and long-lasting, with precise parts and polished finishing so your hair looks intentional all week. A reliable local pick when you want a protective style that actually frees up your mornings, not adds to them.

From the Redford newsletter, September 14, 2026

Oriental Nails turns everyday manicures and pedicures into mini glow-ups, with detail-obsessed techs who can nail your inspo pic and still get you in and out quickly. Expect custom designs, gems and seasonal looks at prices that feel friendly enough for regular upkeep or a last-minute special event.

From the Detroit newsletter, October 24, 2026

Galaxy Nails & Spa nails the basics and the extras with meticulous manicures, pedicures, gel sets, intricate nail art with jewels, and quick waxing. Clean, friendly, and detail obsessed, this spot keeps your hands and feet looking sharp, so your group chat has one more thing to screenshot and praise.

From the Detroit newsletter, October 27, 2026

For a tidy-up or a full refresh, VIP #1 Nails offers nail services for hands and feet in a clean environment. A straightforward Detroit spot for giving your nails some attention, without needing to make a whole production out of it.

From the Detroit newsletter, November 13, 2026

Family-run Salon Xtreme pairs haircuts and color with manicures and pedicures, with longtime clients praising Eddie’s attentive styling and Maria’s nail work. It’s a welcoming neighborhood spot for a fresh cut or a proper pedi, with the kind of personal touch that makes a salon visit feel less like an errand.

From the Detroit newsletter, November 4, 2026

Nailz On The Side Studio is a private, one-on-one suite prioritizing healthier choices, from true hard gel enhancements and Polygel to fiber wraps and sanitary dip acrylics with no double dipping. Bonus, gels are rebalanced every 4 to 5 weeks, not the usual two, so upkeep is easier.

From the Dearborn newsletter, October 18, 2026

The team at Corte Tropical Barbershop keeps Southwest Detroit looking tight with full haircuts, beard work, and a premium option that adds hot towel and steamer facial care. Kids cuts are on deck too, so you can get everyone cleaned up this week, no stress.

From the Detroit newsletter, October 4, 2026

Authentic Barbershop is the spot when you want a fade that hits just right or a classic taper that actually grows out well. Voted #1 barbershop, their pros, each with over 10 years of experience, craft beard trims, hot towel shaves, and clean designs, all tailored to you with easy appointments.

From the Detroit newsletter, October 23, 2026

Yasmin's Beauty Hair Salon offers personalized cuts, color, highlights, balayage, blowouts, and smoothing and conditioning treatments in Detroit. Whether you’re after a small refresh or a bigger change, there’s a range of services to help you leave feeling more like yourself, only with better hair.

From the Dearborn newsletter, October 7, 2026

Lupe’s Barber Shop has served Detroit since 1993, with skilled barbers offering haircuts, fades, shaves, and beard grooming for all ages. Walk in for a fresh cut and the kind of personal, family-friendly care that keeps a neighborhood barbershop feeling like a neighborhood barbershop.

From the Detroit newsletter, November 10, 2026

Skip the mascara drama and let Ember Esthetics handle the flutter. From soft, natural extensions to wedding-ready sets, the vibe is calm, the artistry precise, and the results make everyday mornings and August humidity feel a little easier.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, October 2, 2026

Wildflower Salon + Shop is a collection of independent stylists focused on making you ecstatically happy with your hair in a comforting space, creating looks that feel effortlessly you with the newest trends & techniques. Go get a refresh that actually sticks this week.

From the Bluffton newsletter, October 17, 2026

Hair. A Salon delivers cuts and color that grow out gracefully for women and men, the kind that still looks good three weeks and two Zooms later, with stylists who actually listen and a relaxed vibe that feels more like hanging with a friend than braving hair boot camp.

From the Detroit newsletter, October 30, 2026

Ann Arbor's Salon Seventeen focuses on thoughtful consultations, modern cuts, color and lightening, plus smoothing treatments. If your hair needs a confidence boost this week, their trend-setting team delivers start to finish quality that feels like they actually heard you.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, September 29, 2026

Whether you're craving lived in, high end color or seamless, bespoke extensions that actually look like your hair, Fiber + Strand's elite artists focus on gentle, natural results and confidence boosting transformations. Start with a quick consult, let them tailor the plan, then enjoy the glow up all week.

From the Lucas County newsletter, November 10, 2026

Studio 32Nine Salon Suites is a full-service spot where independent beauty pros handle hair, nails, makeup, lashes, and waxing while a boutique tempts you with clothing and novelty gifts. Polished cut, fresh set, and a little retail therapy... all in one stylish, locally loved space.

From the Lucas County newsletter, November 3, 2026

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

One Eleven Salon treats hair like a collaboration, tailoring a curated look to you. Whether you want a bouncy blowout or curl-savvy shaping from their in-house specialist, you’ll leave with a look that actually feels like you, not a template, so maybe treat yourself this week.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, October 6, 2026

M1 Lash Skin & Brows specializes in quick, quality lash extensions that actually last, plus brow laminations, facials, head spa sessions and permanent makeup when you want to wake up looking done. Bonus points: each transaction chips in 50 cents to charities supporting children, which feels good too.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, November 8, 2026

Whether you're overdue for a clean lineup or want the full hot towel straight razor treatment, La Moda keeps Toledo looking sharp. Owner and master barber ProMoe brings precision, old-school care, and that welcoming, generational barbershop vibe. Book it this week and walk out feeling brand new.

From the Lucas County newsletter, October 31, 2026

Salon Detroit in the First National Building is the move for color that actually pops, cuts that grow in nicely, and pros who plan how to keep it fresh between visits. They’ve got men’s and women’s styling, bridal packages, and nails, so you leave office-ready, street chic, or party perfect.

From the Detroit newsletter, October 19, 2026

Well-stocked beauty-supply store selling wigs, hair-care products and clothing.

EsCos-Beauty is your local fix for wake up and go brows, lashes, and lips. A certified esthetician and cosmetologist offers microblading, lash extensions, lip blushing, tinting, and even a quick mani-pedi so you can look put together for brunch, school drop-off, or those last-minute Zooms.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, October 10, 2026

London Beauty & Spa, here in Ann Arbor, pairs a curated lineup of clean, cruelty-free makeup, skincare, and those hard-to-find French pharmacy staples with legit spa services like facials, massage, nails, brows, and lashes.

From the Washtenaw County newsletter, November 8, 2026

If your mascara wand is doing overtime, A2 Brow Studio specializes in Korean lash lifts that stay smooth and fluttery, plus precise brow shaping, lamination, and custom facials. Great for low-maintenance mornings and anyone who wants polished without heavy makeup.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, November 1, 2026

If your morning brow battle is getting old, Behold Brows does meticulous, natural-looking work with custom microblading or soft powder brows that actually suit your face.

From the Detroit newsletter, October 18, 2026

Roya Beauty nails the sweet spot between luxury and low key, with stylists who live for high quality color, soft balayage, precision cuts, and seamless extensions. It’s a modern, relaxed salon in downtown Ann Arbor focused on the guest experience, so you leave looking exactly like you envisioned.

From the Washtenaw County newsletter, November 3, 2026

Hair feeling meh, Ann Arbor? One One Nine crafts custom looks in a modern, inspired space downtown, with sun-kissed balayage, keratin smoothing, and extensions that behave, so you leave with a style you actually love this week.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, October 19, 2026

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

Tricho Salon & Spa Ann Arbor nails that relaxed, friendly energy locals actually want, with stylists who do everything from classic cuts to creative color and styling, plus manicures, makeup, and waxing. Expect premium products to keep the look going long after you leave.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, September 14, 2026

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

Whether your brows need a clean-up or your lashes want drama, Divine Brow & Lash Studio - Reynolds Road does precise threading, tinting, waxing, lash lifts and extensions, plus lamination, henna, and even permanent make-up. Treat yourself this week and roll into Toledo with effortlessly put-together eyes.

From the Toledo newsletter, November 1, 2026

Beauty In All makes the glow-up easy for Ann Arbor locals with simple online booking and an in-person Buy Now, Pay Later option for $50-$4,000 appointments. Get approved before your visit, lock in the service you want, and worry about payments later.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, October 18, 2026

Quick-visit store at Southland Shopping Plaza focusing on cosmetics, including wigs.

Hair Essentials Salon Studios Ann Arbor brings together independent beauty pros in clean, private suites for a relaxed, one-on-one feel. From cuts and color to braids, extensions, nails, lashes, facials, waxing and even barbering, there’s probably someone here who speaks your style.

From the Washtenaw County newsletter, November 10, 2026

Since 2018, Lockett Lash Studio has been the go-to for customized lash extensions that actually fit your eye shape and lifestyle, from barely-there to full-on glam.

From the Lucas County newsletter, November 13, 2026

The Brow Bar is a bright, hip salon and boutique in Ann Arbor specializing in brows, lash extensions, and makeup application. Get expertly shaped arches, then grab clean, cruelty-free essentials like West Beauty’s Natural Brow Pencil and Clean Brow Gel so your everyday look stays polished between appointments.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, October 23, 2026

From crisp microblading and subtle permanent makeup to results-driven facials and modern med-spa skin treatments, M Browz Spa & Academy keeps Toledo faces looking fresh without the fuss.

From the Toledo newsletter, November 3, 2026

If your waves keep winning the humidity battle, Sparrow Salon is the spot for curl-friendly cuts, thoughtful color corrections, and stylists who actually listen. They also show up for the community with raffles supporting groups like Ozone House and Food Gatherers, so your good hair day comes with good vibes.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, November 9, 2026

Joyola Mei Salon specializes in holistic, eco-luxury, vegan-friendly care for wavy, curly, and coily hair with dry curly cuts like the RëzoCut, curl-respecting color including free-hand pintura, and switch-it-up styling from silk presses to twist-outs.

From the Dearborn newsletter, October 16, 2026

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

Ann Arbor’s hJEM Beauty feels like a cozy reset for you and your hair, with highly educated stylists who blend passion and legit chemistry know-how to craft looks that last. When you want something tailored to you, this sanctuary keeps it luxurious, comfortable, and quietly confidence-boosting.

From the Washtenaw County newsletter, October 28, 2026

Studio Vera is where Detroit hair gets thoughtful color, precision cuts, silk presses, and even K-tips extensions, plus facials that range from warm-stone sculpting to a brightening 20% VitaC peel. Go this week for a reset that feels both neighborly and glow-inducing.

From the Dearborn newsletter, September 26, 2026

Whether you’re eyeing fuller, longer locks or a brighter blonde that actually behaves, Iron Angel Hair Studio is all about luxury hand-tied extensions and custom color with a chill, private vibe. Start with a quick virtual consultation, then sit back while they turn hair goals into angel status.

From the Toledo newsletter, October 24, 2026

Retailer selling wigs, hairpieces and extensions as well as fashions, at affordable prices.

If your ends are pleading for mercy, Karin & Company Salon brings a warm, modern feel with a team that keeps up with the latest trends. Expect precise cuts, flattering color, polished styling and restorative treatments that leave you walking out extra confident.

From the Ann Arbor newsletter, October 12, 2026

Suite-based salon and studio of a chain offering a range of services, including haircuts and coloring.

This week, let Hidden Gem Luxury Beauty Apothecary handle the reset with curated facials and skincare, non-invasive body sculpting, and those glamour apothecary vibes. They also do lashes, makeup, microblading, waxing, even face and body painting when your week needs a little extra shine.

From the Detroit newsletter, September 26, 2026

Toledo Hair Company is a female-owned, inclusive salon with experienced stylists and a focus on making the Toledo community feel welcome. Their work spans dimensional blonding, rich brunette color, precision cuts, and extension expertise, so there’s plenty of artistry behind those “I love my hair” mirror moments.

From the Toledo newsletter, November 10, 2026

From microblading, powder or ombré brows and lip blushing to shaded eyeliner tattoos, Laurenilash specializes in natural-looking, low-maintenance upgrades. Lash people, you’re covered too... classic through mega volume, all customized, with brow services including a 4 to 6 week touch up so results settle in just right.

From the Toledo newsletter, October 16, 2026

6 Salon is an award-winning, full service spot with Detroit, Royal Oak, and Birmingham locations, known for HOUR Detroit's Best Salon and Best Blow Out wins. Take their quick Stylist Match survey, then let the pros handle cuts, color, treatments, make-up, and spa services without the guesswork.

From the Detroit newsletter, October 25, 2026

Untamed Salon is that friendly Toledo spot for fresh color, solid cuts, and tidy nails when you need to look put-together without the fuss. They handle everything from low-maintenance touch-ups to full transformations, plus pedicures and other nail services, so you can walk out feeling like yourself... but shinier.

From the Toledo newsletter, October 19, 2026