The best salons & beauty spots in Traverse City

“Between leveling up your look and leveling up your life, Traverse City Beauty College has you covered this week. Try salon services featuring the latest techniques in hair, skincare, makeup, and nails, or explore cosmetology and instructor programs backed by over 60 years of Moored Beauty Schools experience.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Whether your mornings involve snow boots or beach sand, Sarah Mahn Beauty - Permanent Makeup - Nanobrows delivers natural-looking nano brows crafted by machine, gentler than traditional microblading. Prefer a softly filled look?”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Whether you need a crisp cut, fresh color, or wedding-ready styling, Studio 415 Salon delivers a true luxury-of-care vibe with relaxing facials, brow and lash tinting, and even hand and foot pampering. Friendly, polished, zero fuss... the kind of place locals quietly gatekeep until a big day.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Northern Waves Hair Salon is Emily Henning’s multiple award winning team for on-site bridal hair and KETT-certified airbrush makeup that lasts through happy tears and dance floors. No wedding soon?”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 14, 2026

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

“Hair salon featuring Aveda products also offering massages and other spa services.”

“Beauty by Nati is a Traverse City beauty salon that keeps it simple with easy online booking through GlossGenius and a portfolio you can peek before you commit. If you want a neighborly pro who cares about details, this is a solid go-to when your routine needs a lift.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Need a midweek glow-up that doesn’t eat your whole afternoon? The Pearl Salon keeps it simple with skilled stylists and easy online booking, so you can slide in for a refresh and slide back out feeling like you actually run your life this week.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, August 12, 2026

“The Hair + Beauty Lounge is that laid-back spot locals keep in their rotation for great cuts, color, balayage, braids and styling, plus lash lifts, brows and beard trims. Bonus points for wedding hair and makeup and a sustainable, eco-friendly product game that actually feels thoughtful.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 7, 2026

“Lux Lab Salon is where Traverse City folks go for custom color, lived-in blondes, and extensions handled by detail nerds. They round it out with keratin smoothing, event styling, facials, nails, lash extensions, and precise brow waxes, so you can book one spot and feel put together again.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 21, 2026

“Botangles is your go-to for expert haircuts and styling for all occasions, plus color that actually suits you. They handle the whole crew men, women, and kids so you can tame lake-humidity frizz, refresh grown-out roots, or just feel a little more like yourself this week.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Beauty supply store offering a range of professional products to licensed practitioners.”

“When you want hair that behaves, M Salon & Spa nails it with balayage, color corrections, keratin, extensions, sharp cuts, even beard trims. Book a quiet silent service if you need a breather, then add a massage or skincare for full recharge... and keep an eye out for their luxe head spa.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Arched Ink Beauty Bar specializes in ombre and powder brows, plus lip blush, paramedical tattooing, and permanent makeup removal, all with meticulous mapping and color choices that suit your face. If your morning routine needs a time out, this smudge-proof, low-maintenance upgrade is a Traverse City sanity saver.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Great Lakes Bath & Body, Inc makes fresh, handcrafted bodycare that actually feels like Up North, with artisan soaps, bath fizzies, lotions, soaking salts and soy candles in scents like Beach Day, Bay Blue, Cherry Almond and Lavender Bud. Perfect for gift stashes or a self-care refill.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 10, 2026

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

“Bryanne Beauty is the spot Traverse City locals book when they want black, curled lashes that last 6 to 8 weeks or a customized set of classic, hybrid, or volume extensions that still look like you (mascara optional). They also tame brows with lamination, tint and shape, plus facials, peels and dermaplane.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Whether you're plotting your first tiny reminder or a bold statement, Beauty By Tattoo turns your ideas into clean, customized work and even offers glow services for extra flair. Expect a hype-woman energy that champions art, beauty, and confidence, which is exactly the push your next piece needs.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Whether you want a subtle classic set, fluffy hybrid, or full-on mega volume, Elysian Lash Company dials in lashes that look like you but more awake. Toss in a lash lift and tint or brow lamination and shaping, keep it fresh with fills, then skip mascara all week.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Whether you need a precise cut, a tone-perfect color refresh, or a save-me corrective fix, Bella Amici Salon has independent stylists who bring boutique-level care with real Traverse City sensibility. Think thoughtful consults, shiny finishes, extensions and treatments that revive tired strands...”

From the Traverse City newsletter, August 28, 2026

“If your mascara is working overtime, Uprise Esthetics, right here in Traverse City, does everything from subtle Classic sets to bold Mega Volume, plus the fluffy Teddy set for that wispy look. Round it out with brow lamination, lash lifts and tints, microneedling, or a Clarifying or Hydration x Dermaplaning facial.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, September 4, 2026