The best salons & beauty spots in Johnston County

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

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If your summer mani's feeling meh, Elizabeth’s Salon/ Dream Nails has Karla crafting acrylics and advanced designs in a judgment-free zone.…

2320 S Brightleaf Blvd (Smithfield)

If your summer mani's feeling meh, Elizabeth’s Salon/ Dream Nails has Karla crafting acrylics and advanced designs in a judgment-free zone. Think clean e-file manicures, rubber gel overlays built for strength, chrome, 3D flowers, aura and freestyle sets that turn inspo pics into reality.

From the Johnston County newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Garner’s own, black-owned and female-led, Fine Looks Hair & Beauty Store stocks braiding hair, wigs, crochet and bundles plus the shampoos,…

106 Bratton Dr #5 (Garner)

Garner’s own, black-owned and female-led, Fine Looks Hair & Beauty Store stocks braiding hair, wigs, crochet and bundles plus the shampoos, oils, gels, masks and leave-ins that keep styles thriving. When wash day sneaks up, this is the one-stop fix that actually delivers.

From the Garner newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Clean, locally owned salon and spa offering haircuts, color services, lash extensions and massages.

226 Venture Dr (Smithfield)

Clean, locally owned salon and spa offering haircuts, color services, lash extensions and massages.

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GS HAIR

Beauty

Hair salon with a Vidal Sassoon-trained stylist offering cuts and styling.

719 S 1st St (Smithfield)

Hair salon with a Vidal Sassoon-trained stylist offering cuts and styling.

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No-frills hair salon offering cuts, color services, perms, blowouts, hair extensions, and more.

1255 N Brightleaf Blvd (Smithfield)

No-frills hair salon offering cuts, color services, perms, blowouts, hair extensions, and more.

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Clinic with an award-winning artist providing permanent makeup services such as microblading and eyebrow tattooing.

178 Briarcliff Dr (Clayton)

Clinic with an award-winning artist providing permanent makeup services such as microblading and eyebrow tattooing.

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Established salon offering haircuts, coloring, and other services.

41D Technology Dr (Garner)

Established salon offering haircuts, coloring, and other services.

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