The best salons & beauty spots in New Hanover County

The Beauty District nails the details with full-set lash extensions, two and three week fills, and natural lash lifts and tints. Add brow lamination or a quick face wax, then get back to Wilmington life with eyes that do the talking.

From the Wilmington newsletter, August 6, 2026

m. pencil routine because Brows by Julie Lopez at Hot Stuff Studio nails microblading, powder and combo brows, plus lip blushing, subtle freckles, and permanent eyeliner for that just-right, Wilmington-polished look that survives gym sweat and summer air.

From the Wilmington newsletter, August 8, 2026

Keeping It Glam specializes in facials, brows and waxing, plus eyelash extensions and lifts for that polished, low-maintenance look locals appreciate.

From the Leland newsletter, October 21, 2026

Make this the week you retire the brow pencil and let Beauty By Design NC do the heavy lifting. From microbladed or ombré brows to lip blush and smudge-proof liner, their soft, natural results are tailored to your face and lifestyle, in a licensed, sanitized setting that keeps it safe and confidence-boosting.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 2, 2026

Brush Salon keeps Wilmington looking sharp with cuts, custom color, and extensions from stylists who train constantly to stay ahead of trends. If you want effortless, grow-out-friendly color or volume that behaves, their 18 years of local know-how make a pretty convincing case.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 19, 2026

Give your mornings a break this week with Lasting Looks by Lauren Brooke, where customized microblading, powder brows, and soft lip blushing heal natural and last two to three years, so you can sweat, surf, or sprint to meetings without your face disappearing. They also offer restorative areola tattooing.

From the Leland newsletter, August 11, 2026

Whether you’re due for a fresh cut, brighter color, or seamless extensions, Beauty Bar Boutique is an upscale, relax-and-exhale salon with stylists who actually listen, use luxe lines like Oribe, and even handle weddings... so you can walk out refreshed and genuinely obsessed with your hair.

From the Wilmington newsletter, September 15, 2026

Whether you're over penciling at red lights or just want brows that survive July humidity, Enhanced Beauty Permanent Makeup custom maps shape and color to your features, no stencils, with consults, pigment testing and thorough aftercare across microblading, ombre or powder brows, eyeliner and lip blush.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 17, 2026

Whether you want natural classic, fluffy hybrid, or full-on mega volume, The Lash Boutique nails the look and keeps it fresh with easy fill-ins. They also do lash lifts and tints, brows, and skin care like dermaplaning and microneedling... plus bridal makeup when the group chat says glam time.

From the Wilmington newsletter, September 25, 2026

Pipton is the chic, locally loved cosmetics spot curating heritage labels and buzzy newcomers since 2009. Expect skincare, makeup, haircare, and luxe extras from Westman Atelier, SkinCeuticals, Kérastase, Balmain Hair Couture, and more, all edited like a friend who actually knows what works.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 25, 2026

KnockOut Lashes is the spot for classic, hybrid, wispy, or mega volume sets that actually fit your face, with fills that keep up with your calendar. They also do brow lamination, lash lifts and tints, plus dermal planing and microneedling... all customized to enhance your eyes.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 13, 2026

Bliss Aesthetics Studio keeps your routine breezy with natural-looking permanent makeup, microblading, and lash and brow upgrades, plus solution-based facials, chemical peels, and microchanneling using naturally corrective products.

From the Wilmington newsletter, August 21, 2026

Leland folks, when your roots and conscience both need attention, Salt + Sun Hair Co delivers low-tox luxury with ethically sourced products and eco-minded practices. Think dry + precision haircuts, custom color, grey-blending, blonding, extensions, even QIQI... fresh hair without the guilt.

From the Wilmington newsletter, September 28, 2026

SALT Salon and Blowout Bar is the local go-to for precision cuts, lived-in color, extensions, and head-turning blowouts, all in a modern, relaxed vibe with a genuinely friendly team. Voted Best Salon of Wilmington 2024, 2025, and 2026, they deliver results that actually last past the selfie.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 24, 2026

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

Need a color refresh this week or those subtle, low maintenance sunlit pieces? Bangz Hair Salon and Spa has stylists who live for highlights and balayage, keratin and Magic Sleek smoothing, sharp cuts and updos, plus facials, massage, nails and waxing for the full salon-spa reset.

From the Wilmington newsletter, August 14, 2026

Whether you want subtle lift or full-on flutter, Femme Fatale Lash Artistry is a private salon focused on custom extensions styled to your unique eye shape. They’re launching soon, so follow for updates and snag a soft-launch spot this week... minimal effort, maximum wow.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 10, 2026

Dragonfly Permanent Makeup Salon Inc keeps locals looking effortlessly polished with natural-looking brows, crisp eyeliner, and soft lip blushing, plus facials, microneedling, tattoo removal, and hair services.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 27, 2026

For clean, natural-looking extensions, tidy brow lamination, or a quick tint that saves you five minutes every morning, EndureLash & Brow PROstudios delivers with lash lifts, extensions, brow henna, tinting, and precise waxing. Friendly pros who know Wilmington faces, zero drama, just great lashes and brows.

From the Wilmington newsletter, September 18, 2026

Plotting a hair refresh this week that actually behaves on sea-breeze days?

From the Wilmington newsletter, August 18, 2026

If your morning brow battle needs a truce, Skin and Ink by Melonie does natural looking cosmetic tattoos like combo brows, lash line enhancements, and lip blushing, plus legit skin care facials and microneedling, all by veteran aesthetician Melonie Mosley. Treat yourself this week, Leland.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 6, 2026

Beauty Express is the local plug for premium cosmetics, innovative hair care, and salon-quality tools, with staff who actually know their stuff. Pop in when your routine needs a glow-up, get pro-level recommendations, and leave with products that perform like they mean it.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 4, 2026

Locally owned Salon Verve in the Centre Court shopping area is the spot when your split ends start photobombing meetings. Precision cuts, rich color, balayage, and event updos meet smoothing perks like Brazilian Blowout and Keratin, plus quick blowouts when you just need to feel like a person again.

From the Wilmington newsletter, September 21, 2026

Iconic Lash Studio is Wrightsville Beach’s luxury lash bar led by Master Lash Artist Lea Love, bringing over a decade of expertise to precise extensions and brow services with a big focus on ocular hygiene. Expect custom full sets and fuss-free fill‑ins that keep your pool-to-dinner routine basically mascara free.

From the Wilmington newsletter, October 23, 2026