The best salons & beauty spots in Merrimack County

When you just want a straightforward, good-looking cut without the drama, Hair Doctors is the kind of no-nonsense beauty salon Franklin folks keep in their back pocket. Friendly stylists, steady hands, and the skill to fix that DIY bang slip-up... consider this your low-stress hair home base.

From the Franklin newsletter, October 13, 2026

Rose Collective brings together a curated crew of independent beauty pros, each with a specialty, for a redefined, spa-like salon experience that actually feels welcoming.

From the Franklin newsletter, October 6, 2026

Walker’s Ridge Barbershop brings small‑town values and seriously dialed-in haircuts to our neck of the woods, with meticulous cuts, clean beard trims, and an easygoing vibe rooted in family. Barnstead folks wanting a detail oriented cut that feels neighborly will find this spot quietly nails it.

From the Barnstead newsletter, October 4, 2026

Elm Street Barbershop brings personally tailored cuts, super tight skin fades, and relaxing hot towel shaves, all from barbers with over a decade behind the chair. Detail-obsessed and easygoing, it’s the place you go when you want your look dialed in, not just trimmed.

From the Barnstead newsletter, September 22, 2026

Parlor Salon recently doubled its space downtown, with stylists specializing in blonding, lived-in color, precision cuts, extensions, lashes, and bridal looks. If your summer hair feels meh, book a refresh this week and enjoy modern, relaxed vibes from a team constantly leveling up through advanced education.

From the Concord newsletter, September 16, 2026

Skip the mascara marathon and let Lashing Out Studio craft custom lash extensions that match your vibe, from classic to mega volume, plus brow shaping and tints that actually frame your face. The result is that put-together look before coffee... which is honestly a public service.

From the Concord newsletter, September 27, 2026

From the Top keeps Concord looking sharp with stylists who actually keep up with classes, the latest cuts and color, and pro lines like Paul Mitchell, Moroccan Oil, and Bare Minerals. Appointments required, but worth it for hair, skin, and nail care that leaves you feeling, well, from the top.

From the Concord newsletter, October 19, 2026

Creative Colors & Cuts turns out lived-in blondes, rich color, and clean cuts, then doubles down with facials, waxing, and lash lifts plus gel manis and pedis when you're way overdue. Friendly pros, thoughtful product picks, and a chill vibe make it an easy Concord go-to.

From the Concord newsletter, September 3, 2026

Hair Design 61 brings dimensional color, extensions, and genuinely great haircuts for men, women, and kids, with solutions for unruly, curly, thinning, or frizzy hair. One stop for brows, lashes, nails, and pro products, all in a laid back, upscale Concord spot since 1999.

From the Concord newsletter, October 5, 2026

Revive Beauty Bar specializes in curly haircuts that behave and color that flatters, all in a friendly, inclusive vibe. The team keeps skills fresh with ongoing education, stays on top of trends, and makes appointments feel easy... you just bring the inner sparkle.

From the Concord newsletter, October 12, 2026

From lived-in color and precision cuts to facials, lash lifts, nails, waxing, and even Reiki, Simplicity Hair Studio & Spa delivers the full salon and spa refresh in one spot. Treat yourself this week and roll into Monday feeling like the put together version of you.

From the Concord newsletter, September 22, 2026

If your mascara is doing the heavy lifting, The Lash Sanctuary specializes in lash extensions, lifts, and brow services that look natural but make mornings easier. Treat yourself this week for a subtle glow-up that reads polished at the office and put-together at the farmers market.

From the Concord newsletter, September 26, 2026

KMC Lashes specializes in extensions across different styles and techniques, plus lash lifts, tints, and brow services, so you can skip mascara and still look awake. Low fuss mornings, customizable results, and a laid back Concord vibe... what more do you need?

From the Concord newsletter, October 4, 2026

If you’ve been side-eyeing summer skin or stubborn spots, TLC Cryo & More does CryoSlimming to target fat, CryoToning to tighten skin, and CryoFacials for a lifted, refreshed look. Lori is great at walking first-timers through the process, so pencil it in this week and let the cold do the work.

From the Concord newsletter, September 24, 2026

TattooGirlz delivers semi-permanent brows, eyeliner, and lip color that look natural and actually stay put, with hand-created, smudgeproof, waterproof brows that can last up to 18 months. They also handle brow repair, scar and vitiligo blending, plus scalp micropigmentation for a fuller-looking hairline...

From the Concord newsletter, October 25, 2026

Permanent Makeup by Kae helps Concord locals trade frantic mornings for coffee time.

From the Concord newsletter, October 9, 2026

From extensions to lifts to tints, Sage Lash handles the lash upgrades and the brow shaping and tinting that make mornings simpler. Local esthetician Jayden Wright keeps it friendly and precise, making it a smart this week move so you wake up looking put together even when you absolutely did not try.

From the Concord newsletter, October 17, 2026

When you want a cut or color that actually fits your life, Chrome Salon brings award-winning, education-driven pros who listen and deliver personalized results. Owned by Sondra Perron, they draw fans up and down the East Coast... locals should snag that fresh look this week.

From the Concord newsletter, September 28, 2026

Salon K Aveda Lifestyle Salon is that friendly, warm spot locals lean on for haircuts and color that grow out gracefully, plus spa perks like pedicures, skin treatments, makeup, brows and lashes, hair removal, even hair growth therapies. Aveda care, thoughtful stylists, and results that feel like you...

From the Concord newsletter, October 26, 2026

If your morning mirror routine could use a time-out, ModernSkin, Ltd. crafts hyper-natural brows with nano hairstrokes, powder, or combo techniques and offers subtle Lip Blush for a fresh pop of color, right here in Concord.

From the Concord newsletter, October 3, 2026

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