The best salons & beauty spots in Albany

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

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Casual shop for men's cuts as well as beard trims and hot towel shaves, with skilled barbers, a dog and a friendly atmosphere.

97 Congress St (Troy)

Casual shop for men's cuts as well as beard trims and hot towel shaves, with skilled barbers, a dog and a friendly atmosphere.

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Salon specializing in bridal hair and makeup, plus haircuts, highlights and waxing.

492 Troy-Schenectady Rd (Latham)

Salon specializing in bridal hair and makeup, plus haircuts, highlights and waxing.

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Vibrant and clean salon specializing in manicures, pedicures and hot stone foot treatments.

231 Wade Rd Extension #105 (Latham)

Vibrant and clean salon specializing in manicures, pedicures and hot stone foot treatments.

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Salon and studio for women (and men) specializing in cuts, coloring, highlighting and styling services such as blowouts and texture waves.

777 Troy-Schenectady Rd (Latham)

Salon and studio for women (and men) specializing in cuts, coloring, highlighting and styling services such as blowouts and texture waves.

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Appointments are needed at this hair salon that also offers a restroom.

265 River St Ste 241 (Troy)

Appointments are needed at this hair salon that also offers a restroom.

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Hair salon specializing in services like cuts, color treatments and extensions, plus manicures and pedicures.

4 Brunswick Rd (Troy)

Hair salon specializing in services like cuts, color treatments and extensions, plus manicures and pedicures.

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Family-friendly barber shop offering a range of haircuts in an inviting atmosphere with free WiFi.

301 19th St (Watervliet)

Family-friendly barber shop offering a range of haircuts in an inviting atmosphere with free WiFi.

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Laid-back, old-school, vintage-vibe barbershop offering classic and modern haircuts, shaves, beard trims and grooming services.

205 River St (Troy)

Laid-back, old-school, vintage-vibe barbershop offering classic and modern haircuts, shaves, beard trims and grooming services.

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Long-running salon offering cuts, styling, coloring, and perms, plus spa services.

626 Loudon Rd (Latham)

Long-running salon offering cuts, styling, coloring, and perms, plus spa services.

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Easygoing nail salon for manicures, pedicures and color work.

664 Loudon Rd Suite 1 building 8 (Latham)

Easygoing nail salon for manicures, pedicures and color work.

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Stylish salon with child-friendly service and a boutique for clothes and accessories.

664 Loudon Rd (Latham)

Stylish salon with child-friendly service and a boutique for clothes and accessories.

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Beauty collective offering hair services, skincare treatments, waxing, and makeup.

501 Broadway Apt 107 (Troy)

Beauty collective offering hair services, skincare treatments, waxing, and makeup.

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Salon248

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Salon248 does modern classic hairstyling that keeps you feeling sharp past day two, with stylists who actually listen and cut to your…

248 Lark St

Salon248 does modern classic hairstyling that keeps you feeling sharp past day two, with stylists who actually listen and cut to your hair’s texture. If your bangs are plotting mutiny or your ends feel fried, book a reset this week and walk out looking delightfully intentional.

From the Albany newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Tattoo shop offering custom work in several styles, as well as piercings and permanent makeup.

428 N Greenbush Rd (Rensselaer)

Tattoo shop offering custom work in several styles, as well as piercings and permanent makeup.

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Hair salon for haircuts and services such as highlights, balayage, and extensions.

1853 Western Ave

Hair salon for haircuts and services such as highlights, balayage, and extensions.

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

911 Central Ave

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

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Beautiful salon specializing in haircuts for all hair types as well as color treatments.

1168 Western Ave

Beautiful salon specializing in haircuts for all hair types as well as color treatments.

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Relaxed salon offering an array of services from cuts and blowdries to hair extensions.

1801 Western Ave

Relaxed salon offering an array of services from cuts and blowdries to hair extensions.

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

112 Colonie Center

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

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Hair-care products, wigs, makeup and extensions shop featuring friendly service and good prices.

139 Central Ave

Hair-care products, wigs, makeup and extensions shop featuring friendly service and good prices.

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Salon for coloring, extensions, and other hair treatments, plus manicures, pedicures, and waxing.

109 State St

Salon for coloring, extensions, and other hair treatments, plus manicures, pedicures, and waxing.

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Hair salon providing cuts, highlights, and other coloring services by appointment.

1274 Central Ave

Hair salon providing cuts, highlights, and other coloring services by appointment.

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Relaxed salon for lash lifts and brow treatments like laminations, permanent makeup and microblading.

687 Loudon Rd (Latham)

Relaxed salon for lash lifts and brow treatments like laminations, permanent makeup and microblading.

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