The best salons & beauty spots in Amherst
82 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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King Cuts Barbershop
BeautyKing Cuts Barbershop is the kind of spot Amherst folks keep in the rotation for clean, precise cuts that grow out right. Barbers who…
King Cuts Barbershop
BeautyBuffalo Trim
BeautyWhether you need a lunch-break cleanup or a full refresh, Buffalo Trim keeps it simple with men's cuts that look sharp, a classic hot…
Buffalo Trim
BeautyLegacy Barbershop
BeautyLegacy Barbershop keeps North Tonawanda looking sharp with clean cuts, tight fades, precise tapers, beard trims, and hair designs, all at a…
Legacy Barbershop
BeautyKalu Salon & Day Spa
BeautyKalu Salon & Day Spa keeps it personal with custom hair color and cuts, soothing spa treatments, manicures and pedicures, waxing, and a…
Kalu Salon & Day Spa
BeautyLucky DeVille Tattoo Co.
BeautyWant ink that actually looks like what you pictured? Lucky DeVille Tattoo Co., right here in Amherst, brings over two decades of…
Lucky DeVille Tattoo Co.
BeautyIf you're thinking fresh art or adding to the collection, The Emerald Rose Tattoo and Fine Arts leans into clean, custom work with…
Polished By Paige
BeautyPolished By Paige does detail-obsessed gel work, from lightweight Gel-X extensions and structured builder-gel manicures to tiered nail art…
Polished By Paige
BeautyHouse of Hair Barbershop
BeautyBarbershop with a hip vibe offering fades, tapers & other modern haircuts, plus hot-towel shaves.
House of Hair Barbershop
BeautyCozy Nails & Spa
BeautyCozy Nails & Spa keeps it simple and luxe with natural and artificial nail services, pampering pedicures, and clean waxing, all in a calm,…
Cozy Nails & Spa
BeautyWhether you need a color refresh, frizz-calming smoothness, some extension magic or just that blissful shampoo-and-scalp-massage reset,…
Bloom Hair Studio LLC
BeautyWhen your curls, coils, or straight strands need real TLC, Bloom Hair Studio LLC delivers thoughtful consultations, scalp analysis, and…
Bloom Hair Studio LLC
BeautyPerfection Nail Spa VII
BeautyPerfection Nail Spa VII is a calm, clean escape with meticulous manicures, long-lasting dipping powder, Gel-X extensions, and tiered spa…
Perfection Nail Spa VII
BeautyLeon Studio One
BeautyBook ahead and let Leon Studio One handle the rest, with a friendly, appointment-only crew that knows hair inside out. Bonus confidence:…
Leon Studio One
BeautyHANDY NAILS & SPA
BeautyHandy Nails & Spa keeps Amherst hands looking sharp with classic manicures, luxurious spa pedicures, and stunning nail art. They do gel,…
HANDY NAILS & SPA
BeautyAmherst parents, whether your kiddo wiggles or chills, Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids makes trims easier with patient stylists, online…
Nadine's Nails
BeautyWhether you're after a quick tidy-up or a creative set you actually want to show off, Nadine's Nails makes it easy with online booking, a…
Nadine's Nails
BeautyTesoro Salon
BeautyTesoro Salon in Snyder keeps Cheektowaga hair looking sharp with precision scissor and razor cuts, modern color melting and balayage, and…
Tesoro Salon
BeautyBuffalo Barber Society
BeautyBuffalo Barber Society blends precision cuts, sharp fades, and a relaxed, modern vibe where you can actually unwind. Men are the main…
Buffalo Barber Society
BeautyElysian Salon
BeautyCraving low-maintenance hair that still turns heads, Elysian Salon nails lived-in color, seamless highlights and effortlessly chic cuts in…
Elysian Salon
BeautyMilan Salon Suites
BeautyTired of salon roulette? Milan Salon Suites brings Amherst’s beauty all-stars under one roof, covering hair, skin, nails, and massage.…
Milan Salon Suites
BeautyBuffalo Trim
BeautyWhen you just need a clean cut and a proper hot-lather neck shave, Buffalo Trim keeps it classic with straight-razor precision and walk-in…
Buffalo Trim
BeautyBrothers BarberShop
BeautyWhen you want a sharp cut and real fixes for thinning spots, Brothers BarberShop in the Buffalo University District has you covered with…
Brothers BarberShop
BeautyMia Nail Studio
BeautyWhether you want long-lasting structured gel overlays, lightweight Gel-X extensions, or a gel pedi with actual spa touches, Mia Nail Studio…
Mia Nail Studio
BeautyLux Hair Salon
BeautyLux Hair Salon specializes in balayage, modern cuts, and bridal hair, all in a quiet, by-appointment-only vibe that feels like a mini…
Lux Hair Salon
BeautyFriendly salon for nail services (manicures, pedicures), hair treatments and extensions.
Million Nails
BeautyMillion Nails keeps it classy and clean with soothing pedicures, meticulous manicures, acrylic fills, and even waxing, all done with…
Million Nails
BeautyAmherst NAILS & SPA
BeautyAmherst Nails & Spa nails the combo of calm vibes and serious technique, with 12-tier spa pedicures, classic or luxury manis, gel and dip…
Amherst NAILS & SPA
BeautyStar Nails & Spa
BeautyClean, relaxed and calm spa featuring manicures, pedicures, and gel nails.
Star Nails & Spa
Beautygiannis hair salon
BeautyGiannis Hair Salon is a boutique, appointment-only spot locals swear by for thoughtful cuts, dimensional blonding, color correction, and…
giannis hair salon
BeautyEpic Hair Salon
BeautyEpic Hair Salon is the spot for creative color, cuts for the whole crew, and the kind of styling that survives Buffalo wind. From…
Epic Hair Salon
BeautySola Salons
BeautySola Salons, right here in Amherst, brings a community of independent beauty studios under one roof, so you can choose a pro who fits your…
Sola Salons
BeautyAtallah Cuts
BeautyBarber shop for kids' cuts, men's hair and fades, plus online appointments and walk-ins.
Atallah Cuts
BeautyHeed House Salon
BeautyHeed House Salon is the kind of local spot that keeps it simple, promising you can have the hair you deserve. Easy online appointments, a…
Heed House Salon
BeautyPieroni Barber Studio
BeautyPieroni Barber Studio nails modern cuts with sharp fades, clean tapers, and real-deal shear work, plus beard trims and shaves. Grab a beer,…
Pieroni Barber Studio
BeautyIf hair loss has been stealing your thunder, Advanced Hair Solutions Inc customizes non-surgical hair replacement for men and women in a…
Corto's Salon
BeautyClean salon offering cuts, colors and styling for adults and kids alike.
Corto's Salon
BeautyShelly's Beauty Brows Lashes keeps beauty simple for West Seneca folks, with brows and lashes handled by a pro and salon services you can…
Clean Cuts
BeautyClean Cuts nails the classic barbershop vibe locals actually want, with Master Stylists Jeff and Zack turning out sharp haircuts, clean…
Clean Cuts
BeautyKims Nails
BeautyWhether you need a quick refresh or full-on pampering, Kims Nails is a nearby go-to for tidy manis, solid pedicures, and nail art that…
Kims Nails
BeautyEbenezer Hair Studio
BeautyEbenezer Hair Studio nails the basics locals actually need, from roller sets and sleek blowouts to tidy trims that don’t sabotage your…
Ebenezer Hair Studio
BeautyWhether you're after knotless braids, boho styles, passion twists, French braids, triangle or stitch braids, the precise, neat-part work at…
If you want a quick, dialed-in cleanup without the fluff, Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men- Cheektowaga (Union Rd & George Urban Blvd) leans…
Great Clips
BeautyCasual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.
Great Clips
BeautyDazz Nails Spa
BeautyDazz Nails Spa has the vibe and the skills, with gel manicures, trend-forward nail art, Gel-X extensions, and pedis that range from jelly…
Dazz Nails Spa
BeautyEmpire Beauty School
BeautyLet rising stylists practice their magic while you get some hair, skin, or nail love this week at the student salon/clinic at Empire Beauty…
Empire Beauty School
BeautyChain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).
Pierre Studio
BeautyWhether you need a quick cleanup or a full refresh, Pierre Studio does sharp men’s cuts, women’s color and highlights, keratin treatments,…
Pierre Studio
BeautyEuphoria Salon and Spa
BeautyNeed a reset that actually sticks? Euphoria Salon and Spa is an Aveda salon and spa locals lean on for fresh haircuts, reliable color,…
Euphoria Salon and Spa
BeautyBrows Design center
BeautyBrows looking a little unruly? Brows Design Center offers natural hair removal and chill spa services that get your arches crisp and your…
Brows Design center
BeautyBEBE Nails
BeautyBEBE Nails keeps it clean and chill with gel manis, pedis, and acrylics that actually last. Book a little me-time this week, leave with…
BEBE Nails
BeautyAfrocuts Barbershop
BeautyHeading to Walden Galleria anyway? Afrocuts Barbershop sits right in the mall, so you can get a sharp, no-fuss cut and be back to real life…
Afrocuts Barbershop
BeautyTranquility Nails
BeautyIf your nails could use a confidence boost, Tranquility Nails in Cheektowaga keeps it simple with acrylics, gel manicures, and pedicures…
Tranquility Nails
BeautyDi Lusso Salon and Spa
BeautyIf your strands need a reset, Di Lusso Salon and Spa is Cheektowaga’s go-to for organic hair services, advanced extensions, and thoughtful…
Di Lusso Salon and Spa
BeautyNail Envy
BeautyNail Envy delivers meticulous manicures, relaxing pedicures, and tidy eyebrow shaping right here in Cheektowaga, making your daily routine…
Nail Envy
BeautyAdoracion Beauty LLC
BeautyAdoracion Beauty LLC is your go-to for teeth whitening, meticulous waxing, lash sets, and glow-boosting skin treatments, plus fun extras…
Adoracion Beauty LLC
BeautyGlamHer Lash and Academy
BeautyWhether you're over flaky mascara or want a natural but wow look, GlamHer Lash Studio specializes in semi permanent lash extensions, lifts…
GlamHer Lash and Academy
BeautySMITH+CO HAIRDRESSING
BeautySMITH+CO Hairdressing pairs runway-caliber talent with chill, full-service care, from precision cuts to lived-in balayage, rich color with…
SMITH+CO HAIRDRESSING
BeautyJennifer Julia Salon
BeautyFeeling like your hair and the Buffalo weather are in a messy situationship? Jennifer Julia Salon keeps it relaxed while delivering solid…
Jennifer Julia Salon
BeautyNew Age Hair Salon Buffalo nails that modern, forward-thinking vibe with cuts, color, extensions, and blowouts guided by Owner and Master…
Lina’s lash lab
BeautyWhether you want a subtle Classic Full Set, a fluffy Hybrid or Volume moment, or a low-maintenance Lash Lift, Lina’s Lash Lab dials in…
Lina’s lash lab
BeautySalon in the City Suites
BeautySalon in the City Suites is a collective of independent stylists and beauty studios, so you can find a pro who actually gets your hair…
Salon in the City Suites
BeautyNeed a little pick-me-up that actually shows? The Beauty Bar Makeup and Spa, LLC delivers glow-boosting facials like the Chantill'e Glass…
Walgreens
BeautyDrugstore chain with health & beauty aids, prescriptions & photo services, plus mini-mart basics.
Walgreens
BeautyEmblading
BeautyIf your morning brow pencil keeps ghosting you, Emblading specializes in soft, natural powder or combo brows, lip blush that looks like…
Emblading
BeautyUlta Beauty
BeautyChain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.
Ulta Beauty
BeautySanctuary & Co. Studios
BeautySanctuary & Co. Studios quietly nails the natural look, from microblading and powder brows to lip blush and lash line enhancement, plus…
Sanctuary & Co. Studios
BeautySally Beauty
BeautyCosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.
Sally Beauty
BeautyPretty in Ink - Permanent Makeup Buffalo specializes in natural-looking microblading, ombré powder brows, hybrid brows, and lip border &…
Sally Beauty
BeautyCosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.
Sally Beauty
BeautyBlink Beauty Bar
BeautyBlink Beauty Bar is the local go-to for meticulous microblading, powder brows, lashes, and permanent makeup, plus paramedical tattooing…
Blink Beauty Bar
BeautyKarma Salon & Spa
BeautyRelaxed hair salon featuring a wide variety of styling services and spa treatments for men and women.
Karma Salon & Spa
BeautyLash salon also offering lash lift and tint services, plus permanent makeup and tiny tattoos.
East Coast Ink
BeautyWhether you want a custom piece, quick flash, or a clean piercing, East Coast Ink keeps it easy with a relaxed vibe and walk-ins welcome.…
East Coast Ink
Beautyfawn and fox salon
BeautyFawn and Fox Salon is the neighborhood spot for razor or scissor cuts that grow out gracefully, lived-in balayage and creative color that…
fawn and fox salon
BeautyLashloks
BeautyWhether your lashes need a little drama or you just want those stray hairs handled, Lashloks focuses on lashes and waxing services that…
Lashloks
BeautyLashtacular Lash Bar
BeautyIf your mascara is doing the bare minimum, Lashtacular Lash Bar turns eyes into main characters with classic, hybrid, or volume sets…
Lashtacular Lash Bar
BeautyLocal Honey Beauty Hive
BeautyLocal Honey Beauty Hive brings beachy, calming vibes to Niagara Street in Upper Rock, with balayage and color treatments dialed in, plus…
Local Honey Beauty Hive
BeautySally Beauty
BeautyCosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.
Sally Beauty
BeautyPermanent Makeup by Victoria’s gives Amherst locals natural-looking brows, crisp eyeliner, and fuller lips from a licensed esthetician with…
Lash House
BeautyWhether you’re team natural flutter or full-on drama, Lash House nails it with classic, hybrid, volume and even brown lash sets that…
Lash House
BeautyArch & Beam
BeautyArch & Beam does precise threading and waxing, skin-loving facials, and standout brow and lash work, including Signature Brow Lamination,…
Arch & Beam
BeautyUlta Beauty
BeautyChain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.
Ulta Beauty
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