The best salons & beauty spots in Finger Lakes

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

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Annies is Elmira’s go-to for high-quality, custom wigs that actually look like your hair on its best behavior, whether you’re changing it…

224 W Water St (Elmira)

Annies is Elmira’s go-to for high-quality, custom wigs that actually look like your hair on its best behavior, whether you’re changing it up for fun or for medical reasons.

From the Chemung County newsletter, August 4, 2026

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From quick trims to full color refreshes, perms, keratin smoothing, and kids' cuts, Cutting Crew Hair Salon Elmira covers the whole crew at…

1100 Clemens Center Pkwy Ste 1 (Elmira)

From quick trims to full color refreshes, perms, keratin smoothing, and kids' cuts, Cutting Crew Hair Salon Elmira covers the whole crew at value pricing. Add deep conditioning and brow waxing, book online in minutes, then go conquer Chemung County with good hair.

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NY Hair Studio is the local go-to for crisp cuts, lived-in color, and seriously good curly work. Treat yourself this week, from keratin…

2084 Lake Rd (Elmira Heights)

NY Hair Studio is the local go-to for crisp cuts, lived-in color, and seriously good curly work. Treat yourself this week, from keratin smoothing to nail sculpting their team has you covered, and they’ll send you home with styling tips so your hair behaves.

From the Chemung County newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Skip the mascara spiral and let Serenity's Beautique handle the glam. From classic to mega volume lash extensions, precise brow lamination…

401 E State St Ste G3 (Ithaca) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Skip the mascara spiral and let Serenity's Beautique handle the glam. From classic to mega volume lash extensions, precise brow lamination and shaping, plus waxing from underarms to full Brazilian, they’re pros at clean, comfy, long-lasting results... perfect for looking put together even on Wegmans runs.

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, August 4, 2026

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If your mascara is ghosting you by lunchtime, Kissed by Korrin builds custom lash looks that actually last, from whisper-natural to full-on…

950 Danby Rd Suite 100 A-1 (Ithaca)

If your mascara is ghosting you by lunchtime, Kissed by Korrin builds custom lash looks that actually last, from whisper-natural to full-on glam. Perfect for Finger Lakes weekdays when you want to look awake for school drop-off, patio nights, and everything in between.

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Hair salon offering coloring, cutting, and blowouts.

124 The Commons (Ithaca)

Hair salon offering coloring, cutting, and blowouts.

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

744 S Meadow St Ste 400 (Ithaca)

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

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Hair salon specializing in bright color and corrective work in a space that doubles as an art gallery.

950 Danby Rd Ste 120 (Ithaca)

Hair salon specializing in bright color and corrective work in a space that doubles as an art gallery.

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Beauty studio specializing in brow shaping, lash lifts, and body waxing.

317 N Aurora St #300 (Ithaca)

Beauty studio specializing in brow shaping, lash lifts, and body waxing.

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Beauty supply store in Langdon Plaza stocking products exclusively for licensed professionals.

303 N Main St (Elmira)

Beauty supply store in Langdon Plaza stocking products exclusively for licensed professionals.

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Hair salon specializing in ethnic hairstyling such as weaves, dreadlocks, and braids.

330 W State St (Ithaca)

Hair salon specializing in ethnic hairstyling such as weaves, dreadlocks, and braids.

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

740 S Meadow St (Ithaca)

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

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Hair salon in the Village Green shopping center offering services including haircuts, coloring, and pedicures, as well as beverages.

840 Hanshaw Rd (Ithaca)

Hair salon in the Village Green shopping center offering services including haircuts, coloring, and pedicures, as well as beverages.

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Petite studio specializing in haircuts and color services (including highlights).

126 E State St (Ithaca)

Petite studio specializing in haircuts and color services (including highlights).

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Welcoming salon sporting a stylish modern look, providing haircuts, highlights and color treatments.

2255 N Triphammer Rd (Ithaca)

Welcoming salon sporting a stylish modern look, providing haircuts, highlights and color treatments.

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Brow, lip and eyeliner studio for permanent makeup, tattooing, microblading and more.

Skin studio, 903 Hanshaw Rd (Ithaca)

Brow, lip and eyeliner studio for permanent makeup, tattooing, microblading and more.

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Spacious, welcoming salon featuring hair-coloring, -cutting and -styling services.

108 S Albany St (Ithaca)

Spacious, welcoming salon featuring hair-coloring, -cutting and -styling services.

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