The best salons & beauty spots in Ontario County

Whether you’re after a thoughtful custom piece or a super clean piercing, BodMod Tattoo and Piercing takes hygiene seriously with fully disposable setups, autoclave-sterilized machines, and implant grade titanium jewelry with no external threads.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 12, 2026

Whether you need a tidy beard shape-up, a precision cut that behaves on day three, or wedding-ready polish, Symmetry Barbershop brings a clean, modern vibe, hot-towel touches, and barbers who actually listen. Two locations now, including right here in Canandaigua, so booking is easy.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 10, 2026

Whether you're keeping it classic or flirting with heavy blonding, vivid color, or a sleek blowout, Beauty by Val does thoughtful consults, precise cuts, and event-ready styling and makeup. Bonus points for beard trims, facial waxing, and fun hair tinsel when you want a little sparkle.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 11, 2026

Ready for a piece that actually feels like you? The Privateer Tattoo Lounge brings three artists under one roof, blending bold color realism, neo-traditional flair, and geometric or mandala precision into fully custom work, opened in 2019 and captained by 20+ year veteran Devlin Baird.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 31, 2026

From fresh cuts, foil highlights, and extensions to organic spray tans, microdermabrasion, and the Osmosis Seasonal Facial, K'Bella Salon & Spa is a reliable go-to when you want to look put together without fuss. Brides take note, they handle hair and makeup in salon or on location with friendly, licensed pros.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, November 3, 2026

Jynx Ink. is the kind of Geneva tattoo shop where ideas get real, not recycled, and the work speaks louder than hype. Check the portfolio and sign up for updates on artists and agenda, then reach out when you’re ready to turn that “someday” tattoo into something you’re proud to wear.

From the Penn Yan newsletter, October 29, 2026

Whether you need fresh color that actually flatters or a stress-melting facial, Park West Hair Design & Spa nails that polished-but-chill vibe by Canandaigua Lake. Skilled colorists, restorative massages, meticulous manis, and brow/lash finesse make it an easy go-to when you want to look good and feel centered.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 30, 2026

Pop of Pigment is a Canandaigua spot for microblading, powder or combo brows, nano brows, and soft extras like lip blushing, freckles, fine line tattoos, and eyeliner. Ideal if you want natural, low-maintenance polish that survives gym, errands, and a Finger Lakes downpour.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 25, 2026

If you want a spot that takes cleanliness seriously and still feels like a treat, Glamor Nails Spa nails it with new files for every client, disposable pedicure liners, and organic scrubs and masks.

From the Penn Yan newsletter, October 24, 2026

When you need to unknot your week, Isabella Spa-Salon has you covered with massages and body treatments, luxurious facials, and state-of-the-art hair and nail care. They also handle bridal and special occasions, and gift certificates make it dangerously easy to treat your favorite Geneva humans, including yourself.

From the Penn Yan newsletter, October 30, 2026

Hair by Sheila Loccarini is the kind of spot Geneva folks keep on speed dial for clean cuts, natural-looking color, and styling that actually holds. Friendly, detail-oriented, and honest about what works with your hair, she makes maintenance feel like a treat.

From the Geneva newsletter, October 26, 2026

From wedding-ready clean ups to tricky curls and meticulous beard shaping with a hot towel finish, Symmetry Barbershop keeps Geneva looking sharp. Est. 2017 and now expanded to Canandaigua too, the shop’s modern vibe and detail-first cuts make regular appointments feel like a small, well-earned reset.

From the Penn Yan newsletter, October 25, 2026

When you just want a clean, no-drama cut from someone who gets it, LeGrette's Barbershop keeps things simple. Classic barbershop feel, steady hands, and results you can trust... the kind of straightforward grooming that earns a spot in your regular rotation.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 27, 2026

If your lashes need a little drama or your brows have commitment issues, The Lash & Ink Co. in downtown Canandaigua does lash extensions, lifts and tints, microblading or powder brows, lip blushing, custom tattoos, plus injectables, with artists who listen so you leave feeling like yourself, just a bit more polished.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 24, 2026

Balanced Beauty Wellness and Medical Spa pairs non-invasive treatments into personalized plans so results look subtle, natural, and stick around. Think HydraFacial, Virtue RF microneedling, tox, fillers, Sculptra, Tetra CO2 laser resurfacing, medical weight loss, IV hydration, and more...

From the Geneva newsletter, November 4, 2026

From natural tones to playful pastels, Details Salon mixes custom color, fresh cuts, and realistic plans so your hair stays vibrant between visits. In Geneva, the team stays current through ongoing education, works with you to map a look, and shares solid advice for healthy hair.

From the Geneva newsletter, November 2, 2026

Established in 1997, Lady Luck Tattoo is a Canandaigua shop with artists Peg, Mark, Jim, and Joe showing their styles in dedicated galleries, so you can match the vibe before you commit. No piercing or jewelry here, just focused tattoo work from a seasoned, multi-artist crew.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 23, 2026

Boho Beauty is the kind of neighborhood hair salon you keep in your back pocket for trims that grow out gracefully, color that behaves between appointments, and stylists who actually listen. Chill vibe, precise work, and zero fuss, which is peak Finger Lakes energy.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 19, 2026

BarBella World is the kind of beauty salon you keep on speed dial when you want everyday fresh or wedding-day wow. They focus on beauty and wedding services that feel personal and polished, so you walk out looking like you, only sharper.

From the Seneca Falls newsletter, October 22, 2026

BTK Ink is Billy 'the kid' Meyers' Geneva studio, known around the Finger Lakes for black-and-grey fine line realism with crisp detail and shadowing that actually holds up. Tattoos are by appointment, but piercings are walk-in... a skilled spot locals trust when they want it done right.

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, November 2, 2026

If you’ve got a story you’ve been meaning to wear, Octopus Ink turns half‑formed ideas into custom tattoos with collaborative sketching, a unique style, and results you’ll actually love. Piercings and microblading, too, all from artist Ralph Fryer who clearly gets what Geneva folks are going for.

From the Geneva newsletter, November 5, 2026

Icon on the Shore Salon & Spa blends salon staples with med-spa perks, offering hair services, extensions, skin care, cryotherapy and ionic detox. It’s the kind of local spot you hit when you want to look put together and feel a little extra human again.

From the Canandaigua newsletter, October 17, 2026