The best salons & beauty spots in Rensselaer County

Full Effect Tattoo is a tattoo-only shop featuring artists Don and Matt Demers, with a portfolio to browse for inspiration before you settle on your next piece. For anyone ready to make a tattoo idea permanent, it’s a local spot worth checking out.

From the Troy newsletter, November 11, 2026

Glo Salon is the kind of Troy hair spot you keep in your back pocket for trims that grow out nicely, color that looks intentional, and styling that behaves on a humid Tuesday. Friendly, consistent, and refreshingly no-drama, they make maintenance feel like a small win.

From the Troy newsletter, October 12, 2026

Whether you’ve got a wedding, gala, or just want to feel dangerously photogenic, Bourbon + Lace Hair Design is where stylist Michelle channels over ten years of experience into polished, personality-forward updos and styling. Friendly vibe and easy online booking mean fewer stress frizzies and more happy-cute selfies.

From the Troy newsletter, November 2, 2026

Bombshell Collar City Salon & Suites pairs modern luxury with that approachable, Troy energy, offering custom color, precision cuts, dimensional blonding, balayage, keratin, and extensions, plus facials, brow and lash services, and spray tanning.

From the Troy newsletter, October 3, 2026

Jenna's Salon Inc keeps Troy looking sharp with stylists who actually listen, tailoring cuts, color, and blowouts so you leave feeling like yourself… just better. They’ve also got nails, extensions, and esthetician services, plus a friendly team vibe that makes appointments feel more like catch-ups.

From the Troy newsletter, October 24, 2026

Need a trim without the small talk? Rose Hair & Healing is home of the quiet hair appointment, with thoughtful cuts and color plus optional energy work and life coaching from certified healer Amy for a reset that goes beyond bangs, perfect for Troy folks craving calm vibes and sharp lines.

From the Troy newsletter, November 5, 2026

Troy’s Glow Haus does the things you actually want to wake up with, like natural-looking lash extensions or a keratin lift that holds for weeks, plus brows shaped, tinted, or laminated just right, and pro makeup for weddings and big nights across the Capital Region.

From the Troy newsletter, October 15, 2026

New Image Hair Fashions is that dependable salon locals lean on for everything from quick trims and blowouts to color, highlights, waxing, and nails. Men, women, families, all welcome, and yes, walk-ins too... the crew is friendly and they know their way around great color and style.

From the Rensselaer County newsletter, November 11, 2026

Forever Royal Hair Studio, led by owner Nefertiti, keeps things clean, welcoming, and on-time, with real talk on caring for your hair. Bonus for locals: her hand-mixed Forever Growth Oil packs 20+ natural oils and herbs to moisturize and strengthen between visits.

From the Troy newsletter, October 19, 2026

For a clean fade, a classic cut that actually grows out well, or a proper hot towel shave, Flipper's Barbershop has skilled barbers, easygoing vibes, and even a friendly shop dog. Locals trust it for precise beard work and no-nonsense grooming, established in 2018 right here in Troy.

From the Troy newsletter, October 30, 2026

If your hair wants clean products and calm vibes, Karma Hair Studio brings holistic hair care to downtown Troy with cuts tailored to your lifestyle and wellness goals. Book online, sink into the sanctuary feel, then walk out looking like you slept eight hours and drank water.

From the Troy newsletter, October 2, 2026

Ann's Salon keeps hair upkeep simple right here in Troy, with stylists who actually listen and deliver crisp cuts, color treatments, extensions, plus tidy manicures and pedicures. Perfect for when your roots, ends, and nails all start lobbying you at once.

From the Troy newsletter, October 20, 2026

Troy Grooming Co. is a modern classic barbershop doing crisp cuts, straight razor shaves, beard trims, edge ups, and kids cuts that keep you looking sharp all week. Clean, no-nonsense vibes, skilled hands, and results that grow out right make it an easy Troy staple.

From the Troy newsletter, November 7, 2026

Audrey Rosaria Salon keeps things quiet, eco‑conscious, and intentional, specializing in thoughtful cuts and that soft, lived‑in color that actually grows out gracefully. It feels like a tiny Troy atelier for your head, with botanical vibes and evolving perfume projects for the curious nose.

From the Troy newsletter, October 2, 2026

Vibe: A Beauty Collective brings Troy a collaborative, feel-good space where custom hair, skincare, makeup, lash and brow services actually deliver. Founded in 2022 by Jessica Lauria and Skye Rivera, they stock ethical heavy-hitters like Kevin Murphy and Davines so the glow sticks around at home.

From the Troy newsletter, October 29, 2026

True Stylez Hair Studio brings barbers, stylists, and braiders under one roof, so you can book a sharp fade, a clean trim, or braids and locs without the runaround. Solid spot to reset your look this week, whether you need tidy maintenance or a full style switch.

From the Troy newsletter, October 5, 2026

Women-owned since 2009, A Vita Tattoo turns your ideas into custom pieces across styles, plus piercings and permanent makeup that actually lasts brows, liner, lips, even freckles. Add mindful vibes and a private esthetician for skin care that plays nice with your art... consider it your glow-up plan this week.

From the Schenectady newsletter, August 11, 2026

Whether you’re after feather-light Nano Brows, classic microblading, a subtle lip blush, or a delicate fine line tattoo, Cam For Brows delivers meticulous, natural-looking results in a welcoming, artsy studio right here in Troy.

From the Troy newsletter, October 22, 2026

Skip the pencils and fussy liners, Bloom Ink in Troy does microblading, lip blush, lash extensions, and paramedical tattooing like areola restoration and scar or stretch mark camouflage so you can wake up done. Bonus, their mini boutique spotlights home goods, jewelry, and clothing from local women-owned makers.

From the Troy newsletter, November 7, 2026