The best salons & beauty spots in Rochester

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

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Long-standing, top-rated hair salon servicing both men and women.

3806 Union Rd #1A (Buffalo)

Long-standing, top-rated hair salon servicing both men and women.

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Ritual Salon is the go-to when your hair needs a reset this week, with pros who nail color, cuts, blowouts, updos and extensions. They’ve…

357 N Goodman St · ✓ checked Jul 29

Ritual Salon is the go-to when your hair needs a reset this week, with pros who nail color, cuts, blowouts, updos and extensions. They’ve also got a dedicated barber area for hot shaves and beard grooming, certified and licensed makeup artists, lash extensions, and brow shaping or facial waxing to finish the glow-up.

From the Rochester newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Beauty supply store selling hairspray, wigs, and other essentials.

626 W Main St

Beauty supply store selling hairspray, wigs, and other essentials.

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Beauty supply store stocking hair products such as wigs and weaves, as well as barber supplies and jewelry.

1115 Hudson Ave

Beauty supply store stocking hair products such as wigs and weaves, as well as barber supplies and jewelry.

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Permanent brow and facial makeup artist whose services have been praised for their natural look.

16 N Goodman St #111 · ✓ checked Aug 7

Permanent brow and facial makeup artist whose services have been praised for their natural look.

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

5043 Transit Rd (Buffalo)

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

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Salon featuring cut, color and styling services provided by talented stylists in a warm setting.

333 Park Ave

Salon featuring cut, color and styling services provided by talented stylists in a warm setting.

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Chic salon for kids and adults alike, known for its friendly staff.

654 South Ave · ✓ checked Aug 7

Chic salon for kids and adults alike, known for its friendly staff.

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Salon offering haircuts, facials, massages, and waxing services, as well as online booking.

3349 Monroe Ave

Salon offering haircuts, facials, massages, and waxing services, as well as online booking.

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Relaxed salon offering haircuts, blowouts, color services, highlights and scalp massages.

603 Park Ave

Relaxed salon offering haircuts, blowouts, color services, highlights and scalp massages.

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Shop featuring wigs and hair products as well as a helpful staff.

787 Lake Ave #803

Shop featuring wigs and hair products as well as a helpful staff.

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Salon providing haircuts and color treatments, plus styling services.

16 N Goodman St #115

Salon providing haircuts and color treatments, plus styling services.

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Trendy salon offering haircuts, highlights, and other color services, plus hair extensions.

309 Exchange Blvd

Trendy salon offering haircuts, highlights, and other color services, plus hair extensions.

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Friendly studio specializing in semi-permanent eyebrow shaping and lip filler.

200 Anderson Ave Ste B

Friendly studio specializing in semi-permanent eyebrow shaping and lip filler.

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