The best salons & beauty spots in Ulster County

Salt Beauty LLC leans into that 'you, but polished' vibe locals love, with Michele and her team known for keeping bridal parties on schedule and feeling gorgeous. Booking them for weddings or everyday salon services gets you pros who arrive bright and early, stay on schedule, and keep the focus on your natural beauty.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 19, 2026

Lewis and Scott is the village barbershop that treats a great haircut like a community service, with Master Barbers Anthony Lewis and Xavier Scott bringing 15+ years of experience and high standards to every chair. Expect contemporary style, quality products, and the kind of precision locals quietly brag about.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 15, 2026

Gerta of Austria is the Hudson Valley go-to for meticulous mani-pedis, tailored facials including HydraFacial, hair for women, men, and kids, plus waxing or sugaring and signature body therapies. Build your own spa day or pick a package, then float home feeling suspiciously productive.

From the Catskills newsletter, October 17, 2026

Crystal Massaro at Sublime Hair Design Studio brings NYC training from Bumble and Bumble to cuts, color, Deva Curl cuts, keratin smoothing, Brazilian Blowout and special-event styling, all with the kind of friendly, straight-shooting vibe you want in a stylist. Perfect for fresh looks, kid trims, or frizz emergencies.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 17, 2026

Headspace Salon has that rare Saugerties combo, a laid back, safe-for-all vibe with sky-high standards.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 13, 2026

Thorn Tattoo is a solid local pick if you’re into blackwork, black and grey portraits, and moodier, atmospheric pieces. Miss Vampira and Joanna Tattoos turn horror, pop culture, and nature into smart custom designs and flash, for when your sketchbook finally needs skin.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 8, 2026

Union Shave is the neighborhood spot for crisp haircuts, straight razor shaves, and premium grooming tailored to how you actually live.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 11, 2026

If you want a one-on-one salon experience without the downtown drama, Costello Cosmetology is an independent hairstylist in a private salon suite right here in Saugerties, with easy online booking and a scrollable IG portfolio so you can see the vibe before you sit down.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 5, 2026

Whether you're overdue for a quick cleanup or plotting a full brow glow up, Tintura Aesthetics does tidy waxes, personalized tints that can last about a week on skin, brow lamination, and lash lifts plus lip blushing. Clean, polished results, perfect for low-maintenance upkeep between seasons.

From the Catskills newsletter, September 30, 2026

Crown Barbershop is that reliably steady chair in Saugerties, the place for crisp, fuss-free cuts from barbers who listen, with easy online booking when your sides start creeping over your ears again.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 27, 2026

Flora Beauty brings a thoughtful wellness + apothecary vibe to Kerhonkson, with a house line built around layering ingredients and essences that make your daily routine feel a little more... intentional. If you like simple rituals that stack nicely, this is your spot.

From the Wawarsing newsletter, October 26, 2026

City Lights Tattoo II is a solid neighborhood pick for tattoos and piercings, whether you're plotting a meaningful piece or finally committing to that tiny reminder you won't regret. Low drama, thoughtful pacing, and results that feel like you, all without leaving the Wawarsing orbit.

From the Wawarsing newsletter, October 20, 2026

Founded in 2008, Lux Hair Studio is a full service AVEDA spot in the heart of the village, led by Hudson Valley vet Francine Thompson. Expect an education-driven crew, trending cuts and color, and high-performance care that keeps your hair looking good between soccer practice and date night.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 18, 2026

McBee's Family Hair Salon tackles precision cuts and military fades, color, keratin, extensions, and waxing, plus nails, spray tans, and Shellac. They also put together bridal party packages, girls' night pampering, and princess parties... a handy go-to when you want the whole glow-up in one place.

From the Montgomery newsletter, October 10, 2026

Dog Street Tattoo in New Paltz runs as a quiet, appointment-only studio where you work directly with artists like Billy Berard, Emily Scott, James Conway, and Chris Burton, so your piece gets full attention and zero walk-in chaos, which locals know is the real luxury.

From the Catskills newsletter, October 24, 2026

Hair by Alexius is the kind of quiet, one-on-one salon suite locals love. Book a quick trim, dial in your color, or level up with extensions, then get on with your day. Friendly vibe, skilled hands, and results that look good on Tuesday morning, not just Instagram.

From the Wawarsing newsletter, September 28, 2026

Love Hair Salon handles the whole look with expert color, a lively blow bar, eyelash extensions, smoothing and straightening, plus 100% human hair extensions and custom lace wigs that actually blend, and now even aesthetics services like Botox and HA fillers, all from the Hudson Valley's premier salon.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 24, 2026

Monarch Studio by A&L keeps it simple and good with hair, skin care, waxing, and brow work that looks like you, just more polished. Think solid cuts, natural color, relaxing facials, and easy online booking when your week goes off the rails.

From the Catskills newsletter, September 26, 2026

When you want a sharp, no-nonsense trim from barbers who actually listen, Goodfellas Barber Shop keeps the Hudson Valley looking clean. Easy booking, a friendly crew, and that classic shop energy that makes you linger a minute after the cut.

From the Catskills newsletter, October 19, 2026

Whether you're staying sharp between trims or going for a full reset, GoodFellas Barbershop keeps it simple and solid, with barbers who actually listen and appointments you can book ahead.

From the Montgomery newsletter, October 15, 2026

If you want hair that behaves and color that actually flatters, Wawarsing locals can count on Kellie James Salon without the drama. Think solid cuts, curl-friendly know-how with DevaCurl, and rich Goldwell color lines like Topchic, Colorance, Nectaya, even Elumen, with a before-and-after gallery that speaks for itself.

From the Ellenville newsletter, October 12, 2026

If your morning coffee does most of the waking up, let OnnaLashes handle the rest. Custom lash looks that fit your vibe, plus brow services and waxing, so you can ditch the mascara and still look put together when you inevitably bump into three neighbors at the grocery store.

From the Wawarsing newsletter, October 1, 2026

If your morning mirror pep talk could use backup, Lashed and Linked does customized lash sets from whispery classic to fluffy volume, plus lifts and tints, brow lamination, and even permanent jewelry for a little welded sparkle. Low maintenance, high impact, perfect for Catskills humidity and coffee runs.

From the Poughkeepsie newsletter, September 24, 2026