The best salons & beauty spots in Akron

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

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Consider this your midweek reset. The Studio Hair Salon Downtown Cleveland pairs Paul Mitchell Focus Salon expertise with razor and dry…

1300 W 9th St (Cleveland)

Consider this your midweek reset.

From the Parma newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Whether you want a killer color, a European-inspired cut, fresh lashes, or an actually relaxing Swedish massage, Lavender Lane Beauty…

1562 Akron Peninsula Rd #100

Whether you want a killer color, a European-inspired cut, fresh lashes, or an actually relaxing Swedish massage, Lavender Lane Beauty Studios brings independent pros under one chill roof so you can book the exact talent you need and walk out feeling like your favorite filter.

From the Akron newsletter, August 6, 2026

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ORRiginal Beauty specializes in brows that look like yours, just better, with powder, combo, and microblading options, plus eyeliner, lips,…

1717 Brittain Rd #204

ORRiginal Beauty specializes in brows that look like yours, just better, with powder, combo, and microblading options, plus eyeliner, lips, and tattoo removal. Give yourself a few extra minutes of sleep this week, then roll out looking put together for Akron mornings without wrestling pencils or smudgy liner.

From the Akron newsletter, August 7, 2026

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

3879 Medina Rd

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

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Hair salon and tanning studio offering cuts, color treatments and blowouts, plus nail treatments.

1486 N Portage Path

Hair salon and tanning studio offering cuts, color treatments and blowouts, plus nail treatments.

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Clean studio offering microblading, lash enhancements, tattooing and more.

2351 S Arlington Rd

Clean studio offering microblading, lash enhancements, tattooing and more.

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Beauty supply store selling wigs and clothing at affordable prices.

11012 Superior Ave (Cleveland)

Beauty supply store selling wigs and clothing at affordable prices.

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

3443 Steelyard Dr (Cleveland)

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

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Long-running, family-owned salon providing a range of services from haircuts to coloring.

478 W Turkeyfoot Lake Rd (New Franklin)

Long-running, family-owned salon providing a range of services from haircuts to coloring.

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Permanent makeup clinic specializing in eyebrow tattooing, including microblading.

1630 Norton Rd (Stow)

Permanent makeup clinic specializing in eyebrow tattooing, including microblading.

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Hair salon offering haircuts and coloring, as well as acrylic nails. Includes massage therapy and manicures services.

1741 W Market St

Hair salon offering haircuts and coloring, as well as acrylic nails. Includes massage therapy and manicures services.

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Hairdressing, highlighting and balayage are offered at this laid-back salon.

70 E Mill St

Hairdressing, highlighting and balayage are offered at this laid-back salon.

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Modern salon for cuts, color and styling, plus massages, haircuts for kids and waxing.

3987 Medina Rd

Modern salon for cuts, color and styling, plus massages, haircuts for kids and waxing.

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Salon and spa featuring haircuts and curly cuts, plus highlights, coloring and styling.

2215 E Waterloo Rd Ste 110

Salon and spa featuring haircuts and curly cuts, plus highlights, coloring and styling.

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Permanent-makeup studio offering services such as microblading, tattoo removal, and scalp micropigmentation.

3159 W 25th St (Cleveland)

Permanent-makeup studio offering services such as microblading, tattoo removal, and scalp micropigmentation.

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Eclectic salon offering hairstyling services in a relaxed space.

2305 W Market St

Eclectic salon offering hairstyling services in a relaxed space.

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