The best salons & beauty spots in Portage County

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Hammer & Nails - Aurora (opens in a new tab)

7175 Aurora Rd · Aurora

Destination offering haircuts, shaves, pedicures & manicures, plus a complimentary drink.

Destination offering haircuts, shaves, pedicures & manicures, plus a complimentary drink.

Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar (opens in a new tab)

7655 Market Pl Dr · Aurora

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

Heritage (opens in a new tab)

1171 W Main St Unit A · Kent

Heritage is the low-fuss, high-skill neighborhood barbershop in nearby Kent that focuses on clean, precise cuts without the gimmicks. Easy…

Heritage is the low-fuss, high-skill neighborhood barbershop in nearby Kent that focuses on clean, precise cuts without the gimmicks. Easy online booking means you can sneak in a tidy-up between errands, then get back to Stow life looking like you meant to schedule that trim weeks ago.

From the Stow newsletter, October 16, 2026

Fancy Nails (opens in a new tab)

1590 S Water St a · Kent

Fancy Nails keeps it pro with licensed techs, organic products, and autoclave-sterilized tools, so you can chill while they nail the…

Fancy Nails keeps it pro with licensed techs, organic products, and autoclave-sterilized tools, so you can chill while they nail the details. Walk in for a manicure, pedicure, or a full set, then flex those gallery-worthy designs around Kent with zero polish guilt.

From the Akron newsletter, September 13, 2026

CC LA Nails (opens in a new tab)

402 S Francis St · Kent

Whether you're team gel, dip, acrylics, or a classic mani-pedi, CC LA Nails in nearby Kent keeps nails cleanly shaped and glossy, with…

Whether you're team gel, dip, acrylics, or a classic mani-pedi, CC LA Nails in nearby Kent keeps nails cleanly shaped and glossy, with designs that actually last. Great for tidy cuticles, crisp lines, and a quick refresh before that last-minute dinner you swore wasn’t happening.

From the Stow newsletter, October 27, 2026

Adam's Shear Madness (opens in a new tab)

1209 W Main St · Kent

Adam's Shear Madness tackles everything from classic men's cuts and tidy beard lineups to women's cuts and color, including gray blending…

Adam's Shear Madness tackles everything from classic men's cuts and tidy beard lineups to women's cuts and color, including gray blending and foils. For a little extra reset, try the Complete Madness upgrade with a steam towel and brief shoulder massage... ridiculously relaxing.

From the Stow newsletter, October 11, 2026