The best salons & beauty spots in San Antonio

“River Rat Tattoos keeps it close to home in New Braunfels with a solid crew of artists like Brandon, Pugsley, and Trevor, plus piercer Sarah. They cover tattoos and piercings, and their site lays out what you need and aftercare so your new piece heals right.”

From the Cibolo newsletter, September 13, 2026

“K. Charles Schertz is a family owned Aveda lifestyle salon with more than 40 years in the San Antonio area, known for thoughtful cut, Aveda hair color and styling, plus Ultraceuticals options. Team-first vibe, consistent results, and honest color consultations make it an easy go-to for New Braunfels folks.”

From the New Braunfels newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Lumin Hair Studio in nearby Cibolo specializes in lived-in color, precision cuts, and healthy-hair upgrades using Aveda color and products. If you want brightness without constant touchups, curly-cut know-how, extensions, or a Brazilian Blowout that tames Hill Country humidity, this team delivers.”

From the New Braunfels newsletter, September 22, 2026

“From fun car chairs and Xbox stations to cartoons, balloons, and a post-cut lollipop, Sharkey's Cuts For Kids -Schertz/Cibolo turns haircut day into an actually enjoyable outing. First-timers get a keepsake certificate, a lock of hair, and a photo, plus there is a private parents' lounge and a pampering Tween Lounge.”

From the Schertz newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Zion Nails And Waxing in Live Oak keeps it clean, quick, and attentive, with manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, and waxing that actually last. Locals love the tidy vibe and skilled techs, so when you need a reliable reset between errands, this spot delivers without the drama.”

From the Schertz newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Family-run and seriously skilled, Bellagio Nail Lounge is the spot for intricate nail art, long-lasting gel or acrylic, BIAB, and deluxe spa pedicures with a cocktail if that’s your vibe. Clean, spacious, and friendly, they also do lashes, so you can leave feeling fully put together.”

From the Cibolo newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Nail salon with a relaxing atmosphere offering an extensive range of polishes and spa treatments.”

“When you want nails that feel tailored to you, BB Beauty Nails & Spa leans into bespoke designs, careful manicures, and spa pedicures with noiseless, pipeless chairs that are both relaxing and squeaky clean.”

From the Schertz newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Stylin Hair Salon & Spa in Cibolo is that friendly one-stop spot for locals who want great cuts and color plus actual self-care. Think up-dos for big nights, facials and massage for sanity, and lashes, brows, and waxing to keep you feeling put together.”

“Salon, specializing in hair services, such as cuts, coloring, extensions and highlights, as well as eyelash services.”

“The Lash Barn builds extensions mapped to your eye and face shape, lifestyle, and vibe, so your set looks like you, just dialed-in. Go soft or textured, choose 50+ brown shades or classic black, then keep it seamless with quick touch-ups and full refills.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Relaxed, sports-themed chain featuring beard trims, waxings and face shaves, plus complimentary beer.”

“Walk-ins and appointments are welcome at this barbershop where customers praise the talented staff and friendly atmosphere.”

“Whether you're overdue for a clean fade, sharp lines, or a beard trim dialed to your face, East Coast Phades brings East Coast precision to Cibolo with a relaxed, professional Texas vibe. Skilled barbers, personalized cuts, craftsmanship, and a community feel that makes quick maintenance feel like a small ritual.”

From the New Braunfels newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Friendly barber shop specializing in fades, cuts, shaves and hot towels.”

“Dcutz Exclusive is a private, reservations-only barber with one chair, dark-wall vibes, and precision fades, tapers, lineups, plus beard work. ) and a barber who actually remembers you make it worth the short hop from New Braunfels.”

“Modern barber shop at Judson Market offering haircuts and styling services.”

“Marina Nail Lounge keeps it soothing and elegant with luxury spa treatments, standout mani-pedis, and extras like eyelash extensions, waxing, and kid-friendly services. When you want a quick reset that actually feels like one, this nearby spot delivers polished results and that unhurried, treat-yourself vibe.”

From the New Braunfels newsletter, September 10, 2026

“If you want a reliable spot that nails fades, straight-razor finishes, and classic trims, Duncan's Barbercuts and Hair Salon brings 25 years of know-how to the chair. They handle the whole crew, from kid cuts to women's styles and braids, plus beard trims and hot towel shaves that make Mondays feel optional.”

From the Schertz newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Prickly Peach Wax Bar & Spa keeps things simple and smooth with expert face and body waxing, plus facials and tinting that actually complement your daily routine. If you want tidy brows, softer skin, and less fuss before that river run or school pickup, this spot delivers.”

From the New Braunfels newsletter, September 4, 2026

“When you want a piece that actually looks how you pictured it, Exquisite Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio pairs a talented crew with a squeaky clean, safety-first setup. From delicate designs to bold statements and piercings too, they keep first-timers comfy and longtime collectors happy, with easy online booking.”

From the New Braunfels newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Beauty salon providing haircuts, styling, and coloring, plus waxing and nail services.”

“Salons by JC Village at Forum Parkway is a suite-style hub of independent stylists and estheticians, so you can book hair styling, facials, microdermabrasion, and waxing without bouncing across town. Expect a polished setting and an on-site concierge to keep things running smoothly.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Master Color Beauty Salon is where locals go for dimensional balayage, highlights, grey blending, smoothing treatments, precision cuts, and clutch color correction, all guided by over 25 years of master expertise.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.”

“Graves Ink Tattoo Studio keeps it clean, classy, and comfortable, with artists spanning a wide range of styles. From first sketch to finished piece, they focus on collaboration and crisp detail so your tattoo feels personal and San Antonio proud, not something pulled from a trend board.”

“Whether you're keeping it simple or going full transformation, Designer Glitz & Glamour Salon And Med Spa handles precision cuts, color correction, extensions, and protective styles with serious skill.”

From the Cibolo newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Hair salon and a makeup studio that also provides manicures and pedicures, as well as some waxing services.”

“Schertz Salon and Spa is a full-service spot with haircut and hair color specialists who actually listen, then craft a hairstyle for your lifestyle. When you need roots revived, a style refresh, or a chill facial, this nearby go-to keeps you feeling like your best self without the fuss.”

From the Schertz newsletter, September 7, 2026

“When your hair needs a reset, The Hairtender keeps things simple with quick online booking and an appointment-based setup that respects your time. A low-drama local salon to get your look back on track, consistent and clean without the salon circus.”

From the New Braunfels newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Serenity Nails & Spa keeps things spotless and low key, with pedicures to revive tired feet, precise waxing, and eyelash extensions that make mornings easier. A solid nearby spot when you want to look put together without making a big production of it.”

“When you want toes that feel brand new and lashes that actually wake up your face, Rio Nail Bar & Lashes delivers with citrus and aloe pedicures, hot stone massages, and yes, a 24k-gold Signature pedicure, plus volume or individual lash extensions.”

From the Schertz newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Walk-ins are welcome at this nail salon, which offers pedicures, manicures, and facials.”

“Widow’s Peak Salon is the kind of local beauty spot that treats your look like it actually lives in Schertz, not on a Pinterest board. Whether you need a quick refresh or a full vibe shift, they keep it personal and consistent so you walk out feeling put together.”

From the Schertz newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Bellissimo Studio brings a crew of independent pros into comfy suites so you can handle highlights, balayage, extensions, gray coverage, color correction, cuts for the whole crew, brows, and makeup in one stop. Owner Brittany and team focus on personalized service, transformations, and a truly welcoming vibe.”

From the Schertz newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Loc'd In Fades & Braids calls itself the best barbershop in Universal City, with a crew like Dame the Great and Bunny the Barber and a partner in Honey K Esthetics for full body glow, Brazilian, and underarm treatments. Easy pick for Cibolo cuts and clean-ups.”

From the Cibolo newsletter, September 10, 2026

“Family-friendly shop providing haircuts and other barbering services, along with complimentary drinks.”

“Permanent makeup clinic offering microblading services, along with body sculpting classes.”

“If your hair’s in a mood, Salon Envy® is the spot for bold color, smoothing treatments, and precise dry cuts that actually behave in our humidity. Book it, walk out feeling suspiciously put together, and act like you totally wake up this polished.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Mallorca Salon Studios & Suites is a local hub for independent beauty pros, with private suites and a browsable directory that makes booking easy. If you want a more personalized vibe than a big-box salon, start here... it feels like finding your own hidden island spot in San Antonio.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Holistic salon using ammonia-free products for haircuts, styling, coloring, perms, and waxing.”

“Pure Beauty Bliss Salon is where San Antonio’s hair gets the VIP treatment with bespoke color, balayage, precision cuts, and seamless extensions tailored to you. Highly trained stylist-colorists and seven straight local awards back it up, so book that glow-up this week and let the compliments do their thing.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Whether you need a quick kid trim, a fresh cut for you, or a full color refresh that survives Texas sun and humidity, Lux Salon keeps it bright, chill, and precise. Family-friendly cuts and no-drama coloring that looks good now and grows out gracefully.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, September 21, 2026

“If your mornings are a sprint, The Skin & Permanent Makeup Institute specializes in permanent makeup and microblading that looks like you, just more polished. Since 2010, their licensed pros also tackle facials, lashes, brows, waxing, and body therapies, with serious training behind every service.”

From the Seguin newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Bloom Salon + Studio is a chic, stylist-run spot where you book directly with your artist and leave feeling like your hair got its groove back. Think precision cuts, fresh color, and Fiesta-ready looks from a team that stays on local TV talking trends.”

From the New Braunfels newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Smooth Lines Salon & Spa focuses on precision cuts, balayage and highlights, blowouts, and Aveda vegan color using clean-beauty products. Add eyebrow waxing or a head and scalp spa session, maybe a hydrafacial, and enjoy detail-driven care that feels unhurried and very local.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Seventwenty Collective is a crew of independent artists obsessed with artistry, education, and good vibes.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Hair salon specializing in hair coloring, including for thin or thick, straight or curly hair.”

“If you’ve been side-eyeing your morning mirror, Elegancia Beauty Studio nails soft, natural-looking permanent makeup that actually looks like you. Think microbladed brows, lip blush, and defined eyes, all by artist Esmerelda Garcilazo… so you can roll into the day already put together.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Award-winning, permanent make-up studio providing microblading and other cosmetic tattooing services.”

“If your morning routine needs fewer steps and more staying power, XO Aesthetics Inc specializes in permanent makeup that looks like you, just more polished. Detail-focused artists and clear education resources make booking feel easy, and the results are built to survive San Antonio heat, workouts, and long workdays.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Flair 55 Hair Salon leans into a Brazilian approach to hair care, focusing on healthy, refined results across color, blonding, cuts, and every texture. The team is warm, detail-oriented, and recently settled into a beautiful new space in San Antonio, so your next refresh can feel like a glow-up for your week.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, September 19, 2026