The best salons & beauty spots in Charlottesville

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Split Endz Hair and Beauty Salon (opens in a new tab)

1445 Rio Rd E

When your ends are doing the most, Split Endz Hair and Beauty Salon has experienced, certified stylists who handle everything from…

When your ends are doing the most, Split Endz Hair and Beauty Salon has experienced, certified stylists who handle everything from precision cuts and custom color to wedding and special event styling.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 12, 2026

Chung's Barber Shop (opens in a new tab)

626 Albemarle Square

Chung's Barber Shop keeps Cville sharp with expert barbers doing traditional and modern cuts for kids and adults, from quick lineups to…

Chung's Barber Shop keeps Cville sharp with expert barbers doing traditional and modern cuts for kids and adults, from quick lineups to beard trims and hot shaves. Walk-ins welcome, or book fast if you like a plan, either way you’ll leave looking like you meant to get that haircut all along.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 25, 2026

Alma & Mela Hair Salon (opens in a new tab)

112 W Main St

Alma & Mela Hair Salon blends European elegance with genuine Charlottesville warmth on the Downtown Mall, offering thoughtful consults,…

Alma & Mela Hair Salon blends European elegance with genuine Charlottesville warmth on the Downtown Mall, offering thoughtful consults, precise cuts for women, men, and kids, plus ammonia-free color, customized highlights, and blowouts. The vibe is unpretentious, the results make everyday hair feel like a big deal.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, November 2, 2026

Sally Beauty (opens in a new tab)

315 Merchant Walk Sq

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

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

Luxe Brow Studio (opens in a new tab)

618 Forest St Ste B

Luxe Brow Studio shapes custom, natural-looking brows with nano techniques that are gentler than microblading, plus subtle eyeliner and…

Luxe Brow Studio shapes custom, natural-looking brows with nano techniques that are gentler than microblading, plus subtle eyeliner and Aquarelle lip blush that tints for years. If your morning routine needs a break this week, Sophia’s got the steady hand your face deserves.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 10, 2026

Anew Salon (opens in a new tab)

3317 Berkmar Dr

Anew Salon has been keeping Charlottesville trimmed and colorful for over 17 years with smart cuts, balayage, extensions, perms, and stress…

Anew Salon has been keeping Charlottesville trimmed and colorful for over 17 years with smart cuts, balayage, extensions, perms, and stress free event styling, all in a relaxed, family friendly vibe. Approachable stylists, fair prices, and reliable color correction make it an easy go to when your hair needs a reset.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, September 28, 2026

Trend Salon (opens in a new tab)

South Side Shopping Center, 32 Mill Creek Dr Unit 103/105

Trend Salon keeps it smart and stylish with ongoing education, modern techniques, and products chosen to protect your hair’s integrity. If…

Trend Salon keeps it smart and stylish with ongoing education, modern techniques, and products chosen to protect your hair’s integrity. If you’re after color treatments, precision cuts, or Aveda and plant-based options, their team listens, advises, and nails the look without pushy upsells... just good hair days.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, September 21, 2026

Elevate Salon + Spa (opens in a new tab)

1208 Carlton Ave

Elevate Salon + Spa is the nationally awarded Charlottesville spot where kindness and craft actually show up in your hair. Think…

Elevate Salon + Spa is the nationally awarded Charlottesville spot where kindness and craft actually show up in your hair. Think dimensional color, modern blonding, hand tied extensions, plus a head spa that turns scalp care into nap-time bliss. Perfect if you want 'new season, still you' results this week.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 19, 2026

Stone Fox Wellness and Beauty Project (opens in a new tab)

2701 Hydraulic Rd

Whether you need a sharp cut, skin-saving facial, quick hair removal, or the kind of spray tan that reads sun, not orange, Stone Fox…

Whether you need a sharp cut, skin-saving facial, quick hair removal, or the kind of spray tan that reads sun, not orange, Stone Fox Wellness and Beauty Project pulls it together with nails, lashes, and even permanent makeup and tooth gems, all under one stylish, wellness-minded roof.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 26, 2026

G. Marie’s Aesthetics (opens in a new tab)

2340 Commonwealth Dr

If your makeup melts by lunchtime, G. Marie’s Aesthetics is the Charlottesville go-to for permanent brows, lip blush, and subtle eyeliner…

If your makeup melts by lunchtime, G. Marie’s Aesthetics is the Charlottesville go-to for permanent brows, lip blush, and subtle eyeliner that read natural not stamped on. Browse the portfolio, book when you’re ready, and start winning back your mornings.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 17, 2026

Ulta Beauty (opens in a new tab)

977 Emmet St N

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

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

The Hair Affair (opens in a new tab)

186 Zan Rd

When your bangs have staged a coup or the summer humidity has you in full frizz mode, The Hair Affair steps in with thoughtful, no-drama…

When your bangs have staged a coup or the summer humidity has you in full frizz mode, The Hair Affair steps in with thoughtful, no-drama styling that actually fits your life. Get a tidy-up or go for a whole new vibe before the Charlottesville weekend sneaks up again.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, November 6, 2026

Studio 108 (opens in a new tab)

108 10th St NW

Studio 108 is a gender-neutral studio where the team actually listens, then nails the look, from crisp men's cuts and lived-in pixies to…

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Studio 108 is a gender-neutral studio where the team actually listens, then nails the look, from crisp men's cuts and lived-in pixies to color, blowouts, and kids' trims. Locals love that you can book with specialists like Mike for pixies, Liz for cuts, or Lori for color, and walk out feeling like yourself, but better.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 5, 2026

Moxie Hair & Body Lounge (opens in a new tab)

612 Preston Ave

Need a reset cut or color that actually suits your day-to-day, not just the salon mirror? Moxie Hair & Body Lounge brings smart, confident…

Need a reset cut or color that actually suits your day-to-day, not just the salon mirror? Moxie Hair & Body Lounge brings smart, confident styling, from precision cuts and lived-in color to Face & Body treatments and bridal looks, with a talented team whose skill levels help you find the right fit.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 30, 2026

Sola Salons (opens in a new tab)

345 Merchant Walk Sq

Looking for a trim that actually behaves or a full refresh, Sola Salons brings independent salon pros together under one roof so you can…

Looking for a trim that actually behaves or a full refresh, Sola Salons brings independent salon pros together under one roof so you can book directly with the person whose vibe matches yours. It feels local because it is... every studio is its own small business.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, September 14, 2026