The best salons & beauty spots in Chittenden County

Mirror Mirror pairs hair appointments and spa services with a thoughtfully curated mix of skincare, makeup, and haircare, including Vermont-born brands Tata Harper, Ogee, and Ursa Major. It’s a handy Burlington stop when you want expert product guidance, not another late-night spiral through ingredient lists.

Imperial Barber Company brings barbershop services together with a wider creative collective, including tattoo artists and a shop. It’s a good local pick when you want a fresh cut and appreciate a place with more going on than just the usual chair-and-small-talk routine.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 26, 2026

If a tattoo has been living rent-free in your head, Imperial Tattoo Company is a Burlington spot to explore. It’s part of Imperial Collective, whose site also features a barbershop and shop, so there’s a creative community around the needle.

Whether you're overdue for a tidy-up or craving a full glow-up, CoCo NailBar brings world-class service at hometown prices with everything from natural nail care and artificial nail enhancements to facials and full body waxing.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 25, 2026

Need a solid cut from folks who actually know their way around clippers, Main Street Barbers has a crew of professional master barbers and cosmetologists with 13 to 34 years of experience. Walk-ins are welcome, and they're right by Church Street if you want to sneak in between errands.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 23, 2026

Promethean Tattoo & Body Piercing has been part of Burlington’s Old North End since 2016, specializing in custom tattoos and body piercing. If you want a neighborhood studio that works with your idea and keeps the process chill, this is a steady pick for your next piece.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 21, 2026

Orichinal Arts is a private tattoo studio in the Woolen Mill, home base for Vermont-licensed artist Richard Bradley, who’s been honing fine line black and gray realism for over a decade. Appointment only and custom from start to finish, it’s ideal when you want thoughtful design without the shop circus.

From the Winooski newsletter, October 18, 2026

Sunday Studio is the kind of neighborhood hair salon you recommend without thinking twice, and you can book with Bri, Hutton, or Maggie on a schedule that works for you. It’s relaxed, professional, and reliably good, perfect for when you want your look to feel like you actually live here.

From the Winooski newsletter, October 13, 2026

Whether you're sketching your first idea or planning a full sleeve, Vermont Custom Tattoo & Piercing is a small, talent-packed studio focused on all-custom work and clean, expert piercings. Friendly artists and clear aftercare make it a smart go-to when you want something truly yours.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 12, 2026

When you want chip-free shine that actually hangs on, MoonLight Nails focuses on gel everything, from full sets and overlays to meticulous refills and rebalancing, plus custom nail art that’s fun not fussy. Finish with a paraffin wax hand treatment, book it online, and thank us later.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 18, 2026

If your cuticles need a little Vermont calm, Heavenly Beauty Spa is the spot locals swear by for meticulous manicures, pedicures, and gel fills in a truly relaxing setting.

From the Winooski newsletter, October 16, 2026

Whether you're after a sharp taper, a proper beard tidy, or a kid-friendly trim, Aqube Barbershop keeps it straightforward with professional, tailored work and quick sessions. Haircuts, beard trims or shaves, and combo appointments make it easy to look put together without turning your day into a production.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 17, 2026

Salon Vermont keeps things authentically local with a roster of independent stylists in Williston and South Burlington, easy online booking, and a helpful new-client match.

From the Williston newsletter, October 12, 2026

Trio Salon & Spa is setting up shop near Tafts Corners with a curated, boutique feel and pro-grade lines like Goldwell, Moroccan oil, and Jane Iredale. Keep an eye out for their site with easy online booking... then treat yourself to salon and spa services without leaving Williston.

From the Williston newsletter, October 16, 2026

On Point Barbershop is the local go-to for clean, consistent cuts that actually grow out nicely, the kind of lineup you notice in the mirror a week later. Easy vibe, skilled hands, and results that survive helmet hair and humidity... exactly what a Vermont commute requires.

From the Williston newsletter, October 6, 2026

La Ruche Collectif is a collective-style beauty salon where seasoned pros handle cuts and color alongside calming spa services like facials and lash work. It’s the sort of spot Williston folks bookmark for upkeep with a side of exhale, and results that feel like you, only easier.

From the Williston newsletter, October 10, 2026

Studio Fisk Aveda is the nearby Essex Junction spot for precision cuts, specialized color from natural tones to playful pastels, and full body waxing, with stylists who keep up with the latest and map out a plan to keep your hair vibrant. Fewer bad hair days, more you.

From the Colchester newsletter, October 10, 2026

802 Ink keeps the tattoo process refreshingly simple, with a gallery to preview styles, a straightforward prices page, and an FAQ that answers what you were too shy to ask, so you can plan confidently and go from idea to art without the usual runaround.

From the Colchester newsletter, October 9, 2026

Fringe Salon & Mini Spa is the kind of spot Williston folks keep on speed dial for tidy cuts and blowouts, color from subtle retouch to full foil or balayage, and extras that actually help, from Brazilian Blowout and Olaplex to brow and lash tints, lifts, waxing, makeup, even updos for events.

From the Williston newsletter, October 4, 2026

Local tip: Santé Salon is a full-service spot with an independent stylist team that keeps up with the latest trends while putting hair health first. Expect personalized attention, extensions if you want them, and safer high performance products… your future self will thank you.

From the Williston newsletter, September 28, 2026

That Salon keeps it simple with sharp cuts, thoughtful color, and styling that actually behaves after you leave the chair. They’re big on listening and it shows, with a small team of pros (Sara Roach, Heidi Granger, Rachel Duke, Rachel White), most taking new clients while Sara is referral only.

From the Colchester newsletter, September 29, 2026

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

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

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

Local, high-end hair salon since 2010 for cuts, color treatments & waxing services for men & women.

The Library Hair Studio is a private South End spot specializing in balayage, bobs, brides, and more. If your grown-out layers are filing overdue notices, slide in for something effortlessly polished that still feels very Burlington, whether you want subtle sunlit dimension or a sharp, chic cut.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 5, 2026

If your roots, brows, or nails are sending SOS signals this week, Rapunzel Full Service Salon in Burlington has you covered with haircuts, color, highlights, re-texturizing, waxing, facials, manis, pedis, and deep treatments, plus complimentary consultations from a team that’s been perfecting the craft since 1997.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 8, 2026

Stephen & Burns Aveda Salon & Spa has been making Burlington hair behave for over 30 years with thoughtful consultations, a soothing scalp and shoulder massage, and color or cuts that actually suit you.

From the Burlington newsletter, September 1, 2026

Feeling puffy from too many Teams calls and maple creemees, Beau does the Face Up Method to calm your nervous system, ease jaw tension, and give a soft lift. Book a midweek reset with cosmetic brow tattoos or plasma skin treatments and look like yourself, just post-nap energy.

From the Burlington newsletter, September 20, 2026

Di Moda Salon keeps it personal and on-trend, whether you want sun-kissed dimension, a major chop, or just hair that behaves. Ellie’s been honing her craft since 1991, and her color, texturizing, and smoothing know-how makes it the perfect move this week to look like you... only better.

From the Burlington newsletter, September 15, 2026

Hair Forte is a solid go-to when your bangs start freelancing. They handle cuts, color, conditioning and texturizing, plus waxing and tinting, with results that look like you actually planned this whole “put-together” thing, and booking is easy for reliably good hair days.

From the Colchester newsletter, September 21, 2026

K'Art Studio Ink is a premium permanent makeup studio in Williston offering powder brows, lip blushing, and subtle lashline enhancements, plus microchanneling for acne scars and wrinkle reduction, and hair restoration.

From the Williston newsletter, October 11, 2026

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

Skip the daily makeup scramble. Heise Studio Ink specializes in microblading, powder or ombré brows, bold hybrid combos, soft lash enhancement, custom eyeliner and lip blush for natural, low-fuss results, perfect for Burlington bike commutes, gym runs, and those early meetings that really should've been emails.

From the Burlington newsletter, October 4, 2026

Upscale, welcoming salon offering a range of hair care services, including cuts and coloring.

Feeling a little shaggy after a week of lake wind? Code Style Club blends modern taste with classic fundamentals to deliver high end haircuts and grooming for all suits and styles, crafting a clean, tailored look unique to you and making this the week to book a chair.

From the Burlington newsletter, September 28, 2026

Hazel Beauty Bar is the local spot for permanent makeup that looks like you, just more polished, perfect for Colchester mornings and Lake Champlain wind. Thoughtful consults, steady hands, and natural-looking results mean less fuss and more coffee, which feels like the right kind of upgrade.

From the Colchester newsletter, October 5, 2026

Beauty Ink. is a Williston permanent makeup and machine microblading studio delivering natural-looking brows, crisp eyeliner, and soft lip color. Founder Katerina McGrath is meticulous, kind, and great with correction work, so if a past cosmetic tattoo went sideways, she can help.

From the Williston newsletter, October 2, 2026