The best salons & beauty spots in Federal Way

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

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Hip spot for haircuts and color treatments, plus blowouts and extensions, by friendly staff.

801 E Thomas St Ste B (Seattle)

Hip spot for haircuts and color treatments, plus blowouts and extensions, by friendly staff.

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Clean nail salon specializing in organic pedicures, gels and acrylics.

910 Lenora St #160 (Seattle)

Clean nail salon specializing in organic pedicures, gels and acrylics.

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Stylish salon known for haircuts, coloring, styling and other services.

1823 Eastlake Ave E Ste 154 (Seattle)

Stylish salon known for haircuts, coloring, styling and other services.

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Warm nail salon offering manicures and pedicures, along with waxing services.

25246 Pacific Hwy S Ste 103 (Kent)

Warm nail salon offering manicures and pedicures, along with waxing services.

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Welcoming salon, featuring hair services such as cuts and coloring, as well as curly hairstyling.

9457 35th Ave SW (Seattle)

Welcoming salon, featuring hair services such as cuts and coloring, as well as curly hairstyling.

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Salon offering cuts, coloring and styling, plus Aveda products.

4502 42nd Ave SW Ste B (Seattle)

Salon offering cuts, coloring and styling, plus Aveda products.

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Family friendly outfit offering a variety of modern haircuts as well as hot towel shaves and beard trimming.

510 S 11th St (Tacoma)

Family friendly outfit offering a variety of modern haircuts as well as hot towel shaves and beard trimming.

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Nail salon offering shellac and acrylic, as well as pedicures, and gel manicures.

27221 Pacific Hwy S

Nail salon offering shellac and acrylic, as well as pedicures, and gel manicures.

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Relaxed parlor for manicures and pedicures (plus nail art), as well as hand and foot massages.

2822 Thorndyke Ave W (Seattle)

Relaxed parlor for manicures and pedicures (plus nail art), as well as hand and foot massages.

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Chic, clean salon featuring custom nail art along with pedicures and other pampering treatments.

1066 S 320th St Ste C Building K

Chic, clean salon featuring custom nail art along with pedicures and other pampering treatments.

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Hair salon offering cuts, coloring, and extensions, plus facials and waxing services.

522 Washington Ave N (Kent)

Hair salon offering cuts, coloring, and extensions, plus facials and waxing services.

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Straightforward hair salon featuring a team of stylists and colorists specializing in a range of haircuts and coloring services.

2123 1st Ave (Seattle)

Straightforward hair salon featuring a team of stylists and colorists specializing in a range of haircuts and coloring services.

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Beauty salon offering haircuts, coloring, perms, and microblading.

1414 South 324th St b206 studio 1

Beauty salon offering haircuts, coloring, perms, and microblading.

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Clean spa featuring acrylics, gels, dip powder and nail art, along with manicures and pedicures.

Sola Salon, 1823 Terry Ave #19 (Seattle)

Clean spa featuring acrylics, gels, dip powder and nail art, along with manicures and pedicures.

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Services include manicures and pedicures, as well as waxing, brow tinting, and ombré powder brow tattoos.

1619 Lake Tapps Pkwy SE #103 (Auburn)

Services include manicures and pedicures, as well as waxing, brow tinting, and ombré powder brow tattoos.

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Full-service salon offering haircuts, coloring, waxing, and nail services.

6800, 22309 7th Ave S #1c (Des Moines)

Full-service salon offering haircuts, coloring, waxing, and nail services.

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Clean beauty salon offering manicures and pedicures, plus waxes and massage chairs.

605 15th Ave E (Seattle)

Clean beauty salon offering manicures and pedicures, plus waxes and massage chairs.

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Tiny hair studio for styling, highlights & extensions, plus deep-conditioning treatments.

921 N 2nd St (Tacoma)

Tiny hair studio for styling, highlights & extensions, plus deep-conditioning treatments.

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Relaxed spot offering pedicures, manicures, acrylics, gel nails, shellac and brow waxes.

204 E Main St (Auburn)

Relaxed spot offering pedicures, manicures, acrylics, gel nails, shellac and brow waxes.

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Laid-back barber shop featuring modern amenities and services for kids, appointments are recommended.

1142 Fawcett Ave Unit 102 (Tacoma)

Laid-back barber shop featuring modern amenities and services for kids, appointments are recommended.

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Boutique salon featuring cuts, coloring and highlights by friendly staff.

3811 S Ferdinand St # A (Seattle)

Boutique salon featuring cuts, coloring and highlights by friendly staff.

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Full-service salon offering a range of hair and skin services, including eyebrow threading, and waxing.

24602 36th Ave S (Kent)

Full-service salon offering a range of hair and skin services, including eyebrow threading, and waxing.

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Manicures & pedicures, waxing & on-trend hairstyling in an elegant storefront space.

105 N Tacoma Ave (Tacoma)

Manicures & pedicures, waxing & on-trend hairstyling in an elegant storefront space.

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Beauty salon located within the Celebration Center offering services by appointment.

Twin Lakes Hair Salon new location at Studio# 22 Sola Salon Studios, 1414 South 324th St b206

Beauty salon located within the Celebration Center offering services by appointment.

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Luxurious spa-like salon showcasing the Davines and Comfort Zone skincare lines alongside hair services.

5416 California Ave SW (Seattle)

Luxurious spa-like salon showcasing the Davines and Comfort Zone skincare lines alongside hair services.

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Relaxed, comfy barbershop for adults and kids featuring razor cuts, beard trims, fade cuts, and more.

9823 16th Ave SW (Seattle)

Relaxed, comfy barbershop for adults and kids featuring razor cuts, beard trims, fade cuts, and more.

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Salon offering an array of services from hair care and nail art to laser treatments and teeth whitening.

202 S 348th St

Salon offering an array of services from hair care and nail art to laser treatments and teeth whitening.

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Modern barbershop serving men in a clean and sanitary environment.

4500 Pacific Hwy E # B (Fife)

Modern barbershop serving men in a clean and sanitary environment.

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Customers like the acrylics and pedicures offered by this nail salon, where appointments are recommended.

3054 15th Ave W (Seattle)

Customers like the acrylics and pedicures offered by this nail salon, where appointments are recommended.

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Appointments are required at this barbershop, which offers traditional services.

21808 Pacific Hwy S Bldg B, Suite E (Des Moines)

Appointments are required at this barbershop, which offers traditional services.

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Manicure and pedicure destination offering services such as shellac, powder, and dip treatments.

1422 E Pine St (Seattle)

Manicure and pedicure destination offering services such as shellac, powder, and dip treatments.

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Full-service salon offering nail services such as shellac, silk, acrylics, and manicures.

4220 A St SE (Auburn)

Full-service salon offering nail services such as shellac, silk, acrylics, and manicures.

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Laid-back salon, where barbers cut men's hair, beards and kids' hair.

529 Central Ave N (Kent)

Laid-back salon, where barbers cut men's hair, beards and kids' hair.

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Hair salon known for blowouts, color treatments, and keratin treatments, plus haircuts and styling.

21923 Marine View Dr S (Des Moines)

Hair salon known for blowouts, color treatments, and keratin treatments, plus haircuts and styling.

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This week, Pristine Lash tailors lash extensions to your eye shape and style, so you can skip mascara and still look put together on…

7305 Linden Ave N (Seattle)

This week, Pristine Lash tailors lash extensions to your eye shape and style, so you can skip mascara and still look put together on Monday’s Zoom and Friday’s dinner plans. Go subtle or full flutter, they specialize in clean, customized sets that feel like you, just fresher.

From the Seattle newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Whether your curls need a confidence boost, your blonde wants a tune-up, or you’re dreaming of extensions that actually feel like you,…

1012 1st Ave (Seattle)

Whether your curls need a confidence boost, your blonde wants a tune-up, or you’re dreaming of extensions that actually feel like you, Sensa Salon brings effortless luxury and modern style to life in Seattle. Treat yourself this week with stylists who excel at curly cuts, blonding, color corrections, and extensions.

From the Everett newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Curly hair, meet help: Salt Salon 2210 offers curl-focused services, smoothing keratin treatments, and permanent straightening for anyone…

2210 N 30th St (Tacoma) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Curly hair, meet help: Salt Salon 2210 offers curl-focused services, smoothing keratin treatments, and permanent straightening for anyone done negotiating with humidity. Expect styling that holds past day one, so your week looks good even when the weather doesn't.

From the Tacoma newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Lash salon also offering volume sets and hybrid extensions, plus friendly service.

5400 Leary Ave NW Suite 20 (Seattle)

Lash salon also offering volume sets and hybrid extensions, plus friendly service.

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Tattooed make-up artist who specializes in brows, and also does eyeliner, lip color and stretch mark revision.

inside Salon Republic, 1416 Northwest 46th street #301, suite 13 (Seattle)

Tattooed make-up artist who specializes in brows, and also does eyeliner, lip color and stretch mark revision.

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One-of-a-kind hair salon and studio with a relaxed vibe, best known for its custom cuts and coloring treatments.

2315 E John St (Seattle)

One-of-a-kind hair salon and studio with a relaxed vibe, best known for its custom cuts and coloring treatments.

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Salon offering a variety of hair services, including treatments for curly hair, as well as facials and waxing.

747 Fawcett Ave # A (Tacoma)

Salon offering a variety of hair services, including treatments for curly hair, as well as facials and waxing.

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Beauty salon for haircuts and other services.

666 S Jackson St (Seattle)

Beauty salon for haircuts and other services.

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Beauty salon offering eyelash extensions in a space that has views of a marina.

1800 Westlake Ave N #303 (Seattle)

Beauty salon offering eyelash extensions in a space that has views of a marina.

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Beauty salon specializing in eyelash extensions, lash lifts, and other cosmetic services.

3813A California Ave SW (Seattle)

Beauty salon specializing in eyelash extensions, lash lifts, and other cosmetic services.

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Studio providing fine-line tattoos and permanent makeup treatments such as nano brows.

1631 15th Ave W #115 (Seattle)

Studio providing fine-line tattoos and permanent makeup treatments such as nano brows.

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Professional services for permanent makeup, including microblading.

1947 Dock St (Tacoma)

Professional services for permanent makeup, including microblading.

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The Collage Salon is Seattle’s downtown go to for precision cuts, rich color, seamless extensions, and beauty extras like lashes, brow…

2217 5th Ave (Seattle)

The Collage Salon is Seattle’s downtown go to for precision cuts, rich color, seamless extensions, and beauty extras like lashes, brow lamination, and makeup. Go here when you want detail obsessed pros handling keratin, perms, or a full head to toe refresh with nails and skincare.

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Clean lash salon specializing in extensions as well as lifts, brow shaping and waxing.

9425 35th Ave NE Ste c (Seattle)

Clean lash salon specializing in extensions as well as lifts, brow shaping and waxing.

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Popular lash extensions and lash lift treatments offered, plus waxing and brow shaping services. Friendly staff treat clients at this cute,…

2721 E Union St (Seattle)

Popular lash extensions and lash lift treatments offered, plus waxing and brow shaping services. Friendly staff treat clients at this cute, clean space.

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Beauty salon specializing in locs and braids in an environment that some reviewers say is warm and inviting.

1918 E Yesler Wy # C (Seattle)

Beauty salon specializing in locs and braids in an environment that some reviewers say is warm and inviting.

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Whether your lashes are straight or curl-shy, Lash Lift by Shiori - Lash Lift Expert has been providing lifts since 2012, offering…

1417 NW 54th St Suite 360 (Seattle)

Whether your lashes are straight or curl-shy, Lash Lift by Shiori - Lash Lift Expert has been providing lifts since 2012, offering damage-free Keratin-Infused or traditional options tailored with over 40 rods and shields.

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Shop for a selection of wigs and extensions as well as a makeup counter.

9000 Rainier Ave S B (Seattle)

Shop for a selection of wigs and extensions as well as a makeup counter.

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Relaxed, female-owned shop specializing in cuts , color, extensions, balayage and styling.

619 Queen Anne Ave N (Seattle)

Relaxed, female-owned shop specializing in cuts , color, extensions, balayage and styling.

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Modern and clean salon fixing cuts (including men's and kids' cuts) and colors, and offering hair styling.

390 Westlake Ave N Ste A (Seattle)

Modern and clean salon fixing cuts (including men's and kids' cuts) and colors, and offering hair styling.

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Clean, friendly and comfortable salon specializing in customized eyelash extensions to enhance natural lashes.

3280 California Ave SW B2 (Seattle)

Clean, friendly and comfortable salon specializing in customized eyelash extensions to enhance natural lashes.

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Brow and lip enhancement specialist known for natural-looking brows, plus microblading.

2433 S Plum St (Seattle)

Brow and lip enhancement specialist known for natural-looking brows, plus microblading.

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Relaxed, clean, friendly and professional clinic specializing in permanent and semi-permanent brow treatments, such as microblading.

7707 Aurora Ave N (Seattle)

Relaxed, clean, friendly and professional clinic specializing in permanent and semi-permanent brow treatments, such as microblading.

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Warm salon featuring custom hair coloring and cuts, plus a disco-ball-equipped bathroom.

5611 University Wy NE #100A (Seattle)

Warm salon featuring custom hair coloring and cuts, plus a disco-ball-equipped bathroom.

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INKPROVE

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If you want your 7 a.m. face to do more this week, Seattle’s Inkprove does subtle lip blush, powder or hairstroke brows, and barely-there…

2433 S Plum St (Seattle)

m. " They also offer paramedical tattooing and use vegan, hypoallergenic pigments for natural, low-maintenance results.

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