8 Salons That Will Make You Feel Good As Hell
They are well-known and well-loved.
It’s hard to find the right salon and stylist for you so here’s a quick list of salons with a big following and loyal client list, book an appointment to try them out for yourself!
—contributions by Elaine Digges, Contributing Writer
1213 Hair Studio
1213 Hair Studio is a boutique salon located in the heart of Richmond's Historic Fan District. They draw a diverse clientele of hip moms, young professionals, bloggers & media, and more. Lauren Austin, Senior Stylist + Balayage Artist, was recently named Top 30 Under 30 by Beauty Launch Pad, a national magazine for professional hair stylists and salons. If you are searching for amazing colorists and stylists, make your appointment at 1213 Hair Studio!
Location: 1213 W Main St (The Fan)
Studio: Check it out here
Parlor Salon
This salon talks high-end hair AND inclusivity offering a supportive and safe space to freely express yourself however you decide! Look for hair dyed across the rainbow, craft cuts, and unique styles all coming from a fun and free-spirited group. They recently celebrated their five-year anniversary in the Arts District and you can frequently find them popping up on the street for the First Friday Art Walk.
Location: 115 W Broad St (Arts District)
Salon: Check it out here
Hair by Carmen D
Carmen D is a professional hairstylist specializing in healthy natural hair care offering color, haircuts, hair extensions, and more! Outside of the salon, you can find her popping up around town to host workshops surrounding beauty and women’s health including her very own Mind Your Own Womb movement.
Location: 4300 Pouncey Tract Rd (Near West End)
Salon: Check out Carmen’s Facebook page here, and check her stylist & booking page here
Avenue 42
Popular among brides and those looking to up their brow game, Avenue 42 offers brows, eyelashes, balayage, bride services, spray tans, and makeup.
Location: 16 E Main St (Arts District)
Salon: Check it out here
Blackbird Salon
Nestled in the same quaint street as Stella’s, this boutique salon has high-end appointments ready for you. The location itself is well decorated and the staff are experts. More and more salons are moving towards having independent stylists and Blackbird has a perfect platform and studio to do so.
Location: 1008 Lafayette St (Malvern Gardens)
Salon: Check it out here
Karina’s Hair Salon
Karina’s, located in Carytown, offers friendly and sophisticated styling services for all! This salon offers higher quality products such as Bumble and Bumble as well as Aveda. Karina’s has been open since 1978 and is ready to make you feel glamorous and Karina is the owner of the stunning building itself as well.
Location: 3325 W Cary St (Carytown)
Salon: Check it out here
Tiger’s Eye Hair Studio
Each stylist that works at Tiger’s Eye Hair Studio has their own specialty and flare. This is a creative, inclusive studio that takes “all hair & humans”. This extremely personable experience is met with expertise from each hairstylist. This is one of Richmond’s most fun salons!
Location: 316 N 2nd St (Arts District)
Salon: Check it out here
Hand & Mirror Hair Studio
This Northside salon is niche, fun, and accepting of all. They currently have two wonderful stylists, Anna and Maddie, who have their own schedules you can book through. The corner salon location is an exciting addition in Brookland Park and just down the road from The Smoky Mug!
Location: 24 W Brookland Park Blvd (Northside)
Salon: Check it out here
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