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5 Best Hair Salons in Albuquerque (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 20 hair salons in Albuquerque on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A good cut is a small thing until you've had a bad one, and then you want a stylist who actually listens. The hair salons in Albuquerque below have collected more than 3,000 Google reviews between them, with ratings running from 4.7 to 4.9, so the real choice is less about who is good and more about what you need: curls, extensions, color, or a calm room.

Short answer: Lavish Hair Lounge leads on Google with 4.9 stars from more than 1,600 reviews, the only salon here at that rating. Casa Verde Salon Spa (4.8, more than 850 reviews) adds spa-style extras, and Roots Salon (4.8) is the curl specialist. Lavish says it prices by time booked and the stylist's hourly rate, so the total depends on who you book.
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Albuquerque Hair Salons, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Lavish Hair Lounge 4.9 ★ 1,655 Cuts, color and extensions View ›
2 Casa Verde Salon Spa 4.8 ★ 877 Cuts with spa extras View ›
3 Roots Salon 4.8 ★ 204 Curly and textured hair View ›
4 Moxi Hair Studio 4.7 ★ 194 Davines salon on Central View ›
5 Craft Hair Studio 4.8 ★ 110 Small studio, men's and women's cuts View ›
5 Best Hair Salons in Albuquerque (2026)

The salons, reviewed

Lavish Hair Lounge logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Lavish Hair Lounge

4.91,655 Google reviews

Lavish Hair Lounge is a hair salon on Quincy St NE that, by its own account, opened in 2014 and moved into a converted mechanic shop in 2019. Its site describes it as owner-run and gratuity-free: clients pay for the time booked at their stylist's hourly rate, plus tax. It books cuts, color and extensions, and the site lists a second location on Osuna Rd as coming soon. Hours run seven days a week, with a shorter Monday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe stylists who ask about hair history, products and routine before cutting
  • Extension clients say the process was walked through in detail without pressure
  • Color and cut can be done by different stylists in the same visit
  • Reviews mention a pristine, energetic salon

Worth knowing

  • Pricing is time-based, so the final cost depends on the stylist you book
  • One reviewer was unhappy with a cut from a newer stylist and with the shampoo area; the owner replied that cleaning and chair upgrades were under way
Reputation scorecardrank in Albuquerque
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,655 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the highest rating and by far the largest review base on this page. Check the stylist's hourly rate when you book.

Website Book now+1505-508-9672 Directions

2505 Quincy St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Casa Verde Salon Spa logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Casa Verde Salon Spa

4.8877 Google reviews

Casa Verde Salon Spa is a hair salon on Comanche Rd NE that also lists facial, hair extension and waxing services on its Google profile. It is open Tuesday through Saturday. Customers describe haircuts, color, curls and a scalp massage as part of a visit.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say stylists listened and delivered the cut they described
  • A scalp massage and a relaxed, pampering atmosphere come up in reviews
  • One reviewer called the space gorgeous and exceptionally clean
  • A parent said her daughter's first salon visit went well, with time spent on inspiration photos

Worth knowing

  • Open Tuesday through Saturday only, with a short Saturday
Reputation scorecardrank in Albuquerque
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume877 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick if you want a haircut that feels a little like a spa visit. It holds a 4.8 on a large review base.

Website Book now+1505-295-5262 Directions

5113 Comanche Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Roots Salon logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Roots Salon

4.8204 Google reviews

Roots Salon is a curl-focused hair salon on Amherst Dr SE. Its site says it was founded in 2013 to give Albuquerque's curly hair community a place where they feel understood, and it works with coily, curly and wavy hair. Hours run Monday through Saturday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say stylists explain what they're doing and teach you how to care for your curls
  • Curly, kinky and mixed textures are all described as handled well
  • One reviewer says the same cut worked on both curly and straight hair
  • Color services are mentioned, with one reviewer praising the products used

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer found a popular stylist booked out online for two months, then got a spot the next week by phone
Reputation scorecardrank in Albuquerque
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume204 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear pick for curls. Its review base is smaller than the two leaders, but the reviews keep returning to the same specialty.

Website+1505-255-5288 Directions

109 Amherst Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Moxi Hair Studio logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Moxi Hair Studio

4.7194 Google reviews

Moxi Hair Studio is a hair salon on Central Ave NE that describes itself as a Davines salon doing cuts, color and style. Its site places it in Albuquerque's Nob Hill neighborhood and says it now offers tape-in human hair extensions. Hours run Tuesday through Saturday, with a later Friday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say stylists listened and explained every step
  • One reviewer had a cut they'd received elsewhere reshaped into a blended, shaggy style
  • A visitor got a haircut just before a wedding and called the stylist calm under pressure
  • A reviewer new to Albuquerque found a stylist who understood how their hair behaves locally

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sunday and Monday
Reputation scorecardrank in Albuquerque
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume194 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency11 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit if you want a cut-and-color studio with a clear product line. It has the lowest rating on the page, though only by a tenth of a star.

Website+1505-255-1761 Directions

3513 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

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#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Craft Hair Studio

4.8110 Google reviews

Craft Hair Studio is a small hair studio on Edith Blvd SE that works by appointment, Tuesday through Saturday. Its site shows a cuts and styles menu and a products page. Reviews describe both women's cuts with highlights and men's haircuts, and one says the studio can take care of a whole family.

What people praise

  • Reviewers call the salon calm, comfortable and attractive
  • A men's haircut client describes the studio as free of pretension
  • Several reviewers say they plan to keep coming back to the same stylist
  • One reviewer mentions good music and coffee

Worth knowing

  • By appointment only, so plan ahead
  • The smallest review base on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Albuquerque
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume110 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A small studio with a tight set of glowing reviews and a 4.8 rating on a smaller review base.

Website+1505-903-5070 Directions

115 Edith Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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How the scorecards work

Rating is the salon’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, set against other Albuquerque hair salons. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a handful. Recency shows how recently clients are still leaving reviews.

What does a haircut cost in Albuquerque? (2026)

Salon prices depend on the stylist’s level, the length and texture of your hair, and whether you add color, a treatment or extensions. Some salons charge by the hour rather than by service, and tipping policy varies, so ask how a salon bills before you book.

Finding a hair salon near you in Albuquerque

The salons here sit in the northeast of the city (Quincy St NE and Comanche Rd NE), along Central Ave NE, and in the southeast near Amherst Dr SE and Edith Blvd SE. Searching for a hair salon near me? Each listing shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option.

What to ask before you book a stylist

  • How is the service priced: per service, or by time booked and hourly rate?
  • Which stylist has experience with my hair type and the look I want?
  • Is a consultation included before the cut starts?
  • How far out is online booking, and is there a phone waitlist?
  • Is tipping expected, or is gratuity included?

Frequently asked questions

Which Albuquerque salon is best for curly hair?

Roots Salon on Amherst Dr SE is built around curls, and its reviewers describe curly, kinky and mixed textures being cut and styled well. Casa Verde and Lavish also have reviewers who mention curls.

Where can I get hair extensions in Albuquerque?

Lavish Hair Lounge has a reviewer describing a detailed extension process, Moxi Hair Studio says on its site that it offers tape-in human hair extensions, and Casa Verde Salon Spa lists hair extension services on its Google profile.

Do I need to tip at Lavish Hair Lounge?

Its site describes the salon as gratuity-free. You pay for the time booked at your stylist’s hourly rate, plus tax, so confirm the rate when you reserve.

Which of these salons are open on Mondays?

Lavish Hair Lounge lists Monday hours in the afternoon and evening, and Roots Salon lists Monday hours during the day. Casa Verde, Moxi and Craft list Tuesday through Saturday.

Picking your salon

Lavish Hair Lounge is a sensible first call on rating and sheer review volume, Roots Salon is the one to call for curls, and Casa Verde suits anyone who wants a spa-style visit. Whichever you choose, book the stylist whose reviews match the cut you want.

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