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5 Best Hair Salons in Atlanta (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 Atlanta on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Picking among hair salons in Atlanta usually comes down to one question: do you want a big, busy studio or a small team that knows your head of hair? The salons below hold more than 4,800 Google reviews between them, every one rated 4.8 or 4.9, and the review counts run from more than 540 to more than 1,950, so the real differences are the neighborhood, the specialties and who you end up in the chair with.

Short answer: Junko Hair Studio in Buckhead has the deepest review history here, 4.8 stars from more than 1,950 Google reviews. Melrose & Mcqueen (4.9, more than 1,100 reviews) and Van Michael Salon (4.9, more than 630) are rated slightly higher. Starting prices listed on the salons' own sites: haircuts from $55 to $73 at Van Michael and Melrose & Mcqueen.
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# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Junko Hair Studio 4.8 ★ 1,959 Buckhead / every hair texture View ›
2 Melrose & Mcqueen 4.9 ★ 1,102 Inman Park / cut and color View ›
3 Van Michael Salon 4.9 ★ 637 Midtown / color and curls View ›
4 Urban Evolution Salon 4.8 ★ 579 Virginia-Highland / consultative cuts View ›
5 The Cherry Blossom Salon 4.8 ★ 549 Color and balayage near the Beltline View ›
5 Best Hair Salons in Atlanta (2026)

The salons, reviewed

Junko Hair Studio logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Junko Hair Studio

4.81,959 Google reviews

Junko Hair Studio is a full-service salon on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. Its site lists cuts and styling, highlights, balayage, vivid color, silk press, keratin treatments, perms, extensions and braids, with Japanese Thermal Reconditioning and digital perms as its named specialties. The salon says it has served Atlanta since 1991 and works with every hair type and texture. It is open seven days a week.

What people praise

  • Reviewers name individual stylists and describe careful, detailed cuts
  • One reviewer with chemically treated hair said her stylist asked questions and did not push extra services
  • A reviewer who came at opening described a clean space, a host desk and an efficient booking system
  • Open seven days a week, with evening hours Tuesday through Friday

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says deposits are required, non-refundable and set at 30% of the estimated total
  • One reviewer describes the pricing as an investment
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,959 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on this page and a wide menu, from cuts to perms and extensions. Confirm the deposit terms when you book.

Website+1404-814-1827 Directions

2391 Peachtree Rd B3D, Atlanta, GA 30305

Melrose & Mcqueen logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Melrose & Mcqueen

4.91,102 Google reviews

Melrose & Mcqueen runs a contemporary salon at 341 Elizabeth Street NE, which its site calls its Inman Park location, with sister salons in Savannah and Roswell. The site lists cuts from $73, color from $98 and extensions by consultation only, and describes hand-picked teams in each city. Google also tags the business as a barber shop, and it is open Tuesday through Sunday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise cuts and blowouts and name individual stylists
  • A newcomer to Atlanta from New York said she finally found a haircut she liked here
  • Color reviews mention results matching what the client asked for
  • Reviewers describe a clean, relaxed salon that does not feel pretentious

Worth knowing

  • Closed Mondays
  • Extensions are by consultation only, per its site
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,102 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on more than 1,100 reviews, with the strongest comments about cuts, blowouts and color. A good fit if you want a stylist-led salon in the Inman Park area.

Website Book now+1404-909-5245 Directions

341 Elizabeth St NE Ste E, Atlanta, GA 30307

Van Michael Salon logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Van Michael Salon

4.9637 Google reviews

Van Michael Salon's Midtown location sits at 929 Peachtree Street NE and offers haircuts, color, straightening, relaxers, perms, extensions and makeup services. Its site lists haircuts from $55 with its New Talents stylists and $70 with senior Van Michael stylists, with color at the same starting points, and notes validated parking behind the Metropolis building. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly name colorists and stylists they have returned to for years
  • One reviewer with thick, curly hair said the team works with her curl pattern
  • A brunette client praised a balayage that added dimension without going too blonde or too red
  • New Talents pricing gives a lower-priced way in, per the salon's site

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sundays and Mondays
  • Site prices are starting points that vary by stylist
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume637 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.9 across more than 630 reviews, with color the most common praise. Booking a New Talents stylist is the budget-friendlier way to try it.

Website Book now+1404-266-8647 Directions

929 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Urban Evolution Salon logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Urban Evolution Salon

4.8579 Google reviews

Urban Evolution Salon is a hair salon and extension studio on North Highland Avenue in Virginia-Highland. Its Google listing also tags it as a hair extension technician, and its site meta text mentions custom color, extensions and creative cuts. It is open Tuesday through Saturday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say stylists listen and check in during the cut
  • One reviewer with thick hair said her stylist understood her hair type
  • A client said her stylist explained the products she already used without pressure to buy
  • Reviewers describe a relaxed appointment and advice for home care

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sundays and Mondays
  • Little detail about services on its website
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume579 · 83rd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smaller review base than the top three but a 4.8 average, with consistent praise for listening and explaining. Look at its booking page for current services.

Website Book now+1404-577-7771 Directions

1042 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

The Cherry Blossom Salon logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Cherry Blossom Salon

4.8549 Google reviews

The Cherry Blossom Salon sits on Somerset Terrace NE, which its site places near Ponce City Market, the Atlanta Beltline, Virginia-Highland, Old Fourth Ward and Midtown. Its site lists custom color, balayage, highlights, creative cuts, hair extensions, Brazilian Blowouts, vivid color, men's grooming, and lash lifts and tints. Color clients can start with a virtual consultation. It is open Tuesday through Saturday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise balayage that matched their inspiration photos
  • A mother said the stylist did a strand test before coloring her daughter's hair
  • Reviewers describe being listened to and given advice on keeping color fresh
  • Virtual consultations and a pricing guide on the site help with planning

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sundays and Mondays
  • One reviewer was unhappy with a lash lift, so ask which services your stylist focuses on
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume549 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Color is the strongest theme in the reviews, from balayage to full changes. A good option for a color consultation near the Beltline.

Website Book now+1404-856-0533 Directions

696 Somerset Terrace NE Ste B, Atlanta, GA 30306

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How the scorecards work

Ratings and review counts come from public Google data on the date shown; prices come from each salon’s website. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the salon, set against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What do Atlanta hair salons charge? (2026)

Salons here price by stylist level and service, so a first cut can cost very different amounts for two people in the same building. Two of the salons list starting prices on their own sites:

JobTypical price
Van Michael Salon haircut, New Talents stylistFrom $55
Van Michael Salon haircut, Van Michael stylistFrom $70
Melrose & Mcqueen cutFrom $73
Melrose & Mcqueen colorFrom $98

Starting prices as listed on each salon’s own website in October 2026. They are starting points, not quotes, and final cost depends on the stylist, hair length and service. None of the other salons here lists prices, so ask for a written estimate.

Hair salons across Atlanta

These salons sit in Buckhead, Midtown, Inman Park, Virginia-Highland and the streets near the Beltline and Ponce City Market. Looking for a hair salon near me? Each card shows a phone number and a link to book so you can check availability at the closest one.

What to ask before you book a hair salon

  • Which stylist is best for my hair type and the look I want?
  • Is there a deposit, and is it refundable if I need to reschedule?
  • What is the starting price for this stylist, and what could push it higher?
  • Can I have a consultation before a major color change?
  • What aftercare or products do you recommend, and are they required?

Frequently asked questions

Which Atlanta hair salons are open on Sundays?

Of the salons here, Junko Hair Studio (10 AM to 6 PM) and Melrose & Mcqueen (10 AM to 6 PM) list Sunday hours on Google. Van Michael Salon, Urban Evolution Salon and The Cherry Blossom Salon do not list Sunday hours. Hours change, so check before you go.

Does Junko Hair Studio take a deposit?

One reviewer reported that Junko requires a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the estimated total when you book. Ask the salon about its current policy before you reserve.

What does a haircut cost at Van Michael Salon in Midtown?

Its site lists haircuts starting at $55 with a New Talents stylist and $70 with a Van Michael stylist, with prices varying by stylist and service. It also notes validated parking behind the Metropolis building.

Which of these salons also offer lash services?

The Cherry Blossom Salon lists lash lifts and tints on its site. Junko Hair Studio’s Google listing also includes waxing. Check each salon’s booking page for current services.

Where to start

Junko Hair Studio is the safest default on review volume, Melrose & Mcqueen and Van Michael Salon hold the higher 4.9 ratings, and The Cherry Blossom Salon is the color pick near the Beltline. Read a couple of reviews for the stylist you are considering and ask about deposits and starting prices before you book.

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