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5 Best Hair Salons in Minneapolis (2026)

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

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 19 hair salons in Minneapolis on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Getting the cut or color you pictured often comes down to which stylist you land with. The hair salons in Minneapolis below hold more than 2,700 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.8 or 4.9, so the choice is less about stars and more about whether you want an Aveda-only salon, a color specialist or a place that also does massage and facials.

Short answer: BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA has 4.8 stars from more than 1,400 Google reviews, the largest base here, and HAUS Salon North Loop holds 4.8 on more than 570. The Chair Salon, Avant Hair & Cosmetics and Meraki Hair Lounge each hold 4.9 on smaller review bases. No prices are published here, so ask for a consultation quote before color.
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# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA 4.8 ★ 1,441 Color, barbering and extensions View ›
2 HAUS Salon North Loop 4.8 ★ 576 Color and scalp care View ›
3 The Chair Salon 4.9 ★ 361 Neighborhood Aveda salon View ›
4 Avant Hair & Cosmetics 4.9 ★ 199 Aveda concept salon, cuts and color View ›
5 Meraki Hair Lounge 4.9 ★ 151 Cuts, blowouts and color in a calm space View ›
5 Best Hair Salons in Minneapolis (2026)

Salons worth booking

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA

4.81,441 Google reviews

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA is a full-service hair salon at 930 Washington Ave S, which its site calls a downtown Minneapolis hair salon and spa. It lists specialty color, extensions, bridal hair and makeup, and barbering and beard grooming. Massage and facials sit alongside the hair menu.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say stylists listen and take their time, and one calls a stylist honest about what one session can achieve
  • Color work on a previously red head of hair came out soft and dimensional, according to one reviewer
  • A stylist explained the products used on a client's hair
  • A reviewer notes salon parking behind the building and a clean, well-maintained space

Worth knowing

  • Reviews name several different stylists, so who you book shapes your result
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,441 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review history here and a broad menu, so it works for color, cuts and barbering in one place. Book with a stylist whose reviews match what you want.

Website Book now+1612-339-2222 Directions

930 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

HAUS Salon North Loop logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

HAUS Salon North Loop

4.8576 Google reviews

HAUS Salon North Loop is a hair salon and spa at 730 N Washington Ave, and Google also lists medical spa and facial services. Its site names Nicollet, North Loop and Northeast locations and promotes a scalp and hair analysis with a colorist who is a certified trichologist, alongside cuts and color.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say stylists match color to reference photos, including a cool-toned brown
  • A client describes lived-in highlights and lowlights with an easy grow-out
  • Consultations are described as thorough, with a second stylist brought in to talk about a cut
  • The salon is called modern and clean

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer was unhappy with a lightening result that came out more yellow than discussed, so spell out the tone you want at the consultation
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume576 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A color-forward salon with spa and scalp-care extras, and plenty of loyal clients. Bring reference photos.

Website Book now+1612-827-4287 Directions

730 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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#3🕑 Open 7 days

The Chair Salon

4.9361 Google reviews

The Chair Salon is a neighborhood salon at 3255 Lyndale Ave S that, as its site says, exclusively uses Aveda products. Its team of stylists and colorists offers professional hair services in a relaxed setting, and Google also lists barbering and waxing.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say stylists listen closely to what they want
  • A parent praised a haircut with long layers and curtain bangs for her teen, along with haircare advice
  • A reviewer's lifeless bob got a fresh shape-up
  • Stylists are described as personable and easy to communicate with
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume361 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A relaxed neighborhood option with strong cut reviews and a 4.9 rating. Good for a straightforward cut or a new stylist search.

Website+1612-823-2900 Directions

3255 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Avant Hair & Cosmetics logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Avant Hair & Cosmetics

4.9199 Google reviews

Avant Hair & Cosmetics is an Aveda concept salon at 800 La Salle Ave Suite 220, and a reviewer mentions it is in the skyway. Its site lists haircuts and styling, color and texture, wedding and event hair, makeup and waxing, and services for men, and says it has been serving downtown Minneapolis for more than 40 years.

What people praise

  • One client has seen the same stylist for 24 years
  • A reviewer who couldn't book their regular stylist was fit in quickly and got a good blowout
  • Reviewers call the staff professional, welcoming and helpful
  • Appointments are easy to make, according to another

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sundays, and Saturday hours end at 3 PM
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume199 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Long client relationships and easy booking stand out. A convenient pick for a downtown schedule.

Website+1612-333-1376 Directions

800 La Salle Ave #220, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Meraki Hair Lounge logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Meraki Hair Lounge

4.9151 Google reviews

Meraki Hair Lounge is a hair salon at 837 Glenwood Ave that its site describes as female owned and operated, offering hair, eye, skin and wellness services. The business also has a St. Paul location, and its site mentions weekend workshops and a stylist mentorship program.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the space as beautiful, calming and welcoming, with a latte offered
  • A client with long, textured curly hair praised a smooth, healthy blowout
  • A haircut was described as precise, with the stylist listening to the vision
  • Color was matched closely to a photo in one review

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer wrote about trouble reaching the salon after a color adjustment, so ask how follow-up works before you book color
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume151 · 76th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong reviews for cuts and blowouts in a calm setting. Ask how corrections are handled before a big color change.

Website Book now+1833-253-3930 Directions

837 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

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How the scorecards work

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated each salon, set against other Minneapolis hair salons. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 on more than 1,400 reviews carries more weight than a 4.9 on far fewer. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What shapes hair salon pricing in Minneapolis

No prices are published here. Salon pricing depends on the service you book, your hair length and the stylist, so ask for a consultation or a written estimate before a color service.

Salon locations around Minneapolis

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA is on Washington Ave S, HAUS Salon North Loop on N Washington Ave, The Chair Salon on Lyndale Ave S, Avant Hair & Cosmetics on La Salle Ave and Meraki Hair Lounge on Glenwood Ave. Looking for a hair salon near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you book a stylist

  • Can I see this stylist’s work with hair like mine?
  • What will the consultation cover, and does it cost extra?
  • How long will color take, and what will it cost?
  • What happens if I’m not happy with the result?
  • Which products do you use, and can I buy them?

Frequently asked questions

Which Minneapolis hair salons use Aveda products?

The Chair Salon’s site says it exclusively uses Aveda products, and Avant Hair & Cosmetics calls itself an Aveda concept salon. BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA’s site also names Aveda among its partner brands.

Do any of these salons also offer spa services?

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA lists massage and facials, and HAUS Salon North Loop lists spa and medical spa services. Meraki Hair Lounge’s site mentions skin and wellness, and Avant lists makeup and waxing.

Can I book a hair appointment on weekends?

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA and The Chair Salon list Sunday hours on Google. Avant and Meraki list Saturday hours, and HAUS shows weekdays on Google, though its site says Saturday appointments are back at its North Loop location.

Does Meraki Hair Lounge have more than one location?

Yes. Its site and a reviewer describe a Minneapolis location on Glenwood Ave and a St. Paul location, and the site also mentions Eagan. Check which location the stylist you want works at before you book.

Booking your next appointment

BRADLEY DOUGLAS SALON SPA has the largest review history, while The Chair Salon, Avant and Meraki hold the highest ratings here. Pick the stylist first, then the salon, and agree on the plan for color at the consultation.

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