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5 Best Hair Salons in Nashville (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 18 hair salons in Nashville on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A bad haircut grows out slowly, which is why the stylist matters more than the sign on the door. The hair salons in Nashville below hold more than 3,700 Google reviews between them, and every rating sits between 4.8 and 4.9, so the real difference is what each place is known for: color correction, extensions, a head spa or a precision cut.

Short answer: Oxana Salon has the largest review base on the page, with a 4.8 rating from more than 1,300 Google reviews, and its site lists color, extensions and a Japanese head spa. Dandelion Salon (4.9, more than 1,100 reviews) and Element Salon Elliston (4.9) rate slightly higher on stars. No prices are published here.
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Nashville Hair Salons Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Oxana Salon 4.8 ★ 1,387 Color correction and head spa View ›
2 Dandelion Salon 4.9 ★ 1,144 Precision cuts and first-time color View ›
3 True Blue Salon 4.8 ★ 538 Aveda color and extensions View ›
4 Element Salon Elliston 4.9 ★ 458 Cut and color at Elliston View ›
5 Salon Ya Ya Nashville 4.9 ★ 244 Cut and color with a relaxed feel View ›
5 Best Hair Salons in Nashville (2026)

The salons, reviewed one by one

Oxana Salon logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Oxana Salon

4.81,387 Google reviews

Oxana Salon is a hair salon at 1100 8th Ave S. Its site lists expert color, extensions and Japanese head spa, and describes a setting built around connection and calm. Reviewers mention balayage, a large color correction, haircuts and a perm.

What people praise

  • One reviewer credits a stylist with a major color correction after a home gloss turned her hair red and splotchy
  • Reviewers describe stylists who listen to what the client wants and are honest about the process
  • One long-time client praises how smooth booking and rescheduling are
  • One reviewer says a balayage on very dark hair held its color for a year

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer was unhappy with a perm and cut on curly hair, and the salon replied that its leadership would follow up
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,387 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review history on this page, with a 4.8 that sits a notch under the 4.9 ratings of smaller salons on this page. A strong fit if your main need is color work or a head spa.

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1100 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

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#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dandelion Salon

4.91,144 Google reviews

Dandelion Salon is a hair salon at 1117 Porter Rd. Its site describes an established local salon with good vibes, tucked into a cozy intersection in East Nashville. Reviewers talk about precision cuts, first-time color and a charming vintage space.

What people praise

  • A reviewer looking for a precision cut found one there and calls the stylist personable
  • A first-time color client says the stylist answered questions and explained where to start
  • One reviewer describes a welcoming team and a charming, old-feeling shop

Worth knowing

  • Two reviewers felt a cut or color visit was rushed or left small finishing details undone
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,144 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on more than 1,100 reviews is a solid combination of rating and volume. Worth a look if you want a cut or a first color appointment in a neighborhood salon.

Website+1615-953-3234 Directions

1117 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206

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

True Blue Salon

4.8538 Google reviews

True Blue Salon is an Aveda hair salon at 2817 West End Ave #109, and its site places it in Midtown Nashville near Vanderbilt. The site lists balayage, short hair and Vomor extensions among its specialties, and says every appointment starts with listening to your goals.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say stylists take time to understand what they want before cutting
  • One reviewer with a spiral perm on thick hair says the stylist was up to a job other stylists had turned down
  • One reviewer dealing with health-related hair loss credits her stylist for guiding the regrowth process
  • A reviewer notes the staff greet clients by name
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume538 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on more than 500 reviews, with reviews that describe careful consultations. A good pick for color, extensions or a short cut.

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2817 West End Ave #109, Nashville, TN 37212

Element Salon Elliston logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Element Salon Elliston

4.9458 Google reviews

Element Salon Elliston is the Elliston Place location of Element Salon, at 2308 Elliston Pl, offering haircuts, color and treatments. Its site says ELLE magazine recognized the salon as one of the Top 100 Hair Salons in the U.S. for three consecutive years. Reviewers mention cuts, color and blowouts.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says the stylist gave useful advice on which cut suits her hair
  • One reviewer found the stylist knowledgeable about products and wash routines
  • A reviewer describes a color and cut where the stylist paid close attention to detail

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer was unhappy with a cut after the stylist suggested something different from her photo
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume458 · 81st
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on more than 450 reviews. Reviews name individual stylists often, so it helps to book with one you have read about.

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2308 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203

Salon Ya Ya Nashville logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Salon Ya Ya Nashville

4.9244 Google reviews

Salon Ya Ya Nashville is a hair salon at 2200 21st Ave S. Its site calls it The Uncomplicated Salon, says it has served Middle Tennessee for over 20 years, and lists coloring among its services. Reviewers mention cuts, color, toner and a relaxing wash with a head massage.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say stylists listen to what they want, and one worked from inspiration photos
  • One reviewer calls the wash and head massage one of the best parts of her visit
  • A reviewer describes a cut, style and toner that blended grey into existing highlights

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer's usual stylist had moved on, and she booked with a different one
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume244 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The smallest review base on this page, but a 4.9 with consistently warm comments. Good for a straightforward cut or color visit.

Website+1615-460-0051 Directions

2200 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212

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How the scores work

Rating is the salon’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, set against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so 4.8 from over a thousand people counts for more than 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects whether customers are still leaving reviews.

What affects hair salon prices in Nashville

Salon pricing depends on the stylist’s experience, hair length and thickness, and whether color, toner, extensions or a treatment is added. No prices are published here. Ask for a consultation quote before any large color change, since the final cost usually depends on what the stylist finds once they see your hair.

Finding a salon near you in Nashville

These salons sit at Nashville addresses on 8th Ave S, Porter Rd, West End Ave, Elliston Pl and 21st Ave S. Dandelion’s site places it in East Nashville, while True Blue and Element describe themselves as Midtown. Searching for a hair salon near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

Questions to ask before you book a cut or color

  • Which stylist should I book for the service I want?
  • Can I have a short consultation first, and is it free?
  • What will the total cost be once color, toner and a treatment are added?
  • How long should I plan for the appointment?
  • What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Frequently asked questions

Which Nashville hair salons offer a head spa?

Oxana Salon’s site lists Japanese head spa alongside color and extensions. A Salon Ya Ya reviewer also mentions a relaxing wash and head massage. Check each salon’s menu for a full head spa service.

Where can I get hair extensions in Nashville?

Oxana Salon’s site lists extensions, and True Blue Salon’s site mentions Vomor extensions among its specialties. Google also tags True Blue Salon and Element Salon Elliston as hair extension technicians.

Which salon suits a first-time color client in Nashville?

One Dandelion Salon reviewer with never-dyed hair says her stylist answered her questions and explained where to start. True Blue’s site also lists custom color, so book a consultation first.

Do I need to book a specific stylist at a Nashville salon?

Reviews at each salon on this page are written about named stylists, from Oxana to Salon Ya Ya, so it helps to ask for a stylist by name. One Salon Ya Ya reviewer switched stylists after hers moved.

Picking your salon

Oxana Salon has the deepest review history here and the clearest case for color correction and head spa. Dandelion, Element and Salon Ya Ya all sit at 4.9 on smaller bases. Whichever you choose, book a consultation before a big color change.

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