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

A balayage that takes four hours is not something you want to gamble on, and neither is a last-minute trim before an event. The hair salons in Queens below hold more than 3,600 Google reviews between them, every one rated 4.7 or higher, with counts running from more than 500 to more than 960. That's a tight pack, so what separates them is the kind of work each one is known for.

Short answer: Estelle Hair Studio in Forest Hills carries a 4.7 rating from more than 960 Google reviews, the most on the page. RivaSalon in Flushing has the highest rating here at 4.9, and Yaffa Salon & Spa in Hollis Hills sits at 4.8. Yaffa's own site lists haircuts from $45 and full highlights from $200.
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Queens Salons Compared at a Glance

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Estelle Hair Studio 4.7 ★ 966 Cuts, color and walk-ins View ›
2 RivaSalon 4.9 ★ 646 Balayage and event hair View ›
3 Posh Hair Studio 4.7 ★ 822 Color, extensions, long-term stylists View ›
4 Austin Fancy Cut Hair Salon 4.7 ★ 683 Quick cuts, men's and women's View ›
5 Yaffa Salon & Spa 4.8 ★ 505 Blonde color and keratin View ›
5 Best Hair Salons in Queens (2026)

The salons, one by one

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

Estelle Hair Studio

4.7966 Google reviews

Estelle Hair Studio is a Forest Hills salon on Austin Street. Its site describes cutting, styling and hair treatments for all hair types, and a team of stylists focused on a relaxed, welcoming studio. It is open seven days a week, with shorter hours on Sunday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe thorough consultations before color work
  • Balayage and first-time color jobs get specific praise
  • One long-time client has been coming for 8 years and praises a stylist's haircuts
  • A walk-in reviewer was fitted in despite a busy floor

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer's color first came out darker than the inspiration photos, and was corrected the same day at no extra charge
  • Color appointments can run long, one reviewer reports about 4 hours for long hair
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume966 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on this page, built on steady cut and color work. A safe, well-tested choice if you live near Forest Hills or Rego Park.

Website+1718-487-3679 Directions

68-60 Austin St #7, Forest Hills, NY 11375

RivaSalon logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

RivaSalon

4.9646 Google reviews

RivaSalon is a hair salon on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Flushing, listed by Google as a hair and beauty salon. Customers describe balayage and highlights, haircuts with blowouts, a half updo for an event and makeup done on site.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise balayage and highlight color work
  • Colorists and cutters are credited by name for listening and explaining
  • Event hair and makeup are mentioned together
  • Online booking was described as smooth, with a seat available on arrival

Worth knowing

  • Google lists shorter hours on Monday and Sunday, closing at 5 PM
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume646 · 83rd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on the page, on a solid review base. It's a strong pick for color and for event styling in Flushing.

Website+1718-661-1900 Directions

34-03 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358

Posh Hair Studio logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Posh Hair Studio

4.7822 Google reviews

Posh Hair Studio sits on Lefferts Boulevard in Kew Gardens. Its site says it was founded in 2012, calls itself Salon Today's 2013 Salon of the Year, and says it uses a team of senior stylists and sells hair-care products it has tried itself. Those are the salon's own claims. Reviewers describe single-process color, balayage, trims and hair extensions.

What people praise

  • Long-term clients mention stylists they've seen for years
  • Reviewers say stylists explain what they're doing and give aftercare tips
  • Balayage, single-process color and extensions all get detailed praise
  • A drink offered while waiting is mentioned

Worth knowing

  • Color and extension work takes time, so book a long slot
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume822 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency9 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit if you want a regular stylist for color or extensions. Reviewers tend to name their stylist, so ask who to book when you call.

Website+1718-847-7674 Directions

81-01 Lefferts Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415

Austin Fancy Cut Hair Salon logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Austin Fancy Cut Hair Salon

4.7683 Google reviews

Austin Fancy Cut Hair Salon is a Forest Hills salon on 71st Road, listed as a hair salon and barber shop. Its site lists men's and women's haircuts, color and perms, and posts starting prices of $25 for a haircut and $45 for coloring. Reviewers describe highlights, a bob cut, and a haircut and blowout.

What people praise

  • Reviewers call the service quick
  • A last-minute haircut was fitted in right away, per one reviewer
  • Stylists are named for listening to inspiration photos
  • Highlights and cuts both get praise

Worth knowing

  • Its site prices are starting points ('from' prices), so ask for a quote on color
  • Reviewers name several different stylists, so results may depend on who you book
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume683 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A handy option for a quick cut or a color refresh in Forest Hills. Get the price confirmed for your hair before the work starts.

Website+1718-575-0115 Directions

107-21 71st Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Yaffa Salon & Spa logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Yaffa Salon & Spa

4.8505 Google reviews

Yaffa Salon & Spa is a salon on Union Turnpike in Hollis Hills, in eastern Queens. Its site lists haircuts, blowouts, hair botox, keratin and Magic Sleek smoothing treatments, and color including full highlights, and also mentions laser hair removal and aesthetic treatments. Reviewers write mostly about color, blonde work, keratin and blowouts.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise blonde and balayage color
  • A keratin smoothing treatment gets a glowing mention
  • One client says she has come weekly for 5 years
  • Colorist, blowout stylist and cutter are all credited by name

Worth knowing

  • Google's listed hours skip Monday and Saturday, so check before planning around a weekend
  • Treatment prices on its site are 'from' figures, so confirm the total
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume505 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A color specialist feel, with reviews centered on blonde work and smoothing treatments. The spa side is mentioned on its site, while customer reviews focus on hair.

Website+1917-387-8092 Directions

222-14 Union Tpke, Hollis Hills, NY 11364

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Reading the scorecards

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated the salon, ranked against other Queens salons. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people counts for more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency shows how recently customers still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a hair salon cost in Queens? (2026)

Cut and color prices in Queens depend on your hair length, the technique and the stylist’s level. Two salons here publish starting prices on their own sites. Yaffa lists haircuts from $45 to $90 and up, blowouts from $40, and full highlights from $200. Austin Fancy Cut lists haircuts from $25 and coloring from $45. Both are starting figures, and color work can cost more once length and technique are factored in.

Salons across the borough

These salons are spread across central and eastern Queens. Estelle and Austin Fancy Cut are in Forest Hills, Posh is in Kew Gardens, RivaSalon is in Flushing and Yaffa is in Hollis Hills. Looking for a hair salon near me? Each listing includes a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you book a color or cut

  • Can I book a consultation before color work starts?
  • Which stylist should I book for balayage, extensions or a cut?
  • Is the quoted price a starting price or the full price for my hair length?
  • How long will the appointment take?
  • What is the policy if I’m not happy with the color?

Frequently asked questions

Which Queens salons are known for balayage and highlights?

Reviewers mention balayage or highlights at Estelle Hair Studio, RivaSalon, Posh Hair Studio, Austin Fancy Cut and Yaffa Salon & Spa. Ask which colorist handles it, since reviewers tend to credit individual stylists.

Can I walk in for a haircut in Forest Hills?

One Estelle Hair Studio reviewer walked in without an appointment during a busy day and was fitted in, and an Austin Fancy Cut reviewer got a last-minute haircut right away. Walk-in availability isn’t guaranteed, so call first.

Does Yaffa Salon & Spa offer more than hair?

Its site mentions laser hair removal and aesthetic treatments alongside hair services. Customer reviews are about color, keratin and blowouts, so ask about the other services directly.

What hours do these Queens salons keep?

Estelle and Austin Fancy Cut are open seven days a week per Google. RivaSalon is open daily but closes at 5 PM on Monday and Sunday. Yaffa’s listed hours skip Monday and Saturday, so check before you go.

Where to book

Estelle Hair Studio is the safe default for a cut or color in Forest Hills, RivaSalon has the top rating for Flushing, and Yaffa suits blonde color and smoothing treatments in eastern Queens. Whoever you book, ask the stylist about your hair type and get the price in advance.

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