Fredericton’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Vibrant Salon & Spa Fredericton operates as a full-service hair salon and medical spa on Prospect Street, combining hair care, laser hair removal, HydraFacial treatments and RF microneedling under one roof; the team lists professional brands such as Redken, Pureology, Moroccanoil and Dermalogica in retail and treatment protocols.

Vibrant Salon & Spa Fredericton’s stylists use the latest cut and colour techniques including balayage, extensions and colour correction, and they intentionally tailor consultations to skin tone and lifestyle; the salon also offers gel manicures, pedicures and group booking for shared medi spa appointments to accommodate friends or parties.

Vibrant Salon & Spa Fredericton keeps extended weekday hours and provides online booking for both salon and medispa services; staff routinely attend continuing-education seminars, and the clinic lists lasers such as Elite IQ or Clarity II for hair removal, allowing longer consultations for technical colour work and combined skin treatments.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

Vibrant stands out as Fredericton’s top pick by combining a full professional hair roster with an in-house medispa offering laser hair removal, HydraFacial and RF microneedling alongside standard salon services, which simplifies scheduling, preserves continuity of products and training, and lets clients book hair and skin care in one appointment.

Good to Know

Laser and medi spa appointments at Vibrant often require a preliminary consultation and additional time; confirm laser-consultation prerequisites, session length and group-pedicure availability when booking, and note the salon’s extended weekday hours and online booking options to reserve the correct appointment length.

The Profile

Avalon Salon Spa - North operates as an Aveda concept location on Main Street and pairs hair services with a spa-forward layout that includes a relaxation lounge and steam-room facilities; the site emphasises plant-based Aveda products and protocols across hair, facial and body treatments for a cohesive service approach.

Avalon Salon Spa - North is one of three local Avalon locations in Fredericton and supports an integrated menu of haircuts, colour, massages and spa therapies; the North branch’s steam rooms and lounge are intended to extend spa treatment time and provide a higher-touch relaxation element alongside professional hair services.

Why It Made the List

Avalon Salon Spa - North distinguishes itself through its spa-oriented design and steam-room access that lengthens the relaxation element of a visit, making it particularly suited to clients who want a combined hair and extended spa day experience supported by Aveda retail and in-salon product guidance.

Good to Know

Check which Avalon Fredericton location offers steam-room access and spa-lounge times before booking; gift cards and Aveda product purchases are available in-salon and online, and some longer spa treatments may require advance reservation to secure steam-room use.

The Profile

Avalon Salon Spa - Downtown sits on Brunswick Street and brings the Aveda concept to Fredericton’s central strip, offering haircuts, colour work, facials and massage with Aveda retail available for at-home care; the location aims for an approachable professional experience that fits a central, walkable routine.

Avalon Salon Spa - Downtown promotes a balanced service menu across haircutting and spa treatments and regularly lists promotions and product offers; clients can expect the Aveda service structure, the ability to buy Aveda products in-store and to book appointments online or by phone for preferred stylists and therapists.

Why It Made the List

Avalon Downtown’s central Brunswick Street location and accessible Aveda retail make it an effective option for clients seeking reliable hair and spa services in town, combining professional service standards with in-salon product sourcing and periodic promotional offers to support ongoing home care routines.

Good to Know

Confirm specific treatment availability at the Downtown branch and book online or by phone for preferred stylists; promotions and product stock can vary by location, so check in advance if you need a particular Aveda item or a longer spa appointment.

The Profile

Urban Soul Salon and Spa centres each booking around an extended consultation so stylists can map cuts and colour to a client’s daily routine and hair texture; appointments emphasise wearable shapes and blended colour that minimise at-home upkeep while preserving natural movement and predictable styling between visits.

Urban Soul Salon and Spa combines technical work with finish-focused styling, allocating time for bespoke blow-dry methods, product recommendations and maintenance notes; the salon’s scheduling and technique choices favour predictable hairstyles that hold their shape without requiring excessive daily effort from clients with various textures.

Why It Made the List

Urban Soul earns distinction for prioritising in-depth consultation and finish longevity, delivering results that look polished yet remain practical for everyday life, which suits clients who want predictable styling and specific home-care instructions built into their appointment time.

Good to Know

Book a consultation slot explicitly when reserving a first appointment at Urban Soul to allow extra time for texture assessment, colour mapping and home-care guidance; this prevents rushed service and ensures the stylist can match techniques to your routine.

The Profile

Shear Beauty Salon & Spa on King Street offers a broad salon menu, cuts, colour, balayage and foils, alongside full spa services including manicures, pedicures, lash lifts, tints and facials; the business presents itself as a one-stop beauty destination where styling and esthetic services share a single appointment flow.

Shear Beauty Salon & Spa also operates a medical-aesthetic stream, listing treatments such as Botox, fillers, dermaplaning and chemical peels delivered by a specialised team; the salon highlights professional, confidential consultations for clinical treatments while maintaining traditional salon services and event makeup options.

Why It Made the List

Shear Beauty’s distinctive merit is the direct combination of traditional hair and beauty services with an in-house medical-aesthetic programme, enabling clients to schedule cosmetic injectables or peels alongside hair and makeup appointments in one location with coordinated pre-treatment advice.

Good to Know

Private consultations and pre-treatment advice are required for injectables and chemical peels at Shear; book a consult to confirm suitability and timing, and expect separate appointment lengths for medical-aesthetic procedures versus routine salon services.

The Profile

Krista Leavitt - Curl Specialist Inc. operates as a dedicated curl studio in Fredericton focused exclusively on enhancing natural texture, teaching clients how to work with their curls rather than smooth them away; the practice prioritises predictable curl definition, reduced frizz and at-home routines tailored to individual pattern and porosity.

Krista Leavitt - Curl Specialist Inc. doubles as an educational hub, offering stylist courses and client-facing workshops from the same base so appointments commonly include detailed coaching on drying methods, product layering and nightly preservation techniques; the studio is known locally as Atlantic Canada’s first curl-focused educational salon.

Why It Made the List

Krista Leavitt’s exclusive focus on natural texture and her role as an educator create a salon experience that combines hands-on curl cutting with practical coaching, giving clients repeatable results and hairstylists access to curl-specific training within the same Fredericton appointment framework.

Good to Know

Confirm whether you are booking a curl cut or an education session at Krista Leavitt’s studio; the schedule includes standard client appointments and separate workshop slots, each with distinct time allocations and preparation guidance.

The Profile

Mark Hayward Hair operates as a small independent studio and barbershop west of Uptown within the MOD Hair Lounge, offering bespoke colour work alongside barber services and non-gendered pricing; clients book directly with Mark for a quieter, one-stylist experience focused on technical colour expertise and personalised cuts.

Mark Hayward Hair serves adult clients aged eighteen and up and highlights services such as single- and double-process colour, highlights, colour correction, trims and barbering; the studio accepts cash and Interac e-transfer and occupies Suite 109, keeping the experience intentionally compact and attentive.

Why It Made the List

Mark Hayward Hair’s strength is the concentrated senior-stylist attention clients receive in a small-studio setting which suits bespoke colour corrections and detailed barber services where long hands-on time with a single technician produces highly tailored results without the bustle of a large floor.

Good to Know

Technical colour work at Mark Hayward Hair may need longer session times; check booking notes for estimated duration, note services are for clients aged 18 and over and confirm accepted payment methods such as cash or Interac e-transfer when reserving.

The Profile

Bespoke by Dayne operates as a single-stylist independent practice that showcases recent work primarily through Instagram galleries and a compact web presence, so visual portfolios are central to the client decision process and the stylist’s finished-cut photography is used to set expectations for colour and texture results.

Bespoke by Dayne frequently references social posts during consultations and encourages clients to bring the exact image they want replicated or adapted; the salon’s social-first model supports highly customised one-on-one sessions where the stylist translates a photographic reference into an achievable in-salon result.

Why It Made the List

Bespoke by Dayne’s social-forward approach is its main merit: clients and the stylist work directly from recent Instagram images to create a bespoke outcome, which suits anyone who prefers a single-stylist relationship and a visually driven plan for colour, cut and texture.

Good to Know

Review the stylist’s Instagram before booking and reference a specific post when requesting an appointment to ensure the desired technique, timing and preparation are confirmed in advance.

The Profile

The Head Shoppe is part of a larger Maritime salon group with locations across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and a multi-decade regional presence, positioning itself as an experienced, conveniently located and affordable provider of haircuts, colour, extensions and esthetic services across multiple nearby sites.

The Head Shoppe offers a standardised menu of services, cuts, extensions, colour, esthetics, facials, nails and hair removal, aimed at predictable, accessible visits; the group promotes convenience through multiple locations and a central booking portal that helps clients find the nearest salon and available appointment times.

Why It Made the List

The Head Shoppe’s networked model and long regional history provide practical merit for clients who prioritise easy appointment access and consistent service across several locations, making it a useful choice for shoppers and families seeking predictable salon hours and standardised treatment options.

Good to Know

The Head Shoppe requires forty-eight hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling across its locations; use the group booking portal or contact the nearest salon to confirm available times and the specific services offered at each site.

The Profile

FIRST CHOICE HAIR’s Regent Street outlet operates as part of a national franchise that provides straightforward haircut and styling services typical of the chain, focusing on quick, dependable adult and children’s haircuts and basic styling options suitable for walk-ins and local shoppers seeking efficient maintenance.

FIRST CHOICE HAIR on Regent Street delivers a predictable service menu with clear appointment types and an emphasis on efficient hair maintenance rather than bespoke colour work; the location is positioned for convenience and accessibility for commuters or shoppers who need a reliable, no-frills trim or restyle.

Why It Made the List

FIRST CHOICE HAIR’s merit lies in delivering uncomplicated, practical haircuts within a national-franchise framework, which benefits clients looking for consistent service, clear pricing brackets and quick appointments near central shopping or commuting routes in Fredericton.

Good to Know

Check the First Choice website or location listing to confirm current opening hours and whether this Regent Street outlet accepts walk-ins or recommends online bookings, since chain policies and hours can vary by site.