Best salons in Exeter, UK

Find top rated hair, beauty and wellness salons in Exeter

Looking for the best salons in Exeter? BestSalons connects you with trusted hair salons, barber shops, nail studios, beauty clinics, and spa and wellness centres across Exeter.

Whether you need a professional haircut near Exeter Cathedral, a relaxing massage in St Leonards, or expert hair colouring in Heavitree, we make it easy to discover top rated local professionals.

Our listings are hand-picked: a focused selection of ten for each city and category rather than an exhaustive directory, organised so you can compare services, locations and booking details in one place before deciding who to contact.

In Exeter, presentation feels built into the culture. From High Street to St Leonards and Heavitree, the salon landscape is less about spectacle and more about considered upkeep, where the best places understand that polish should feel part of the day rather than apart from it.

That sensibility carries across hair salons, beauty salons, nail salons, barber shops, hair extension specialists, and spa and wellness destinations. Each category plays its role, but the strongest addresses usually share the same instinct for restraint, precision, and service that feels quietly assured.

Around Exeter Cathedral and through Pennsylvania, hair salons are often known for disciplined colour work, flattering cuts, and styling with staying power. Beauty salons tend to mirror that approach, offering treatments that feel tailored instead of excessive, while nail salons keep things sleek, modern, and exact.

Elsewhere, barber shops bring a sharper mood, especially near Fore Street and Countess Wear, where grooming feels both familiar and elevated. Hair extension specialists add another layer to the city’s salon scene, with hair extensions designed to blend cleanly and move naturally.

Even spa and wellness spaces near Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Northernhay Gardens reflect the same standard. In Exeter, beauty rarely announces itself loudly. It shows in finish, consistency, and the confidence of places that know exactly what they are doing.

You can also explore nearby salon destinations such as Exmouth, Plymouth, and Torquay for more hair, beauty, and wellness options close to Exeter.

Explore the handpicked categories below to find the best beauty and grooming options in Exeter today: