Chattanooga’s Top 10 Beauty Salons & Beauty Professionals

The Profile

Kaleidoscope Salon positions itself on Chattanooga’s North Shore as a full-service Aveda Concept Salon, offering color, precision cuts and professional blowouts alongside Aveda retail. The site and in-salon messaging emphasise clean, plant-based products and a treatment menu that keeps styling, color and maintenance central to each appointment.

Kaleidoscope’s team is led by long-serving stylists including Dennis, a twenty-year industry veteran focused on hair color and tailored cutting, and Brooke Wardlaw, an Aveda-trained stylist who helped shape the salon’s sleek modern concept. The staff present a consultative approach that links color decisions tightly to practical maintenance and lifestyle.

Kaleidoscope operates with defined hours, Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm, Saturday by appointment only, and closed Sundays, and asks clients to book via phone or text at the salon number. The salon also promotes gift cards and the AVEDA PURE PRIVILEGE program, underlining an emphasis on product-led aftercare and scheduled appointment patterns.

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

Kaleidoscope tops this list because it combines Aveda’s professional product philosophy with an experienced, color-focused team and an intentionally consultative service flow, making it especially appealing for clients who prioritise hair health and repeatable results. The phone-and-text booking policy channels appointments through direct staff contact, reinforcing the salon’s hands-on, personalized service model.

Good to Know

All appointments at Kaleidoscope must be made by phone or text at 423-321-8056; the salon specifically warns that any online booking links are not theirs. Saturday openings are by appointment only, so plan weekday bookings for greater availability.

The Profile

Studio 59 presents itself as an Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa that builds custom hair and spa services around Aveda’s plant-based product line. The salon markets consultations and bespoke cut-and-color work and highlights retailing full-size Aveda formulations so clients can recreate salon finishes at home.

Studio 59 publishes clear weekday hours and a local contact number and notes that its appointment rhythm differs from typical weekend schedules; the business lists as its address and uses (423) 894-1175 for phone enquiries. The salon places equal weight on service consistency and environmental considerations tied to the Aveda range.

Why It Made the List

Studio 59 stands out for pairing trained Aveda techniques with a salon-and-spa atmosphere that prioritizes customized, product-led care; the combination of tailored hair services and the full Aveda assortment makes it a reliable choice for clients who want salon-grade maintenance and home-care continuity tied to a specific product philosophy.

Good to Know

Studio 59 keeps a weekday-heavy schedule and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, so plan appointments Monday through Friday; the salon can be reached at (423) 894-1175 for scheduling and product enquiries.

The Profile

Edit Salon operates from Chattanooga’s Northshore with gender-neutral pricing and a broad technical menu that covers precision cuts, contemporary colour work, vivids, hair extensions, hair removal and makeup application; the team offers a consultative environment aimed at matching technique and maintenance to each guest’s hair type and lifestyle to deliver wearable results.

Edit Salon positions itself as an education-minded studio: owner Jerritt Patterson runs continuing in-salon training, brings visiting educators and keeps the team current through industry events such as Eufora’s Global Connection. The salon retails Eufora products, runs a loyalty points programme and promotes local referral and neighbourhood discounts to support regular clients.

Why It Made the List

Edit Salon combines practical accessibility through gender-neutral pricing with a clear commitment to technical education and a wide service list; that combination produces consistently applied cutting and colour skills alongside predictable policies and loyalty benefits, which appeals to clients seeking trusted contemporary colour, extensions and repeatable, consultative service.

Good to Know

Edit Salon requires 12–24 hours’ notice for cancellations; late cancellations may incur a 50% rescheduling fee and no-shows can be charged 100% of the base service. The salon offers a service-industry discount on specified days and has free parking behind the salon; book online or.

The Profile

Southside Salon & Spa presents a full-service offering that spans hair, nails and permanent makeup, delivering routine cuts, colour, styling, manicures and pedicures alongside cosmetic tattoo treatments. The business projects a family-minded, neighbourhood atmosphere where technicians and stylists with long tenure provide continuity and build multi-generational client relationships through dependable service.

The salon highlights wedding and event work with team members who provide bridal hair and makeup as well as standard salon favourites. Several staff bios reference extended local tenure which contributes to a steady, familiar atmosphere and makes Southside a practical one-stop location for clients wanting coordinated appointments for family occasions and routine maintenance.

Why It Made the List

Southside’s notable strength is bringing hair, nail and permanent-makeup expertise under one roof alongside a stable, long-standing team; that configuration suits clients who prefer coordinated appointments for weddings, family visits and regular upkeep without moving between separate providers, simplifying planning for multi-service bookings.

Good to Know

Southside requests at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations; late cancellations and no-shows may result in a 50% fee before future appointments will be scheduled. The salon’s contact number is 423-634-9923 and its address is Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN.

The Profile

Pasha promotes a head-spa experience that highlights scalp health alongside traditional salon services, offering YUME Shiatsu pressure point massage and Oway treatments designed to relax clients while improving scalp and hair condition within a salon-head-spa format.

Pasha has a formal partnership with House of Colour and the salon publishes referral benefits for new clients such as a $50 discount on makeup purchases when referred to House of Colour and a 30 percent discount on a first session when a House of Colour guest is referred to Pasha; the salon lists hours and a local address, Suite 110.

Why It Made the List

Pasha’s distinguishing merit is the combined emphasis on restorative head-spa therapies and sustainable-salon practices, delivering treatments that focus on scalp wellbeing alongside color and cut services; clients who prioritise both relaxation and hair health will find the head-spa offerings a notable point of difference.

Good to Know

Pasha’s published hours run weekdays and Saturdays and the salon’s contact is (423) 771-HAIR; new guests should note the head-spa treatments and partnership referral offers that include specific discounts when booking complementary seasonal color or makeup sessions.

The Profile

Love It Salon centres its proposition on advanced hair colour techniques and personalised client consultations, advertising that every new hair color includes a free, personalised consultation. The salon promotes balayage, glossing and tailored colouring approaches designed to flatter facial features and suit client lifestyle needs.

The salon is driven by a single-stylist model, Kim, who describes a focus on modern coloring and precision cutting and offers video or in-person consultation options. The business emphasises high-quality products and easy online booking, and notes that consultations aim to set clear expectations about maintenance and product choices to support salon results between visits.

Why It Made the List

Love It Salon’s defining merit is its colour-first model that pairs a complimentary, tailored consultation with advanced colouring techniques; for clients seeking a thoughtful approach to balayage, root work or colour corrections, the salon’s consultation-first workflow helps ensure colour decisions are realistic and maintainable between appointments.

Good to Know

Love It Salon includes a free personalised consultation with every new color service, which can be completed in person or via video call; bookings are available online and the owner also accepts texts or calls for scheduling and questions.

The Profile

Saint Salon is located in downtown Chattanooga and offers a compact, walkable base for hair services in the city centre. The salon lists a direct contact number, (423) 287-5378 and an appointment-request form that lets guests state their preferred stylist and outline the services they need before staff confirm availability.

The salon’s online booking flow emphasises an appointment-led, boutique operation in a central location where clients can request a named stylist and include service details on the request form. That structure makes Saint Salon convenient for people who want a downtown appointment with clear stylist preference and an organised scheduling process.

Why It Made the List

Saint Salon’s principal advantage is its central downtown address combined with an appointment-request system that accepts stylist preferences and service details; for clients wanting an in-centre salon and the ability to book a specific stylist, Saint Salon provides a compact, service-focused experience with straightforward contact options.

Good to Know

Saint Salon asks guests to use its appointment request form or and to indicate a preferred stylist and the services requested; providing these specifics helps the team confirm exact timing and availability for downtown appointments.

The Profile

Top Knot Salon sits on Broad Street in downtown Chattanooga and presents a modern, approachable salon environment where refined cutting, colour and styling techniques are paired with friendly, professional service. The location emphasises downtown convenience with straightforward access from nearby businesses and residents seeking expert styling close to the city core.

Top Knot explicitly offers an in-person Buy Now, Pay Later option for qualifying bookings and promotes convenient street parking plus a public lot adjacent to the building. The salon publishes clear weekday and Saturday opening hours and a cancellation policy so clients can plan larger services and visits with predictable arrival and payment logistics.

Why It Made the List

Top Knot’s distinguishing feature is the combination of downtown convenience, accessible parking and an in-person Buy Now, Pay Later option that allows clients to spread payment for larger services such as extensions or multi-step colour work; that financial flexibility alongside a central location supports clients planning more substantial transformations.

Good to Know

Top Knot’s Buy Now, Pay Later option applies in person to bookings between $50 and $4, 000 and requires approval before your appointment; convenient street parking and a public lot next door ease arrivals. The salon enforces a 30% cancellation fee for no-shows or cancellations within 24 hours.

The Profile

The Strand Salon is a family-owned business established in 2013 that foregrounds planet-friendly practices and ongoing stylist education; the team emphasizes eco-conscious product choices and continuing professional training to keep services current while maintaining a welcoming, greenery-filled salon environment intended to make clients feel relaxed and cared for.

The Strand’s service menu covers precision haircuts, vibrant colour, texture services such as perms and smoothing, extensions, and on-location styling for weddings and special events. The salon is locally based and lists a local booking number, supporting both weekday in-salon appointments and flexible weekend scheduling for event work.

Why It Made the List

The Strand’s notable combination of eco-conscious practices and a dedicated event-styling offering makes it especially well suited to clients who value ongoing stylist education, planet-friendly product choices, and the option of on-location wedding or special-event services alongside regular maintenance appointments.

Good to Know

The Strand’s hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00–19:00 and Friday 9:00–17:00, with Saturday available by appointment; book early for weekend event coverage. The salon’s address is open and appointments can be arranged by calling (423) 760-8399.

The Profile

The Blowout Co. Chattanooga specialises in blowouts, special-occasion hair and makeup services with an operational focus on quick styling and repeat blowout appointments; the location lists core services that prioritise efficient, event-ready styling rather than long-form salon transformations, making it convenient for customers seeking fast, polished results.

The brand promotes private group sessions for bachelorette parties, bridal parties and birthdays and positions the Chattanooga salon, Suite 101 as a booking-first, event-ready location. Group and party bookings are a central part of the offering, with the site directing clients to choose their location and reserve sessions in advance.

Why It Made the List

The Blowout Co. Chattanooga stands out for its tight focus on blowout styling and coordinated private group bookings for occasions such as bachelorette and bridal parties; that specialisation and event-oriented operation make the salon a practical choice for clients who need efficient, on-the-day styling for groups and private celebrations.

Good to Know

The Blowout Co.’s cancellation policy charges full price for colour appointments cancelled within 12 hours and applies half-price rules to other appointments cancelled within 12 hours; no-shows are charged full price. The Chattanooga location is Suite 101, check the location-specific policy before booking.