Colorado Springs’s Top 10 Beauty Salons

The Profile

Salon Kreed opened in 2021 under Gregory Chavez, a stylist with more than forty years of industry experience and a background as a Paul Mitchell and Toni & Guy platform artist. The northern Colorado Springs location in Victory Ridge sits next to Icon Theater and draws clients from Briargate, Monument, and Northgate.

The salon’s schedule and service list emphasize advanced color work and texture expertise: custom hair color, hand-painted balayage, color correction, vivid fashion shades, precision cuts for women and men, and dedicated curly-hair services. Tape-in hair extensions, smoothing treatments such as Cezanne and keratin, plus barber grooming round out a full-service offering.

Every appointment at Salon Kreed begins with a full consultation, and the salon maintains a mentorship system for new talent through an apprentice program; it also retails Oribe, Kérastase, and Pureology and colors with L’Oréal Professionnel. This combination of education, product lines, and consultation-focused bookings supports consistent technical outcomes and clear aftercare guidance.

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

Salon Kreed earns the top spot for local clients who prioritize technical colour and extension expertise combined with formal mentorship and consultation systems. The salon’s multiple Best of the Springs wins, the founder’s four decades of platform experience, and a full-service menu focused on colour, curly cuts, and tape-in extensions make it uniquely authoritative.

Good to Know

Located in Victory Ridge, Salon Kreed serves surrounding neighborhoods and operates an online booking system; payment plan options are listed on the salon site. Expect a thorough initial consultation and pricing that varies by service and stylist level.

The Profile

Lush: A Beauty Lounge positions itself as a luxury extension studio that specialises in custom hand-tied hair extensions tailored to each client’s natural hair type, colour goals, and lifestyle. The salon promotes lightweight, damage-minimising installs intended to blend seamlessly and protect the client’s natural hair while delivering visible length and volume.

The Colorado Springs location at 15 Spectrum Loop, Suite 105, supports a team of certified extension experts and colourists who emphasise a calm, unhurried salon environment labelled ‘Lush Island.’ The salon lists training and certification for extension techniques and encourages clients to choose stylists with specific extension expertise.

Why It Made the List

Lush stands out for its focused, health-first approach to extensions and a team structure built around certified hand-tied methods. For clients seeking extension installs that prioritise hair health and bespoke placement, Lush provides specialised training, customized colour matching, and a salon environment designed to feel like a relaxed beauty escape.

Good to Know

Lush serves clients from Monument, Falcon, Peyton, and Fountain; the salon requests bookings through its online system and encourages newsletter sign-ups for specials and last-minute openings. Extension consultations are recommended to assess suitability, colour match, and install time requirements.

The Profile

Lush + Lather operates as a boutique collective where independent salon professionals each maintain their own schedules, services and pricing inside a shared four-wall studio. The model is intentionally small and personable, so clients choose a specific stylist for the individual’s speciality rather than a uniform salon menu.

The salon promotes a match-making quiz and a New Guest Request form to connect clients with the right stylist for their needs. Because each stylist runs an independent practice under the Lush + Lather roof, service policies, availability and pricing can vary significantly between artists, offering a range of approaches within one location.

Why It Made the List

Lush + Lather’s appeal lies in its independent-artist structure that lets clients select a precise stylist personality and speciality, from color and cuts to bespoke services. That autonomy means clients can book very different experiences in the same cozy salon, making it useful for those seeking a bespoke fit rather than a single house style.

Good to Know

A strict cancellation policy applies: cancellations under 48 hours incur a 50 percent charge and under 24 hours or no-shows are charged 100 percent of the scheduled services. Online booking is available 24/7 to manage appointments and avoid fees.

The Profile

Honey Salon And Spa is a full-service salon and spa located in downtown Colorado Springs that emphasises natural, non-toxic beauty products across hair and spa treatments. The team advertises over fifty years of combined experience and a menu that includes hair styling, facials, body scrubs, and a variety of spa services designed to promote rejuvenation.

Many stylists at Honey use Kevin Murphy products for styling and colouring, aligning the salon with cleaner beauty choices intended to strengthen hair rather than damage it. The business blends traditional salon services with a spa-first sensibility so clients can book haircuts, highlights, and longer spa appointments in one central downtown location.

Why It Made the List

Honey Salon And Spa’s distinctiveness comes from combining downtown convenience with a non-toxic product philosophy and integrated spa services. For clients who want hair colour and cuts alongside facials, massages, and toxin-free retail products, Honey offers a consolidated, health-forward appointment experience under one roof.

Good to Know

The salon sells non-toxic haircare online and in-store and highlights Kevin Murphy products; clients booking longer spa treatments should confirm appointment length and arrive early for intake forms and treatment preparation.

The Profile

TRU Hair Salon markets itself as a low-tox, organic haircare destination in Colorado Springs focused on sustainability and wellbeing. The salon uses high-quality organic products and colours to minimise harsh chemicals, positioning services as both beauty treatments and healthier self-care rituals. The space is described as relaxed and luxurious with sustainability central to the client experience.

Located near I-25 in TRU offers services that include precision haircuts, lived-in colour and balayage, premium hair extensions and organic hair treatments. The salon also promotes a membership, flexible payment options and a product-focused retail area to support ongoing home care with low-tox formulas.

Why It Made the List

TRU is notable for putting organic product choices and sustainability at the center of its service menu, appealing to clients seeking lower-toxicity colour and treatment options. The salon’s operating hours include extended weekday evenings and weekend availability, making it practical for working clients who need flexible booking times.

Good to Know

TRU lists extended evening hours Monday through Friday and shorter weekend times; clients should check availability online and note the salon’s emphasis on organic product aftercare when purchasing retail items or planning multiple chemical services.

The Profile

Elysian Salon & Spa presents itself as a combined salon and wellness destination offering hair, spa and body services across two locations including Colorado Springs and Falcon. The business focuses on an elevated guest experience with services ranging from custom hair color and extensions to facials, microneedling, massage and full-body spa treatments designed to support wellbeing.

A distinguishing factual feature is that Elysian is the only L’ANZA Healing Center in Colorado Springs, giving their team advanced L’ANZA education, professional tools and access to organic, wildcrafted and healing-based haircare formulations. The salon lists a broad suite of services including lashes, brows and numerous professional spa therapies in addition to hair design.

Why It Made the List

Elysian’s strength is combining full-service salon work with a curated spa program and exclusive L’ANZA Healing Center status locally. That product partnership and ongoing staff education inform both colour technique and home-care recommendations, making it a practical choice for clients seeking restorative haircare and integrated wellness treatments.

Good to Know

Elysian operates two addresses, in Colorado Springs and in Falcon and posts specific hourly schedules by location. Book spa and facial appointments in advance as some specialist treatments have limited daily availability.

The Profile

Salon Bella presents a neighbourhood-focused approach on North Tejon Street, offering treatments such as Brazilian Blowout and keratin smoothing alongside special-occasion hair and makeup services. The team emphasises one-on-one consultations and aims to blend modern and traditional styling to deliver flattering, age-aware results for a broad client base.

The salon lists a small team led by owner Parisa and promotes personal relationships between stylist and client. Salon Bella highlights its mission to accentuate inner beauty through exterior styling, and it operates from 529 N Tejon Street with direct phone and text contact options for bookings and stylist communication.

Why It Made the List

Salon Bella is useful for clients who want keratin and special-event styling in a small, personable salon environment where consultations and continuity with a chosen stylist are central. The owner-led team and direct-contact booking model support repeat visits and tailored service relationships for regular clients.

Good to Know

Salon Bella requests at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations; late cancellations may be subject to a fee equal to the scheduled service. Call or text the salon to confirm stylist availability before booking complex treatments.

The Profile

Sola Salons at the Powers Boulevard location offers private salon suites for rent to independent beauty professionals, providing a business-ready space in Colorado Springs. The model emphasises independence: each salon professional operates an independently owned business inside the Sola franchise location which supports varied services and schedules across the studio.

The location advertises move-in specials for new tenants, including a free week of rent, custom painting of a private studio and complimentary professional liability insurance for the first year. Prospective renters are invited to contact a leasing representative to discuss availability, studio features and lease terms.

Why It Made the List

Sola Salons is distinct as a landlord and platform for independent stylists rather than a single-service salon; its move-in incentives and private studios appeal to professionals seeking autonomy, a branded lease environment and the opportunity to build an independent client base within a managed salon facility.

Good to Know

Each Sola Salon Studios franchise location is independently owned and operated; prospective renters should contact the listed representative for details on move-in specials, studio amenities and any franchise-specific policies before signing a lease.

The Profile

The Vibe Beauty Lounge bills itself as a neighbourhood salon focused on inclusive, identity-affirming styling and celebrating diversity. Located, the salon markets color, lightening, cuts, extensions and spa services while explicitly presenting as a safe space for clients to explore personal style and identity without judgment.

The stylist roster highlights specialists such as Mish Fultz, Torro Clark and Emma Murphy, with specific emphasis on blonding, vivid colour and colour correction in the service menu. Operating hours are listed on the site with weekday and weekend times and the salon encourages prospective clients to view gallery work for inspiration before booking.

Why It Made the List

The Vibe earns recognition for its community-forward positioning and its roster of colour specialists who handle lightening, vivid tones and corrective work. For clients seeking a salon that pairs technical colour skill with an explicitly inclusive atmosphere, The Vibe offers targeted expertise and a visible stylist team.

Good to Know

The Vibe lists detailed weekday and weekend opening hours on its site and asks clients to book through its online form, by phone, or by text; review the stylist gallery first to pick an artist whose portfolio matches your colour goals.

The Profile

Veda Salon & Spa at South Creekwalk is part of the Colorado Veda network that partners with Aveda and offers a full professional menu including haircuts, colour using Aveda formulations, spa treatments, microneedling and specialty services. The salon also lists retail Aveda products, gift cards, and a Book Now link for appointment scheduling.

The Creekwalk location is one of several Veda addresses across Colorado Springs, presented alongside Veda North Academy and the University Village site. Its pages highlight staff education through the academy, a portfolio and specials section, and links to Aveda resources and Pure Privilege loyalty information, reinforcing shared service standards across the group.

Why It Made the List

Veda South at Creekwalk stands out for combining Aveda product partnerships with networked training through Veda North Academy, which helps maintain consistent colour technique, retail guidance and treatment protocols across locations. That structure supports clients who want staff familiar with Aveda formulations and brand aftercare recommendations alongside coordinated service offerings.

Good to Know

Veda South at Creekwalk accepts bookings via the site’s Book Now system and sells gift cards; before scheduling, confirm that specific services such as microneedling or particular Aveda promotions and Pure Privilege rewards are available at the Creekwalk location to ensure the desired treatment is offered.