Colorado Springs’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Salon Kreed opened in 2021 under Gregory Chavez, a stylist with over forty years of experience and a background as a Paul Mitchell and Toni & Guy platform artist; the northern Colorado Springs salon sits in the Victory Ridge Development next to Icon Theater and serves Briargate, Monument and surrounding neighborhoods.

Salon Kreed specialises in custom hair colour work including hand-painted balayage, colour correction and vivid fashion tones, plus precision cuts for women, men and curly hair, tape-in hair extensions, Cezanne and Keratin smoothing treatments, blowouts, event styling and eyebrow and facial waxing alongside a dedicated barber for men’s grooming.

Salon Kreed is a two-time Best of the Springs winner and operates an apprentice New Talent programme; the salon colours with L’Oreal Professionnel, retails Oribe, Kerastase and Pureology, and offers payment-plan options so clients can schedule layered services such as extensions, colour and smoothing treatments at one location.

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

Salon Kreed tops this list because its combination of founder experience, repeat Best of the Springs recognition, and a broad technical offer, from advanced colour and vivid work through tape-in extensions and specialised curly cutting, gives local clients a single, consultative studio able to handle complex projects reliably.

Good to Know

Salon Kreed is located at 1828 Spring Water Point, Suite 100 in Victory Ridge next to Icon Theater; every appointment begins with a real consultation, the salon offers payment plans, and new stylists train under masters through an in-house apprentice programme.

The Profile

Hairdressing Co. Briargate is located in the Promenade Shops at Briargate, an outdoor shopping centre against the foothills; the salon operates long daily hours, typically 8AM to 8PM Monday through Saturday and a later Sunday schedule, making it a practical choice for commuters and families needing evening appointments.

The Briargate team places strong emphasis on ongoing salon education, a collaborative team culture and an apprentice programme; the salon promotes high-end technique across its stylists and maintains a structured bookings process and client experience that reflects national-level salon standards.

Why It Made the List

Hairdressing Co. Briargate stands out for combining reliable, extended opening hours with a large, well-trained team and a clear education structure, which makes the salon particularly useful for clients who need flexible bookings and want stylist continuity within a professional, learning-focused environment.

Good to Know

Hairdressing Co. Briargate enforces a 24-hour cancellation policy; cancellations under 24 hours may be charged 50% of the scheduled service, and some services such as extensions require earlier notice. The salon is at 1605 Briargate Pkwy STE 123 and can be reached at 719.266.9277.

The Profile

Lush + Lather operates as a boutique collective where independent salon professionals share cosy salon space while running their own schedules, services and pricing; this model means each guest selects a stylist rather than a single salon menu and benefits from the distinct specialties represented under one roof.

The salon’s team comprises nine stylists who each highlight different technical skills and personal styles; Lush + Lather supports online booking and a match-making quiz to help new clients identify the stylist best suited to their hair type, lifestyle and aesthetic goals.

Why It Made the List

Lush + Lather’s independent-stylist collective is its defining strength: clients choose from multiple personalities and specialties in one relaxed environment, and the match-making quiz plus individual stylist scheduling gives a highly personalised way to find and book the right artist for a specific cut, colour or textured-hair need.

Good to Know

Lush + Lather enforces a cancellation policy with a 48-hour window for reduced fees; cancellations under 48 hours are charged 50% and no-shows or cancellations under 24 hours are charged the full scheduled service price, with online scheduling available 24/7.

The Profile

TRU Hair Salon markets itself as a low-tox, organic haircare destination that prioritises sustainable products and non-toxic ingredients; the salon highlights organic colours and haircare lines and frames services around the health of scalp and strands as well as visual results.

The salon offers a full menu including precision haircuts, lived-in balayage, smoothing and rejuvenating organic hair treatments plus premium luxury hair extensions; TRU also runs promotions such as a product purchase discount and communicates flexible payment and membership options.

Why It Made the List

TRU Hair Salon’s commitment to organic, low-tox products and sustainable methods distinguishes it for clients who prioritise ingredient transparency and scalp health; pairing that environmental and wellness focus with precision cutting, lived-in colour and premium extension services makes TRU a clear choice for holistic haircare.

Good to Know

TRU is located close to I-25 and posts hours of Mon–Fri 9: 00–9: 00 and weekends 9: 00–5: 00; the salon advertises a 10% product discount for purchasers and offers flexible payment options.

The Profile

Eden Salon began in 2005 and relocated to a loft-style historic building in Downtown Colorado Springs in 2012; the downtown location at 12 E Kiowa Street now hosts twenty-eight independent artists, creating a sizeable creative hub within the heart of the city.

Every Eden artist operates as an independent service provider who handles bookings, payments and any post-service concerns directly with clients; services and prices vary by artist, and appointments require attention to individual artist policies, including a standard 24-hour cancellation rule.

Why It Made the List

Eden Salon’s scale and the independent-artist structure make it notable: with twenty-eight practitioners working from a landmark downtown building, clients gain access to a broad range of specialties and stylist personalities in one location while working directly with the artist they choose.

Good to Know

At Eden, service payments are made directly to the independent artist, services are non-refundable, and most artists require a 24-hour cancellation notice; clients should check individual artist policies before booking, and the downtown phone number is 719-520-EDEN.

The Profile

Fox & Jane Salon’s Colorado Springs location is part of a multi-city brand that maintains salons across New York, Denver and other markets; the local outpost follows the network’s approach to consultation-led styling and a consistent client experience supported by an organised menu and stylist rosters.

The Colorado Springs branch showcases the brand’s creative portfolio and services menu, offers online booking, and positions itself around the idea of raising the bar on the salon experience from consultation through finished style while drawing on broader brand resources and training.

Why It Made the List

Fox & Jane’s advantage in Colorado Springs comes from being part of a larger brand: the national network supplies training systems, a visual portfolio and consistent operational practices, which helps clients access a predictable salon process and documented stylist work at the local level.

Good to Know

Fox & Jane offers online booking and a menu of services alongside gift cards; the Colorado Springs site lists staff and menu pages so prospective clients can preview stylists and service options before they book.

The Profile

Hín Salon, named for the Lakota word for hair, was founded by Thea Cross and Megan Cheyne in 2020 with an explicit aim to modernise Colorado Springs’ hair industry; the partnership frames the business as a boutique, founder-led studio rooted in a community and artistic approach.

The salon presents a high-end, minimally appointed warm space in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs, accented with custom abstract art by Tom Cross; the interior is designed to be calming and collaborative so clients and stylists can work together on a considered, bespoke design.

Why It Made the List

Hín’s distinguishing feature is the founders’ artistic intent combined with a bespoke downtown environment: the salon’s minimal, art-forward interior and co-founder-led vision create an elevated, intimate setting tailored to clients seeking a thoughtful and design-led hair experience.

Good to Know

Hín highlights its custom artwork by Tom Cross and a warm, minimally appointed space in downtown; the salon encourages clients to relax into the environment and to book via the website where maps and appointment details are provided.

The Profile

Honey Salon and Spa is a full-service salon and spa located in Downtown Colorado Springs that foregrounds natural, non-toxic beauty products across hair and spa treatments; the business emphasizes ‘beauty done naturally’ and advertises over fifty combined years of staff experience in its team.

The salon pairs hair services with spa treatments including facials and body scrubs, uses Kevin Murphy styling and colouring products at many stations, and runs an online shop so clients can buy the same non-toxic products used during appointments for at-home maintenance.

Why It Made the List

Honey Salon And Spa is notable for integrating a full spa menu with salon services while prioritising primarily natural and non-toxic product lines; that combined hair-and-body offering suits clients seeking a single downtown location for both styling and rejuvenating spa treatments.

Good to Know

Honey uses primarily natural, non-toxic products and many stylists use Kevin Murphy lines; the salon operates a retail shop and online store for product refills, and clients sometimes travel from other cities because of the spa-salon combination and competitive service offerings.

The Profile

Hairdressing Co. Downtown sits at 8 S Tejon Street in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs, framed by neighbouring small businesses and city amenities; the salon maintains weekday and weekend hours with Monday closed and extended evening openings Tuesday through Friday, creating flexible appointment windows for workers and visitors.

Hairdressing Co. Downtown operates as a TIGI Creative Salon where salon education, career development and an apprentice programme are central to the team culture; stylists follow structured consultations and technical protocols, which supports consistent outcomes and gives clients access to evolving skillsets developed through regular in-salon training sessions.

Why It Made the List

Hairdressing Co. Downtown is the top pick for clients who prioritise consistent technique and an education-led stylist team; the salon’s TIGI affiliation, in-salon apprentice programme and a structured consultation process mean repeatable technical results and a clear pathway for clients seeking continuity with trained stylists across weekday and evening appointments.

Good to Know

Hairdressing Co. Downtown asks for a minimum 24-hour cancellation notice; appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours or no-shows may incur a 50% fee, and certain services such as extensions require earlier notice. The salon’s published schedule shows Saturday and extended weekday evening availability.

The Profile

Cuts & Curls Salon highlights a Square-powered secure checkout and lists an unusually broad set of accepted payment methods, including CashApp, Apple Pay, Google Pay and major card networks; this indicates a checkout and booking flow built to accommodate mobile wallets and contactless transactions for contemporary clients.

The salon’s site also displays visual payment icons for Discover, American Express, Visa, Mastercard and JCB alongside the mobile wallets, signalling a deliberate choice to accept a wide payment range; although the public about page returned a 404 error it does not affect the visible payment and booking functionality on the homepage.

Why It Made the List

Cuts & Curls distinguishes itself through a checkout and booking approach that prioritises contactless and mobile-friendly payments; clients who favour CashApp, Apple Pay or Google Pay alongside traditional cards will find multiple options displayed at booking, reducing payment friction and supporting shorter in-salon transaction times.

Good to Know

Cuts & Curls manages bookings and payments through Square’s hosted pages; clients who expect detailed service descriptions should note the site’s about page returns a 404, so check the booking calendar and payment options directly on the main shop pages before arrival.