Concord’s Top 10 Beauty Salons & Beauty Professionals

The Profile

Salon Afton sits in Afton Village NW in Concord, a short drive from Charlotte and advertises a full menu of cuts, color, highlights and professional blowouts. The location pairs a welcoming interior with an outdoor brick courtyard and a cozy fireplace for a relaxed appointment environment.

Salon Afton’s team highlights precision haircuts, balayage, color correction and custom color work while also offering extensions from Bellami and Glam Seamless. Stylists provide complimentary consultations that assess face shape, skin tone and hair texture so every service is tailored to daily routines and maintenance needs.

Salon Afton notes long-running local trust backed by over 1, 150 reviews and a multi‑stylist team with decades of combined experience. Hours run weekdays with extended evening slots and Saturday visits are available by appointment, supporting busy family schedules and walk‑in flexibility at times.

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

Salon Afton sits atop this Concord guide because it combines a wide technical menu and family‑friendly scheduling with complimentary, in‑chair consultations and a strong local reputation of more than a thousand client reviews; that mix delivers consistent, wearable results for a wide range of ages and hair needs.

Good to Know

Salon Afton’s hours are Monday 10am–4pm, Tuesday–Thursday 10am–7pm, Friday 10am–6pm and Saturday by appointment only; call (980) 781‑5394 to book, or use online booking and 30‑minute call‑ahead reservations when available.

The Profile

Glam n Glow Salon & Spa combines full salon and spa offerings so clients can book hair, skincare and finishing services in a single visit. The Concord location advertises Dermalogica professional products, RevitaPen Pro application during facials and a Pear 1 digital skin scanner used to diagnose concerns and estimate skin age.

The treatment menu makes space for fast specialist waxing and standard spa therapies: threading that typically lasts two to four weeks, soft and an imported Persian hard wax with a strict no double-dipping hygiene policy, ten-minute Brazilians and forty-minute full-body waxes. Therapists also deliver microdermabrasion, chemical peels and LED sessions alongside pre-service consultations and tailored aftercare.

Why It Made the List

Glam n Glow’s practical edge is how clinical diagnostics and traditional spa work are offered together: complimentary Pear 1 skin analysis with many aesthetic bookings, RevitaPen Pro to enhance actives, Dermalogica protocols plus tidy waxing rules create a single-location option for clients wanting in-salon skin testing alongside beauty treatments.

Good to Know

Threading at Glam n Glow is often available as a walk-in and typically holds two to four weeks; advanced facial therapies, microblading and some package appointments should be booked ahead. The salon runs a strict no double-dipping policy for waxing and promotes pre-service skin consultations with aesthetic bookings.

The Profile

Shades Salon sits East in historic downtown Concord and operates primarily by appointment to ensure focused chair time. Owner Kari Talarico leads a small team that frames services around deliberate consultations and personalized technique, positioning the salon as a calm, professional space where clients can expect customized hair recommendations tailored to their individual hair history.

Booking at Shades depends on advance reservations by phone, text, email or the website so stylists can plan uninterrupted appointments; the salon intentionally discourages walk-ins except by prior contact. The team emphasises hair integrity and client satisfaction and they use an appointment model that gives stylists the time to deliver individualized color, cut and style plans without rushed service windows.

Why It Made the List

Shades Salon’s practical strength is its owner-led, appointment-first model in the downtown core that protects stylist time and attention: requiring a card on file and holding appointments deliberately helps the team provide uninterrupted consultations, precise color work and careful finishing which suits clients seeking one-to-one focus and continuity with a preferred stylist.

Good to Know

Shades Salon asks for 48 hours notice for cancellations; changes within 24 hours incur a 50% fee, same-day changes are charged 100% and no-shows are billed in full and require a 50% deposit for future bookings. Contact (704) 782-2583 to schedule.

The Profile

Pristine Styles Hair Salon focuses on polished, wearable results that slot easily into clients’ everyday lives rather than producing purely editorial looks. Stylists prioritise cuts and color that balance visual impact with straightforward maintenance, so appointments emphasise shape, texture and techniques that customers can replicate at home with minimal effort and predictable styling time.

The salon cultivates a relaxed but professional atmosphere where consistency and hair health guide recommendations; consultations center on the client’s routine, product suggestions and how a style will behave between visits. That emphasis on suitability and low‑effort upkeep makes Pristine Styles a practical choice for anyone seeking dependable, flattering results that remain manageable across different hair types and schedules.

Why It Made the List

Pristine Styles translates professional technique into everyday wearability by combining steady chair time, close attention from stylists and a focus on hair health; that combination helps clients leave with looks that flatter current texture, ease daily styling and reduce the need for frequent corrective appointments while still feeling polished.

Good to Know

Appointments at Pristine Styles are scheduled to allow a full consultation and focused chair time; expect your stylist to discuss maintenance, product recommendations and follow-up timing so the chosen cut or color suits your lifestyle and styling routine.

The Profile

Knockout, a Hair Studio presents itself as an inclusive, gender‑neutral salon in the suburbs that actively celebrates natural texture, loc journeys and vivid, creative color work. The studio lists services such as loc maintenance, wig installs, silk presses and razor cuts while positioning stylists as attentive listeners who adapt techniques to each client’s hair identity and desired outcome.

The salon posts transparent hourly rates for its team and highlights specialties across texture education and creative color; example rates shown on team profiles include $130, $100, $85, $120 and $75 per hour. That clarity helps clients pick an artist suited to their needs, and the studio emphasises technical skill, texture-focused education and an affirming in‑salon culture for transformative appointments.

Why It Made the List

Knockout’s defining merit is its combined technical focus and inclusive culture: a clear emphasis on textured-hair services, loc maintenance, wig installs and bold color, together with published stylist rates and visible specialties, makes the studio a straightforward choice for clients seeking expert texture work and creative color with transparent booking information.

Good to Know

Before booking, review Knockout’s cancellation and no-show policies and check stylist pages for hourly rates and specialties; appointments typically require advance scheduling and the studio’s online pages list each artist’s focus so you can select the right stylist for your texture or color goals.

The Profile

CC & Company Salon and Spa operates at two Concord addresses, Manor Ave and Poplar Tent, and advertises a comprehensive menu that spans haircuts, color, texture services, facials, waxing, lashes, nails and body treatments. The group stresses licensed professionals and the use of quality products so clients can combine hair and spa treatments during a single visit at either location.

The company lists specific technical services including Brazilian Blowout smoothing, balayage, corrective color and extension options such as beaded weft, halo and tape‑in systems, alongside spa packages, makeup and massage. Staff guidance and stylist continuity are highlighted, and the salons recommend in‑person consultations for complex color or extension work to plan time and materials accurately.

Why It Made the List

CC & Company’s practical advantage is its scale and service breadth: two Concord locations with licensed technicians, a long menu covering hair, corrective color, extensions and spa treatments lets clients book consolidated beauty days under experienced teams instead of splitting services across multiple vendors.

Good to Know

Call CC & Company at 704-792-2001 to book and note that consultations for corrective color, extensive color work and extensions must be scheduled in‑salon rather than handled over the phone; posted hours differ slightly between the Manor Ave and Poplar Tent locations.

The Profile

Sister's Hair Design positions itself as a neighborhood salon that prioritizes careful, professional service and a personable appointment experience. Stylists take time during consultations to make considered recommendations tailored to a client’s hair type, lifestyle and maintenance preferences, so results aim to be both flattering and easy to manage after leaving the chair.

The salon emphasizes consistent, steady results delivered in a relaxed but professional setting where stylist attention and long-term hair health are central. Appointments are managed to provide individualized guidance about cuts, color and upkeep, with an eye toward finishes that remain serviceable between visits and reduce the need for frequent corrective work.

Why It Made the List

Sister's Hair Design’s main appeal lies in dependable, attentive appointments that favour reliable maintenance over risky experiments: a focused stylist approach, consistent finishes and practical hair‑health advice help clients achieve flattering, sustainable results without needing repeated corrective visits.

Good to Know

Expect one‑on‑one appointment time at Sister’s Hair Design and a stylist who will outline maintenance intervals and product suggestions; plan follow-up timings during your consultation so the chosen style suits your routine and reduces surprise touch-ups.

The Profile

Beauty & Beyond Ste C advertises a clinic-style approach to facials that emphasises hydrodermabrasion, dermaplane, LED light therapy and microdermabrasion. The owner is a licensed esthetician who structures treatments around high-tech devices and targeted protocols intended to improve skin texture, hydration and tone over repeated visits rather than single treatments.

The clinic markets membership plans to make regular facial care more affordable and repeatable: the Glow Up Membership bundles Glow, LED, Microderm and Dermaplane plus Hydro facials for a monthly fee, while the Beyond Glow tier adds Deluxe Hydro and combined dermaplane packages and offers discounted sessions for members who commit to a six-month period. Waxing and professional makeup services are also available.

Why It Made the List

Beauty & Beyond stands out by pairing membership pricing with a focused toolbox of facial technologies: regular LED, hydro and dermaplane options plus microdermabrasion give clients a clear, repeatable care path for skin improvement, particularly attractive to people who prefer a scheduled maintenance plan rather than sporadic one-off facials.

Good to Know

Beauty & Beyond’s hours are Tuesday 11am–7pm, Wednesday and Thursday 11am–6pm and Friday–Saturday 11am–5pm; membership signups and package details are handled during appointments. Contact (925) 860-9199 to inquire or book.

The Profile

Salon K AVEDA Lifestyle Salon operates as a full-service Aveda partner offering salon, spa and specialty hair growth therapies alongside standard cutting and color. The site lists services from makeup, brows and lashes to hair removal and permanent cosmetics, all framed around Aveda product lines and botanical care principles promoted by the salon.

The salon publishes a sizable team, seventeen stylists with a combined 112 years of experience, and encourages online booking and product continuity through Aveda Plus Rewards and an on-site shop. Salon K also highlights training and career opportunities for stylists and stresses technical expertise in cutting, color and scalp-focused growth programs available by consultation.

Why It Made the List

Salon K’s distinctive advantage is its Aveda partnership combined with a broad stylist roster and a stated focus on hair growth therapies: clients seeking programmatic scalp work, continuity of professional Aveda products and access to a larger team for specialized care will find the salon’s structure and product continuity useful.

Good to Know

Salon K supports online booking via its website and participates in Aveda Plus Rewards; clients can purchase Aveda retail at the salon and are encouraged to consult staff about hair growth therapy options before committing to extended programs.

The Profile

Shears Salon & Brows positions itself as a studio where haircuts, color and finishing services are routinely paired with professional brow shaping and grooming so clients can address multiple finishing details in a single appointment. Stylists focus on measured technique and consultation to ensure hair and brow work complement one another for a cohesive final look.

The salon emphasizes consultation-led appointments and finishing touches, stressing maintenance planning and sensible styling advice that preserves hair integrity and the longevity of brow shaping. By coordinating hair and brow services in one visit, the studio aims to streamline appointments for clients who prefer consolidated grooming rather than separate specialist visits around town.

Why It Made the List

Shears Salon & Brows earns attention for combining everyday hair services with focused brow mapping and shaping in a single appointment format, which suits clients who want coordinated finishing care and precise grooming without needing to visit separate salons for hair and brow work.

Good to Know

Expect consultative appointments at Shears Salon & Brows that include time for brow mapping or finishing details; scheduling combined hair and brow services typically requires a slightly longer appointment, so allow extra time when booking.