Milwaukee’s Top 10 Beauty Salons & Beauty Professionals

The Profile

Tailored Salon occupies 234 W Florida Street and centres its work on in-depth consultations and personalised hair design; the team offers precision cuts, dimensional colour and thoughtful styling delivered by stylists who prioritise transparency and outcomes that suit each guest’s lifestyle rather than one-size-fits-all results.

Tailored Salon’s service model emphasises ongoing learning and careful technique: the staff describe themselves as focused on creating the best results rather than just doing the most work, and Davines B Corporation vegan products feature across their retail and service offerings to support a sustainable approach.

Tailored Salon keeps tangible client-facing policies that reflect its consultative focus: the business recommends booking ahead rather than relying on walk-ins, welcomes children who have appointments, allows up to ten minutes of tardiness, and publishes clear opening hours so appointments can be planned around extended weekday and weekend availability.

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

Tailored Salon tops this selection because its consult-first model is married to transparent policies and a sustainably minded product selection; straightforward cancellation and punctuality rules, in-salon Davines retail, and a team dedicated to continual education create a reliably organised visit that supports consistently tailored results.

Good to Know

Tailored Salon requires 24-hour notice to avoid a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the scheduled service, provides a parking lot directly in front plus street parking, and asks that only children with booked appointments attend so stylists can give full attention during consultation-driven services.

The Profile

Neroli Salon & Spa - Downtown was founded in 1993 in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward and operates as a multi-disciplinary team offering customized hair services including cuts, barbering, colour, texture work, extensions and targeted treatments; the location emphasizes an experienced, diverse staff who tailor services to each guest’s needs.

Neroli’s downtown location pairs full salon work with a comprehensive spa menu: facials using Tulasara and Ultraceuticals, HydraFacial options, multiple massage styles including barefoot Ashiatsu, nail services, waxing, lash and brow treatments, Ayurvedic therapies, and wedding and group packages, supported by a loyalty app and convenient multi-location access.

Why It Made the List

Neroli’s distinguishing strength is the breadth of professional spa and salon offerings under one roof: experienced stylists work alongside estheticians and massage therapists to deliver integrated beauty and relaxation services, supported by digital booking and a loyalty program that makes multi-service scheduling straightforward for downtown guests.

Good to Know

Neroli encourages app use for one-touch booking, appointment reminders and loyalty points, and operates multiple locations beyond downtown so guests can choose the site and service time that best fit their schedules.

The Profile

Salon Blānc presents itself as a premier Milwaukee hair destination in the North End Complex, pairing high-end product lines with a team focused on balayage, blonding and precision styling; the salon positions artistry and trend-aware technique at the heart of its client consultations and colour work.

Salon Blānc specialises in professional hair extensions and advanced blonding protocols: the team fits Bellami extensions across hand-tied, tape-in and fusion systems, and for blonding the salon references BLONDE ME formulas combined with K18 molecular repair treatments to protect hair integrity during lifting and lightening services.

Why It Made the List

Salon Blānc stands out for technical commitment to both extensions and high-lift blonding, specialist consultation, premium Bellami installations and use of K18 strand repair during lightening create an approach that balances dramatic transformation with strand health and long-term wearability.

Good to Know

Salon Blānc requires deposits for online bookings and maintains a deposit refund and cancellation policy with specified windows; convenient parking includes a lot immediately in front of the salon plus plentiful street parking for visitors.

The Profile

Salon Nova was opened in April 2009 by stylists Michael and Nova Grober-Beschta and operates as a boutique salon where the founders’ specialties shape service offerings: Michael focuses on short hair, Ouidad techniques, colour and smoothing treatments, while Nova specialises in eyelash extensions, hair extensions and microblading.

Salon Nova cultivates a comfortable, home-like atmosphere with a dash of glam and a small-team feeling; all practitioners are licensed and the business emphasises continuing education and a curated service mix that includes lash extensions, facial and skin services, hair smoothing and wedding-concierge offerings.

Why It Made the List

Salon Nova’s distinctive strength is its boutique balance of technical services, advanced smoothing and Ouidad curl work alongside professional lash and microblading treatments, delivered in a compact, personalised setting where consistent education and licensed staff support dependable outcomes.

Good to Know

Salon Nova publishes a new-guest policy and cancellation rules on its site, sells gift cards and runs promotions and events, guests should check current offers and contact the salon directly to confirm availability for specialty services or seasonal promotions.

The Profile

Avenue M Salon & Spa is a full-service salon and spa in Milwaukee’s 5th Ward, offering a professionally warm environment that blends salon services with comprehensive spa amenities. The space highlights reclining shampoo sinks, a steam shower and a dedicated relaxation suite, creating a calm setting suited to longer appointments and multi-service visits.

Avenue M offers an extensive slate of services including haircuts, colour work, facials, massage, spray tanning, body treatments, lash services and bridal packages, and it also provides chair and treatment-room rentals for independent practitioners. The salon lists gift cards and a team directory, and it asks clients to reserve time in advance for longer combined hair-and-spa appointments.

Why It Made the List

The salon’s integrated spa facilities, including reclining shampoo sinks, a steam shower and a relaxation suite, paired with a broad service menu that includes specialised facial therapies, microchanneling, massage and bridal styling, create an environment suited to guests planning extended, multi-service visits where hair work and skin or body treatments are scheduled together for a single thorough visit.

Good to Know

Avenue M is open Monday through Saturday and is located at 180 South 2nd Street in the 5th Ward; guests should reserve time ahead for combined hair-and-spa visits and note that chair and treatment-room rentals are available by prior arrangement.

The Profile

Beauty Milwaukee positions itself as a premier cut-and-colour salon operating since 1993, where the team focuses on precise haircutting and colour services delivered in a relaxed, art-forward atmosphere noted by clients for personable stylists and attentive consultations.

Beauty also runs an apprenticeship program led by owner and educator Tom Miller, encouraging prospective stylists to train while serving real clients; the salon provides online booking for regular services and highlights a menu of styling, colour and texturizing options that reflect its cut-and-colour emphasis.

Why It Made the List

Beauty’s distinctive advantage is its long local history paired with a formal apprenticeship pathway: decades of cut-and-colour work plus an educator-led training programme create a stable training environment that feeds experienced, client-ready stylists into the salon team.

Good to Know

Beauty offers online booking for routine appointments and operates a structured apprenticeship programme, prospective trainees and clients seeking discounted student services should contact the salon directly to learn about available clinical dates and application details.

The Profile

Tease Salon, established in January 2007 in Bay View at 2222 S Kinnickinnic Avenue, operates from a vintage-inspired setting and focuses on education and superior client service; the team describes a collaborative planning approach that pairs creative ideas with practical routes for each client’s look.

Tease emphasises an inclusive, approachable atmosphere noted for welcoming diverse clients including trans and gender-diverse guests, and it offers three booking methods, online, email or phone, while maintaining clear policies such as card-on-file requirements and a more-than-24-hour notice rule for rescheduling or cancellations.

Why It Made the List

Tease’s notable quality is the combination of a fashion-forward creative ethos with explicitly inclusive service practices and educator-led teamwork: the salon’s long Bay View presence, collaborative planning between stylists, and clearly stated booking policies make it a good fit for clients seeking supportive, technically confident stylists.

Good to Know

Construction or ramp closures near Becher Street can affect access to Tease; the salon advises allowing extra travel time and suggests alternate northbound and southbound routes, while noting that hours can vary by stylist so checking appointment confirmations is important.

The Profile

Drybar Milwaukee is located in the Third Ward and focuses squarely on blowout and styling services with a fixed menu of signature looks, The Manhattan, The Straight Up, The Cosmo and other named styles, designed for quick, repeatable finish results.

The Third Ward location highlights convenience for market shoppers and event-goers: it sits between Shake Shack and Anthropologie and lists parking at the Milwaukee Public Market one block north, while the brand also offers clip-in extensions, membership options, blowout packs and gift cards to support repeat visits.

Why It Made the List

Drybar’s defining merit is its dedicated blowout model and consistent style menu that make outcomes predictable and repeatable; the Third Ward siting near landmarks and short-stay market parking supports quick appointments for shoppers, event attendees and guests seeking fast professional styling.

Good to Know

Drybar recommends parking at the Milwaukee Public Market one block north for convenient access; the Third Ward location also offers clip-in and Locks and Mane extensions along with memberships and packaged blowout options for frequent users.

The Profile

Studio On Six at 1401 South 6th Street presents itself as a combined salon and barbershop serving women, men and children with full haircut, shave and styling services; the business stresses creative styling, event work and product retail both in-store and online to support at-home care.

Studio On Six operates student clinicals and training alongside its professional team: the salon runs discounted student-stylist appointments on specific weekdays and maintains an in-house training programme intended to educate new stylists while offering lower-cost clinical services for clients who want to participate.

Why It Made the List

Studio On Six’s salient feature is the blend of full-service barbershop capability for all ages with an active training and student clinic programme; that combination delivers accessible options for families and clients seeking value while supporting hands-on stylist education within the salon environment.

Good to Know

Studio On Six publishes weekday hours and Saturday availability with Sundays by appointment only; discounted student-stylist services are offered on set days, so guests should or check the student clinical schedule before booking those reduced appointments.

The Profile

Freya Salon has served Milwaukee’s Bay View neighbourhood since 2007 and highlights specialists who cut and colour all hair textures, with most stylists holding Deva Curl certification and a clear emphasis on working with natural curl patterns rather than forcing straightening approaches.

Freya is both Deva Inspired and Green Circle certified, combining curl-focused technical training with a salon-level sustainability programme that diverts hair and colour-related waste from landfills; the salon operates by appointment and asks new colour clients to schedule a consultation so services are properly planned.

Why It Made the List

Freya’s distinguishing characteristics are its curl-specific expertise combined with environmental practice: Deva-trained stylists who prioritise natural texture and a Green Circle certification together create an offering that supports curl care while reducing salon waste and encouraging thoughtful appointment planning.

Good to Know

Freya requires colour consultations for new colour clients and offers complimentary 15-minute colour consultations to plan time and technique; street parking on Kinnickinnic Avenue is metered so the salon suggests parking on nearby side streets to avoid ticketing.