Salem’s Top 10 Beauty Salons & Beauty Professionals

The Profile

Ashley Elizabeth Salon occupies a prominent spot on Salem’s North Shore and presents itself as a luxury destination for hair and beauty. The team lists expertise across cuts, colour, colour correction and extensions, and positions every appointment as a carefully tailored service rather than a generic treatment.

Inside the salon the emphasis is on a calming, inviting atmosphere and on continuous stylist education; licensed stylists update their techniques regularly and the salon partners with professional product lines. Services also include waxing and bronze sunless tanning, giving clients options beyond traditional haircutting and colour work.

Ashley Elizabeth Salon also runs dedicated bridal services both in-salon and on-site, and the team offers personalised consultations to plan complex looks. That combination of bridal planning, advanced colour work and extension capability means clients can book multiple, coordinated services for major events or long-term maintenance.

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

Ashley Elizabeth Salon tops this list because it pairs a full-service offering with demonstrable technical breadth and ongoing stylist education, from precision cutting and corrective colour to extensions and bridal planning. That consistency across many disciplines, plus in-salon and on-site bridal support, makes it the most versatile option in Salem.

Good to Know

Good to know: Ashley Elizabeth Salon provides both in-salon and on-site bridal services, maintains a mailing list for promotions, and asks clients to book consultations for complex colour, extension or bridal work to ensure timing and product needs are planned in advance.

The Profile

Fringe Salon advertises itself as Salem’s oceanfront salon and is notable for its water-facing location, Suite 248. The setting is part of the salon’s appeal, with a bright, well-put-together venue visitors remark on and it promotes a calming, scenic appointment experience beside the harbor.

Established in 2004 and now run by long-time staff who became owners in 2022, Fringe employs stylists trained in contemporary techniques including signature dry cutting, curly-cutting methods, balayage and custom fantasy colour. The salon also stocks professional retail products and accepts bookings by phone or online, with premium service available outside normal hours.

Why It Made the List

Fringe Salon’s defining merit is the combination of a skilled, locally grounded team with a genuinely distinctive oceanfront location; experienced stylists practise precision dry cutting and modern colourwork while clients enjoy the unusual amenity of a water view which changes the overall salon experience.

Good to Know

Good to know: Fringe publishes clear opening hours and accepts appointments at 978-745-5500; premium services can be scheduled off-hours by calling and the salon carries products to help clients maintain salon finishes at home.

The Profile

Andrew Michaels occupies a renovated 1912 New England library building and combines a salon with a full spa operation. The facility highlights custom-designed treatment rooms alongside hair stations and lists services spanning hair, nails, facials, massage and advanced body treatments like organic spray tanning.

The business operates a three-tier stylist system so clients may choose a stylist by level of experience and staff training is emphasised as part of the offering. The salon also sells gift certificates and highlights a luxurious, thoroughly equipped environment intended for single treatments or extended spa days.

Why It Made the List

Andrew Michaels stands out for integrating a full-service spa with an established salon structure and for its three-tier stylist system; that combination lets clients select from multiple treatment types while matching expectations to stylist experience, making it a strong choice for multi-treatment bookings and spa days.

Good to Know

Good to know: Andrew Michaels operates a tiered pricing model tied to stylist level, so callers should ask about stylist experience when booking; appointments and stylist selection are arranged by phone at the salon’s main number.

The Profile

Zagara Boutique Salon is owner-led by Andrea, who brings an Italian influence and more than thirty years of experience to cutting and coloring work. The salon describes its approach as sculptural and three-dimensional, emphasising hair shapes that move with light and extend the just-styled look through technical precision.

Zagara positions itself as a high-end boutique able to tailor services to individual clients, with offerings that include corrective colour work and specialized design for formal occasions. The salon also gives practical pricing context, noting service costs are influenced by years of stylist experience and by the level of technical work requested.

Why It Made the List

Zagara’s distinctive merit is the founder’s long tenure and a clearly articulated sculptural approach to cutting and colour; Andrea’s emphasis on technical precision and three-dimensional designs gives clients a defined stylistic signature that translates into controlled, wearable results.

Good to Know

Good to know: Zagara is open Tuesday through Saturday with late evening appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays; clients are asked to or email to book and confirm any special occasion or correction work.

The Profile

Salon L'Ondina presents a professional yet personal approach to beauty where polished results and attention to detail are central. Appointments are handled with a level of care intended to leave work that wears well beyond the salon visit, with an emphasis on finishes that feel flattering and composed.

The salon aims to balance a welcoming environment with a clear professional edge, so clients can expect considered consultations and consistent execution across common services. That steady, careful approach is designed to create practical, dependable looks rather than transient trends.

Why It Made the List

Salon L'Ondina’s primary strength is its emphasis on consistent, detail-focused finishes; by centring consultation and finish quality the salon ensures clients receive outcomes that are suitable for everyday life and that maintain a professional, polished appearance after each visit.

Good to Know

Good to know: Salon L'Ondina emphasises consultation from first contact through final styling, so booking a consultation appointment helps clarify service scope, aftercare and timing for more technical colour or cut requests.

The Profile

Xiomara's Salon is described as a neighbourhood-focused business where practical, polished results are prioritised and appointments are handled with close personal attention. The salon presents itself as a place where quality and suitability matter, and where stylists aim to deliver looks that are straightforward to maintain at home.

The salon’s service style places value on reliability: visits are intended to leave clients feeling refreshed, confident and well looked after. That emphasis on consistency across appointments is highlighted as a core characteristic of the client experience at Xiomara’s.

Why It Made the List

Xiomara’s most notable merit is its steady, dependable approach to common salon services; the team focuses on outcomes that are easy to live with and aims to pair technical competence with a personal client relationship to achieve reliable, salon-grade finishes.

Good to Know

Good to know: Xiomara’s Salon recommends a short consultation for new clients so stylists can assess hair condition and suggest a service plan that aligns with a client’s lifestyle and maintenance preferences.

The Profile

Bethany Taryn Salon is led by Bethany Taryn Amos, who trained through an intensive apprentice programme on Newbury Street and has worked in both Boston and New York before returning to the North Shore. The salon highlights specialist skill sets across flawless colour applications and precision cutting.

Located, the salon operates Tuesday through Saturday and maintains a low-key atmosphere while offering top‑quality services; stylists continue training in the latest techniques and the business lists regular contact options including phone, Instagram and a portfolio to view recent work.

Why It Made the List

Bethany Taryn Salon’s distinguishing strength is its owner-operated background paired with specialist training in extensions, precision cutting and colour; that technical grounding supports careful, tailored work for clients seeking contemporary colour and fitted, wearable cuts.

Good to Know

Good to know: Bethany Taryn Salon is open Tuesday through Saturday from roughly mid-morning to early evening and regular clients are encouraged to to check availability and reserve appointments ahead of time.

The Profile

Texture Salon Salem sets out to deliver polished beauty treatments with a practical finish, focusing on results that suit a client’s individual features and lifestyle. The business stresses careful consultation, and treatments are positioned to be both flattering immediately and manageable day to day.

Within a welcoming salon setting Texture aims to combine professional standards with an approachable atmosphere, so appointments prioritise suitability and a refined, dependable final look. Attention to detail and a consistent appointment routine are central to the salon’s stated approach.

Why It Made the List

Texture Salon’s core merit is a commitment to tailoring treatments so the final result is both polished and suited to everyday life; the salon frames its work around suitability, longevity of style and careful attention to finish rather than transient effects.

Good to Know

Good to know: Texture Salon recommends booking a consultation ahead of transformative colour or textural services so stylists can assess hair health, discuss maintenance and plan follow-up appointments if required.

The Profile

Sola Salon Studios in Salem operates as a suite rental location, Suite 13, offering individual salon professionals their own private studio spaces. The site emphasises independence: each salon business inside the building is separately owned and operated even though the franchise provides the property platform.

Because each professional runs an independent practice within the Sola building, services, prices and booking processes vary by studio; Sola’s model is aimed at beauty professionals seeking autonomy while clients can find a range of specialized providers under one roof.

Why It Made the List

Sola’s defining merit is its independent-studio model which gives experienced operators a private space to build their own brands; for clients wanting a specific stylist or specialist service, the studios concentrate local talent and allow direct booking with individual professionals.

Good to Know

Good to know: Sola Salon Studios handles suite inquiries and rental information through a listed contact and because each suite is independently run, clients should check the individual studio’s booking process and service list before scheduling an appointment.

The Profile

Amie Marie Hair Salon is presented as a neighbourhood business that delivers polished, practical results with a professional yet personal approach. The salon stresses quality and suitability, so clients can expect work aimed at wearing well and fitting everyday styling routines rather than experimental trends.

Appointments at Amie Marie are framed around a welcoming environment combined with consistent attention to finish, producing reliable outcomes. The salon focuses on detail and a refined client experience to help visitors leave feeling confident and well cared for after each visit.

Why It Made the List

Amie Marie Hair Salon’s primary strength is dependable execution; the salon places emphasis on results that are polished and practical, with a steady approach to consultation and styling so clients consistently receive service that fits their personal needs.

Good to Know

Good to know: Amie Marie recommends booking a consultation for new clients so stylists can assess hair condition and maintenance needs; this helps determine the correct service and realistic aftercare expectations.