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The 10 Best Hair Salons in Richmond (2026)
Richmond has a wide range of hair salons spread across neighborhoods, from compact neighborhood studios to busy Broad Street locations. This list ranks the top local options using Google ratings updated for 2026 and a Bayesian-style score — essentially the average rating weighted by how many reviews each business has. That method helps balance high scores with review volume so heavily reviewed favorites and smaller highly rated shops can be compared fairly. Use these results as a starting point when you’re choosing a stylist, then confirm services, availability, and consults directly with the salon.
This ranking is computed from Google reviews (our method). Listings marked Partner are paid advertising spots: they sit alongside the ranking without changing its order.
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LoveLeys Hair
LoveLeys Hair tops our list because it pairs a perfect 5.0 Google rating with substantial review volume — 247 reviews — giving it strong standing in a weighted ranking. The Bayesian-style method rewards both high scores and a meaningful number of reviewers, which helps explain why LoveLeys edges out other five-star salons with fewer reviews. Its Stony Point Parkway address places it among the well-trafficked salon corridors in Richmond, contributing to visibility and review count.
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Solace Studio
Solace Studio is a Hair salon with a 5.0 rating based on 197 Google reviews, located on Highpoint Avenue in Richmond.
197 reviews
Autonomy salon and wellness
Autonomy salon and wellness appears on Google as a Hair salon with a 5.0 rating from 120 reviews, situated on W Broad St in Richmond.
120 reviews
Willow + Sage
Willow + Sage is listed as a Hair salon and carries a 5.0 Google rating with 118 reviews at a W Broad St address in Richmond.
118 reviews
Bishops Cuts/Color On Broad
Bishops Cuts/Color On Broad is a Hair salon rated 4.9 on Google with 1,350 reviews, located on W Broad St in Richmond.
1350 reviews
Luminary Hair Co.
Luminary Hair Co. shows a 4.9 Google rating and 645 reviews under the Hair salon category, at an N 25th St address in Richmond.
645 reviews
PRISM HAIR WEST
PRISM HAIR WEST is listed as a Hair salon with a 4.9 rating from 580 reviews, and the address is in Henrico on Patterson Ave (VA 23229).
580 reviews
1213 Hair Studio – Richmond, VA
1213 Hair Studio – Richmond, VA is a Hair salon with a 4.9 Google rating based on 460 reviews, located on W Main St in Richmond.
460 reviews
Cocolemon Hair Salon
Cocolemon Hair Salon has a 4.9 rating from 459 Google reviews and is listed as a Hair salon in the Willow Lawn area at 1700 Willow Lawn Dr.
459 reviews
PRISM HAIR SOUTH
PRISM HAIR SOUTH appears in Google as a Hair salon with a 4.9 rating and 314 reviews, located on Hull St in Richmond.
314 reviews
Frequently asked questions
How should I choose the right hair salon for my needs?
Start by identifying the services you need—cut, color, treatment—and look for salons that list those services and share photos of recent work. Read recent Google reviews for consistency, check staff profiles or portfolios, and call to ask about experience with your hair type or to book a consultation.
What should I look for in online reviews before booking?
Look for patterns in reviews rather than single comments: consistent praise or recurring complaints are more telling. Pay attention to recent reviews, mentions of professionalism and cleanliness, and whether customers describe results similar to what you want.
How are typical prices for hair services determined?
Prices depend on the service type, the stylist’s experience, the salon’s location, and the time required. Expect higher rates at experienced stylists and in busier commercial areas; the best approach is to ask salons for a price range or a consultation estimate before booking.
How was this ranking built and updated?
This list is based on Google ratings collected and processed with a weighted (Bayesian-style) score that balances average rating with number of reviews. The goal is to give fair weight to both high ratings and review volume; the ranking was updated for 2026 using current Google data.