Tampa/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 23, 2020
The top 4 hair salons for a special occasion in TampaPhoto: The Grand Beauty Spa/Yelp

Looking to try the best hair salons in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end hair salons in Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Platinum Salon

Photo: Raina R./Yelp

Topping the list is Platinum Salon. Located at 20304 Trout Creek Drive, the hair salon is the highest-rated high-end hair salon in Tampa, boasting four stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Raina R., who reviewed Platinum Salon on Oct. 27, noted, "Beautiful honey brown/blonde balayage. Results speaks for itself! Everybody at the salon was extremely accommodating and friendly. I completely recommend Allen and Leo (his assistant) who worked on my hair from start to finish."

2. The Salon 1.0 Channelside - Paul Mitchell Focus Salon

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Next is Channel District's The Salon 1.0 Channelside - Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, situated at 101 S. 12th St., Suite 102. With 4.5 stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp, the hair salon and skin care spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

We looked there for an overview of The Salon 1.0 Channelside - Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, which has award-winning cutting specialists and national trainers on staff. 

As to what the business is known for, "We specialize in the latest haircutting, hair coloring and hair styling trends for the modern man and woman," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "An incredible color experience awaits you at our state-of-the-art color bar."

3. The Grand Beauty Spa

Photo: The Grand Beauty Spa/Yelp

Oakford Park's The Grand Beauty Spa, located at 2717 W. Kennedy Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy day spa, hair salon and eyelash service spot four stars out of 37 reviews. 

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about The Grand Beauty Spa and the faces behind it.

With CEO and owner Carmen Sargeant at the helm, this spot aims to take the salon experience to the next level in "a beautiful, safe and clean environment while providing the most relaxing and innovative spa treatments and fashion forward salon services in the country," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile.

The business specializes in color, cut and style with expert stylists as well as manicure and pedicures (Shellac, Vinylux, O.P.I), make-up applications, facials, body massages and more, according to the specialties section on its Yelp page.

4. Michele Renee The Studio

Photo: Michele Renee the studio/Yelp

Michele Renee The Studio, a hair salon and makeup artist spot in Swann Estates, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 19 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4032 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite A to see for yourself. 

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Michele Renee The Studio. Often called The Hair Whisperer by her staff, Texan Michele Renee is behind this business offering bridal services and more. 

"Working for Origins, HSN and Glamour Shots, Michele developed the skill, tenacity and desire to create her own business," according to the bio section of the business's Yelp profile.

When it comes to specialties, the salon offers "hair styling, traditional makeup, airbrush makeup, hair extensions, spray tan, nails and massage," it states on Yelp. 

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