St. Louis/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 14, 2020
St. Louis' top 4 hair salons to visit nowDrew Henry Salon & Gallery. | Photo: Danielle F./Yelp

Looking to try the best hair salons in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top hair salons in St. Louis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for hair salons.

Spring is the top season of the year for consumer spending at health and beauty businesses across the St. Louis area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that also helps companies build a small business marketing plan. Daily spending at St. Louis-area health and beauty businesses surged to $85,262 for the metro area in the spring of last year, 14% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Salon One Six One

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First on the list is Salon One Six One. Located at 2758 Lafayette in the Gate District, the hair salon is the highest-rated hair salon in St. Louis, boasting five stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp.

2. Drew Henry Salon & Gallery

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Next up is Benton Park's Drew Henry Salon & Gallery, situated at 2309 Cherokee St. With 4.5 stars out of 91 reviews on Yelp, the hair salon and art gallery has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Medusa's Studio & Salon

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Soulard's Medusa's Studio & Salon, located at 2501 B S. 12th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the hair salon, makeup artist and eyebrow service spot 4.5 stars out of 81 reviews.

4. Philip Johnson Salon and Spa

Photo: Philip Johnson Salon and Spa/Yelp

Last but not least, there's Philip Johnson Salon and Spa, a Central West End favorite with four stars out of 112 reviews. Stop by 4581 Laclede Ave. to hit up the hair salon, day spa and skincare spot next time the urge strikes.


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