stylist trimming a client's hair at a salon in augusta maine A hotbed of manufacturing back in the 19th and 20th centuries, Augusta is now a bustling hub of both artistic and economic growth in the state.

This capital city is physically divided by the mighty Kennebec River, which made the town’s (Augusta didn’t become a city until 1849) inland shipping port possible.

Now a tourist destination in its own right and facing a growing population, Augusta offers visitors and residents alike plenty of services and amenities, including hair salons—many of which are happy to accommodate walk-in appointments, if you’re on a tight travel schedule and need a quick trim or cut-and-color.

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Map of Augusta Hair Salons

Looking for a hair salon near you? Want to grab a coffee before your trim? Heading out to try the best things to do in Augusta Maine and want a new look? This map of the Augusta hair salons in this article will make finding your new favorite salon a breeze:

Hair Gallery

Promising that once you experience any of their services you’ll be a life-long client, the staff at the Hair Gallery are professional, attentive, and friendly.

The impressive roster of services for men, women, and children includes cuts, color, updos, perms, bridal party packages, and smoothing treatments; there are also many other non-hair-related options, like makeup, waxing, nails, brows, and lashes.

Location: 182 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Hair Gallery

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Margo & Company Hair Salon

The owner of this much-accoladed establishment has been in the salon management business since 2008. With seven highly-skilled stylists and a nail technician available, this chic, full-service salon accepts walk-ins for all of their services, which are many.

Not only does Margo & Company offer a variety of top-notch hair services (cuts, color, Brazilian blowouts, deep treatments, styling, updos, perms, and extensions), there are a plethora of other standard (and not-so-standard) services on offer here (microblading, permanent makeup, lash lifting/tinting, body waxing/sugaring, makeup, nails, ear piercing, and tooth gems).

Location: 78 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Margo & Company Hair Salon

Synergy

A salon and spa all at once, Synergy offers a full lineup of standard hair services—cuts, color, styling, perms, and updos—as well as a long list of spa treatments and therapies. This means the day is all about you, for a change.

So, go ahead…don’t just book a cut and color; why not add a few little pampering sessions? A massage or some Reiki, maybe? Or how about an hour-long facial or a bit of body sculpting? You can get all this and more at Synergy.

Location: 75 Stone St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Synergy

Green with Envy Salon

Green with Envy is home to 8 talented stylists and has three other locations in Maine; an Aveda concept salon, all of the hair experts here frequently attend classes to ascertain they are up to speed on the latest techniques and products.

The menu of services here encompasses all things hair, yes—cuts, color, styling, perms, blowouts, and extensions—but there are also many other treatments to choose from; massage, lashes, waxing, facials, makeup, and wedding packages are all on offer at Green with Envy.

Location: 1 Stephen King Dr Unit 50, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Green with Envy Salon

J Salon

In addition to being a full-service nail salon, this spot features a variety of high-quality hair offerings, such as cuts and styling for the whole family, color treatments (roots, all-over, balayage, and highlights), smoothing treatments, perms, blowouts, and updos, all at affordable rates.

Other personal care services on offer include waxing, microblading, tattoos, teeth whitening, and permanent makeup.

Location: 137 Civic Center Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: J Salon

Stylin’

Stylin’ is a friendly, lively shop that’s pretty much all about the hair—although there are nail services, as well. Prices are affordable, the stylists are skilled and friendly, and all of the traditional services are available here: Men’s, women’s, and children’s cuts, as well as color treatments, perms, updos, and styling.

Location: 281 State St #1, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Stylin’

Imaginations Family Hair Care

This casual, cheerful salon is a one-stop shop for your whole family’s haircare needs. Offering a variety of wallet-friendly services ranging from color treatments, styling, cuts, braids, updos, and perms to non-hair-related treatments like makeup application, facials, waxing, paraffin, and ear piercing, Imaginations employs patient, knowledgeable stylists that can work with all age groups.

Location: 171 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Imaginations Family Hair Care

Mirror Images Hair Salon

For over three decades, Mirror Images has been providing top-notch, budget-friendly service to Augusta. The stylists here are constantly educating themselves on the most recent trends, tools, and techniques; you can always expect professional, masterful results at Mirror Images.

Services include all of the standard hair salon offerings (cuts, color, perms, styling, and updos) as well as a host of nail treatments (manicures, pedicures, nail art).

Location: 59 Bangor St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Mirror Images Hair Salon

Love is in the Hair

This hair salon offers a gamut of services—perms, cuts, colors, styling, blowouts, and updos—for reasonable prices and with friendly, skillful stylists.

Love is in the Hair is also a full-service spa, featuring tanning beds, massage (hot stone, deep tissue, Swedish, prenatal, and cold stone), Reiki, lash/brow treatments, Thai cupping, makeup application, and waxing.

Location: 11 Lorette Ln, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Love is in the Hair

Senator Inn & Spa

The pricing for hair services at the Senator Inn’s spa is based on the experience level of the stylist; if it is your first time booking an appointment here, the helpful folks that answer the phones can help guide you through your options to find which professional would best suit your haircare needs.

The hair services are plentiful—and in addition to those, there is also a full-service spa, which offers all of the luxurious treatments and services you’d expect at a higher-end hotel spa.

Location: 284 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Senator Inn & Spa

Augusta Ulta Salon

If you’re familiar with the Ulta experience, then you know they don’t mess around. These beauty supply stores-cum-salons are staffed with top-notch stylists, and your appointment always begins with a free consultation to help get you and your beauty professional on the same page.

The docket of hair services includes color (highlight, full color, balayage, and root touch-ups), cuts, styling, blowouts, extensions, and deep conditioning treatments; you can also book brow/lash services, waxing, makeup, facials, and ear piercing.

Location: 10 Stephen King Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Augusta Ulta Salon

Aveda Institute

Another big name in beauty, the Aveda Institute trains students “in the arts and science of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nail technology.” When you book an appointment here, a well-trained student—under the watchful eye of a supervisor—will be your stylist.

Prices of all services reflect this element of your experience—so be prepared for reverse sticker shock. And, just think—not only will you be getting a fabulous cut or color, but you’ll also be helping a budding stylist on their way to greatness.

Location: 43 Bridge St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Aveda Institute