Beauty & Personal Care across the Boston metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned beauty & personal care businesses across the Boston metro, not just the city itself. Listed in Boston and Salem.
Salons, studios and skincare makers around Boston, some working from a chair on Dorchester Avenue and others selling what they make online. Appointment books at the smaller studios run weeks out, and several take deposits. Where a maker sells product rather than services, being local is not a requirement.
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Where they are across the Boston metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of Boston
- AMAL, Boston (town center)
- Ivy Ziporah, Salem (town center)
- Noir Essence Studios, LLC, Boston (ZIP code area)
Booking a cut or color in Boston? Start here.
How to find a skilled, welcoming salon or barber, from reading the service menu to what to ask before the first cut.
Guides for salons, barbers and spas
Reading picked for beauty & personal care and for the Boston metro.
LGBTQ-Owned Salons Near Me: How to Find Inclusive Hair, Barber, Beauty, and Grooming Spaces in 2026
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Women-Owned Salons and Spas Near Me: How to Find and Support Beauty Businesses in 2026
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Disability-Owned and Accessible Salons Near Me: How to Find Beauty Businesses That Are Actually Usable in 2026
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Coming up
Where to be around Boston
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
- Oct15FestivalBoston Asian American Film FestivalOctober 15-25, 2026 · Boston, MA
- Oct16FestivalBoston Palestine Film FestivalOctober 16-25, 2026 · Boston, MA
- Oct31FestivalFestival Dia de Muertos (Veronica Robles Cultural Center)October 31 to November 2, 2026 · Boston, MA
- Jun5PrideConcordPrideJune 5, 2027 · Concord, MA
Keep exploring
More across the Boston metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Health & Wellness3 places Photo: Soulfire Movement, LLC
Retail & Shops5 places Photo: AIRI Jewelry & Gallery
Events & Weddings1 place Photo: Seasons Union Catering
Restaurants & Food27 places Photo: Fox & the Knife
Real Estate6 places Photo: Saint James Real Estate Advisers, LLC
Bars & Nightlife5 places Photo: Dani’s Queer Bar
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
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How many salons, barbers and spas are listed across the Boston metro?
Three right now, in Boston and Salem. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
How far ahead should I book a salon or barber?
For specialty services such as braiding, locs, extensions, curly cuts or color correction, a week or two is common, and popular stylists book further out. Ask how long the appointment takes so you can plan the day.
What should I ask before a first appointment?
Ask about experience with your hair or skin type, what a consultation includes, the deposit and cancellation policy, and whether the stylist works from a studio, a suite or your home.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a salon, barber or spa that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a salon, barber or spa we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.