The Best 15 Hair Salons in Bellingham, Whatcom

Melinda Patten Highly recommend!! The first time Janis cut my hair I wanted bangs-which I hadn’t had in years. I really appreciate that she talked me though it to make sure that I had thought about how much of a change it would be, and to make sure that I really wanted them before she did it. That was 6 years ago and I haven’t gone anywhere else since! Janis is very thoughtful and professional. The salon is so cute, always very clean and I really appreciate the extra pro cautions they’ve taken due to covid. I never stress about getting my hair done at tangles because I know it’s gonna be cute and that I’ll love it. I’m a dedicated client and will continue to be!

Malorie Mcdaniel Ive been going to Ashley for two years and I couldnt say enough good things about her or Janice! They are both so awesome! Ashley has been doing my hair and is very professional and personable and always tells me exactly what I need so I know Im getting the best care possible for my hair!

aerin peterson This is my go to hair place and the spot I tell anyone who needs to get their hair done! Ive had both cut and color here by Janice and she always does an AMAZING job!

Connie Thowson Janice did a wonderful job cutting and styling my hair. Definitely recommend!

Amanda Larson I love Ashley! Never had a bad cut or color and she KNOWS what I want.

Aria I wont let anyone else cut my hair after Shannon did her amazing work. I spent most of my life being unsatisfied with my haircuts as most beauticians dont know how to handle curly hair. The first time she cut my hair I was blown away and knew I would never go back. She is very attentive, listens closely to what you have to say, and taught me how to love and take care of my curls. Her salon has a relaxing atmosphere, and he has a calm welcoming demeanor. I would recommend her to anyone, especially those with curly hair. I didnt know my hair could be so great until Shannon showed me the way.

Amy Barker Shannon is very knowledgeable, and a great teacher! I got a curly cutand transformation and my hair has never looked better. After years of not really knowing how to treat my curly hair I am still learning new things about how to treat it and I am confident that I can keep my hair looking 10/10 everyday thanks to her tips.

Kayla Russell Shannon is very empathetic to all kinds of hair types and takes the time to make sure your haircut is perfectly what you wanted. I have never been so pleased with a stylist! You wont regret seeing her.

Brianna Bennett Shannon is very friendly and knowledgeable about curly hair/products. She was very accommodating and made sure that I felt comfortable, especially during COVID (e.g. window open, towel over face during hair wash).

Aria I wont let anyone else cut my hair after Shannon did her amazing work. I spent most of my life being unsatisfied with my haircuts as most beauticians dont know how to handle curly hair. The first time she cut my hair I was blown away and knew I would never go back. She is very attentive, listens closely to what you have to say, and taught me how to love and take care of my curls. Her salon has a relaxing atmosphere, and he has a calm welcoming demeanor. I would recommend her to anyone, especially those with curly hair. I didnt know my hair could be so great until Shannon showed me the way.

Karmen Haywood I love the service, I love getting my hair washed, colored, straightened and trimmed. Mariana is one of the best. I would highly recommend her to anyone.She’s the best with the haircuts.

emsfiafish Mariana is truly amazing! She goes above and beyond to give you exactly what you want each and every time. My highlights were incredible and I received so many compliments on my cut and color. Thank you! I would highly recommend Mariana for all of your needs!

Edward Kim This testimonial is from a very happy husband whos wife has struggled for MANY years to finding someone like Mariana to actually know about "Hair Chemistry". That is something no other colorist really spoke of and when she mentioned that everyones hair chemistry is different and that one has to understand how to handle and color accordingly. Wow, does Mariana know what shes talking about because, she basically did magic that allowed my wife to actually feel satisfied by the result of the hair color she wanted and practically reading my wifes mind about the coloring and style, the result is unbelievable, but incredibly my wife is NOT complaining about the result after todays session. Reasonable cost, too. Lets just say, if my wife is happy, Im VERY happy. Its the first time Ive heard her not complain at all. Needless to say, my wife has finally found someone she will be loyal to and go to for all her hair needs. Thank you soooooo very much Mariana! You are a rare find.

Kristina Rodriguez Mariana has a talent to pay attention to detail. I have never been disappointed in my hair cuts or color services. I highly recommend Mariana for all your beauty needs!!!!

Karmen Haywood I love the service, I love getting my hair washed, colored, straightened and trimmed. Mariana is one of the best. I would highly recommend her to anyone.She’s the best with the haircuts.

Alix Bliss Julianne is thoughtful, inclusive, and has a very comfy shop. Helped me to donate my hair while also hitting all the notes of a great hairdresser. I will definitely be going back!

Olivia Caldwell Julianne was awesome at cutting my curly hair, and made it a priority to communicate with me exactly what I wanted. I recommend her for anyone wanting a great hairdresser, whether you are curly headed or not. She was very patient and wonderful to work with, and her studio is a beautiful space. I am excited to come back for another trim !

Amanda Li Absolutely spectacular experience with Julianne!!! She is extremely sweet and asked all the right questions to help understand what I was looking for!! This is the first time in years that Ive found a hairdresser I completely trust and love. Thank you so much!!!

Kristi Roberts I had a wonderful experience. Julienne is lovely and the space is beautiful with an awesome view of the bay. Her studio serves one client at a time and the service was personalized to my needs. I’m grateful for the connections I made with Julienne. She is cool and kind and funny and knowledgeable about my curly hair type. I’m excited to have found her space and looking forward to many more hair journeys at Lone Wolf. 10/10

Emily Jones Laurel was excellent with my haircut averse son. She took time to talk with him about exactly what he wanted. Results were amazing! Thanks so much! My favorite new stylist in town!

Christina Lyons Janine is wonderful! She was so kind and patient with my son who has special needs. He was afraid to get his haircut but he got through it with her help and now his hair looks so good! She gave me a great cut as well! I would highly recommend Janine to anyone looking for a great haircut and friendly service.

Matthew Hawthorne Janine is the best! Expect a wonderful experience having Janine as your stylist. She is highly skilled and can accommodate your requests. Our family has been getting our hair cut, colored and styled by Janine for many years, look know further as you will not be disappointed!! Additionally, she is conveniently located, has a vibrant salon and great snacks!

Jeremy Johnson Janine always does a fantastic job giving me the exact hairstyle I’m looking for when I visit her salon. She’s very kind, thoughtful, and professional. If you want a quality haircut, go see Janine. She’s awesome!

Julie Goodwin Just had my hair cut by Janine this week for the first time. I LOVE it!!! Probably the best hair cut my squirrely hair has ever had!! Highly recommend her!

Austin Kennish Janine did an amazing job with the cut I wanted. Cute and cozy studio and she’s an awesome person to chat with too! Highly recommend her! Won’t get my hair cut anywhere else.

Christina Super friendly. Never had braids in my life like this. She washed my hair, took great care and did a fabulous job!

twann cole Great conversation, understanding works with her clients I came in and randomly got my hair done and I love it

Guardian M/X Paid twice for her mess up, she said she doesn’t work for free. First time the braids fell out within 3hrs and lines were not straight. Second time she said I took a shower with them, which I did not. This time again the lines are not straight, and one of the braids is falling out. Would not recommend. I understand if you cannot braid straight, but here is proof that the second time you charged me for work that didn’t last, your warranty work didn’t last either. This is after 12hrs. Should last longer than that, don’t lie about your crappy service. Maybe try not to rush on your warranty work, not even warranty work since it didn’t last and you charged me for your mess up.

Derrick De Boer Great service!! Would definitely recommend. Lovely lady to talk to. I love how my hair turned out. Stylist is very knowledgeable about braids and dreads. And all at a fair price! Go check her out! (I had my dreads started by a different barber so if the lines dont look straight in these pictures thats why. Not her fault.)

Malachi Williams Shovia is such a nice, funny and caring person she made getting my hair done fun and I am very pleased with the outcome it’s exactly how I wanted it.

Chris Boyd I always have an amazing experience at Mains Hair Studio with Heath! From the moment I walk in, he makes me feel welcome and takes the time to understand exactly what I want. His attention to detail and precision are top-notch, and I walk out with a great haircut every time. You can tell he takes pride in his work and truly cares about his clients. The atmosphere is great, the conversation delightful, and the whole experience top-tier. Highly recommend booking with Heath—you won’t be disappointed!

Owen Painter Posting this from my friends account, Cooper was amazing as always! Genuinely one of the most kind hearted, sweetest, most down to earth person as always. He is what everyone should aspire to be and his hair cuts are always always perfect! Love this man and I know big things are coming for you!

Kevon Grennan Absolutely love Mains! Heath and Cooper are not just incredible barbers but also genuinely awesome dudes! Their attention to detail and skill are unmatched—they always make sure I walk out looking sharp. On top of that, they create such a welcoming and laid-back vibe that I actually look forward to every visit. If you’re looking for top-notch cuts and great conversation, Mains is the place to be. Highly recommend!

Sam Gilbert Cooper has been my hair stylist for the last 8 months and i cannot complain one bit. He is hands down the greatest barber i’ve been too. On top of that, one of the sweetest and most genuine humans i’ve ever met. I’ve put on all of my close friends to get haircuts from cooper and everyone is just as happy as I am. Please go get your haircut from him he’s amazing.

Shaun Shaffett After recently transplanting to the Bellingham area, I believe I’ve found the best spot for an awesome cut. Heath was welcoming, detailed, and super chill. I can honestly say it’s the best haircut I’ve had in a long time and will definitely be returning soon. Thanks Heath!

Scarlet Breakspear-Knott Jennifer provided the best hair appointment experience of my life! From the beautifully curated location to the meticulous care and detail in the haircut, everything was exceptional. During the appointment, I felt heard and seen, leaving with a hairstyle that perfectly fits my lifestyle and makes me feel beautiful. An extra bonus was gazing at the ocean while having my hair done! Needless to say, I will be back!

Anneka Deacon Golden West Salon is a beautiful, spacious, welcoming, oasis overlooking downtown and Bellingham bay. I was so pleased to find a balayage appointment available within days! Jennifer took the time to understand what I wanted and to make sure we both felt good about the result (both the color and cut). I feel well taken care of, and my hair looks and feels so much better!

Kelly Codlin I always look forward to visiting with Jen in her beautiful space that she’s created in Bellingham. She always makes me feel like a new person and I receive so many compliments on my haircuts. Thanks Jen!

Jill Curtiss Jen is a master at hair design. A different designer had been cutting my hair for over 30 years, and when I moved, I was afraid to go to someone new. Im so glad I did! Shell work with you and give you ideas and options. She has only cut my hair twice now, and added highlights this last time. Im very picky and Im also extremely satisfied with the results. I would highly recommend that you give her a try!

anita sophia albini Jennifer is the most conscientious grounded stylist with a ton of talent! I know she trained with the best in the Bay Area and I trust her absolutely 100% with my hair!! Thanks Jennifer for Some of the best cuts and colors I’ve ever had!

Liv I hadnt had my hair cut by someone else since 2020, and I was super anxious about my visit. Ive always dealt with a lot of anxiety surrounding my hair, and have felt completely unheard during numerous visits to other salons. Shasta alleviated all of that. She asked me exactly what I wanted, explained to me some of the limitations of my hair and how we could navigate that, and then she took the time to explain exactly what she was going to do. All while being absolutely delightful, funny, and kind. I was going from a shoulder-length side shave to a pixie cut, so it was a pretty massive change. I received the best haircut Ive ever had in my life, and went from being super embarrassed about the state of my hair to loving how I looked. Shasta was so awesome! Ill definitely be coming back for haircuts.

Bruce Shearer My wife is an amazing artist with her hands.. I call her Doctor Debbie because she is wise beyond her age. You get more than a beautiful style, Deborah Has knowledge of so many different topics and professions. She accommodates her clients who have late schedules. She loves her Salon. You can see when you walk in the beautiful Air Conditioned Salon that a lot of Love and hard work goes into it. Shearers hair Salon was selected #1 in the Northwest. Go see one of the stylists and you will have an relaxing experience.

Beth Vreeke I love Danielle Price at Shearers! Shes been doing my hair for the past 13 years and shes been amazing. I have naturally curly hair and she has helped me love it. She makes sure that my color and cut work in any situation. Id follow here anywhere anyways, but her being at this particular salon is awesome! Great vibes, friendly people, and awesome hair!

Madi Kaatz absolutely love this place! Shasta is an artist with the scissors and I don’t say that lightly. I have really thick hair and when I first came in it was very long too but Shasta cut and layered it perfectly. I’ve gone there twice now and plan on returning. Everyone is super nice and I really appreciate that they take there COVID rules seriously.

Skylar Smith My 13 year old son has been going to Shasta for years, and loves what she does. He will not go to any other place. Very friendly, and talented.

Nav Not only does Leila have the cutest retro salon, she herself is amazing at what she does! I always leave satisfied from her chair and get many compliments on my hair after she has done her magic on it! She is funny, friendly, entertaining and also very professional! You need to make her your hair stylist asap!

Brian Sibley Leila has been cutting my hair for years now. I keep going back because she does a great job every time, but more importantly because shes just a real, honest, authentic person. I always leave the salon feeling better about myself than when I walked in. Bonus points because she has great taste in music. 10/10 would recommend.

April Costantino This place has it all! It has the CUTEST decor, so vibrant and eclectic without feeling cluttered. Its also a single chair salon, so its just you and the stylist, which is quite nice and feels less overwhelming than being in a large salon with tons of conversations and noises surrounding you. Speaking of the stylist, Leila is incredible! She is friendly and funny and did a fantastic job on my hair. Ive gone a few times, the first time was for a cut and color (I went back to brunette after being blonde for years). I wanted really dark hair, but not black and let me tell you, she nailed it! The color looks so natural and I absolutely love it! Even as it fades, it remains a good color and hasnt washed out very quickly, which is fantastic. Leila suggested some hair products for my hair that I have been loving, as well. I always appreciate when a stylist takes the time to recommend specific hair products for MY hair. I highly recommend booking an appointment with Leila at Salon Festa! Oh, and she even offers little snacks while youre there!

Jenise Clausen Britt is always very welcoming and friendly, while staying professional. She understands how to cut and color my hair to make it the best it can be, taking into account my input and unique hair challenges. I look forward to every appointment!

Marilyn I have been visiting Britt and trusting her with my hair decisions for over 15 years. She has always greeted me with cheer, professionalism and excellent skills. She always listens to what I want, offers excellent suggestions for change when I think it may be time for something new and is a joy to talk to. The salon is a very comfortable and enjoyable place to go for services.

Summer Holeman Rene has been cutting my hair for a couple years. I love how she brings the natural curl out of my hair. She doesnt try to up sell hair products and the salon has a nice tropical feel with live plants and decor.

Hillary MacKay Britt is so awesome! Don’t hesitate to make an appointment here. I feel great about my hair when I walk out of this salon. I got balayage highlights and a cut and I’m happy with both. Britt does a great job listening to what you’re looking for and communicating what she’s doing.

Katie Arabie Britt has been my stylist for over 10 years, and theres a reason. Shes awesome! I rarely want to do anything exciting with my hair, but when I do, she executes my vision perfectly. Britt is professional and stays on top of the latest techniques. Salon Aloha is a great space and has just the right amount of Hawaiian ambiance. I look forward to every appointment.

Collin Ross Jess has been my hairdresser for over 13 years and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair. She is so knowledgeable! The science behind the health of my hair is very important to her and I immensely appreciate that. She is so personable as well and I am proud to have her as not only my hairdresser but my friend.

Jessica Ennen Jess is the absolute best! I got my first extensions and I could not be happier with how my hair turned out, it is absolutely beautiful. Jess made the experience fun and easy, she instantly understood the look I wanted and came up with a plan to make it work with my hair seamlessly. She customized the color on the roots of my extensions to match my hair perfectly. The extensions she used are such high quality that they blend in seamlessly just adding the little bit extra my hair needed to go from good to glamorous. If you have been on the fence about extensions go see Jess, she made the process simple and fun and my hair looks absolutely incredible!

Jimmy Sanchez Jess Dickie is incredibly talented with her transformative services in offering the BEST hair extension and hair topper solution! I have worn multiple sets of k tips and varieties of toppers and must say I’m so impressed how Jess is so well versed in providing options when you’re ready to lose hope with your hair! Jess is THE Expert TO talk about and is the most delightful energy to be around! She is worth the hour drive to see her . I trusted her options and opted for the premium quality and is worth every penny! Especially after trying so many lower qualities I will never go for cheaper hair quality again! I’m so happy I found Jess at Fringe Salon, she’s THE hair extension specialist and expert in the surrounding area I trust . I have referred a few of my friends to her and they have all been more than happy with Jess’ hair extension quality and of course she is the most sweet person who will make you feel seen and beautiful. Thank you !

Tina Schudlich Jess is simply amazing. She is so gifted in working with hair - she creates magic! She really listens carefully to what you want and explains the process all throughout. I have had so many compliments about my hair since I started going to Jess. She is kind, supportive, caring, funny, and creates such a positive experience.

Megan Travis I booked an appointment with Emily! I have special needs for some vestibular issues and she was very compassionate, and accommodating. I showed her a few pictures and she colored my hair so well! I couldnt have asked for a better experience! I highly recommend her and I will be back!

Kristen Kiene I recently went to Cheers and saw Melissa for a cut and color. I walked in with pictures, and she had a consult with me before doing anything. Turns out what I thought I wanted was not actually what I wanted. She talked me thru color and asked specifics about cut and the end result was perfect. I will absolutely be back. The salon is so fun and fresh, everyone is friendly, and yup, the complimentary beverage is a fun touch.

Sarah Pitts Emily does such an amazing job! The salon is very clean and a great atmosphere definitely will be back

Kelly Stephens I had a fabulous facial today at Cheers. Kelsey accommodate my complicated skin type and provide an actual relaxing experience. The salon is so cute!

Elizabeth Park Absolutely loved our experience here! My daughter got a fantastic cut ( which she said was her favorite ever) & I got my bangs trimmed up perfectly. The salon is so adorable and clean. Great new addition to the Silver Beach neighborhood. Lynette listened to exactly what my daughter requested and nailed it. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back.

Christine Sarah is an incredible person and stylist. She is passionate about her craft and takes the time to get everything right. You will not go wrong booking with her and it is worth it to schedule ahead of time!

Samantha Murdoch Such great service and beautiful, inclusive space. Sarah really listens and gets to know your needs for your hair. They go above and beyond to meet your needs including offering additional support and advice. And even if that wasnt enough, this incredible hair service is at a reasonable price!

Ivy Hill Sarah does an amazing job! Its always a pleasure to get a cut from her! I gave her free range, and she gave me the best cut Ive ever seen on myself. Shes awesome :)

Adelaide Connelly I got my hair cut by Mandi and she did an AMAZING job. She gave me basically exactly what I wanted (while working with my curl pattern) and I had a great experience over all. I love the bus conversion too - it feels a lot more relaxed and comforting than a big salon. Will be going back to get it cut again when it grows out a bit!

Andrea Day Sarah is a hair magician! For the first time in years, I have a cut that I can wash and wear and that brings out my natural wave. The bus is adorable, Sarah is a gem, and she carries great products and other cute extras made by local folks. Added bonus that its super easy to book online. Top notch spot!