The 5 Best Hair Salons

A good haircut can do more than change someone's appearance. It can boost confidence, simplify a daily routine or provide a fresh start with a new style. From traditional barbershops to full-service studios offering creative cuts and color, the Yampa Valley has options for a wide range of hair care needs. The Best of the Boat 2026 turns the spotlight on local salons and barbers helping residents look and feel their best.

The Parlor Barbershop

Traditional barbering meets contemporary grooming at The Parlor Barbershop in downtown Steamboat Springs. Owned and operated by master barber Katie Thornton, the shop specializes in precision men's haircuts, beard trims, hot towel shaves and styling services. Clients can choose from classic cuts and modern looks in a traditional barbershop atmosphere that welcomes local residents and visitors alike.

Hair on Earth

A full range of cutting, coloring and styling services makes Hair on Earth a destination for hair care in downtown Steamboat Springs. Located on Oak Street, the salon serves men, women and children with customized haircuts, blowouts, conditioning treatments and special-occasion styling, including bridal hair. Its stylists also offer balayage, highlights, lowlights, color correction and root touch-ups, using professional products and individualized consultations to help clients maintain their preferred styles.

Muse

Personalized appointments and creative styling define the experience at Muse A Hair Studio in downtown Steamboat Springs. The boutique salon offers precision haircuts, custom coloring, balayage, gray coverage, extensions and glossing treatments. With an emphasis on one-on-one service, its stylists tailor color and conditioning treatments to individual hair types, styling goals and the challenges of maintaining healthy hair in a dry mountain climate.

10th Street Barbershop

Classic grooming services and a casual atmosphere are central to 10th Street Barbershop near Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat Springs. Local barbers provide traditional men's haircuts, contemporary fades, beard shaping, lineups and children's cuts. Welcoming both walk-in customers and scheduled appointments, the shop offers a convenient option for residents, workers and visitors looking for routine grooming or a fresh style.

Bliss Hair Studio

Serving Oak Creek and the surrounding South Routt community, Bliss Hair Studio provides personalized hair care in a small-town salon setting. Services include haircuts for men, women and children, along with styling, perms and deep conditioning treatments. The studio also offers full hair coloring, highlights, lowlights and seasonal color updates, giving local clients access to a variety of everyday grooming and styling options close to home.

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