In the last month, we’ve searched the metroplex far and wide for the best hair salons Dallas has to offer. Here you’ll find our four favorites, determined to be the best based on quality of cut, color, or blowdry, degree of customer service, products offered, and overall salon vibe.
PIN Salon 
In June 2013, hair veterans Rainer Schneck and Billy Irby founded PIN Salon, naming it after the oldest hair styling tool known to man – a hairpin. When walking into PIN, you’ll always be greeted by name and with a smile. PIN is located in Inwood Village near University Park, and feels personable and relaxing, yet modern and professional. The team is small and family-like, and the head massages (and shampoo chairs) are unmatched. Every hairstylist is highly trained, easily trusted, and specializes in either cut or color.
This holiday season, trends at PIN salon include rich colors and bangs. The color trend is about adding warmth and vibrancy to bleached out summer strands, in order to bring out a natural glow. As for the bang trend, PIN stylists say they customize fringe based on each client’s style and face shape. Products carried in-store include Kevin.Murphy, Kérastase, and Aquage.
5450 W Lovers Lane #229, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 654-9600
Dear Clark Salon
Dear Clark Salon was opened in 2008 by Holly Dear and Kaycee Clark in Uptown Dallas. The Dear Clark team is a highly educated but laid back group; their aim is to never make their clients feel as if they are trapped a snooty or posh salon. The customer service is great, and the environment feels creative, energetic and young. At the salon, hairstylists are full service. For those who live in the area, don’t forget about the blowdry lounge, which is the perfect, quick solution to a bad hair day.
For holiday hair, Dear Clark predicts braided ‘dos for festive parties, and short crops to ring in the 2015 with style. Products available at the salon include the Moroccan Oil line, as well as their own naturally based, cruelty-free line, Dear Clark.
3317 McKinney Ave #101, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 397-0700
Volver Salon 
New on the salon scene is Volver, which opened last February in downtown Dallas. Volver means “to return” in Spanish, and promotes a collaborative and artistic atmosphere. The salon boasts seven full-service, but team-oriented stylists. The Volver clientele is largely made up of downtown professionals and out-of-towners from the nearby Joule Hotel. The salon is distinct in its support of other local businesses, both serving (complimentary) local Texas beer, and displaying contemporary art from a nearby art gallery on their walls. Be sure and mark your calendars with the once monthly Volver happy hour.
Color trends Volver stylists are seeing this holiday season include ashy blondes, rich chocolates, and balayage technique as opposed to ombre foils. In the salon, 18.21 Man Made and Kevin.Murphy products are available for purchase.
1517 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 699-7824
ERA Salon
ERA Salon opened its doors in (YEAR) in the heart of Oak Lawn, where Park Place Motors once was. Maleiah Rogers, founder of Era, leads a team of hairstylists whose goal is to have every client experience luxury, comfort, and walk out feeling fabulous. The clientele is wide ranging, from business professionals to gym rats, but all enjoy the Hollywood glamour meets modern chic vibe. Era offers complimentary lavender paraffin hand treatments, and hot eucalyptus towels that are not to be missed.
Trends at Era this holiday season include low lights for blondes, dark chocolates for brunettes, and the asymmetrical lob for cuts. In general, clients are said to be going for warm and natural tones. As for products, visit Era to purchase hair care lines including Shu Uemura, Oribe and Hot Tot.
4023 Oak Lawn Ave #120, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 520-6767
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