Charleston, South Carolina · Hair Salons

The 4 best hair salons in Charleston, SC

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

4 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Charleston is served by local service businesses indexed below. Hair salons and barbershops for cuts, color, styling and treatments, from walk-in shops to appointment-only studios.

We indexed 4 hair salons serving Charleston and surrounding neighborhoods, including Aquarium Wharf, Ashley Acres, Ashley Heights, Ashley Junction, Ashley Shores, Ashley Villas. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the hair salons niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 4 hair salons listed for Charleston, 4 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 3 publish a phone number and 1 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Charleston, SC and need a hair salon, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, ask about availability and a price range for what you want, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

Top pick

Lava Salon

45 /100 web presence score

Why this pick: complete contact profile.

(843) 225-5282

811 Savannah Hwy, Ste B Charleston SC 29407

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Last verified October 2026

Runner up

London Hair Studio

45 /100 web presence score

Why this pick: complete contact profile.

(843) 884-9922

1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Mount Pleasant SC 29464

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Last verified October 2026

Strong pick

Lordis Loft Salon & Spa

45 /100 web presence score

310 King Street Charleston 29401

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Last verified October 2026

Barberitos

45 /100 web presence score

(843) 406-4955

1739 Maybank Highway Charleston SC 29412

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Last verified October 2026

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How we rank hair salons in Charleston

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the hair salons category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

This market

Hair Salons around Charleston

Nearby directories for the same trade: Summerville (5 ranked), Hilton Head Island (4 ranked), Myrtle Beach (6 ranked).

Common questions

Hair Salons in Charleston: quick answers

How are the hair salons in Charleston ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the hair salons category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best hair salon in Charleston?

Decide what you need first, a quick cut or color work, then call two or three from the list and ask about availability, price range and whether you can book a specific stylist.

Which hair salons serve Charleston?

This page lists Lava Salon, London Hair Studio, Lordis Loft Salon & Spa and Barberitos, in ranked order. 3 of the 4 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

What to look for when choosing a hair salon in Charleston

Walk-ins or appointments. Ask whether they take walk-ins, how far out appointments book, and whether you can request the same stylist each time.
Pricing up front. Color and treatments vary a lot by length and condition. Ask for a price range for what you want before you sit down, not after.
The stylist's work, not the shop's sign. Ask to see recent work from the person who would do yours, especially for color or a big change.

Popular hair salons neighborhoods in Charleston

The hair salons on this page serve all of Charleston and surrounding areas, including Aquarium Wharf, Ashley Acres, Ashley Heights, Ashley Junction, Ashley Shores, Ashley Villas. Hours and availability vary, so call ahead.

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