5 Best Salons in Carroll Gardens, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 43 salons in Carroll Gardens, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five well-rated hair and nail salons serving Carroll Gardens and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods. It is for anyone looking for a new stylist, a color appointment or a manicure close to home. The list was ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count, so salons with consistently strong scores across many reviews come first. Each entry covers hours, address, useful attributes and what reviewers mention, including the occasional complaint.
#1
U&K Salon
★ 5 (519 Google reviews)Hair salon
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U&K Salon is an Asian-owned hair salon at 489 3rd Ave, open daily from 10 am, until 9 pm on most days. Reviewers mention precise short cuts such as bobs, repairs to haircuts done elsewhere and stylists who check in on length during the cut, though a couple of reviews describe disappointing results. Google lists it as cash only, LGBTQ+ friendly and open to both appointments and walk-ins, with free street parking.
Best for: Precision cuts and bobs
- Address
- 489 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–9 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–9 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#2
[salon]718 Fort Greene
★ 4.9 (1,014 Google reviews)Hairdresser
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[salon]718 Fort Greene is a hairdresser at 80 Dekalb Ave, open daily with evening hours until 8 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Reviewers mention birthday updos, balayage, short haircuts and stylists who ask detailed questions before starting. Several say staff explain how to care for their hair type at home. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and car park.
Best for: Balayage, updos and haircuts
- Address
- 80 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#3
Nail Chic Salon
★ 4.9 (476 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nail Chic Salon is a nail salon at 259 Smith St, open daily from 9:30 am to 8 pm, with slightly shorter Sunday hours. Reviewers mention hard gel manicures that lasted for weeks, relaxing pedicures, dip manicure repairs and an elegant setting with snacks offered. One reviewer reports gel polish lifting after a couple of days, so results vary.
Best for: Gel manicures and pedicures
- Address
- 259 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–8 pm; Mon 9:30 am–8 pm; Sat 9:30 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–7:30 pm; Thu 9:30 am–8 pm; Tue 9:30 am–8 pm; Wed 9:30 am–8 pm
#4
Fox and Jane Salon
★ 4.8 (967 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Fox and Jane Salon is a hair salon at 288 Atlantic Ave, open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention haircuts with wash and blow dry, highlights, toner, gloss and bob trims, and say stylists listen closely before cutting or coloring. Appointments are required, and Google lists beverages, card and mobile payments, and paid street parking nearby.
Best for: Cut and color appointments
- Address
- 288 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–7 pm
#5
[salon]718 Carroll Gardens
★ 5 (189 Google reviews)Hairdresser
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[salon]718 Carroll Gardens is a hairdresser at 519 Court St, closed Mondays and open until 8 pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention color services, curly and wavy haircuts including curly bangs, gentle handling and haircare tips to keep a style looking good at home. Several note that stylists show different styling options before finishing, which suits first-time clients.
Best for: Curly cuts and color
- Address
- 519 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–5 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 43 salons in Carroll Gardens, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, [salon]718 Fort Greene opens at 9 am.
- Carry cash for U&K Salon, which Google lists as cash only.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
U&K Salon ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 519 reviews. [salon]718 Fort Greene is second at 4.9 from 1,014 reviews.
Which salons in Carroll Gardens, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is U&K Salon, at 9 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for U&K Salon.
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