5 Best Beauty Parlours in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 salons in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers beauty parlours and salons in Downtown Santa Barbara, CA, for people who want haircuts, color, highlights or a relaxing treatment. The businesses were chosen from those listed on Google under the Beauty Parlour category and ranked by weighted rating. Six qualifying businesses were considered. Each blurb uses listed hours, address, accessibility and appointment details, along with what reviewers mention about their services. Readers can use the hours and location details to plan a visit.
#1
Studio S Salon
★ 4.9 (73 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Studio S Salon is a beauty parlour on West Canon Perdido Street, rated 4.9 from 73 Google reviews. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm and closed on Sunday, and lists a wheelchair-accessible car park and toilet. Reviewers mention strong skill with blonde hair and color, haircuts that regular clients keep returning for, and a repair of a bad dye job finished in time for an event. Several describe the team as warm and efficient.
Best for: Blonde color and repair work
- Address
- 9 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
THE SALON
★ 4.9 (35 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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THE SALON is a beauty parlour on West Canon Perdido Street, rated 4.9 from 35 Google reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 7 pm and on Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm, and is closed Sunday. Reviewers mention highlights and cuts that clients have kept for many years, consistent color work on naturally curly hair, and staff who listen closely to what clients want. A wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance are listed.
Best for: Highlights and curly hair color
- Address
- 218 W Canon Perdido St A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#3
SB Salon
★ 4.9 (35 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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SB Salon is a beauty parlour on West Mission Street, rated 4.9 from 35 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday to Friday and on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, and is closed on Monday and Sunday. Reviewers mention color correction for hair that had been damaged at a previous salon, natural-looking color for clients who struggled to find the right shade, and easy beach waves. Several describe the staff as lovely and welcoming.
Best for: Color correction and natural-looking color
- Address
- 108 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue 9 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm
#4
Salon U
★ 4.8 (28 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Salon U is a beauty parlour on East Figueroa Street, rated 4.8 from 28 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 am to 6 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and is closed Sunday and Monday. It lists appointments as required or recommended, accepts walk-ins and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers mention layered cuts for wavy and curly hair, cut and color work, and a calm, artistic atmosphere.
Best for: Layered cuts for wavy hair
- Address
- 5 E Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–6 pm; Tue 9:30 am–6 pm; Wed 9:30 am–6 pm
#5
Mishay Salon & Spa
★ 4.6 (31 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Mishay Salon & Spa is a beauty parlour on Santa Barbara Street, rated 4.6 from 31 Google reviews. It is open Monday to Saturday with varied hours and closed on Sunday, and lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention cuts that suit curly hair, a haircut that lightened heavy hair, and a reminder call the day before an appointment. One client advised confirming prices with the individual stylist when booking, since rates can vary.
Best for: Curly-hair cuts with booking reminders
- Address
- 1126 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 11 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 salons in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Beauty Parlour”, ranked by weighted rating. 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, THE SALON opens at 8 am.
- 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?
Studio S Salon ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 73 reviews. THE SALON is second at 4.9 from 35 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Studio S Salon, at 7 pm.
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