5 Best Hair Salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 17 salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five hair salons in Downtown Wilmington, NC, for cuts, color, highlights, blowouts, and extensions. Salons are ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many reviews each business has received, so a high score backed by many client reviews ranks above a high score with few. Each entry lists location, hours, and accessibility features, followed by themes reviewers mention most often, such as consultations, color work, and booking.
#1
Head to Toe Day Spa, Inc.
★ 4.9 (1,192 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Head to Toe Day Spa, Inc. is on Oleander Drive and rated 4.9 from 1,192 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm, Monday from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention stylists who made time for a quick adjustment after an appointment, a calm and relaxing location, and a friendly front desk. Several mention massage, facial services and seasonal decorations. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Cuts, color and spa add-ons
- Address
- 5815 Oleander Dr Ste 110, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–9 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
#2
earthBOUND Salon and Day Spa
★ 4.9 (742 Google reviews)Hair salon
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earthBOUND Salon and Day Spa is on Carolina Beach Road and rated 4.9 from 742 Google reviews. It is closed on Mondays, opens at 9 am on most other days, and closes at 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins are accepted. Reviewers mention thorough consultations about length and layers, color that matched what they wanted, and a clean, well-designed salon that offers beverages. A free parking lot and on-site parking are listed.
Best for: Consultations and personalized cuts
- Address
- 4833 Carolina Beach Rd #103, Wilmington, NC 28412, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#3
SALT Salon and Blowout Bar
★ 4.9 (587 Google reviews)Hair salon
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SALT Salon and Blowout Bar is on Racine Drive, Suite 6, and is rated 4.9 from 587 Google reviews. It is open Monday from 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm, Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm, and it is closed on Sundays. Reviewers mention easy online booking, layered cuts that suit curly hair, highlights with good placement, and toning work that blended into natural blonde. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Balayage, highlights and layered cuts
- Address
- 132 Racine Dr suite 6, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 10 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#4
Tropez Salon
★ 4.9 (266 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Tropez Salon is on Sir Tyler Drive and is rated 4.9 from 266 Google reviews. It is open on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm, and it is closed on Sundays. Reviewers mention hair extension work, balayage and brunette color, and stylists who spent long appointments on color corrections. Some reviewers describe a highlight result that needed a second visit and left them disappointed. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Hair extensions and balayage
- Address
- 1821 Sir Tyler Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–5 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue 9 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm
#5
Wisp at 1051 Salon
★ 4.9 (243 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Wisp at 1051 Salon is on Military Cutoff Road and is rated 4.9 from 243 Google reviews. Hours run from 9 am to 8 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 am to 5 pm on Friday, and from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday. It is closed on Sundays, and appointments are required. Reviewers mention color work built from a client's vision board, stylists who ask questions to learn what clients want, and long-term client relationships. Listed features include beverages, on-site parking and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Best for: Color work and personal consultations
- Address
- 1051 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Hair salon”, 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, SALT Salon and Blowout Bar 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?
Head to Toe Day Spa, Inc. ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,192 reviews. earthBOUND Salon and Day Spa is second at 4.9 from 742 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Wilmington NC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Head to Toe Day Spa, Inc., at 9 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for earthBOUND Salon and Day Spa.
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