Top 10 Hair Salons in Exeter 2025

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Exeter’s salon scene blends creative energy with warm South West hospitality. From stylish city centre studios to vibrant independent spaces, the city continues to stand out for high-quality colour work, modern styling and genuinely welcoming service.

At Best Salons Journal, powered by BestSalons.com, we are proud to present our Top 10 Hair Salons in Exeter for 2025, celebrating the stylists shaping the city’s contemporary, fashion-forward approach to beauty.

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How We Selected Exeter’s Finest

Each salon earned its place through our independent editorial review process built on five essential pillars:

⭐ Verified client satisfaction and trusted reviews 💇‍♀️ Quality and consistency of technical work 🎯 Presentation and overall in-salon experience ❤️ Community reputation and long-term loyalty 🌟 Innovation, education and sustainable practice

Our mission is to highlight salons that combine outstanding hairdressing with meaningful client care.

Fika Salon

69 Magdalen Rd, Exeter EX2 4TA Fika Salon brings a calming, contemporary feel to Exeter with soft balayage, smooth finishes and flattering, natural cuts. The stylists offer thoughtful consultations and create relaxed, elegant results that feel wearable and polished. Clients appreciate the serene atmosphere and attentive service.

The Hair Boutique

Musgrave Row, Exeter EX4 Chic and modern, The Hair Boutique is known for bespoke colour, balayage and blonding techniques that deliver fresh, long-lasting shine. The team are creative, confident and detail-focused, producing personalised looks that photograph beautifully. Clients enjoy the stylish interior and consistently impressive results.

Nutters

183 Cowick St, Exeter EX4 1AA Nutters is a well-loved favourite offering natural colours, precise cutting and beautifully styled finishes. The team specialise in flattering, easy-to-maintain looks and provide a friendly, professional experience from start to finish. Clients love the relaxed feel and dependable quality.

Space Hair And Beauty

4 Cathedral Yard, Exeter EX1 1HJ Space Hair And Beauty delivers clean, precise cutting, natural colour blends and glossy, polished styling. The salon blends modern creativity with warm service, creating a setting where clients feel both welcomed and looked after. Consistency and care make it a trusted city-centre choice.

Heartbreakers Hair Co

150 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AN Heartbreakers Hair Co is creative, bold and full of personality. Known for vibrant colours, textured cuts and fashion-forward styling, the team excel at expressive, standout looks. Clients love the upbeat vibe, artistic approach and unique results that stay true to their style.

TONI&GUY Exeter

83 Queen St, Exeter EX4 3RP A globally recognised name, TONI&GUY Exeter delivers sharp cutting, professional colour and modern, editorial-inspired styling. Their highly trained stylists produce consistent, trend-led results suited to both classic and contemporary tastes. Clients value the polished atmosphere and high-level finish.

Energy Hair

Darts Farm Shopping Village, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QH Friendly and upbeat, Energy Hair is known for bright blondes, clean cuts and glossy, healthy styling. The team work with precision and care, tailoring each look to the client’s lifestyle. Clients praise the welcoming energy and consistently strong results.

Saks Hair

2 Bampfylde Ln, Exeter EX1 1GQ Professional and detail-driven, Saks Hair delivers soft blondes, modern highlights and effortless styling. The team are highly trained and known for producing polished, flattering finishes. Clients appreciate the calm atmosphere and consistently high standard of work.

Head Hair And Beauty

24a Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS Head Hair And Beauty is friendly, reliable and versatile, offering tidy cutting, soft blending and glossy blow-dries suitable for all ages. The salon has a warm, comfortable feel and a team known for talent, approachability and dependable results.

The Lost Hair Co

28a Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS The Lost Hair Co is one of Exeter’s standout destinations, recognised for fresh colour work, balayage, blonding and precision cutting. The salon blends a modern aesthetic with thoughtful, attentive service. Clients praise the consistent artistry, warm atmosphere and premium yet relaxed experience.

Explore the Full Rankings

This guide reveals Exeter’s top ten salons — but not their exact ranking. To see who claimed the number one position, along with full profiles and client reviews: 👉 Visit BestSalons.com/uk/exeter/hair

Discover the talent shaping Exeter’s beauty scene in 2025.

From the Editorial Team

“Exeter’s hairdressing community blends creativity, skill and genuine warmth. These ten salons reflect the city’s evolving style and the dedication of its stylists.”

What’s Next

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