How many hair salons are in Seattle?

According to the latest OpenMart data, there are 1,458 hair salons operating in Seattle.

This includes full-service salons, barbershops, blowout bars, and specialized beauty studios. All figures in this report are pulled from OpenMart’s real-time business dataset, which consolidates listings from Google Maps, Yelp, Facebook, and more.

1,458 hair salons in Seattle

There are 1,458 active hair salons across Seattle’s neighborhoods, including popular areas like Capitol Hill, Ballard, and Queen Anne. These range from small independent studios to large multi-location salon chains.

2.0 salons per 1,000 people

Seattle’s population is approximately 730,000, meaning there are around 2.0 salons per 1,000 residents, reflecting a dense and competitive personal care market.

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Hair Salons per 1,000 people

221 barbershops in Seattle

Out of all hair-focused establishments, 221 are categorized specifically as barbershops—focusing primarily on men’s grooming, fades, and beard trims.

221

barbershops in Seattle

112 blow dry bars

Blow dry bars, offering quick styling and wash services without cuts or coloring, account for 112 of Seattle’s hair salons. They’re especially common in areas with high foot traffic and office workers like Downtown and South Lake Union.

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blow dry bars in Seattle

372 specialize in hair coloring

OpenMart data shows that 372 salons in Seattle promote hair coloring services as a core offering. This includes highlights, balayage, fashion color, and root touch-ups.

Vietnamese salons dominate

Vietnamese-owned salons account for the largest ethnic business group in Seattle’s salon industry, representing 26% of all salons. This reflects national trends in beauty entrepreneurship.

Highest-rated: Japanese salons

Japanese-style hair salons have the highest customer ratings on average—4.88/5, followed closely by Korean salons at 4.73/5. These salons often specialize in precision cutting, scalp care, and advanced treatments.

Most expensive: luxury blow dry bars

Luxury blowout bars are the priciest, with an average per-service cost of $65, compared to $45 citywide. High-end color studios and gender-neutral boutique salons also fall into this premium tier.

27 minutes: average service time for men's cuts

On average, barbershops in Seattle take 27 minutes for a standard men’s haircut. This doesn’t include wait time, which varies depending on booking system and walk-in availability.

27 minutes

Average service time for men's cuts in Seattle

68% of appointments on weekends

68% of total bookings occur on weekends, with Saturdays being the busiest day for both women’s styling and men’s grooming services.

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1,200 salons with online booking

Out of the 1,458 salons, 1,200+ offer online booking—either through their website or integrated tools like Square, Vagaro, or Fresha. This trend continues to grow post-pandemic.

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Salons with online booking in Seattle

198 hair salons also offer nail services

198 salons in Seattle are hybrid businesses offering nail services in addition to hair. This cross-service model is especially common in immigrant-owned businesses and beauty hubs in Rainier Valley and University District.

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hair salons offer nail services in Seattle

Conclusion

Seattle's hair salon scene is dynamic, diverse, and tech-forward. From highly-rated Japanese salons to barbershops and blow dry bars, the Emerald City continues to lead in beauty innovation. Whether you're searching for color specialists, express styling, or culturally-rooted salons, there’s no shortage of options—and OpenMart’s data helps make sense of it all.

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