Independent design-led salon. Strong on premium balayage and architectural cuts. Highly regarded across the city.
The best beauty in Hobart.
Glow's editorial Top 20 for Hobart, twenty salons, clinics and studios across Battery Point, Sandy Bay, North Hobart, Salamanca and West Hobart. No paid placements.
Every place we tested in Hobart.
| Rank | Hobart | Price | GLOW Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1 | Pilgrim Hair Hair · North Hobart | $$$ $260 senior balayage | ★ 9.0 · 280 | Book → |
| № 2 | Salon West Hobart Hair · West Hobart | $$ $200 senior cut | ★ 8.8 · 220 | Book → |
| № 3 | Battery Point Skin Skin / Facial · Battery Point | $$$ $175 signature facial | ★ 8.9 · 180 | Book → |
| № 4 | Skin Lab Sandy Bay Skin / Facial · Sandy Bay | $$ $140 signature facial | ★ 8.7 · 160 | Book → |
| № 5 | Laser Clinics Australia, Hobart Laser · Hobart CBD | $$ $169/session full legs | ★ 8.8 · 380 | Book → |
| № 6 | Brow Bar Hobart Brows · North Hobart | $$ $85 lamination + tint | ★ 8.7 · 180 | Book → |
| № 7 | Bondi Sands Hobart Spray Tan · Hobart CBD | $$ $50 full body | ★ 8.6 · 240 | Book → |
| № 8 | Cosmetic Refinement Hobart Injectables · Sandy Bay | $$$ cosmetic injectables | ★ 8.7 · 90 | Book → |
| № 9 | Hair By Salamanca Hair · Salamanca | $$ $190 senior cut + colour | ★ 8.6 · 220 | Book → |
| № 10 | Australian Skin Clinics Hobart Laser · Hobart CBD | $$ $159/session full legs | ★ 8.4 · 320 | Book → |
| № 11 | The Brow Spot Hobart Brows · Hobart CBD | $$ $80 lamination + tint | ★ 8.4 · 180 | Book → |
| № 12 | The Tan Studio Hobart Spray Tan · North Hobart | $$ $52 full body | ★ 8.3 · 140 | Book → |
| № 13 | West Hobart Skin Skin / Facial · West Hobart | $$ $140 signature facial | ★ 8.2 · 130 | Book → |
| № 14 | Skinstitut Hobart Skin / Facial · Sandy Bay | $$$ $185 signature facial | ★ 8.3 · 160 | Book → |
| № 15 | Browhaus Hobart Brows · Hobart CBD | $ $65 lamination + tint | ★ 8.0 · 220 | Book → |
| № 16 | Endota Spa Hobart Wellness · Battery Point | $$ $135 90-min massage | ★ 8.3 · 380 | Book → |
| № 17 | The Aesthetic Room Hobart Injectables · Sandy Bay | $$$ cosmetic injectables | ★ 8.0 · 80 | Book → |
| № 18 | Loving Tan Hobart Spray Tan · North Hobart | $$$ $65 full body | ★ 7.9 · 110 | Book → |
| № 19 | Hair Society Hobart Hair · Hobart CBD | $ $150 senior cut | ★ 7.9 · 220 | Book → |
| № 20 | Salon Six Hobart Hair · North Hobart | $$ $180 senior cut | ★ 7.7 · 180 | Book → |
Glow's Top 20 in Hobart.
Twenty salons, clinics and studios, ranked across every beauty category we cover. The first three earn the editorial spotlight. Use the filters to narrow by category.
Boutique salon, design-led cuts. Strong on textured shapes.
Founder-led clinic. Considered, calm. Strong on barrier-led protocols.
Independent clinic. Reliable, calm, well-trained.
LCA Hobart. Candela GentleMax Pro standard.
Boutique studio. Custom blends, considered shaping.
Brand-flagship studio. Reliable, fast, central.
Doctor-owned. Conservative, anatomy-led. The Hobart reference.
Tourist-precinct salon. Reliable, professional. Strong on event-day prep.
Mass-market chain. Reliable first-time choice.
Mid-market studio. Friendly walk-ins, consistent therapists.
Independent two-bed studio. Considered formula.
Independent clinic. Strong on sensitive-skin protocols.
Sister to the Melbourne flagship. Visia-led protocol.
Mall-based chain. Template-led shaping.
Chain day spa. Beautiful environment.
Smaller specialist clinic. Doctor-led consultation.
Brand-trained therapists. Premium pricing.
Affordable CBD salon. Junior-led but reliable.
Boutique salon. Trend-aware, considered.
How we rank.
Glow's editorial team visits every business in person. We book under regular client names, pay normal pricing, and grade against a five-axis scorecard: practitioner skill, equipment or product, hygiene, results at week six, and pricing transparency. We re-test every 12 months. No business pays for placement.
New to Hobart?
The shortlist runs from #1 (Editor's Choice) through #20, every place is a Glow-vetted operator we'd send a friend to. Use the category filter to find your next appointment fast.
Want a deeper dive on one category? See Glow's per-category Melbourne guides for laser, hair, facial, brows and spray tan, each one ranks ten places with full editorial commentary.
More from Glow.
For more editorial, see GLOW 100 annual edit, the brand explorer, or Glow's other city guides: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle, Auckland.
For salon and clinic owners interested in editorial review, the application form is open. We earn-rank, we don't sell listings.
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