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Readers' Choice 2012: What’s Your Favorite Beauty Salon?

We need your help finding out the best place to have a haircut and get pampered.

 

Beauty salons are not just places to have one’s hair cut.

Often, they become meccas of social gathering and relaxation. Some may attest to the fact great political, social and philosophical conversations take place while the stylist clips hair away.

After all, the very word salon, in France, was synonym to a social gathering where participants pondered about subjects such as religion and politics.

In essence, we know our readers most have a especial, intimate place that is their favorite to get their hair cut. Or who knows, perhaps your favorite one is a quick and inexpensive one.

Either way, we value your opinion, which is why we are asking you to nominate your favorite salon in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Find other local businesses and service organizations to support in a wide array of areas by clicking here.

All you have to do is write your nomination in the comments section of this story. Please explain why, too!

Nominations can be made from today until July 9. Voting will begin thereafter. Make sure to tell all your friends and family to participate.

Related Topics: Readers' Choice 2012, Readers' Choice Services, best barbershop in St. Louis, best beauty salon in St. Louis, and favorite places to get a haircut

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BARBARA MARSHALL

7:27 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Thanks Sam : From the SPORT CLIPS in Creve Coeur.

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Julie Garcia

7:56 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Strands on DeMun in Clayton is AMAZING!!! The staff is very creative and experienced in their craft. The salon is welcoming and you feel relaxed, not like you are on display. Strands in Clayton, check it out if you haven't yet!

Richard Shoaf

8:11 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Sadie Sachs @ Genesis Salon & Spa - 636-332-4616 to make an appointment...

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Tamara Duncan

9:49 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

In Wentzville, right, Richard? :)

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Julie Brown Patton

3:42 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Thanks, Margaret, for getting Eureka represented.

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Gregg Palermo

8:28 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012

Robo...thanks for the nomination....Studio Branca in Chesterfield or Creve Coeur?

brent awbrey

10:29 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Hello, you can't beat Sadie Sachs at Genesis salon and spa 636-332-4616, she is the best!!

LjGivan

11:23 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Ginger Bay Salon and Spa in Kirkwood

Ashley Nevilles

2:04 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Latecia's Beauty and Barber in Ferguson.

Julie Wood

3:14 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Elle Salon & Spa in Eureka! Elli is the best.

Tony Caruso

7:09 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

2nd Street Hair Salon in Frenchtown St. Charles. The most friendly and skilled stylists I've ever experienced. Competitively priced too! That Sportsclips nomination cracked me up!

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Kalen Ponche

11:37 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Thanks for representing St. Charles!

Linda Sanders

9:05 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Season's Spa and Salon in Ronnie's Plaza! Especially Brandi my hairdresser!
She is also like my therapist, we talk about EVERYTHING! Everyone there is so friendly!

Becky Krueger

9:48 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Davis and Company in Downtown Oakville! Patty is the best!

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Sarah Flagg

1:25 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Mehlville represent! Thanks, Tracy!

Julie

2:09 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Emerge Design Studio/Erin Schumm! Best stylist I have EVER had! She listens to her customers BUT she also HAS IDEAS!! she truly loves doing hair and is more into it than ANY stylist I have ever come in contact with! And she knows and has the greatest products -- knows what works in your hair type!!

BARBARA MARSHALL

4:59 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

It has to be Sport Clips where it's "Great to be a Guy!" St Louis is a town full of of of places where a guy can go to just get his haircut. At Sport Clips we try to create a place where a guy can get a good cut and relax with a hot towel and massaging shampoo before going back out into the world.

Lesa

6:11 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Illusions Color Spa! They have always been warm & inviting!

Rose Jacobsmeyer

10:29 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Minka at the Kirkwood Ginger Bay Salon and Spa.

Rose Jacobsmeyer

10:34 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

I have been going to Minka since she started working at Ginger Bay. She is thoughtful, greets you with a smile and always gives a great hair styling.

Peggy Kohn

12:53 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Cutting Edge on Lindbergh. The owner cares very mich about her customers and very meticilous about her work.

Laura Van de Riet

2:08 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2012

Season's Spa and Salon in Ronnie's Plaza! Carol is the best! Been going to her for over 20 years. My daughters have been going to her since their first haircuts. We love her!

Amber

12:58 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

Spa WingHaven, O'Fallon. A great team of stylists who truly love what they do and make the client their main focus, each and every day.

Julia

6:23 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

Spa Winghaven, O'Fallon.

Julee vo

7:14 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

Julee

Spa winghaven , one of the most clean and a neat place go to for a pedicure and manicure also they are friendly staff members to serve you. Specially their makeup artis are doing an excellent job for everyone.

Christy

8:45 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Cary O'Briens in St. Charles! Everyone there is so nice, their prices are good for the excellent services you receive and they always do an upfront consultation first, let you know what the total charge will be "before" starting everything, so there are no surprises! Love this place for hair, pedicures and massages!

Mary Robbins

10:30 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Spa WingHaven in O'Fallon. Highly educated staff who take their careers seriously and work to give you what "you" want through a thorough consultation and great technical skills.

Libby Wyatt

11:24 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

STRANDS on DeMun! I've been going to Ninfa Govero for 10 years now, and I'll never go anywhere else (except maybe to Maria Knight who also works at Strands...lol).

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Nate Birt

3:23 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Thanks for the Clayton love, Libby!

Heart

12:43 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Strands in Clayton on DeMun Ave is the best place to go! Relaxing atmosphere and super friendly stylists who just /know/ what you are looking for when you sit in their chairs!

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Nate Birt

3:23 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Thanks for the nomination in Clayton!

Elizabeth Cornelius

12:44 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Strands on Demun is where I go!! Ninfa has been taking care of me for 9 years!!

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Nate Birt

3:23 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Wow, that's fantastic! Thanks for the nomination, Elizabeth!

Francesca Biundo

5:29 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Strands in Clayton on DeMun is the greatest!!!!! The stylist aren't jut there to do their job! They have passion, they love hair and are there to meet all your hair needs! I wouldn't ever think of any other solon...ever!!!!

Beckie Jacobs

10:46 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012

Tymm's Place in Ladue. Tymm has created a warm and inviting atmosphere in her salon. They are all so nice and Tymm has vast knowledge and skill in cuts and coloring!

Dorothy Prater

9:43 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012

Two Girls & A Salon
DeSoto, MO 63020

Julie B

5:34 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Studio B in Ladue... Lisa is great

Jeff

1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon and Spa in Eureka is the best!

Julie Brown Patton

1:08 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Jeff, your nomination of Elle Salon and Spa is much appreciated.

Kelli Cossey

1:51 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon!!! They are AWESOME... In Eureka!!!

Julie Brown Patton

2:02 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Hurray, Kelli, another hand up for Elle Salon. Thanks.

Lisa J

2:11 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle salon in eureka! They are great.

Julie Brown Patton

3:07 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Val, is everyone at Elle Salon today? You all are on a roll!!

Theresa Wacker

3:27 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon and Spa!:) Simply the BEST!!!

stephanie rothermel

3:30 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon and Spa in Eureka best salon out there!!

Robin Edman

3:38 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon & Spa. Down to earth-elegant atmosphere, wonderful owners, superior service. The best Aveda salon in the area!

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Julie Brown Patton

3:48 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Your details were great in your nomination, Robin. Gracias.

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Lisa Hunt

4:27 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Julie, I had no idea we had an Aveda salon in town. I still drive to Kirkwood for my cuts/supplies. This is awesome news. I was going to vote for Ginger Bay, but sure would be awesome to stay locally.

susan mueller

4:15 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle salon in Eureka is the best! They have an awesome staff! Ellie does an amazing job!

Dee Dee Cooke

4:43 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon in Eureka! Daniella is amazing!

Julie Brown Patton

5:25 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Ginger Bay is a really nice spa, you're right, Lisa. Glad you might be able to try Elle in Eureka.

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Kalen Ponche

5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

I like Ginger Bay too but switched to Studio Branca in Creve Coeur for something a little closer to my house. They are great as well!

Julie Brown Patton

5:31 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Thanks for nominating Elle Salon, Susan and Dee Dee.

Cheryl Abbott

5:54 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon and Spa is the best. Ellie and the rest are friendly, welcoming, and very good at what they do. I always leave with a great cut and feeling relaxed and pampered!!!

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Julie Brown Patton

9:22 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

It's nice to relax. Thanks, Cheryl.

bekki

6:32 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Fantastic Sam's in eureka and wildwood

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Julie Brown Patton

9:24 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Boys seem to like the cuts they get at Fantastic Sam's, too. Thanks for nominating them, Bekki.

Emily

8:08 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon and Spa in Eureka!!

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Julie Brown Patton

9:24 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Thanks for mentioning Elle Salon, Emily.

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital

8:39 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon and Spa in Eureka for sure!

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Julie Brown Patton

9:25 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Good to hear from the Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital team!

Lindsay Shrum

8:49 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Elle Salon and Spa in Eureka is absolutely amazing! I have tried several different salons in the past few years but couldn't be more impressed by the atmosphere and more importantly the staff! Heather always does a great job!

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Julie Brown Patton

9:26 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

You're right, Lindsay, atmosphere is very important for a salon.

Pattie

9:56 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

I agree Elle Salon and Spa is fabulous and is the only full service Salon in the entire Wildwood, Eureka and Ellisville area. Ellie and her entire staff are outstanding and exceptionally accommodating to each of their clients. The massage and facial team are amazing and I was so pampered throughout the day..Thank You Elle Salon & Spa
Pattie

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Julie Brown Patton

9:27 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Pattie, that's quite a testimonial for Elle Salon and Spa. Thanks.

Christina Effan

5:56 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Elle Salon and Spa in Eureka is the best!

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Julie Brown Patton

9:28 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Thanks for nominating Elle, Christina.

Shelly

9:18 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Elle Salon and Spa in Eureka is THE best and we are SO thrilled to have an AVEDA salon in Eureka with AWESOME owners who are so personal and kind! LOVE ELLE SALON!!

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Julie Brown Patton

9:28 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Good to know, Shelly, that the Aveda portion of Elle Salon is important to many customers. Thanks.

Julie bec

7:14 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012

Elle salon and spa is the Best!!!!

Julie Brown Patton

10:18 am on Friday, July 6, 2012

Coincidentally this morning, I met Elli Koopman, owner and stylist of Elle Salon and Spa, at a breakfast business function. She was extremely grateful for the many nominations submitted here!

Erin Daughhetee

6:02 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012

Ta-Da Hair Salon, they have very well educated and experienced service providers.

JILL

12:47 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

Genesis Salon & Spa....The staff is AMAZING!!!!

R. M.

2:07 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

Strands in Clayton is the #1 salon in St. Louis! They have the most talented stylists and the atmosphere is very relaxing.

anna

2:28 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

Stands in Clayton! Ninfa knows just how to treat my curls with the right amount if tlc

Brandon M. Krepel

4:37 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

Strands is my fav. Good people, good cuts, good massages, good product...all around win :)

Liz Dollinger

7:25 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Monica at Salon Moxi in Sunset Hills. She is current on trends and very personable. Love her!

Colleen Songer

3:02 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Strands Salon in Clayton is by far THE best! Each person is very knowledgeable, helpful, caring, and fun. I've been going to Maria for four years and I know when you find a good thing; never let it go!
p.s. the scalp massages are addicting =)

Maggie Gross

6:03 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Strands by far is the *BEST* salon!! I've been a customer of Kevin Govero (owner & hairstylist) for over 15 years!!!! Both Kevin & Ninfa Govero are awesome hairstylists!! I've been recommending them to family/friends for years. They have great scalp massages & a down to earth atmosphere. Kevin is the *BOMB* at color & I change mine frequently. Much Love & votes to Strands!! :)

Michelle S.

11:49 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

Celeslie's Salon & Spa (www.celeslies.com) in Arnold, MO! I've been going here for years and they have a wonderful staff, a gorgeous location, lots of complimentary extras, Aveda and Bare Escentuals products, the best massage experience ever, and highly trained hair stylists all for unbelievably reasonable prices. And they do great with cutting my toddler's and husband's hair in addition to my own!

Stacy D

2:55 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Strands in Clayton ....I moved 4 hours away from STL and make the drive back just to have my hair cut and colored by Ninfa....she is AMAZING. The whole staff is great......very friendly and knowledgable.....love Strands!

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