Best Hair Salons in Colombo

Frequently asked

What's the highest-rated hair salons in Colombo?

MARTHA TILAAR SALON AND DAY SPA is currently the highest-rated hair salons in Colombo on Review Guru, with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews.

Which hair salons in Colombo has the most reviews?

MARTHA TILAAR SALON AND DAY SPA is the most-reviewed hair salons in Colombo with 10 customer reviews. A higher review count typically means a more reliable signal — a 4.5★ rating from 50 reviewers is stronger than a 5★ rating from 3.

How many hair salons are listed in Colombo?

Review Guru has 15 hair salons listed in Colombo, aggregating 52 customer reviews across them. We only include a business on a "best of" page once it has at least 3 reviews so the ranking is meaningful.

How are these hair salons ranked?

We use a Bayesian-weighted average score that combines the business's own star rating with the volume of reviews it has received. This prevents a single 5-star review from outranking 30 consistent 4-star reviews. Read more on our methodology page.

Are the reviews verified?

Reviews on Review Guru come from two sources: native submissions written directly on our platform, and imported reviews from Google Maps that we rewrite for clarity while preserving the original rating, sentiment, and named entities. Source is tagged on each review for transparency.

What is the difference between international-style hair salons and local salons in Colombo?

International-style certified salons — those carrying Wella, L'Oréal Professional, or similar accreditation — employ stylists trained to specific technique standards, which matters most for complex colour work: highlights, balayage, global colour, and keratin smoothing. Local neighbourhood salons are often stronger on the cuts and treatments suited to Sri Lankan hair texture and tend to build loyal long-term clienteles on consistency and price. The cost gap is significant: a full global colour at a certified Colombo 3 or 7 studio runs LKR 8,000–30,000 depending on length and product tier; the same service at a neighbourhood salon ranges from LKR 3,000–7,000. For a routine cut or blow-dry, the quality gap between the two tiers is narrower — and the neighbourhood salon is usually closer and easier to book. Reviews on the listed salons clearly indicate which tier each falls into and what specific services reviewers trusted them for.

How much does a haircut, hair colouring, and keratin treatment cost at a Colombo salon?

A haircut at a Colombo neighbourhood salon runs LKR 500–1,500 for women and LKR 300–800 for men; at certified studios in Colombo 3 and 7, a women's cut ranges from LKR 2,500–8,000 depending on the stylist's seniority. Full hair colouring (global colour or highlights) ranges from LKR 4,000–10,000 at mid-range salons to LKR 15,000–35,000 at premium certified studios for long or thick hair using professional-grade systems. Keratin smoothing treatments vary the most: a basic keratin at a neighbourhood salon costs LKR 6,000–12,000; certified studios carrying Brazilian or international keratin systems charge LKR 18,000–45,000 depending on hair length and density. A standalone blow-dry runs LKR 1,500–3,000 at dedicated blow-dry bars and is typically included with colour or keratin bookings. For accurate current pricing, call ahead — Colombo salon rates adjust with product costs and vary significantly by hair length.

Should I book ahead or can I walk in at popular hair salons in Colombo?

For colour work, keratin treatments, and any chemical service — book ahead. Most well-reviewed Colombo salons require colour appointments at least 24–48 hours in advance, and the busiest studios in Colombo 3 and 7 fill their colour slots days ahead on weekends. For a haircut at a neighbourhood salon, walk-ins are fine on most weekdays; evenings from 5–8 PM and Saturday mornings are the busiest windows, with waits running 30–60 minutes at popular local spots. Blow-dry bars are the most walk-in friendly format — sessions are short enough to absorb same-day demand except around weddings and events. If you have a specific stylist in mind, call to confirm their schedule — senior stylists at certified studios are often booked out three to five days ahead, particularly for colour appointments.