Best Hair Salon in Kandy

Frequently asked

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

Salon Charming Kandy is currently the highest-rated hair salons in Kandy on Review Guru, with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 reviews.

Which hair salons in Kandy has the most reviews?

Salon Charming Kandy is the most-reviewed hair salons in Kandy with 9 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 Kandy?

Review Guru has 3 hair salons listed in Kandy, aggregating 22 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 hair treatments are available in Kandy compared with Colombo salons?

Kandy hair salons cover the core treatment menu — cuts, blow-dries, single-process colour, highlights, keratin straightening, and bridal styling. The range is somewhat narrower than the certified studios in Colombo 3 and 7: highly specialised colour techniques like advanced balayage or creative colour are less consistently available. For standard cuts, colour, and keratin, the listed Kandy salons offer comparable quality to Colombo's mid-range tier at generally lower prices. Bridal styling is well-established in Kandy given the city's role as a weddings and events destination — several listed salons have a strong bridal hair record. If you need a specialist technique, ask the salon directly about product and stylist capability before booking.

What is the price range for a haircut and colour treatment at Kandy hair salons?

A women's haircut in Kandy runs LKR 600–1,500 depending on hair length and the salon; a men's cut is typically LKR 350–700. Single-process hair colour starts at LKR 2,500–4,500 for medium-length hair. Highlights and balayage are priced by application time: expect LKR 5,000–10,000 for a full-head foil or partial balayage. Keratin straightening ranges from LKR 6,000–15,000 depending on hair length and the product used — call ahead for a quote. Kandy pricing is broadly comparable to Kotte and Nugegoda and runs below the premium certified studios in Colombo 3 and 7.

Do Kandy hair salons require appointments or accept walk-ins?

Walk-ins are generally accepted for basic cuts during off-peak weekday hours; appointments are recommended for colour work, keratin treatments, and bridal styling. The busiest windows — Saturday mornings, evenings from 5–7 PM on weekdays, and days preceding local events or auspicious dates — can have waits of 30–60 minutes for walk-ins. Calling ahead on the same day adds little time and avoids the risk of a long wait. For any service involving a chemical treatment, book at least 24–48 hours ahead — particularly if you are visiting Kandy for a short stay and cannot easily return.