goKalki City Report · Chennai · October 2026
Best salons and spas in Chennai (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated salons and spas in Chennai (Madras) on Google are Elight Unisex Beauty Salon Anna Nagar in Annanagar East (5.0 from 603 reviews), Bombshell Studio Unisex Salon in Villivakkam (5.0 from 496 reviews) and Viddu,s beauty parlour in Choolaimedu (5.0 from 338 reviews). goKalki ranked 472 Google-rated salons, spas and beauty studios in Chennai by rating and number of reviews. The top 25 average 4.95. The full list is below, followed by what the numbers mean for an owner.
Key findings
- 89% of salons in Chennai are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 1% are below 4.0.
- The median salon in Chennai has 111 Google reviews. The top 10% have 1,295 or more.
- The top 25 salons in Chennai have a median of 603 reviews, 5.4 times that of a typical salon.
- Anna Nagar has the most salons on Google Maps in Chennai, followed by T. Nagar and Vadapalani.
- K. K. Nagar has the highest average rating of any area of Chennai with 8 or more rated salons: 4.85.
Source: goKalki analysis of 472 Google Maps listings of salons, spas and beauty studios in Chennai, October 2026.
Which are the best salons in Chennai?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Elight Unisex Beauty Salon Anna NagarAnnanagar East · 5.0 ★ · 603 reviews
- Bombshell Studio Unisex SalonVillivakkam · 5.0 ★ · 496 reviews
- Viddu,s beauty parlourChoolaimedu · 5.0 ★ · 338 reviews
- Ornatrix unisex hair studioTeynampet · 5.0 ★ · 201 reviews
- V5 Luxury SalonKodambakkam · 5.0 ★ · 183 reviews
- L'eo Plaza SalonKodambakkam · 5.0 ★ · 171 reviews
- Bluesky Nail Academy, ChennaiChetpet · 5.0 ★ · 124 reviews
- Meena's Beauty Care & Bridal StudioArumbakkam · 5.0 ★ · 104 reviews
- Elegance Beauty ParlourChetpet · 5.0 ★ · 100 reviews
- StylzOnNailzRaja Annamalaipuram · 5.0 ★ · 91 reviews
- KATHIJA COSMETICS & Aesthetics productsSaligramam · 5.0 ★ · 84 reviews
- Bezalel Unisex salon,Anna NagarShanthi Colony · 5.0 ★ · 80 reviews
- Pyaar unisex salonPurasaiwakkam · 4.9 ★ · 3,476 reviews
- Virtue SalonAnna Nagar · 4.9 ★ · 3,319 reviews
- Vibe unisex salonEkkatuthangal · 4.9 ★ · 3,016 reviews
- VIBE UNISEX SALONT. Nagar · 4.9 ★ · 2,256 reviews
- Cheap and Best Men's Salon, MogappairMogappair · 4.9 ★ · 2,056 reviews
- Green Trends Unisex Hair & Style SalonVillivakkam · 4.9 ★ · 2,005 reviews
- Sensoria Spa & SalonArumbakkam · 5.0 ★ · 74 reviews
- Monsoon Salon Anna NagarAnna Nagar · 4.9 ★ · 1,267 reviews
- VIBE UNISEX SALON VELACHERY4.9 ★ · 768 reviews
- Essensuals by Toni&Guy, Mogappair Golden George NagarMogappair East · 4.9 ★ · 751 reviews
- Pearls Beauty Academy ChennaiT. Nagar · 4.9 ★ · 698 reviews
- Page 3 Luxury Salon & Makeover Studio KilpaukKilpauk · 4.9 ★ · 683 reviews
- Studio11 KodambakkamKodambakkam · 4.9 ★ · 669 reviews
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How do salons in Chennai compare?
| Salons with a Google rating | 472 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.74 (median 4.8) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 89% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 1% |
| Median number of reviews | 111 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 53% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 1,295 |
| Areas with the most salons | Anna Nagar (49), T. Nagar (43), Vadapalani (24), Kodambakkam (19), Saligramam (18), Nungambakkam (17) |
| Highest-rated area | K. K. Nagar, 4.85 on average across 11 salons |
What does it take to be a top salon in Chennai?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
89% of salons in Chennai are already rated 4.5 or higher, so a good rating alone rarely stands out. The number of reviews does: the top 25 have a median of 603, against 111 for a typical salon. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 47% of salons in Chennai. 1,295 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 1% of salons in Chennai sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Anna Nagar and T. Nagar have the most salons in our data, 49 and 43. A customer there sees many options on one map, and often messages more than one. Answering first matters.
Good reviews follow good service
Customers review the places that looked after them: answered quickly, booked without back and forth, reminded before the day. That is the work Kalki does on WhatsApp for salons.
How was this list made?
We looked at the Google Maps listings shown for searches for salons, spas and beauty studios in Chennai in October 2026. That covers most of them, but not necessarily every salon in the city.
Each salon is scored by its Google rating, weighted by its number of reviews, so a 5.0 from 12 reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from 600. The score is (reviews × rating + 50 × the Chennai average) ÷ (reviews + 50).
To be listed, a salon needs a rating of 4.0 or more from at least 20 reviews. Averages count those with at least 5 reviews.
In Chennai, 382 salons qualified. goKalki is not paid by anyone on this list, and nobody can pay to be on it. Ratings change every day, so each name links to its live listing. If something here is wrong, or you would rather your business were not listed, write to hello@gokalki.com and we will correct or remove it. More on the method: goKalki City Reports.
To cite this page: goKalki, “Best salons and spas in Chennai (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/salons/chennai/
More questions
What are the best salons in Chennai?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated salons in Chennai are Elight Unisex Beauty Salon Anna Nagar in Annanagar East (5.0 from 603 reviews), Bombshell Studio Unisex Salon in Villivakkam (5.0 from 496 reviews) and Viddu,s beauty parlour in Choolaimedu (5.0 from 338 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/salons/chennai/.
Which are the best salons in Madras?
Madras is Chennai. According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated salons there are Elight Unisex Beauty Salon Anna Nagar in Annanagar East, Bombshell Studio Unisex Salon in Villivakkam and Viddu,s beauty parlour in Choolaimedu, out of 472 with a Google rating.
What is a good Google rating for a salon in Chennai?
The average salon in Chennai is rated 4.74 and the median 4.8, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 89% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 1% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a salon in Chennai usually have?
The median salon in Chennai has 111 reviews. 53% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 1,295, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Chennai have the most salons?
Anna Nagar, T. Nagar and Vadapalani have the most salons listed on Google Maps in Chennai, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of salons in Chennai made?
Each salon is scored by its Google rating, weighted by its number of reviews, so a 5.0 from 12 reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from 600. The score is (reviews × rating + 50 × the Chennai average) ÷ (reviews + 50). To be listed, a salon needs a rating of 4.0 or more from at least 20 reviews. Averages count those with at least 5 reviews. 382 salons in Chennai qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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