goKalki City Report · Mangaluru · October 2026
Best salons and spas in Mangaluru (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated salons and spas in Mangaluru (Mangalore) on Google are Fatiz Bridal Emporio in Hampankatta (5.0 from 391 reviews), Twirl Salon in Bejai (5.0 from 267 reviews) and Makeup Brush Tales (5.0 from 171 reviews). goKalki ranked 232 Google-rated salons, spas and beauty studios in Mangaluru by rating and number of reviews. The top 25 average 4.94. The full list is below, followed by what the numbers mean for an owner.
Key findings
- 80% of salons in Mangaluru are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 4% are below 4.0.
- The median salon in Mangaluru has 64 Google reviews. The top 10% have 296 or more.
- The top 25 salons in Mangaluru have a median of 179 reviews, 2.8 times that of a typical salon.
- Kadri has the most salons on Google Maps in Mangaluru, followed by Kodailbail and Hampankatta.
- Kadri has the highest average rating of any area of Mangaluru with 8 or more rated salons: 4.73.
Source: goKalki analysis of 232 Google Maps listings of salons, spas and beauty studios in Mangaluru, October 2026.
Which are the best salons in Mangaluru?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Fatiz Bridal EmporioHampankatta · 5.0 ★ · 391 reviews
- Twirl Salon | HAIR & BEAUTYBejai · 5.0 ★ · 267 reviews
- Makeup Brush Tales | Bridal Makeup Artist Mangalore and Udupi5.0 ★ · 171 reviews
- SHRADDHA ASHWIN PRABHU-MAKEUP STUDIO & ACADEMYKodailbail · 5.0 ★ · 149 reviews
- Palm Glow Family SalonLadyhill · 5.0 ★ · 123 reviews
- Leela's Aesthetic LoungeKodailbail · 4.9 ★ · 788 reviews
- Glamoura by Supriya J Rai | Nail & Makeup StudioBejai · 5.0 ★ · 91 reviews
- Rebloom Beauty Care - Bridal Makeup Studio & Beauty SalonBondel · 4.9 ★ · 497 reviews
- Devo Focus Unisex saloonKonchady · 5.0 ★ · 82 reviews
- Glam ladies professional salonKonchady · 5.0 ★ · 81 reviews
- REVE Nails and Beauty LoungeKankanady · 4.9 ★ · 305 reviews
- Manyavar & MoheyKodailbail · 4.9 ★ · 241 reviews
- Shine RoseLadyhill · 5.0 ★ · 69 reviews
- Glamour Ladies Beauty SalonMukka · 4.9 ★ · 224 reviews
- Ceans Studio - Nails, Hair, AestheticsKodailbail · 5.0 ★ · 68 reviews
- Soromi nails beauty academyKankanady · 5.0 ★ · 68 reviews
- Green Trends Unisex Hair & Style SalonAttavar · 4.9 ★ · 212 reviews
- Makeup & Nails by Arathi NayakHampankatta · 4.9 ★ · 203 reviews
- Rena Unisex SalonBolar · 4.9 ★ · 201 reviews
- Padmas Beauty Parlour and Make overBalmatta · 4.9 ★ · 188 reviews
- Makeup artists sneha shettyKadri · 4.9 ★ · 185 reviews
- Kimera Wellness Salon & Spa - MangaloreLalbagh · 4.9 ★ · 179 reviews
- Lotus Beauty CareMangala Nagar · 4.9 ★ · 179 reviews
- The Modern Edge - Family Salon & InstituteNetravathy Nagar · 4.9 ★ · 177 reviews
- TAPOVAN - Health and Wellness ClinicBalmatta · 4.9 ★ · 166 reviews
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How do salons in Mangaluru compare?
| Salons with a Google rating | 232 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.66 (median 4.8) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 80% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 4% |
| Median number of reviews | 64 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 36% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 296 |
| Areas with the most salons | Kadri (27), Kodailbail (26), Hampankatta (25), Kankanady (24), Bejai (15), Attavar (12) |
| Highest-rated area | Kadri, 4.73 on average across 26 salons |
What does it take to be a top salon in Mangaluru?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
80% of salons in Mangaluru 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 179, against 64 for a typical salon. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 64% of salons in Mangaluru. 296 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 4% of salons in Mangaluru sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Kadri and Kodailbail have the most salons in our data, 27 and 26. 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 Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru, 180 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 Mangaluru (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/salons/mangaluru/
More questions
What are the best salons in Mangaluru?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated salons in Mangaluru are Fatiz Bridal Emporio in Hampankatta (5.0 from 391 reviews), Twirl Salon in Bejai (5.0 from 267 reviews) and Makeup Brush Tales (5.0 from 171 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/salons/mangaluru/.
Which are the best salons in Mangalore?
Mangalore is Mangaluru. According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated salons there are Fatiz Bridal Emporio in Hampankatta, Twirl Salon in Bejai and Makeup Brush Tales, out of 232 with a Google rating.
What is a good Google rating for a salon in Mangaluru?
The average salon in Mangaluru is rated 4.66 and the median 4.8, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 80% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 4% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a salon in Mangaluru usually have?
The median salon in Mangaluru has 64 reviews. 36% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 296, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Mangaluru have the most salons?
Kadri, Kodailbail and Hampankatta have the most salons listed on Google Maps in Mangaluru, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of salons in Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru 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. 180 salons in Mangaluru qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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