goKalki City Report · Thiruvananthapuram · October 2026
Best salons and spas in Thiruvananthapuram (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated salons and spas in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) on Google are Chroma Makeover Studio in Ulloor (5.0 from 326 reviews), Donz Makeover Hair Fixing in Thycaud (5.0 from 273 reviews) and Cute Plus Beauty Solutions in Manacaud (5.0 from 195 reviews). goKalki ranked 310 Google-rated salons, spas and beauty studios in Thiruvananthapuram 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
- 82% of salons in Thiruvananthapuram are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 3% are below 4.0.
- The median salon in Thiruvananthapuram has 66 Google reviews. The top 10% have 551 or more.
- The top 25 salons in Thiruvananthapuram have a median of 326 reviews, 4.9 times that of a typical salon.
- Kowdiar has the most salons on Google Maps in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by Pattom and Kazhakkoottam.
- Thycaud has the highest average rating of any area of Thiruvananthapuram with 8 or more rated salons: 4.85.
Source: goKalki analysis of 310 Google Maps listings of salons, spas and beauty studios in Thiruvananthapuram, October 2026.
Which are the best salons in Thiruvananthapuram?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Chroma Makeover StudioUlloor · 5.0 ★ · 326 reviews
- Donz Makeover Hair FixingThycaud · 5.0 ★ · 273 reviews
- Cute Plus Beauty SolutionsManacaud · 5.0 ★ · 195 reviews
- Magic Touch Hair Extension Studio & Salon | TrivandrumThycaud · 5.0 ★ · 150 reviews
- Greens Beauty SalonKaramana · 5.0 ★ · 145 reviews
- AyurRishi Wellness TherapyKarakulam · 5.0 ★ · 109 reviews
- Clove Unisex Salon & AestheticsSasthamangalam · 5.0 ★ · 109 reviews
- Salobiaa Salon | Beauty and BeyondKowdiar · 4.9 ★ · 1,425 reviews
- Sindhura Make-up StudioPoojapura · 5.0 ★ · 105 reviews
- Vintage Blossom | Bridal Boutique in TrivandrumPettah · 4.9 ★ · 1,201 reviews
- Nature TouchArappuramukku · 5.0 ★ · 100 reviews
- KAYAKALPA AYURVEDA PAIN MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS SPA.Pettah · 4.9 ★ · 874 reviews
- Anabella makeover studio Bridal Makeup And Beauty ParlourVazhuthacaud · 5.0 ★ · 96 reviews
- Vibrance Spa and Ayurvedic Wellness CentreSreekaryam · 4.9 ★ · 707 reviews
- Elixir Ayurveda Hospital & Wellness CenterSasthamangalam · 4.9 ★ · 617 reviews
- Hair 2 Face Unisex SalonKazhakkoottam · 4.9 ★ · 551 reviews
- The Makeover Bridal & Designing StudioKaramana · 4.9 ★ · 490 reviews
- Juice SalonKuravankonam · 4.9 ★ · 411 reviews
- Ayurchakra Ayurveda Wellness CenterKesavadasapuram · 4.9 ★ · 395 reviews
- Evaa Family Salon & Makeover Studio TrivandrumAmbalamukku · 4.9 ★ · 381 reviews
- Praana Ayur Spa by SarwaaVazhuthacaud · 4.9 ★ · 372 reviews
- Nailed It Global - Lulu Mall, TrivandrumKochuveli · 4.9 ★ · 346 reviews
- Santhimadom Ayurveda Clinic Trivandrum | Panchakarma | Post Pregnancy Care in TrivandrumPalayam · 4.9 ★ · 315 reviews
- Vybha Designer StudioVellayambalam · 4.9 ★ · 311 reviews
- Chias Nail Art & Make-up StudioManacaud · 4.9 ★ · 282 reviews
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How do salons in Thiruvananthapuram compare?
| Salons with a Google rating | 310 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.66 (median 4.7) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 82% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 3% |
| Median number of reviews | 66 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 42% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 551 |
| Areas with the most salons | Kowdiar (21), Pattom (16), Kazhakkoottam (14), Palayam (13), Kesavadasapuram (12), Vazhuthacaud (12) |
| Highest-rated area | Thycaud, 4.85 on average across 8 salons |
What does it take to be a top salon in Thiruvananthapuram?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
82% of salons in Thiruvananthapuram 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 326, against 66 for a typical salon. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 58% of salons in Thiruvananthapuram. 551 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 3% of salons in Thiruvananthapuram sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Kowdiar and Pattom have the most salons in our data, 21 and 16. 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram, 246 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 Thiruvananthapuram (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/salons/thiruvananthapuram/
More questions
What are the best salons in Thiruvananthapuram?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated salons in Thiruvananthapuram are Chroma Makeover Studio in Ulloor (5.0 from 326 reviews), Donz Makeover Hair Fixing in Thycaud (5.0 from 273 reviews) and Cute Plus Beauty Solutions in Manacaud (5.0 from 195 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/salons/thiruvananthapuram/.
Which are the best salons in Trivandrum?
Trivandrum is Thiruvananthapuram. According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated salons there are Chroma Makeover Studio in Ulloor, Donz Makeover Hair Fixing in Thycaud and Cute Plus Beauty Solutions in Manacaud, out of 310 with a Google rating.
What is a good Google rating for a salon in Thiruvananthapuram?
The average salon in Thiruvananthapuram is rated 4.66 and the median 4.7, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 82% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 3% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a salon in Thiruvananthapuram usually have?
The median salon in Thiruvananthapuram has 66 reviews. 42% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 551, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Thiruvananthapuram have the most salons?
Kowdiar, Pattom and Kazhakkoottam have the most salons listed on Google Maps in Thiruvananthapuram, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of salons in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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. 246 salons in Thiruvananthapuram qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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