Pune's salon scene in May 2026 is wider than ever - from old-school neighbourhood barbers in Camp to high-gloss balayage chairs in Koregaon Park, and a fast-growing crop of homegrown unisex studios in Baner and Viman Nagar. The catch: a "best salon" depends entirely on what you walked in for. A bridal trial needs a different stylist than a quick gel manicure, and a Brazilian blowout deserves a colourist, not a fashion-cut chair.
We’ve spent the last few weeks short-listing the names that consistently come up when Punekars are asked who they trust with cuts, colour, smoothening, bridal looks and men's grooming. The result is the list below - 15 hand-picked salons across Koregaon Park, Kalyani Nagar, Aundh, Baner, Viman Nagar, Camp, Deccan Gymkhana and the larger Hinjewadi-Wakad belt - with realistic 2026 pricing and a clear "what to book" recommendation for each. Every featured salon below is bookable on magicpin, so you stack up to 30% magicpin cashback on every visit.
How to Choose the Right Pune Salon in 2026
Before you scroll, three quick filters that will save you a bad chair.
1. Match the salon to the service, not the brand. Lakme, Looks and Enrich are excellent for global colour and signature facials because their stylists train on those exact protocols. Independent studios like Flying Scissor, Manasee Studio 101 or The Pune Hair Company often beat the chains on technical hair-cutting and balayage because the senior stylist is on the chair, not behind a counter.
2. Ask who is cutting your hair. Most chain salons in Pune use a tiered pricing system - junior stylist, senior stylist, creative director - with prices that can triple at the top tier. A Rs 700 cut from a junior at BBlunt is not the same product as a Rs 2,500 cut from a creative director, and that’s OK as long as you book intentionally.
3. Patch test for chemical services. Keratin, smoothening, global colour and bleach all carry scalp-irritation risk. A reputable Pune salon in 2026 will offer a 24-hour patch test on request - any place that refuses, walk away.
Top Salons in Pune by Area (May 2026)
Koregaon Park: Enrich Salon
Enrich’s North Main Road outpost is the most frequently re-booked unisex salon in Koregaon Park, and for good reason - the senior stylists here are heavy on consultation. Expect a proper face-shape assessment before any creative cut, branded L’Oréal and Schwarzkopf colour, and an “O3+” or “Aroma Magic” facial menu that has held up well against newer entrants. Best for: signature facials, global colour, and Sunday morning blow-dries before brunch on North Main Road.
Koregaon Park: H2O Hair 2 Order
H2O has been a Koregaon Park staple for over a decade and continues to punch above its price tier. The hair team is strong on Indian textures - frizzy, mid-density, wavy - so this is where to go if every previous "layered cut" has fallen flat after one wash. Their O3+ and Casmara facials, gel manicures and Moroccan hair spa rituals are the unsung heroes of the menu. Best for: budget-friendly hair colour, monthly mani-pedi members, and Korean-style facials.
Koregaon Park: Geetanjali Salon
Address: Galaxy Gardens,First Floor, Krishna Chambers Koregaon Park, N Main Rd, Koregaon Park, Pune(Get Directions)
Geetanjali is the Pune outpost of the Mumbai-born chain known for its "Geetanjali Bridal" packages. The Koregaon Park branch leans heavily into pre-wedding programmes - skin prep facials in 4-week courses, lash extensions, hair spa for damaged colour - and the in-house bridal team has done enough Pune destination weddings to anticipate the eight-hour mehndi-sangeet-haldi-reception sequence. Best for: structured bridal prep, lashes, and skin-clinic style consultations.
Kalyani Nagar: Manasee Studio 101
Avg Cost - ₹2050
Call: +912026052765
Timing: 10:00 am - 8:00 pmAddress: A1, Precious Gem Cooperative Housing Society, Lane 6, Koregaon Park, Pune(Get Directions)
Services Offered: Haircut
Manasee Studio 101 is the locality favourite for Kalyani Nagar regulars who don’t want to drive to Koregaon Park for every blow-dry. The studio is small, appointments are tight, and the senior stylist has a reputation for nailing precision bobs and lobs in one sitting. Their Olaplex-add-on colour service is one of the most reasonably priced in the area. Best for: precision cuts, Olaplex bond-repair colour, and weekday lunch-hour appointments.
Aundh: Enrich Salon
Address: Plot No, 17/A, Lane Number 5, Opposite Canara Bank, Suyojana Society, Kavadewadi, Koregaon Park, Koregaon Park, Pune(Get Directions)
Enrich’s ITI Road location anchors Aundh’s salon scene. The chain’s standardised training shows in service consistency - whichever stylist you draw, the haircut protocol, the foot massage during a pedicure, the post-facial moisturiser, all feel uniform. They’re especially strong on global highlights and balayage with Kerastase aftercare. Best for: first-time colour clients who want a predictable, well-trained stylist.
Aundh: VLCC
Call: +91 98 6044 0052
Address: 12, Row House X, Hormony Co.Op.Soc., Behind Icici Bank, Kalyani Nagar, Pune(Get Directions)
Services Offered: Haircut
Must haves: Hair Colour Hair Styling Hair Spa
VLCC’s Aundh centre is half-salon, half-wellness clinic - which is exactly what you want if you’re bundling a Moroccan hair spa with a slimming session, or pairing skin treatments with a haircut. Their bridal package is the most aggressively priced among the chains, and the L’Oréal hair spa is reliable. Best for: bundled wellness-plus-grooming days and bridal package shoppers comparing chains.
Aundh: Kaya Skin Clinic
5.Enrich
Enrich 
Call: +91 97 0296 3000
Address: Akshay Complex, Plot No 2 And 3, Pushpak Park, Aundh, Pune(Get Directions)
Services Offered: HaircutBlow DryHair ThreadingHair Smoothening
Must haves: Hair Straightening Hair Colour Manicure Pedicure
Kaya isn’t a salon in the traditional cut-colour-pedicure sense - it’s a dermatology-led skin clinic that belongs on this list because no other chain in Pune does pre-bridal skin prep at this clinical level. Their hydrafacials, chemical peels, laser hair-reduction and pigmentation programmes are dermatologist-supervised. Best for: pre-bridal skin prep over 8-12 weeks, acne-scar treatment, and laser hair reduction.
Aundh: The Pune Hair Company
Address: Plot No.4, Meena Sai Apartment, Pushpak Park, Aundh, Aundh, Pune(Get Directions)
Services Offered: Haircut
Must haves: Hair Colour Hair Wash Hair Spa Hair Straightening
The Pune Hair Company is a hair-only studio (no nails, no spa, no facials), which is exactly why hair geeks love it. The team specialises in fashion-cuts, fringe styling and creative colour - think peekaboo highlights, money-piece, soft balayage. If you’ve ever brought a Pinterest reference to a chain salon and walked out with something that looked nothing like it, book here instead. Best for: editorial hair cuts, money-piece and balayage, and stylists who actually look at your reference photos.
Baner: V’s Beauty Studio
Address: Shop no. 5, Westros, Park Marina Road, near Jupiter Hospital, Baner, Baner, Pune(Get Directions)
Baner has exploded with home-grown studios over the last two years and V’s Beauty Studio is the one that has built the most loyal regular base. The space is intimate (3-4 chairs), so service is unrushed, and the makeup artist has a strong portfolio of soft-glam and Indo-western bridal looks. Their HD makeup and party-makeup slots fill up fast on weekends. Best for: party makeup, soft-glam bridal trials, and Baner residents who don’t want to cross to Aundh.
Viman Nagar: Looks Salon
Looks Salon’s Viman Nagar branch is the chain’s strongest Pune outlet - a clean, well-lit space with senior stylists who’ve been there 3+ years (rare in the chain world). Their men’s grooming menu is unusually deep: beard sculpting, hair patches, premium shaves and scalp treatments. Best for: men’s grooming, blow-drys, and Viman Nagar regulars who fly out of Pune airport often.
Viman Nagar: STUDIO11 Family Salon (Phoenix Marketcity)
Address: SR No 207, Core G Solitaire Business Hub, Unit no: G 40, Ground floor, near to Phoenix Market-city Mall, Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411014, Phoenix Marketcity, Pune(Get Directions)
STUDIO11 inside Phoenix Marketcity is a family-friendly unisex salon - kids’ haircuts, mom-and-daughter mani-pedi packages and value-for-money facial menus. Mall-location convenience means you can pair a salon visit with movie + dinner. Best for: family salon trips, kids’ first haircuts, and mall-day mani-pedi appointments.
Camp / Deccan: Habibs Hair and Beauty Salon
Address: Harshavardhan Society, Kamla Nehru Park, Dr Ketkar Rd, Deccan Gymkhana, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune(Get Directions)
Habibs has been styling Pune hair across multiple generations and the Deccan Gymkhana branch is the one regulars keep returning to. The chain’s training programmes mean you’ll find Habib-school cuts (sharp layers, Indian-texture-friendly) here. The salon also does competitive smoothening and keratin packages. Best for: traditional layered cuts, smoothening, and old-Pune regulars who’ve been visiting for years.
Deccan Gymkhana: Flying Scissor Unisex Salon
Call: +917620790282
Address: Bhosale shinde Arcade Deccan gymkhana, Jangali Maharaj Rd, near dena bank, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune(Get Directions)
Highlights: Air Conditioned
Services Offered: HaircutHair SpaBody MassageFoot Massage
Flying Scissor is the “hidden gem” entry on this list - a Deccan Gymkhana institution loved equally by college students from Fergusson and old-Pune locals. Pricing is sharp, the senior stylist is a fashion-cut specialist, and the salon happily handles walk-ins (rare in this town). Best for: walk-in cuts, students on a budget, and quick blow-drys before evening events.
Deccan Gymkhana: Awesome Hair & Beauty Salon
Call: +91 97 6720 0666
Address: Shop No 2 Sai Complex, Bmcc Opp. Hotel Rupali, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune(Get Directions)
Services Offered: Haircut
Must haves: Hair Straightening Hair Styling Beard Styling Shave
Awesome Hair & Beauty Salon is the all-rounder pick for Deccan - a single salon that handles cuts, colour, threading, mani-pedi, full-body waxing and bridal in one shot. The team is fast, prices are mid-tier, and they’re organised about appointment timing. Best for: weekly maintenance regulars, full-service appointments in one slot.
Hinjewadi / Wakad belt: Lakme Salon (Balewadi)
For the Hinjewadi-Wakad-Balewadi corridor, Lakme Salon Balewadi is the most consistent chain experience and the closest "premium" name to the IT parks. The colour menu uses Lakme’s own line plus L’Oréal, and the bridal team is well-versed in modern HD-makeup looks. Best for: IT-corridor professionals who want a chain-quality service close to office, weekend bridal trials.
Specialty Picks: Bridal, Hair Color, Men's Grooming, Hair Spa
Bridal in Pune (May 2026)
For full bridal packages with skin prep, hair, makeup and lashes, the names that consistently deliver are Geetanjali Salon (Koregaon Park) for structured 12-week prep, VLCC (Aundh) for value packages, and V’s Beauty Studio (Baner) for soft-glam HD-makeup. Expect bridal HD-makeup pricing in May 2026 to start around Rs 18,000 at chains and climb to Rs 45,000-65,000 for senior MUAs at independent studios. Always book a paid trial 6-8 weeks before the wedding.
Hair Color (Global, Highlights, Balayage)
Best technical colour chairs in Pune right now are at The Pune Hair Company (Aundh) for editorial work, Manasee Studio 101 (Kalyani Nagar) for Olaplex-led colour repair, and Enrich Aundh for predictable global colour. Always ask for a strand test if you’re going more than two shades lighter, and budget the bond-repair add-on (Olaplex 1+2) into the colour cost - it’s the difference between hair that survives the appointment and hair that breaks two weeks later.
Men's Grooming
Pune’s men’s grooming scene has matured dramatically. Looks Salon (Viman Nagar) is the deepest men’s menu - beard sculpting, premium shaves with hot towels, scalp treatments and hair patches. H2O Hair 2 Order (Koregaon Park) is the unisex pick that genuinely treats men’s appointments seriously instead of as an afterthought. Habibs Deccan is the budget-friendly classic for traditional cuts and clean shaves.
Hair Spa & Smoothening
For chemical-free hair spa rituals, VLCC Aundh and Enrich Koregaon Park both run Moroccan-oil and L’Oréal hair-spa programmes that work well on Pune’s hard water. For keratin and smoothening, Habibs Deccan and Awesome Hair & Beauty Deccan offer the most competitive packages. Always insist on the patch test 24 hours before any chemical service.
Pricing Tier Guide: Pune Salons (May 2026)
Salon prices in Pune in May 2026 cluster into three clear tiers. Use this as a sanity check before you book.
Budget tier (neighbourhood unisex, walk-in friendly):
- Women’s haircut: Rs 350-700
- Men’s haircut: Rs 200-400
- Threading (eyebrows + upper lip): Rs 80-150
- Basic facial: Rs 700-1,200
- Mani-pedi (regular): Rs 700-1,000
Mid tier (chain salons - Lakme, Enrich, Looks, Habibs):
- Women’s haircut (senior stylist): Rs 750-1,500
- Men’s haircut: Rs 500-900
- Global hair colour: Rs 3,500-7,000
- Highlights / balayage: Rs 5,000-12,000
- Premium facial: Rs 1,500-3,500
- Keratin / smoothening (mid-length hair): Rs 5,500-9,500
- Bridal HD makeup package: Rs 18,000-30,000
Premium tier (creative-director chairs, independent stylist studios, Kaya):
- Women’s haircut (creative director): Rs 1,800-3,500
- Editorial colour / balayage: Rs 12,000-22,000
- Hydrafacial / dermatology-led skin: Rs 4,500-8,500 per session
- Bridal HD makeup (senior MUA): Rs 35,000-70,000
- Keratin (long, thick hair, premium brand): Rs 11,000-18,000
Booking Smarter: Use magicpin Cashback & Vouchers
Every salon featured above is a verified magicpin partner, which means you can stack savings in three ways:
1. magicpin cashback on bill payment. Pay the salon bill via the magicpin app and you typically earn 5-30% back as magicpin points (varies by merchant and offer window). Points can be redeemed against your next salon visit, food orders, or brand vouchers.
2. Pre-paid vouchers at a discount. For chains like Lakme, Enrich and Looks, magicpin frequently runs 10-20% off pre-paid voucher offers - useful if you’re buying a full bridal or hair-colour package and know the bill upfront.
3. Members-only flash deals. magicpin’s app surfaces last-minute "today only" deals from partner salons trying to fill their afternoon slots. If your schedule is flexible, this is the easiest way to book a Rs 2,500 hydrafacial for under Rs 1,500.
A practical workflow: short-list 2-3 salons from this guide, open them in the magicpin app, compare today’s active offers, and book the one with the best stack. The whole exercise takes under 10 minutes and routinely saves 20-30% on a typical Pune salon bill.
FAQ: Best Salons in Pune (May 2026)
Q: Which is the best salon in Pune for bridal makeup in May 2026?
A: For a structured 8-12 week bridal programme, Geetanjali Salon (Koregaon Park) and VLCC (Aundh) are the most reliable chain options. For independent senior MUAs with strong soft-glam portfolios, V’s Beauty Studio (Baner) and the bridal team at The Pune Hair Company (Aundh) are highly rated.
Q: What does a haircut cost at a chain salon in Pune in 2026?
A: A women’s haircut at a senior stylist at Lakme, Enrich, Looks or Habibs in Pune in May 2026 costs Rs 750-1,500. Creative-director and editorial-cut prices climb to Rs 1,800-3,500. Men’s haircuts at chain salons are typically Rs 500-900.
Q: Where should I get hair colour or balayage done in Pune?
A: For editorial colour and balayage, The Pune Hair Company (Aundh) and Manasee Studio 101 (Kalyani Nagar) are the strongest independent picks. Among chains, Enrich Aundh and Lakme Balewadi consistently deliver predictable global colour with Olaplex bond-repair add-ons.
Q: Which Pune salon is best for men's grooming?
A: Looks Salon (Viman Nagar) has the deepest men’s menu in May 2026 - beard sculpting, premium shaves, hair patches and scalp treatments. H2O Hair 2 Order (Koregaon Park) is the best unisex option that takes male appointments seriously.
Q: How can I save on salon services in Pune?
A: Book through the magicpin app and stack three benefits: 5-30% cashback as magicpin points, 10-20% off on pre-paid chain vouchers (Lakme, Enrich, Looks), and last-minute flash deals on partner salons trying to fill afternoon slots.
Q: Which Pune salon is best for keratin and smoothening?
A: Habibs (Deccan) and Awesome Hair & Beauty Salon (Deccan) offer the most competitive keratin and smoothening packages in May 2026, typically Rs 5,500-9,500 for mid-length hair. For premium-brand keratin on long thick hair, Lakme Salon Balewadi and Enrich Koregaon Park price between Rs 11,000-18,000.
Q: Are there good unisex salons in Aundh and Baner?
A: Yes. In Aundh, Enrich, VLCC, Kaya Skin Clinic and The Pune Hair Company are the four anchors covering mid-tier to premium. In Baner, V’s Beauty Studio is the strongest local unisex pick, particularly for makeup and party-look appointments.
