Google Maps rankings for hair salons in Austin, TX: free heat-map
Headspace Salon is in the top 3 at 7 of 49 spots across Austin. Each dot shows who is #1 when someone searches “hair salon” on a phone at that corner.
Real Google Maps grid scan: 7×7 points, 1 mi apart, October 2026.
- A · Headspace Salon
- B · Dolce Salon
- C · Boho Salon
- D · Third Space Salon
- E · Rosemary V Hair @ Salons By Luxe
- someone else
What this scan found
- At the center of the map, near Austin City Hall, the #1 result for “hair salon” was Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair and Beauty.
- Headspace Salon held the most top-3 spots: 7 of 49 points on the 7×7 grid.
- Headspace Salon was in the top 3 at 0 of 9 points within about a mile of the center, and at 5 of 24 points on the outer ring about 3 miles out.
- 93 different businesses appeared in the top 3 somewhere on the map.
- The three businesses with the most top-3 spots had between 164 and 520 Google reviews.
- Scanned on October 20, 2026 from 49 points, 1 mi apart, as a phone at each point.
Most top-3 spots
| Business | Top-3 spots | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| A · Headspace Salon Hair salon | 7 of 49 | 4.9 | 520 |
| B · Dolce Salon Hair salon | 6 of 49 | 4.8 | 404 |
| C · Boho Salon Hair salon | 4 of 49 | 5 | 164 |
| D · Third Space Salon Hair salon | 4 of 49 | 4.8 | 43 |
| E · Rosemary V Hair @ Salons By Luxe Hair salon | 4 of 49 | 5 | 22 |
Map your own hair salon in Austin
Free, no account. Completion time depends on the data provider. Same 7×7 grid as above, centered on your business.
What tends to win for hair salons
Main category “Hair salon”; add “Hair extension technician” or “Barber shop” only if the services are offered.
Photos of real work, updated often, matter more for salons than for most trades because people choose by look.
Online booking linked from the profile gives Google another signal that the business is active.
Nearby pages
- Hair salons in Chicago, IL
- Hair salons in Houston, TX
- Plumbers in Austin, TX
- All hair salons pages · All trades in Austin
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Questions about hair salons on Google Maps
Who ranks best on Google Maps for hair salons in Austin?
In our October 2026 scan, Headspace Salon held the top 3 at 7 of 49 points across Austin. Rankings change by street and over time, so check your own business with the free map on this page.
How many Google reviews do the top hair salons in Austin have?
The three businesses with the most top-3 spots in this scan had between 164 and 520 reviews. Recent reviews matter along with the total.
How far do people travel for a hair salon search?
Not far. Salon searches are very local, so the top 3 changes quickly from block to block in dense cities, as the heat-map on this page shows.
Do booking links affect Google Maps rankings?
Google has not said they are a ranking factor, but a booking link makes the profile more useful and is common among the salons that hold the top spots.
Should each stylist have their own Google profile?
Only if Google’s rules for individual practitioners apply to them. Duplicate profiles at one address usually hurt more than they help.
Why does a new salon sometimes rank well quickly?
A complete profile, accurate category, photos and a steady stream of early reviews can lift a new salon near its own address within weeks.