Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

It varies by salon. Larger, full-service spots like Grove Salon or Be'u Salon & Spa generally prefer appointments, especially for color services, while places like Hair Cuttery and Sport Clips are more accustomed to walk-ins for standard cuts.

Where should I take my kids for a haircut in Lake Nona?

Pigtails & Crewcuts in Lake Nona Town Center specializes specifically in children's haircuts and has built a large, loyal following among local parents, making it a solid first stop.

I just moved here and don't know any stylists — how do I choose?

Start with what you actually need (color, a men's cut, a kids' cut) and pick a salon in your immediate neighborhood first — Laureate Park, Narcoossee corridor, Moss Park, and Eagle Creek each have solid options within a short drive.

Are there independent stylists in Lake Nona, or mostly chains?

Both exist here. You'll find national names like Sport Clips and Hair Cuttery alongside independent studios like Creating Waves Salon, KG Hair Studio, and Eric Cuts Studio, plus suite-style setups like Salon Lofts where individual stylists rent their own space.

What's the best area of Lake Nona for full-service color and styling?

Lake Nona Town Center and Medical City both have well-reviewed, full-service options — Grove Salon and The Ivory Salon, respectively — if you're looking for color, keratin treatments, or event styling.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

It varies by salon. Larger, full-service spots like Grove Salon or Be'u Salon & Spa generally prefer appointments, especially for color services, while places like Hair Cuttery and Sport Clips are more accustomed to walk-ins for standard cuts.

Where should I take my kids for a haircut in Lake Nona?

Pigtails & Crewcuts in Lake Nona Town Center specializes specifically in children's haircuts and has built a large, loyal following among local parents, making it a solid first stop.

I just moved here and don't know any stylists — how do I choose?

Start with what you actually need (color, a men's cut, a kids' cut) and pick a salon in your immediate neighborhood first — Laureate Park, Narcoossee corridor, Moss Park, and Eagle Creek each have solid options within a short drive.

Are there independent stylists in Lake Nona, or mostly chains?

Both exist here. You'll find national names like Sport Clips and Hair Cuttery alongside independent studios like Creating Waves Salon, KG Hair Studio, and Eric Cuts Studio, plus suite-style setups like Salon Lofts where individual stylists rent their own space.

What's the best area of Lake Nona for full-service color and styling?

Lake Nona Town Center and Medical City both have well-reviewed, full-service options — Grove Salon and The Ivory Salon, respectively — if you're looking for color, keratin treatments, or event styling.

Getting Your First Haircut Sorted in Lake Nona: A Newcomer's Guide to Our Salons

October 7, 2026Lake Nona Guide

New to Lake Nona and not sure where to get a haircut? Here's an insider's tour of our neighborhood's salons and barbershops, from Laureate Park to Medical City, to help you find your new chair.

If you just moved to Lake Nona, here's the short version: you don't need to drive back to your old neighborhood for a haircut. We've got a genuinely good spread of salons here, from polished Town Center studios to neighborhood barbershops tucked into strip centers along Narcoossee, and most of them are used to welcoming new faces every week thanks to how fast this area keeps growing. Below is how we'd point a friend who just unpacked their boxes.

Lake Nona Is Still New at This Too — And That's a Good Thing

One thing that surprised us when we first settled here: because so much of Lake Nona has been built in the last decade, very few salons have that "we've been doing the same style since 1998" feel. Stylists here tend to be building their own client books from scratch, which means they're motivated, current on trends, and genuinely happy to spend extra time with someone new. Don't be shy about telling your stylist you just moved here — it's basically the neighborhood icebreaker.

Start By Figuring Out What You Actually Need

"Hair salon" covers a lot of ground in Lake Nona, and it helps to know which lane you're in before you start Googling.

Full-service color and styling: If you're looking for balayage, keratin treatments, or a proper blowout before a Medical City conference, Grove Salon in Lake Nona Town Center is the one most people mention first — it's a large, established studio with an enormous local following (411 reviews and a 4.9 rating tells you something about consistency at that volume). The Ivory Salon over in Medical City is another strong full-service option, well-reviewed and convenient if you work at one of the hospitals or Nemours.
Barbershop basics: For a straightforward men's cut, fade, or beard line-up, Eric Cuts Studio on the Narcoossee corridor has built a loyal following (91 reviews, a full 5 stars), and Sport Clips Haircuts of Orlando - Lake Nona is the reliable national name if you want that familiar MVP experience without hunting for a new spot.
Kids in tow: Moving with a family? Pigtails & Crewcuts in Town Center is built entirely around making haircuts painless for children, and its review count (over 1,000!) says it's become a default stop for a lot of Lake Nona parents.
Independent stylists and suites: If you already know you prefer working with one dedicated stylist rather than a big salon floor, look at Salon Lofts, which houses individual stylist suites, or KG Hair Studio | Karla Antoinette, a smaller, personal studio on the Narcoossee corridor.

Neighborhood by Neighborhood

Lake Nona is really a cluster of villages, and where you live will probably decide where you end up getting your hair done, at least at first.

Laureate Park

If you're in Laureate Park, Creating Waves Salon is right in your backyard and has quietly earned a perfect 5-star rating from its regulars — the kind of place that rewards loyalty with genuinely attentive service.

Narcoossee Corridor

This stretch has become something of a hair-care hub. Beyond Eric Cuts and KG Hair Studio, you've got Mela Beauty Studio Lake Nona, which has built a large and loyal client base (554 reviews), and Salon Lofts for the suite-style experience.

Moss Park

On the Moss Park side, Be'u Salon & Spa and Nona Platinum Salon & Spa both offer that fuller salon-and-spa combination, handy if you want your hair and your self-care routine handled in one appointment.

Eagle Creek

Closer to Eagle Creek, Hair Cuttery is a familiar, no-fuss option for quick trims and family haircuts without needing an appointment booked weeks out.

How to Actually Book Your First Appointment

A few practical notes for the newly arrived: most Lake Nona salons book through their own websites or apps rather than walk-ins only, especially the busier Town Center spots, so give yourself a few days' lead time for a first visit, particularly around weekends when this area's professional crowd is off work and booking en masse. If you're particular about color work, it's worth calling ahead to ask whether a consultation is needed first — many of our top-rated colorists prefer to see your hair in person before quoting a service.

And don't overlook the value of asking neighbors. Lake Nona's Facebook groups and neighborhood chats are constantly buzzing with "who's your stylist?" threads — it's one of the fastest ways to find the right match for curly hair, textured hair, or a specific technique you're chasing.

Our Take

What we love about this category locally is that there's no single "Lake Nona look" being pushed on everyone — you can find a big-energy salon floor at Grove Salon, an intimate one-on-one setup at KG Hair Studio, or a kid-friendly chair at Pigtails & Crewcuts, all within a few miles of each other. Give yourself permission to try two or three before you settle in; that's exactly how the rest of us found our people.

Ready to see everything at once? You can browse all Hair Salons in Lake Nona to compare ratings, areas, and websites side by side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?: It varies by salon. Larger, full-service spots like Grove Salon or Be'u Salon & Spa generally prefer appointments, especially for color services, while places like Hair Cuttery and Sport Clips are more accustomed to walk-ins for standard cuts.
Where should I take my kids for a haircut in Lake Nona?: Pigtails & Crewcuts in Lake Nona Town Center specializes specifically in children's haircuts and has built a large, loyal following among local parents, making it a solid first stop.
I just moved here and don't know any stylists — how do I choose?: Start with what you actually need (color, a men's cut, a kids' cut) and pick a salon in your immediate neighborhood first — Laureate Park, Narcoossee corridor, Moss Park, and Eagle Creek each have solid options within a short drive.
Are there independent stylists in Lake Nona, or mostly chains?: Both exist here. You'll find national names like Sport Clips and Hair Cuttery alongside independent studios like Creating Waves Salon, KG Hair Studio, and Eric Cuts Studio, plus suite-style setups like Salon Lofts where individual stylists rent their own space.
What's the best area of Lake Nona for full-service color and styling?: Lake Nona Town Center and Medical City both have well-reviewed, full-service options — Grove Salon and The Ivory Salon, respectively — if you're looking for color, keratin treatments, or event styling.