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KW Salon
KW Salon

KW Salon

Hair salon in Portsmouth, NH

Rated 4.8 out of 5 (45 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 6 PM

KW Salon is owned by Katie Walsh, who has run the salon since 2019. The team works in a relaxed setting that the salon describes as more than a standard haircut, and it aims to build client relationships through clear communication, realistic expectations and getting to know the team. Each stylist focuses on particular specialties and the stylists collaborate on work for clients. The salon is open Monday through Sunday, 8:30am to 6:00pm, offers free parking, and serves refreshments that change with the seasons.

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KW Salon is owned by Katie Walsh, who has run the salon since 2019. The team works in a relaxed setting that the salon describes as more than a standard haircut, and it aims to build client relationships through clear communication, realistic expectations and getting to know the team. Each stylist focuses on particular specialties and the stylists collaborate on work for clients. The salon is open Monday through Sunday, 8:30am to 6:00pm, offers free parking, and serves refreshments that change with the seasons.

A root retouch starts at $125 and covers the root only, for hair that is one color. An all-over color starts at $160, and face-framing highlights or balayage start at $175. Partial and full foil highlights start at $215 and $275, and partial and full hand-painted balayage start at $215 and $295. Highlighting and balayage include a consultation, a customizable gloss, bond protection and styling. Color correction and vivid colors are booked after a consultation by phone.

Hair health services include haircuts starting at $75, shampoo and style starting at $60, glaze starting at $85, and a conditioning treatment starting at $75 that opens with a scalp-stimulating cleanse. The Brazilian Blowout starts at $415 and can be customized with a protein layer for frizz control. Clients with more hair than average are asked to call the salon or their stylist before booking so enough time can be arranged. Makeup starts at $150. Wedding makeup inquiries go to the sister location, KW Glam, downtown, and bridal services are covered on a separate sister website.

The salon builds client relationships through clear communication and realistic expectations, and its stylists each focus on their own specialties while collaborating on client work.

The salon describes a relaxed space meant to offer more than a haircut.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Haircuts, shampoo and style, glaze, a conditioning treatment with a scalp cleanse, and the Brazilian Blowout smoothing service.

  • Shampoo/Style $60
  • Conditioning Treatment $75
  • Haircuts $75
  • Glaze $85
  • Brazilian Blowout $415

Root retouches, all-over color, face-framing, partial and full foil highlights, partial and full balayage, highlights with a root, and color correction and vivid colors by consultation.

  • Retouch Color $125
  • All Over Color $160
  • Face-Framing Highlights/Balayage $175
  • Partial Balayage $215
  • Partial Highlight $215
  • Balayage/Highlight with a Root $240
  • Full Highlight $275
  • Full Balayage $295
  • Color Correction/Vivid Colors Price at booking

All the Glam hair extensions, booked by consultation.

  • All the Glam Hair Extensions Price at booking

Makeup for branding headshots, boudoir and events.

  • Makeup $150

Photos

  • Salon shampoo bowls with black chairs and stone wall
  • Four staff members posed together in black outfits
  • Salon styling chair beside a window
  • Storefront of KW Salon with sparkle effect

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.katiewalsh.salon (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Balayage and highlight services include a consultation, customizable gloss, bond protection and styling
  • Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatment with a customizable protein layer for frizz
  • Hair extensions, including All the Glam, booked by consultation
  • Free parking and rotating seasonal refreshments
  • Sells Oribe hair products, including finishing sprays and shampoos
  • Wedding makeup handled by sister location KW Glam downtown
Good for
  • Clients looking for balayage or highlights
  • Clients with frizz
  • Clients with thick or heavy hair who should call ahead
  • Clients who want color correction or vivid color by consultation
  • Event, boudoir and headshot makeup
  • Clients who want to plan bridal services through the sister site
Treats
  • Frizz
  • Gray coverage
  • Dimensional color
  • Color correction
  • Vivid color
  • Root touch-ups
Techniques
  • Foil highlights
  • Hand-painted balayage
  • French balayage
  • Bond protection
  • Customizable gloss
  • Brazilian Blowout smoothing
  • Scalp-stimulating cleanse
  • Conditioning mask
  • Hair extensions

Products & treatments

  • Oribe

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