Maeda Salon

Maeda was established in 2022 at 1155 South Shelby Street in Louisville. The salon describes itself as a clean beauty space where everyone is welcomed and cared for, and it names care, professionalism, sustainability and inclusivity as its commitments. Pricing is gender-neutral, and the salon sells clean beauty products through its online shop.

Rather than one team working under a single schedule, the salon is a collective of independent artists, each with their own specialties, hours and booking system. Artists offer cuts, color, extensions and styling. Appointments are by appointment only, booked through an artist's own link or the salon's contact page. The booking app shows real-time availability, service descriptions and pricing, lets clients message their stylist, and offers a waitlist for last-minute cancellations and earlier openings. Clients can request a Quiet Appointment when booking, and private appointments outside regular hours are available by email.

Wedding hair is a specific offering, covering individual hair for the bride and full glam for the wedding party. Wedding looks are shown on the wedding page, and questions about wedding services are answered by email. The salon describes its wedding hair services as the highest quality.

Clients are asked to come alone unless they have an appointment or have been approved for extra guests, and the salon has no separate space for children or companions. Free parking is available behind the salon on Oak Street. Clients who will be more than 15 minutes late should let their stylist know, as a late arrival may mean a reschedule. Each artist has a 24-hour cancellation policy: cancellations with less notice are charged 50% of the scheduled services, and no-call, no-show appointments are charged 100%. Clients who are unhappy with a cut or color, or need an adjustment, should contact the salon within 14 days. Questions can be texted to (502) 553-6530.

Built on care, professionalism, sustainability and inclusivity, with a clean beauty focus and a preference for looks clients can maintain at home.

The space is described as eco-conscious.