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Salon520 Beauty Lab
Salon520 Beauty Lab

Salon520 Beauty Lab

Hair salon in Tucson, AZ

Rated 4.6 out of 5 (104 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed now

Salon520 Beauty Lab opened in November 2018. Owner and master stylist Esther Kwon had wanted to run a salon for a long time before opening this one. The salon describes itself as a project meant to rethink the salon visit, starting from the moment a client walks in.

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About

Salon520 Beauty Lab opened in November 2018. Owner and master stylist Esther Kwon had wanted to run a salon for a long time before opening this one. The salon describes itself as a project meant to rethink the salon visit, starting from the moment a client walks in.

Hair services cover balayage and ombre, root color, full color, partial and full highlights, and cuts, with color work done in a high-quality color line. Other offerings include women's, men's and children's cuts, bangs, wash and blow-dry styling, event and bridal up-dos, and several perm types. Japanese straightening and scalp treatments are also available, along with brow shaping, semi-permanent mascara and an eyelash lift with tint.

The salon aims to create looks that suit a client's work and everyday routine, using current trends, techniques and tools. Military members and veterans, along with their immediate families, receive 10% off eligible services.

The salon works to build looks around how clients live and work, using current trends, techniques and tools.

The salon describes its space as one that changes over time, with the workspace regularly updated.

Specials & promotions

  • 10% off eligible services for military

    On eligible services. Open to Active Duty members, Reserves, Veterans and Retirees of the U.S. Armed Forces, including their immediate families.

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Monthly drawing: win $25-$50 worth of beauty products

    One name is drawn each month from entries. Entry is automatic with any service. Following on Instagram or checking in on Facebook doubles the chance to win.

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Balayage and ombre, alone or combined with root color, full color, a haircut or both.

  • Balayage/Ombre $190+
  • Rootcolor & Balayage $265+
  • Full color & Balayage $305+
  • Rootcolor & Balayage & Haircut $305+
  • Full color & Balayage & Haircut $345+

Root color, full color, gloss toner and coating, single root touch-ups, color correction after consultation, and color paired with highlights or a cut.

  • Add Gloss Toner $50+
  • W/ Gloss Coating $50+
  • Quick Gloss Coat Only $85+
  • Single Root T-up $87+
  • Color Correction upon Consultation $105
  • Root color & Hair cut $125+
  • Partial Highlights & Cut $170+
  • Full Color $175+
  • Root color & Partial Highlight $190+
  • Full Highlights & Cut $200+
  • Rootcolor & Partial Highlights & Haircut $220+
  • Root color & Full Highlights $225+
  • Full color & Partial Highlight $245+
  • Root color & Full Highlights & Hair cut $260+
  • Full color & Full Highlight $275+
  • Full color & Partial Highlight & Haircut $285+
  • Full color & Full Highlight & Haircut $310+

Bangs, children's cuts, men's cuts, and women's cuts, each with a wash and style.

  • Bangs $9
  • Bangs W/Face Frame $19
  • Children's Cut 10 & Under $25+
  • Men's Cut W/Wash & Style $30
  • Women's Cut W/Wash & Style $45+
  • Wash/Blow Dry Style $40+
  • Flat Iron/Curling Iron $50+
  • Event Up-do/Style $75+
  • Bride's Up-do/Style $85+

Brow shaping, eyebrow and lip together, corrective brow coverups, and brow touch-ups with pricing for returning clients.

  • Eye Brow $25
  • Eyebrow & Lip $40
  • 6-12 week touch up (returning clients) $105
  • Annual brow touch up (returning clients) $255
  • Annual brow touch up for non clients $355
  • Corrective work coverup $455
  • 6-12 week touch up (pricing for returning clients only) $105
  • Annual brow touch up (pricing for returning clients only) $255

Semi-permanent mascara and eyelash lift with tint.

  • Semi permanent mascara $45
  • Eyelash Lift W/Tint $175

Lip waxing.

  • Lip $22

Deep conditioning and ATS deep conditioning treatments.

  • Deep Conditioning treatment $55+
  • ATS Deep Conditioning $115+

Head spa and scalp massage, with or without deep conditioning.

  • Head Spa/Scalp Treatment $79
  • Head Spa/Deep conditioning Treatment $114

Foil highlights priced per foil, plus partial and full weave highlights with blow-dry.

  • Highlights (Each Foil) $19
  • Highlights/Partial Weave $130+
  • Highlights/Full Weave $155+

Root volume, men's, wave, special design and spiral perms, with haircut options.

  • Root Volume Perm $80+
  • Men's Perm $90+
  • Wave Perm $95+
  • Special Design Perm $100+
  • Men's Perm W/Haircut $115+
  • Special Design Perm W/Hair cut $130+
  • Wave Perm & Hair cut $130+
  • Spiral Perm $150+

Single, deluxe and supreme scalp treatments, plus full head and partial scalp consultations.

  • Single Scalp Treatment Only $65
  • Deluxe Scalp Treatment Only $100
  • Supreme Scalp Treatment W/Style $120
  • Full Head Consultation Consultation
  • Partial Consultation Consultation

Magic/Japanese thermal straightening, which includes a free consultation.

  • Magic/Japanese Straightening freeCONSULT $350+

Photos

  • Salon styling stations with black mirrors and chairs
  • Salon reception and styling area with black chairs
  • Shampoo station area with product shelves
  • Styling stations with mirrors and chairs
  • Before and after hair straightening results on a client
  • Before and after hair balayage with waves, salon setting
  • Before and after sleek straight haircut, three views
  • Before and after hair color and smoothing in salon
  • Before and after highlights and wavy styling
  • Front and side views of brunette balayage with waves
  • Back view of straight honey-highlighted hair
  • Back view of shoulder-length bob with soft waves

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.salon520beautylab.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Magic/Japanese thermal straightening with a free 15-minute consultation; the salon says it is the only Tucson salon offering Magic Thermal Straightening
  • Head spa scalp treatment with a 40-minute scalp massage, or a 50-minute version with deep conditioning
  • Curl and wave perms done with CREATE's Thermal Perming Machine and Wave Master
  • Balayage, ombre and full-color packages that combine color with a haircut, with listed durations
  • 10% discount on eligible services for active duty, reserve, retired and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their immediate families
Good for
  • Balayage and ombre clients
  • Full color and highlight clients
  • Clients interested in Japanese straightening
  • Clients wanting a scalp or head spa treatment
  • Brides and event hair
  • Children ages 10 and under
  • Returning clients for brow touch-ups
  • Military members, veterans and their families
Treats
  • Color correction
  • Dimensional color
  • Straight hair smoothing
  • Curl and wave
  • Scalp care
  • Brow shaping
  • Lash definition
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Ombre
  • Foil highlights
  • Full color
  • Magic/Japanese thermal straightening
  • Thermal reconditioning
  • Rebonding
  • Root volume perm
  • Wave perm
  • Spiral perm

Products & treatments

  • A high-quality color line (not named on the site)
  • CREATE scalp treatment
  • CREATE Thermal Perming Machine
  • CREATE Wave Master
  • CREATE straightening system

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