By Meghna Sharma India’s salon industry in 2026 is expanding well beyond premium outlets in the biggest metros. Branded chains are moving into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, while customers increasingly expect professional hair care, skin services, bridal packages, nail care, men’s grooming and digital booking under one roof. Franchising has become a major growth engine because it lets established brands enter new markets with common training, products and service standards.
Ken Research valued India’s beauty salon market at about US$12.6 billion in 2025 and projects continued growth through 2031. This ranking therefore looks beyond outlet count alone and considers national reach, brand recall, service range, training systems, premium positioning and current expansion. Based on those factors, here are the Top 10 Salon Chains in India in 2026.
1. Naturals Salon
Naturals is one of India’s largest organised salon networks and the strongest overall chain in 2026. Current Naturals membership material promotes access across more than 1,000 salons, with a presence in more than 20 states. Founded in Chennai by K. Veena, the brand scaled through franchising and a broad menu covering hair, skin, bridal, nails and men’s grooming. Naturals has also built a major women-entrepreneur franchise base and aims to expand to 3,000 salons by 2029, giving it exceptional reach beyond the largest cities.
2. Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty
Jawed Habib remains one of India’s most recognised professional hairstyling brands. Current network information cites about 875 outlets across 24 states and 110 Indian cities, along with an international presence. The wider system includes Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty, Hair Studio, HairXpreso and academies, allowing it to serve different markets and price points. Haircuts, styling, colouring and treatments remain its core strengths, while many outlets also provide beauty, skin, nail and bridal services. Its academy network helps support the large franchise system with trained professionals.
3. Lakmé Salon
Lakmé Salon combines a powerful beauty brand with one of India’s biggest professional salon networks. Lakmé Lever, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindustan Unilever, operates the business, and current company material cites more than 450 salons across over 160 cities with more than 4,000 beauty professionals. Services cover hair, skin, makeup, nails and hands and feet, with bridal beauty a major category. The chain also benefits from its association with Lakmé Fashion Week, giving it a strong fashion and trend-led identity alongside nationwide franchise expansion.
4. Green Trends
Green Trends has built a major value-to-mid-premium unisex salon network under CavinKare. The chain currently reports more than 400 salons across over 55 cities, supported by more than 270 franchisees and around 4,000 certified experts. Its menu covers more than 100 hair, skin, styling and grooming services. Green Trends has been especially strong in southern India but has expanded well beyond its home markets. Accessible pricing, structured training and a mature franchise system have helped it reach customers who want branded salon standards without luxury-level pricing.
5. Studio11 Salon & Spa
Studio11 has created one of the broadest multi-city salon networks in the country. Its current franchise material cites around 200 salons across 75 cities and 21 states, and its live locator shows outlets across southern, eastern, western and northern India. Studio11 operates salon, spa and family-salon formats with services such as haircuts, colouring, facials, waxing, manicure, pedicure and makeup. Its biggest strength is geographic depth: the chain has entered many smaller cities where premium metro-focused brands have a limited presence.
6. Looks Salon
Looks Salon has grown from a Delhi-based business founded in 1989 into a major premium unisex chain. Its official website currently describes more than 162 branches nationally and internationally. Looks focuses strongly on professional hairdressing, colour, styling, beauty and grooming, supported by international professional product brands and its own academy. Its biggest concentration remains in Delhi NCR, but expansion into other major cities and high-visibility retail locations has made it one of India’s best-known premium salon names.
7. TONI&GUY India
TONI&GUY brings a globally recognised professional hairdressing brand to India. One of its official India platforms cites more than 140 salons across the country, with strong regional franchise networks in both North and South India. Hair cutting, styling, colouring and technical education remain central to the brand, although many Indian locations also provide broader beauty services. TONI&GUY generally competes in the premium segment and stands out for its international training heritage, contemporary styling and strong reputation for technically demanding hair services.
8. Enrich
Enrich is a leading premium salon business with particularly deep roots in western India. Its current official platform cites more than 110 locations across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Vadodara and Indore. Founded in 1997, Enrich now combines salons with beauty retail, memberships, at-home services and professional education. Its service menu covers haircuts, colour, hair treatments, facials, body rituals and hands-and-feet care. Although geographically more concentrated than the largest chains, it has substantial depth and strong premium recognition in the cities it serves.
9. Geetanjali Salon
Geetanjali Salon has grown from a Delhi-focused premium brand into a pan-India chain with more than 100 outlets. Led by celebrity hairstylist Sumit Israni, the company has built a strong reputation in high-end hair, skin, makeup and grooming. It remains particularly strong in Delhi NCR but now operates in multiple cities and prominent retail destinations. Its focus on upscale locations, professional training and personalised service gives Geetanjali a premium identity that distinguishes it from larger, more value-oriented franchise networks.
10. BBLUNT
BBLUNT has a smaller footprint than the biggest chains but a significant influence on premium hairdressing in India. Its current salon locator lists more than 20 locations across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Gurugram and Guwahati. The brand is known for fashion-forward cutting, colour and styling and also operates professional hairdressing academies. Years of work in Bollywood, fashion and editorial projects have strengthened its creative reputation. BBLUNT enters this top 10 because of specialist expertise and premium brand equity rather than outlet count alone.
Conclusion
India’s salon-chain market in 2026 has several distinct models. Naturals, Jawed Habib, Lakmé Salon and Green Trends lead through scale and franchising, while Studio11 has pushed deeply into smaller cities. Looks, TONI&GUY, Enrich, Geetanjali and BBLUNT compete more heavily on premium experience and specialist hairdressing.
The next phase will be shaped by service consistency, stylist retention, advanced treatments, digital booking and memberships. A famous brand can attract the first visit, but the skill of the individual salon team still determines whether customers return.
FAQs
Q1. Are prices the same at every outlet of a salon chain?
Not always. Prices can vary by city, outlet category, stylist level, hair length, product used and service complexity. Premium locations or senior stylists may charge more, so customers should ask for the final estimated price before a colour, keratin, smoothening, bridal or other high-value service begins.
Q2. Should customers take a consultation before hair colour, smoothening or keratin treatments?
Yes. A consultation helps the stylist assess hair condition, previous chemical treatments and the desired result. For colour, a strand test or other precautions may also be recommended. Customers should disclose recent bleaching, colouring, straightening or scalp problems before treatment.
Q3. Can every salon chain be opened as an individual franchise?
No. Franchise structures differ by brand. Naturals, Jawed Habib, Lakmé Salon, Green Trends and Studio11 actively use franchising, while other chains may use selected partners, regional rights or company-operated outlets. Investors should deal only with official franchise channels and verify fees, territory rights and recurring charges before paying.
Q4. How early should bridal salon services be booked?
For peak wedding dates, booking several weeks or months in advance is sensible, especially if a particular makeup artist or senior stylist is required. Confirm what the package includes and whether a trial is available for the main bridal look.
Q5. What should a customer check before choosing a new branch of a familiar chain?
Check the branch’s recent reviews, ask about the stylist who will perform the service, confirm the products and final pricing, and discuss the expected result before starting. For major chemical or bridal services, the skill of the individual professional matters as much as the chain name.