Looking for a hair salon in Pasadena, MD? Maybe you want a full-service salon and spa at the Y, a color appointment on Hog Neck Road, or a Fort Smallwood Road chair where they already know how you like it.
Neighbors in the Best of Pasadena Facebook group selected Rumors Salon & Spa, The Parlor, and Jordan Taylor Salon as the 2026 top three for Best Hair Salon. Here is a closer look at each, including services and how to book. For this year’s Best Barber Shop winners, see Best Barber Shops in Pasadena, MD.
1st place: Rumors Salon & Spa
Best for: A full-service salon and spa at the Y on Magothy Beach Road
Rumors Salon & Spa is at 26 Magothy Beach Road, inside the Y in Pasadena. The Real Pasadena listing is titled Rumors Remix Salon and describes a full-service salon and spa at this address, the same shop neighbors know as Rumors Salon & Spa. It is the 2026 first-place salon, handy if you already use the Y or want cuts, color, and spa services in one Magothy Beach Road stop. Confirm current services, hours, and how to book directly with the salon before you make an appointment. The listing is the best public profile if you are new to the shop.
Address: 26 Magothy Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
2nd place: The Parlor
Best for: Hair and skin care on Hog Neck Road
The Parlor is at 8010 Hog Neck Road, Suite 102, a full-service hair salon and spa. The Real Pasadena listing describes precision cuts and color, including balayage, foils, and single-process color, plus Great Lengths extensions, keratin blowouts, and Brazilian blowouts. If you are looking on this side of Pasadena, off Hog Neck Road, this is the 2026 second-place salon to call first. The listing and local booking pages, including the shop’s Schedulista booking page, are the best places to see the current service menu and request a chair before you book.
Address: 8010 Hog Neck Rd #102, Pasadena, MD 21122
3rd place: Jordan Taylor Salon
Best for: A Fort Smallwood Road salon
Jordan Taylor Salon is at 8971 Fort Smallwood Road, a neighborhood salon on the same corridor as several of this year’s other winners. The shop does not currently have a standalone official website, so Facebook and a direct call are the practical ways to confirm hours and how to book. Neighbors selected it as the 2026 third-place hair salon in Pasadena, MD, which is reason enough to put it on a short list if you already spend time on Fort Smallwood Road and want a local chair.
Address: 8971 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Hours and services can change, so check with each salon before you book.
Find more of Pasadena’s favorites
Have a local favorite to share? Join the Best of Pasadena Facebook group to discover more neighborhood recommendations and help choose the next winners.
Moving to Pasadena or looking for a home near your favorite salon? James Bowerman, a Pasadena local since 1990, and Real Creative Group can help you find the right neighborhood fit. Call 410-971-8004 or visit realcreativegroup.com.