Hair, Nails, & Spas

Salons

Doug @ Studio Bliss

Stylist / Contact: Doug Mizak

Phone: (412) 655-0527

Address: 51 Clairton Boulevard (Pleasant Hills)

Community Praise: 11/10 review: Gay, very queer, and trans friendly, also disability friendly (linkedin notes he knows ASL)

Rebel Razor

About: We are an all inclusive unisex barbershop. A place for hair as we call it. We do cuts, shaves, pampering facials, wax services, as well as some color services.

Website: https://rebelrazor.glossgenius.com

Spectrum Salon

About: Spectrum Salon is for: -Members of the LGBTQIA community and our allies -The neurodivergent community -Anyone who struggles with the formalities of getting hair services -Those looking for hair outside of traditional beauty standards -Anyone who loves and respects those listed above

Website: spectrumpgh.glossgenius.com

Juicy Studio

About: At Juicy Studio I help clients through everyday life by providing a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment because self care shouldn’t be optional! All are welcome

Website: https://juicystudio.glossgenius.com

Fairy House Salon

About: a two chair micro salon in the North Hills of Pittsburgh where creativity, inclusivity, and sustainability come together. My goal is to create a space where everyone feels welcome, celebrated, and cared for while leaving a positive impact on the planet.

Website: https://thefairyhousepgh.com

Phone: 412-866-4617

Bloom Beauty Parlor

About: Offer hair services along with Lashes, Brows,

Waxing, & Makeup. Entire shop is queer-friendly, with a special shout-out to Emily!

Stylist / Contact : Emily Hillen

Call or text: (412) 689-5749

Address: 214 N. Highland Avenue (East Liberty)

Website: www.bloombeautyparlor.com

Community Praise: Emily is queer, trans affirming, and autistic.

Raw Studio

About: Serving a diverse clientele in Sewickley, Shadyside, North Side, and Lawrenceville; across all ages and styles, our experienced stylists specialize in a wide range of hair services tailored to each individual.

Address: 3185 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Phone: (412) 367-2444

Website: studiorawelite.com

Halcyon Salon

About: We believe in creating a space where people can be vulnerable & be themselves. But most of all, we believe in sustainable beauty. Pricing is flat hourly rates for all services.

Address: 5008 Penn Ave (Bloomfield)

Phone: (412) 897-6412

Website: halcyonpgh.com

Community Praise: Multiple trans and non-binary stylists

Barbers

Sonny’s Hair Parlor

About: Walk-ins and appointments available Tuesday-Saturday!

Address: 4610 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 (Bloomfield)

Phone: (844) 514-2225

Website: https://sonnyshairparlor.square.site

Community Praise: Traditional barber that’s transmasc friendly

Nails

Not Your Mom’s Nail Studio

About: Not Your Mom’s has a generational vibe while keeping up with the times. I wanted to create a space that was safe, encouraging, inclusive, and full of love!

Hours: 9am-9pm Tuesday - Saturday

Address: 4366 Old William Penn Hwy Suite B, Monroeville, PA 15146

Phone: (412) 660-5071

Booking: https://www.vagaro.com/notyourmomsnailstudio

Community Praise: Frequently recommended!

Wicked Nails

About: Nail Salon with a focus on dark/alternative styles

Address: 1368 Tennessee Ave (Dormont)

Phone: (412) 891-2771

Website: wickednailspgh.com

Instagram: @wickednails_pgh

Community Praise: Very trans & NB friendly!

Electrolysis & Laser Hair Removal

Angela Flowers Electrolysis

About: We are an LGBTQ-owned business offering professional and permanent hair removal in the heart of Pittsburgh’s East End.

Address: 5241 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Phone: 412-254-3495

Website: https://www.afelectrolysis.com

Ober Yahr Electrolysis

About: Provides a permanent and safe solution for all your hair removal needs

Locations in Squirrel Hill and Mount Lebanon

Phone: 412-422-4490

Email: oberyahrelectrolysis@gmail.com

Website: https://oberyahrelectrolysis.com

Community Praise: They work with all hair types and will go through the process with you step-by-step

QRC Praise: Sponsored Queer Prom!

Joy Electrolysis

About: Sofia Martin (she/her) is a certified electrolysis, who has graduated from Berkowits School of Electrolysis, in Queens, NY. She uses an FDA-approved Apilus machine to provide the most comfortable and effective treatments for her clients.

Address: 5241 Liberty Ave suite 10b, (Sola Salon in Shadyside)

Phone: (412) 346-6088

Website: https://www.solasalonstudios.com/salon-professional/joy-electrolysis

Community Praise: She’s a trans electrologist and takes insurance!! She also does pay what you can for anyone else who doesn’t get it covered

Central Outreach

About: Current Central Outreach patients can receive laser treatments for free. Contact your local office for more information.

Inclusive Aesthetics

About: We offer aesthetic laser, cosmetic, beauty, and wellness services. Dedicated to providing a unique experience tailored to achieve your desired results.

Address: 2920 W Liberty Ave (Dormont)

Phone: (412) 472-7546

Website: https://inclusiveaestheticsspa.com

Community Praise: Website has an entire section for gender afirming care

Milan Laser Hair Removal

About: National chain of laser hair removal locations, including 5 Pittsburgh locations

Website: https://milanlaserpittsburgh.com

Community Praise: Positive experiences at the Monroeville location, unlimited re-treatment included

Community Concerns: Negative experiences at other locations, can be expensive

Body Beautiful MedSpa

About: At our local Pittsburgh laser skin centers, we incorporate the newest, safest, most effective aesthetic laser treatments and cosmetic injectables available.

Locations: 9 locations around Pittsburgh

Phone: 724-987-3221

Website: https://bodybeautifullasermedi-spa.com

Spas

Elements

About: Our mission is to provide a safe space for personal transformation, growth, and recovery. We follow values of confidentiality, empathy, diversity and cultural inclusion, evidence-based practice, nonmaleficence, social justice, competence, the importance of human relationships, and community. Talk therapy services also available

Address: 2910 McKelvey Rd. Ext. Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Phone: (412) 668-2089

Website: https://elementspgh.com/spa/

Community Praise: Owned and operated by queer mental health professionals.

Spa Jema

About: We invite you to relax your mind, rejuvenate your body and indulge your senses. Come & escape, renew and beautify. We look forward to assisting you with your esthetic and wellness needs.

Address: 117 First Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Downtown)

Phone: (412) 281-3336

Website: https://www.spajema.com