Salon Maeda
About this salon
Tucked into the Louisville, KY, Salon Maeda has built a healthy stack of reviews around a full menu of waxing services. The salon currently averages 5.0 across 116 reviews, which is near-perfect for a shop of its size. Pricing reads mid-range for the area.
Salon Maeda is a local studio in Louisville.
Good to know before you book
- Skip caffeine for an hour beforehand and avoid retinol, AHAs, or sun exposure for 24 hours after.
- Loose cotton clothing for the ride home — no tight jeans, gym, hot tubs, or pools for 24 hours post-wax.
- This salon books up fast — reserve at least a week out for Brazilians, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.
Service menu
Typical local price range · confirm at bookingPhotos
Reviews
I had my first appointment at Maeda with Hannah Pierce today and I could not be happier with my service! I have had not-so-great haircut experiences in the past and have been hesitant to do anything with it, but finally after lots of research decided to take the leap and book an advanced haircut with Hannah. I had the absolute best experience! Hannah did a full consultation with me and was so knowledgeable not only about how to achieve the cut and style I was wanting, but also was able to educate me on changes I can make to my routine and products that would be helpful in order to get the best results for my hair. I have limited experience with styling my own hair and she was patient and took time to explain everything to me in detail, along with chatting about lots of other things in between. The atmosphere of the salon is amazing and I felt extremely welcomed from the moment I stepped in the door. I am so happy with how my hair turned out! Cannot recommend Hannah and Maeda enough :)
I have been seeing Ethel to cut and style my seriously thick, coarse hair with amazing results! I appreciate that Ethel takes her time and communicates about the cut along the way. It seems that all the stylists at Maeda are very talented and approach each client the same way--carefully, respectfully, and enthusiastically! If you want an alt haircut especially, this is the place to go. The salon is adorable and I love the atmosphere. One of the best salon experiences I've ever had...and I usually hate salons. Highly recommend!
My first appointment couldn’t have gone better. The whole space feels safe, inclusive, and totally judgment-free. The vibe is real and artsy—none of that forced customer-service energy and zero pressure to buy anything. I usually avoid salons because my social anxiety is no joke, but Hannah made me feel comfortable right away. She gave me an experience that was actually thoughtful and personalized. She’s creative, smart, informative, and genuinely herself. I’ve got long wavy/curly hair, and she brought my curls to life—more bounce, more definition, and somehow softer than ever. The color looks natural and gorgeous. I can’t hype up Salon Maeda and Hannah enough. This was exactly what I needed, and I’m not going anywhere else.
Location
1155 S Shelby St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA



