About the Salon

A salon rooted in care, creativity, & connection.

Dark Horse Salon was created as a space where beauty feels like home. A place where you can show up fully as yourself and walk out feeling even more like you.

We believe in doing things with intention.
🌱 In slowing down.
🌱 In honoring your natural beauty.
🌱 In clean products and skilled hands.
🌱 In creating a calm, welcoming environment that leaves you feeling seen and restored.

Behind the chair, we listen as much as we style. We take our time. We pay attention.

Whether you are here for a simple trim or a full transformation, every service is thoughtfully crafted to support your individual style, needs, and energy.

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More than a salon.

You leave feeling like your best self.

Located in Keene, New Hampshire, and proudly woman-owned, Dark Horse Salon is deeply connected to this community. We are committed to creating a space that is grounded, inspired, and built to last.

Come as you are. Leave feeling more like yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Professional-grade Moroccanoil hair products used at Dark Horse Salon in Keene NH, including Perfect Defense and Glimmer Shine for healthy, nourished styling results

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  • We specialize in haircuts, color, highlights, blonding, gray coverage, upstyling, and gel or flex-gel manicures. Visit our Services page for full details.

  • We kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.
    – Cancellations made the day before will be charged 50% of the service total.
    – No-shows or same-day cancellations will be charged 100%.

    This policy helps us honor the time of our stylists and other guests on the waitlist.

  • We primarily work by appointment, but feel free to call ahead — if we have a gap, we’ll fit you in!

  • Absolutely. If you’re thinking about a major change or want to talk through your options in more detail, we offer consultations for a small fee. The good news? That amount gets applied to any service you end up booking with us.

  • We use Aveda products — professional-grade, plant-powered formulas that support healthy hair and vibrant, long-lasting color. If you’re curious about what’s best for your hair type, your stylist will be happy to make a personalized recommendation.