Salons
¶ Doug @ Studio Bliss
Stylist / Contact: Doug Mizak
Phone: (412) 655-0527
Address: 51 Clairton Boulevard (Pleasant Hills)
Website: www.studioblisssalon.com
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
¶ Evolve Wellness Spa
About: Whether you're looking for relief from pain, freedom from skin concerns, release of stress, or an improvement in your level of happiness, let us help you discover the best you possible.
Website: https://www.evolvewellnessspa.com
Phone: (412) 441-0860