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MaxCharles Hair Studio

5.0 ★★★★★ · 56 Google reviews · 23 photos
Hair salon · Portsmouth, NH

MaxCharles Hair Studio at a glance

Customers consistently praise the salon's skilled stylists for achieving precise cuts, natural color transitions, and effective corrections. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and relaxing, with amenities like wine contributing to a positive experience. Many clients highlight the staff's professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to accommodate specific requests, including wedding services. No common criticisms were identified in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 56 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 56 Google reviews (42 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 70% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: January 5, 2025.
  • Service: Makeup Artist serving Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

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Tracy Gravlin8 reviews
★★★★★

Wonderful salon! Meredith made us feel at home. My hair & my daughter's hair look & feel amazing! Recommend 💯!! Your missing out if you don't book!

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Madelaine Tremblay6 reviews
★★★★★

MaxCharles far exceeded my expectations for my wedding hair and make up! I felt my best self on my wedding day. The stylists are so talented and made myself and my bridal party feel so special. Thank you a million times over to MaxCharles!!

  • Services: Bridal services
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claire larsonLocal Guide · 32 reviews
★★★★★

Had an amazing experience here with Meredith! She talked through what I wanted with me, she spent so much time and detail with my hair, I am a mousy brunette doing very blonde highlights and she really did a great job with the specific color and giving it depth (with my thin hair) she also gave me a cut that was great. The salon itself is super nice, has wine and other drink options, they are very professional and do a really great job. Meredith is also super nice and fun to chat with! Would definitely and easily recommend it here!

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Northeast WandererLocal Guide · 296 reviews
★★★★★

I see Lindsay but I love the whole team. Such a professional and fun group of people. They truly care about their clients and their services are top notch. Whether you need a new hair style, expert color advice or a makeup application, they excel at what they do. Excellent selection of products too!

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Brittany Crickard6 reviews
★★★★★

Lindsey is amazing! Have been a long term client of hers for more than 10 years. The salon is so relaxing and I always look forward to my next service. Talk about talented ladies!

  • Services: Blowouts, Hair coloring, Hairstyling, Haircut, Hair highlighting, Shampoo & conditioning, Updos
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Renee Martin5 reviews
★★★★★

I went to Max Charles to get a full Balayage and they did an amazing job. The atmosphere was so comfortable and modern. Despite having previously butchered red hair they did a great job making my highlights look natural and covered up all the red. I have recommended max Charles to many people and will continue to do so! I will be coming back soon!!

  • Services: Balayage, Gloss or Glaze, Hair highlighting, Shampoo & conditioning
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Deborah Merrill-Sands4 reviews
★★★★★

High quality cuts and coloring. Very client-centric.

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Raef GrangerLocal Guide · 14 reviews
★★★★★

What is there to say about Missi? She is a true professional and artist in her craft. She really knows a lot about hair. I see her for my men's haircut, and what i like most is she listens to me and provides the cut that looks great each and every time. Also, Missi is just fun and energetic and loves her profession, and it comes through and shines in her artistry and craft.

  • Services: Haircut
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Kathryn Bisbee8 reviews
★★★★★

I couldn't have been happier with my experience with MaxCharles salon! I hired MaxCharles for my wedding hair and makeup completely sight unseen (based on website reviews). I live out of state (NJ) and was not even able to do my hair and makeup trial until the Wednesday night before my Saturday wedding. I was definitely nervous but Lindsey (and later Kat) did a great job working with me. While Lindsey gave me some suggestions and pointers, she also listened to me and what I wanted. I'm not 'trendy' so I was worried that I would be talked into a hairstyle that I just would not feel comfortable with. Fortunately, the team was great and I never felt any sort of pressure to have my hair/makeup in a way I did not want. Not only that, but they completely helped me out with dealing with my very opinionated mother who has a completely different taste in hairstyles than myself! I would 100% recommend MaxCharles and they set such a pleasant tone for the rest of a wonderful wedding day!

  • Services: Wedding hair & make-up
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Cori McGrath3 reviews
★★★★★

My favorite thing about going to MaxCharles is the cozy, friendly atmosphere. Most often the whole salon is abuzz with laughter and singing, patrons & stylists together. On top of that, I get compliments on my hair regularly, the highlights look natural and the style/cut perfect for me. People often say it's hard to find a hairdresser who is "the one" - now that I've found mine, I will never leave. I love you MaxCharles!

  • Services: Hair coloring, Hairstyling, Haircut, Hair highlighting
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Business details

  • Address: 168 Fleet St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • Website: maxcharlessalon.com
  • Service area: Portsmouth, NH