Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hair & Beauty Salon in Portsmouth, NH
Founded in 2015, Starling Hair & Beauty was created to provide clients with a high standard of excellence in a sophisticated yet approachable environment. Our team shares a deep passion for hair design, supported by decades of combined experience and advanced training from institutions like Vidal Sassoon and Makeup Designory. The salon's name reflects our connection to nature, drawing inspiration from the fluid movement of starlings to create dynamic, ever-evolving styles. We prioritize personalized service, listening closely to client needs while maintaining technical precision in cuts, color, and beauty treatments.Our commitment to safety and comfort has been especially evident during the pandemic, with enhanced cleaning protocols exceeding industry standards. Located in downtown Portsmouth, we offer a welcoming space where clients can relax and enjoy expert care tailored to their unique features and lifestyle. Every appointment focuses on enhancing natural beauty through modern techniques and artistic vision, ensuring results that consistently exceed expectations.
Services
Women's Cut
Men's Cut
Hair Color
Balayage
Makeup Application
Facials
Eyelash Services
Waxing
Nails
Bridal Packages
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined experience in hair design and beauty services
- Our stylists complete advanced training at institutions like Vidal Sassoon
- We implement enhanced safety protocols exceeding state requirements
- Our team provides personalized consultations for every client
- We maintain a sophisticated yet approachable salon environment
What people say
True professional
Superior color results
Precision cuts
Gorgeous salon atmosphere
Amazing stylist
Services
Women's Cut
Our precision women's cuts combine technical expertise with artistic vision to create flattering styles tailored to facial structure and lifestyle. Using advanced cutting techniques developed through decades of professional experience, we ensure every haircut maintains shape and dimension while growing out beautifully. Clients consistently praise our ability to translate their vision into reality while enhancing natural features.
Balayage
Starling's balayage services create natural-looking dimension through hand-painted techniques perfected over years of specialized training. Our stylists customize color placement to complement each client's skin tone and personal style, using high-quality products that maintain hair health. The result is a low-maintenance, sun-kissed effect that grows out seamlessly between appointments.
Makeup Application
Professional makeup application services utilize premium products to create flawless, long-lasting looks for special occasions or everyday wear. Our certified makeup artists combine technical skill with creative vision to enhance natural features while ensuring comfort throughout the day. Services include bridal makeup and personalized makeup lessons for self-application.
Signature Facial
The 60-minute signature facial combines deep cleansing, exfoliation, and targeted treatments to address individual skin concerns. Using professional-grade products, our estheticians customize each session to improve skin texture and radiance while providing a relaxing experience. Regular facials help maintain healthy, glowing skin through changing seasons and life stages.
Bridal Packages
Comprehensive bridal packages include hair styling, makeup application, and trial sessions to ensure perfect results for your special day. Our team coordinates services for the entire wedding party with flexible scheduling options. Packages guarantee experienced professionals who understand the importance of flawless execution during milestone events.
People
Mary Dolan
Owner
Mary Dolan has specialized in hair design since 1983, completing advanced training at Vidal Sassoon and Makeup Designory. Her expertise in color, balayage, and precision cutting creates transformative results for clients. She brings both technical mastery and artistic vision to every appointment while maintaining a welcoming salon environment.
Tracey
Stylist
Tracey transitioned to cosmetology after studying communication design at Pratt Institute. She specializes in natural, lived-in styles that reflect each client's personality. Her artistic background enables creative problem-solving for unique hair challenges while maintaining a focus on client comfort and satisfaction.
Questions
What hair services do you offer?
We provide women's and men's cuts, hair color, balayage, foils, makeup application, facials, and special occasion services including bridal packages.
How can I book an appointment?
Appointments can be scheduled online through our booking system or by calling 603-433-6555 during our operating hours.
Are walk-ins accepted?
We operate by appointment only to ensure personalized service for all clients.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain enhanced cleaning protocols exceeding state requirements, including regular sanitization and proper ventilation systems.
What makes Mary's styling unique?
Mary combines 35+ years of experience with advanced training from top institutions to create customized cuts and colors that enhance natural beauty.
