College Hill's Premier Hair Salon

Serving Brown University, RISD, and the vibrant College Hill community with style, creativity, and student-friendly pricing

Your College Hill Hair Destination

Located just a 5-minute walk from Brown University’s campus and steps from Thayer Street’s bustling shops and cafes, Moss Salon has been College Hill’s trusted beauty destination for over a decade. We understand the unique needs of students, professors, and young professionals who call this historic neighborhood home.

Our salon bridges the creative energy of RISD with the academic excellence of Brown, offering a space where self-expression meets sophistication. Whether you’re preparing for a thesis defense, getting ready for Spring Weekend, or simply maintaining your look between semesters, we’re here to help you look and feel your best.

Student-Centric

Flexible scheduling around classes, study-friendly atmosphere, and special academic year pricing

Campus Close

5-minute walk from Brown, 8 minutes from RISD, on the RIPTA bus route

 

Budget Friendly

Student discounts, payment plans for services, and affordable maintenance options

Study Breaks

Quick services between classes, express options during finals, weekend availability

Popular Services for College Hill

Formal Event Styling

Perfect for formals, date parties, and campus events. We know the Brown and RISD social calendar and can create stunning looks for any occasion.

Creative Color

Express yourself with bold colors, subtle highlights, or trendy techniques. Popular with RISD artists and creative students.

Low-Maintenance Cuts

Stylish cuts that grow out beautifully – perfect for busy students who can’t visit every month.

Graduation Packages

Look perfect for your big day with our special graduation styling, including options for family members.

We Know College Hill Student Life

From freshman orientation to senior week, we’re part of your college journey

Spring Weekend

Festival-ready styles

Formal Season

Elegant updos

Commencement

Picture-perfect hair

Spring Weekend

Festival-ready styles

Formal Season

Elegant updos

Commencement

Picture-perfect hair

Getting to Moss Salon from College Hill

Nearby Landmarks

5 min walk from Brown University Main Green
8 min from RISD Museum
2 blocks from Thayer Street
10 min from Prospect Terrace Park
Near Blue State Coffee

Transportation & Parking

RIPTA Bus Stop (Routes 1, 32, 33)
2-hour street parking available
Power Street Parking Garage nearby
Bike racks outside salon
Uber/Lyft pickup zone

College Hill Transformations

Formal Styling

Spring Weekend ready!

Creative Color

RISD student expression

Graduation Look

Commencement perfection

Interview Ready

Career services approved

Popular Services for College Hill

Balayage & Dimensional Color

Popular with creative students

Hair Color & Highlights

Express yourself with color

Styling & Blowouts

Perfect for formals and events

Precision Haircuts

Low-maintenance student cuts

College Hill Location FAQ

Do you offer student discounts?

Yes! please call the salon for current discounts available on services with valid ID from Brown, RISD, or other local colleges. We also have special pricing for group bookings for Greek events and formals.

We’re typically busiest before major campus events like Spring Weekend, formal seasons (October and April), and graduation week. We recommend booking 2-3 weeks in advance for these times.
Yes! There’s 2-hour street parking on North Main Street and surrounding streets. The Power Street Garage is a 5-minute walk for longer appointments. Many students walk or bike from campus.

Absolutely! We offer express services perfect for breaks between classes. Our 30-minute express blowout is very popular with students who have an hour break.

Ready for Your College Hill Transformation?

Join hundreds of Brown and RISD students who trust Moss Salon

Our Other Providence Locations

Explore our services at our other neighborhood locations: