Skip to main content
Home
ilusalong24.ee
Hubane Tartu ilusalongi interjöör soojade puitelementidega

The best beauty salons in Tartu 2026

7 min read·Author: Ilusalong24.ee toimetus·Published: ·Updated:

An overview of Tartu's beauty salons and clinics for 2026: districts, prices, student discounts, training clinics. How to choose and what to expect from Tartu's beauty market.

Tartu is Estonia's second-largest beauty-clinic market — 70+ clinics and salons. Its university-town status shapes both price levels and the range of services. In this overview we look at where to go, what makes Tartu distinctive and how to choose.

The regional breakdown of Tartu's beauty clinics

Kesklinn and Ülejõe

Tartu's aesthetic-medicine hub. This is where you'll find the premium clinics offering botox, lip fillers, laser treatments and wedding services. Prices run ~20% above the average.

Annelinn

The largest residential district, with a dense network of beauty salons. Prices are 15–25% cheaper than in Kesklinn. Plenty of quality manicure, hairdressing and lash salons.

Tamme, Karlova, Tähtvere

Quiet salons tucked away on homely streets. Mid-range prices, a personal approach. Small cosmetics studios are popular here.

Raadi and Ihaste

Newly developing areas with new beauty salons. Prices are moderate, but often with new technology and equipment.

The most sought-after services in Tartu 2026

  1. Facials (in Tartu's climate — moisturising and regenerating)
  2. Manicure + gel polish
  3. Lash extensions (2D and classic)
  4. Haircuts and colouring (the student market)
  5. Pedicure (spa and medical)
  6. Massage and lymphatic drainage
  7. Laser hair removal
Puidust vastuvõtulett kella ja lillede vaasiga, hubane atmosfäär

What makes Tartu distinctive

  • Student discounts: most salons give 10–15% off with an ISIC card. Always ask.
  • Training clinics: students at the University of Tartu Pärnu College and the Tartu Health Care College offer procedures 30–50% cheaper under a supervisor's watch.
  • Dermatologist-and-cosmetician collaboration:specialists from Tartu University Hospital consult with many beauty clinics — problem skin is handled better here.

Price level vs Tallinn

The average price gap:

  • Classic facial: 35–55 € (vs Tallinn 45–60 €).
  • Manicure + gel polish: 30–45 € (vs Tallinn 35–55 €).
  • Classic lash extensions: 50–75 € (vs Tallinn 60–90 €).
  • Lip filler 1 ml: 190–240 € (vs Tallinn 230–280 €).
  • Laser hair removal 6× package: 470–640 € (vs Tallinn 770–1060 €).
Vaikne Tartu tänav puumajadega sügisvalguses

How to choose

The same principles as elsewhere in Estonia:

  1. Check the Health Board's register of activity licences.
  2. At least 30 Google reviews with an average of 4.5+.
  3. A public price list on the website.
  4. For a medical procedure — a specialist with the appropriate qualification.

Where to next

Korduma kippuvad küsimused

Are beauty-clinic prices in Tartu cheaper than in Tallinn?▼

Yes, on average 15–25% cheaper for the same service. For aesthetic medicine (botox, lip fillers) the gap is smaller (~10%), because the same brands are used. For manicures and facials the gap is larger.

How big is Tartu's beauty-clinic market?▼

The Ilusalong24.ee directory lists around 70 registered clinics and salons in Tartu. It's the second-largest market in Estonia.

Does Tartu's university-town status affect beauty services?▼

Yes. Student discounts are more common than in Tallinn — many salons give 10–15% off with an ISIC card. Training clinics (students under a supervisor's watch) are also an option worth considering.

What exceptional services can you find in Tartu?▼

Thanks to its close ties with the dermatology department of Tartu University Hospital, Tartu has a strong level of dermatologist–cosmetician collaboration. There is also specialised hair and skin diagnostics (for treating conditions such as trichosis and others).