If you live or work around Artemis Hospital in Sector 52, you have probably walked past a dozen salon boards on High Street 52 and wondered which one deserves your Saturday. This is a straight guide to the neighbourhood: where things are, what to check before you book anywhere, and the practical details of a visit.
01 The neighbourhood: High Street 52 and Artemis Hospital
Artemis Hospital is the landmark everyone in this part of Gurugram knows, and High Street 52 sits right across from it. The market is a compact high street with cafes, clinics, daily-need shops and, yes, a lot of salons. Sector 52 and neighbouring Sector 51 are dense residential pockets, which means most salons here survive on repeat local customers rather than passing footfall. That is good news for you. A salon that lives on regulars cannot afford many bad haircuts.
The area is well connected for anyone coming from nearby sectors. Sohna Road is minutes away, and Cyber City commuters pass through this corridor daily. If you are choosing between a salon near home and one near work, pick the one you will actually revisit. Consistency with one stylist beats hopping between salons every time.
02 What to check before booking anywhere nearby
Proximity should not be your only filter. Before you book anywhere in the neighbourhood, check the basics.
- Hygiene first: fresh towels per client, clean tools, single-use blades, a swept station. Walk in and look before you book.
- Consultation before service: a good salon asks about your hair history and what you want before picking up the scissors. If they skip straight to the chair, be cautious.
- Patch tests: for colour, bleach or any chemical service, a patch test is non-negotiable.
- Transparent pricing: you should know the cost before the service starts, not after.
- Realistic advice: be wary of anyone who promises transformations with no downsides. Honest stylists tell you what will not work too.
None of this is about one salon being better than another. These are the same checks that apply everywhere, and any decent neighbourhood salon will pass them comfortably.
03 Practical details: parking, timing, what to bring
High Street 52 has market parking, but it fills up on weekend evenings. A weekday visit or a morning slot is calmer. Call ahead if you are coming for something time-consuming like colour or a treatment, so the slot is blocked. Bring reference photos for cuts and colour. And if you are trying a new salon, start with a small service: a haircut, a cleanup, threading. Trust is earned, not assumed.
04 Visiting The Stylist
The Stylist Unisex Salon is at Shop No. 86, High Street 52, Sector 52, right opposite Artemis Hospital. We are open Wednesday to Monday, 11 AM to 9 PM, and closed on Tuesdays. A women's haircut is Rs 499, a men's haircut Rs 199, facials run Rs 799-1999 and waxing starts at Rs 200. Call 8178159945 to book. We also have a second branch at Ground Floor, The Arzoo Apartments, Sector 51, for customers on that side of the neighbourhood.
New salon rule: Never book your biggest service first. A simple haircut or cleanup tells you everything about a salon's hygiene, skill and honesty before you trust them with colour or a bridal look.
For prep reading before you visit, our men's haircut guide and hair spa guide cover the two most-booked services.
Questions we hear at the salon
Where exactly is The Stylist Unisex Salon in Sector 52?
Shop No. 86, High Street 52, Sector 52, Gurugram, right opposite Artemis Hospital. The market sits across from the hospital, so it is easy to find whether you are driving or taking a cab. There is also a second branch at Ground Floor, The Arzoo Apartments, Sector 51, for customers on that side of the neighbourhood.
What are your opening hours?
Wednesday to Monday, 11 AM to 9 PM, closed on Tuesdays. Weekend evenings are the busiest, so a weekday or morning visit is calmer. For colour, treatments or anything time-consuming, call 8178159945 ahead so your slot is blocked. Walk-ins are welcome for quicker services.
How do I choose a good salon near Artemis Hospital?
Check hygiene first: fresh towels per client, clean tools and single-use blades. Look for a proper consultation before the service, patch tests for chemical services, and transparent pricing quoted upfront. Start with a small service like a haircut or cleanup. How a salon handles the small stuff tells you how it will handle the big stuff.
Is there parking near High Street 52?
Yes, the market has its own parking, but it fills up on weekend evenings when the cafes and shops are busiest. For an easier visit, come on a weekday or take a morning slot. The market is right opposite Artemis Hospital, so it is also a short cab ride from Sectors 51, 52 and nearby areas.
Get honest advice for your hair and skin
Bring your hair as it is and tell us what bothers you. We will give you a straight answer on what will actually help, including when the answer is a simple trim and some patience.
Call 8178159945The Stylist Unisex Salon, Sector 52, Gurugram - call 8178159945.