Top of the Town 2012

If this place weren’t a hair salon, it could very easily feel like our favorite hangout to catch up on gossip with our friends. With the trendy exposed cement walls, open stations, and stylists who laugh and chat—and let us in on the joke—spending an hour or two getting a haircut is time well spent, as much for the relaxation as the style boost. We walked out with a bounce in our step and perfectly chopped tresses. The salon even lets you book appointments online, so you can easily fit a cut into your hectic schedule. 1104 E. 17th Ave., 303-861-4132, denverstarsalon.com