In a land of sweltering, oppressive heat and never-ending traffic, a girl's gotta treat herself sometimes. Take your hair from wilted and limp to glamorous and dazzling by visiting one of the best hair salons in Atlanta. Don't know where to start? In a town of 5.5 million, that's easy to understand. That's why we've done the work for you by hitting the streets, polling Atlantans, and scouring thousands of reviews to find the top five best hair salons in Atlanta.

1. Inman Park -- DADA Salon
True to its name, DADA is a creative collective of independent hair stylists who share a space and book their own clients. With almost exclusively five star reviews on Yelp, you can trust that you're in good hands no matter who you book with. The salon has a warm, vintage vibe to it that fits right in with its location. You'll have to book an appointment pretty far in advance, but once you get inside, sit back, enjoy a glass of complimentary wine, and let the stylists work their magic.

Address: 112 Hurt St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 523-2324
Insider Tip: Visit Dough, a vegan bakery next door if there's a wait before your cut.

2. Candler Park -- Marie Marie Salon
Based on the excellent Yelp reviews, Atlantans have made it clear that Marie Marie Salon is one of their favorite places for hair care. Located in picturesque Candler Park, this salon is a cross between French modern minimalism and vintage shabby-chic. Pricing is extremely budget-friendly, with women's haircuts being between $40-60, and full highlights coming in at $85. The only downside is the lack of an aesthetician. One-stop shop for beauty needs Marie Marie is not, but sometimes it's better to have an expert on hand than a Jack (or Jill) of all trades.

Address: 1388 McLendon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 849-9970
Insider Tip: Making an appointment is a breeze. Call, text, or email them at [email protected].

3. Midtown -- Helmet Hairworx
Curly hair, natural hair, straight-as-a-pin hair -- Helmet does it all. At this salon, you won't be passed from stylist to stylist as you receive your cut and color. The owner, Randy Addison, applies an artistic approach when it comes to the stylists he employs, so you can be sure that the final product is a masterpiece of a collaboration between you and your stylist. With five locations and over 35 stylists, "convenient" would be an understatement. Stylist bios and pictures (in case you're one to judge a stylist by their cover) are available on their website for you to peruse.

Address: 970 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 815-1629
Insider Tip: Check out their website for occasional deals and discounts.

4. Inman Park -- Adore Hair Studio
Delightful people. Delightful hair. Those are the sentiments repeatedly echoed by citizens of Atlanta when it comes to Adore Hair Studio. Featured in Elle and In Style magazines, Adore is repeatedly named one of Atlanta's top salons. The elegant decor and hospitable southern attitude of the place make it one of the best hair salons in Atlanta.

Address: 245 N Highland Ave NE, Ste 160, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 522-0336
Insider Tip: Getting cold feet about switching stylists? Easily book an appointment with Adore online so you don't wind up dialing and hanging up.

5. Buckhead -- Godiva Salon
Could it be? The same wonderful people that bring us Godiva Chocolate also have forayed into the hair care business? Cut to clients relaxing in chocolate baths while a chocolate mud mask is being slathered on their face (getting some of that concoction in your mouth wouldn't be an issue) as their hair is expertly styled and colored (in a chocolate mocha tone, of course). Okay, okay, the chocolatier and this salon are actually unrelated. (Also unrelated: godiva is a type of sea slug.) However, that doesn't mean that both can't offer luxurious, indulgent experiences, right? You'll pay the price for your experience, as cuts range from $65-125, but Godiva guarantees satisfaction. Besides the typical offerings of cut, color, bridal, and straightening services, Godiva has a plethora of hair conditioning treatments if you've been rough on your hair lately.

Address: 2900 Peachtree Rd NW, Ste 208, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 262-2998
Insider Tip: Godiva Salon's bathroom boasts a Japanese toilet seat...go ahead and google that.

Occasionally everyone needs some new hands in their hair. Make sure the ones in yours are skilled in the ways of hair by treating yourself to the best hair salons in Atlanta.