Great taste! A stylish collection of bossa nova perfect for playing in beauty salons [2026]

From The StartLaufey

Laufey – From The Start (Official Music Video)

The light, bossa nova–style sound and soothing vocals seem perfect for stylishly setting the mood as background music in a hair salon.

The artist is Laufey, an Icelandic singer-songwriter with roots in jazz and classical music.

This song, in fact, is about tender feelings of love for a close friend that are hard to express.

Though it’s a tale of unrequited love, the buoyant rhythm transforms the emotion into something sweet, bittersweet, and charming—a number with impeccable sensibility.

Released in May 2023, the track is included on the acclaimed album “Bewitched,” which came out the same year and won the 66th Annual Grammy Award.

There’s no doubt this song will gently encourage customers’ excitement as they transform into a new version of themselves during their appointment!

Lover GirlLaufey

Laufey – Lover Girl (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Laufey, who has roots in jazz and classical music and is beloved for her refined musicality.

Fresh off the memory of her GRAMMY-winning album Bewitched at the 66th GRAMMY Awards, she released this track in June 2025.

While themed around the longing for a lover far away, the song is crafted as a light, breezy piece set to a comfortable bossa nova rhythm.

In contrast to its wistful lyrics, the track exudes an elegant, composed feel—proof of her impeccable taste.

It’s a sentimental number that will undoubtedly elevate any salon’s ambiance, providing a touch of luxury for customers to enjoy.

Orange-coloured dayliana flores

liana flores – Orange-coloured day (visualizer)

The light tone of the acoustic guitar and the graceful strings create a pleasant atmosphere, like spending an afternoon beneath dappled sunlight.

By British-Brazilian singer-songwriter Liana Flores, this track from her eagerly awaited debut album “Flower of the Soul” features a charming, swingy rhythm reminiscent of 1960s bossa nova.

Sung around the theme of “an orange-tinted day,” surrendering to the beauty of nature, its blissful worldview instantly puts listeners at ease.

With a refined ensemble featuring members of Grizzly Bear and a whisper-soft vocal, it’s an ideal choice for salon BGM that aims to offer clients a luxurious time.

It subtly showcases the shop’s impeccable taste and is sure to add color to a truly special moment.

Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones

Quincy Jones – SOUL BOSSA NOVA

How about that cheerful instrumental with a sprightly rhythm that gets your body moving and the distinctive sound of the cuíca that almost sounds like laughter? Crafted by music maestro Quincy Jones, this track is a delightful fusion of big band jazz and bossa nova—just listening to it lifts your spirits.

Featured on the album “Big Band Bossa Nova,” released in December 1962, it’s even said to have been written in a mere 20 minutes.

It became a globally recognized melody, having been used in the Austin Powers film series and as the theme for the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

With its light, dancing flute solo, this piece fills any lounge space with a stylish, happy vibe and is sure to elevate your guests’ mood.

Waters of MarchJohn Roseboro & Mei Semones

Waters of March

John Roseboro, hailed as a leading figure of the “post-bossa nova” wave, teams up with Berklee College of Music alumna Mei Semones.

United by their love for bossa nova, the two collaborate here to cover an immortal Brazilian classic.

Their harmonies are as soothing as gentle spring sunlight, wrapping listeners in a tender embrace.

By adding new lyrics to the original song’s worldview—which portrays the cycles of life through fragments of everyday moments—they’ve created a story that feels even more intimate and warm.

Released in March 2023, this collaboration proved how perfectly their musical sensibilities align.

Use it as background music to craft a refined salon ambiance, and you’re sure to give both clients and staff a richly relaxing experience.

Elevator SpaghettiJorjiana

Jorjiana – Elevator Spaghetti [Official Video]

Set to a pleasant, bossa nova–style guitar with conversation-like rap laid over it, Jorjiana’s track is a perfect fit for a hair salon looking to create a stylish atmosphere.

Over a light, elevator-music-like track, her deliberately off-the-beat flow glides along with impeccable taste.

Released in January 2025, this single follows her October 2024 hit “ILBB2,” which sparked her breakthrough.

Its relaxed, ambient sound—distinct from conventional rap—adds a refined touch without intruding on clients’ luxurious time.

Pair this song with your technique to make your customers feel their most fashionable.

Love Will Tear Us ApartNouvelle Vague

Love Will Tear Us Apart

The France-born music project Nouvelle Vague has earned global acclaim for its innovative style of reinterpreting post-punk classics in a bossa nova mode.

The track I’m introducing here wraps an original song—about the sorrow of a relationship drifting apart because of love itself—in languid, ennui-tinged female vocals and a cool, airy sound.

This ironic approach creates an irresistibly stylish atmosphere.

The piece is included on their landmark debut album, Nouvelle Vague, released in August 2004, and there’s even an anecdote that the idea for this very cover was what sparked the project in the first place—proof of their impeccable taste.

Their sound, which renders heavy themes with lightness, will elevate your salon’s ambiance into something distinctly refined without intruding on your guests’ time.