LEGO dropped the Hair Salon and Accessories Store (42662) in 2025 as part of the Friends Heartlake City collection — a compact build that doesn't waste a piece at 347 pieces with a retail price of $44.99. You get 3 minifigures in the box, which adds to the collectible appeal.
At $0.130 per piece, it runs a bit higher — but that often reflects larger or more specialized elements.
It's a straightforward, well-designed set that does what Friends does best.
Key Features
347 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
3 minifigures — Collectible characters from Friends
$0.130 per piece — Better value than the Friends average
Heartlake City subtheme — A popular subcategory within Friends
Released 2025 — Friends sets from this period are known for their build quality
Theme Background
The Hair Salon and Accessories Store falls under the LEGO Friends theme, sitting in the Heartlake City subtheme — one of LEGO's most established and popular product lines. Launched in 2025 at $44.99, it sits in the accessible end of Friends. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.130, which is reasonable for what Friends typically runs.
The Heartlake City subcategory within Friends has its own collector base, and sets in this range tend to hold interest well after retirement. Worth keeping on the radar if you're building a Friends collection.
Why This Set Is Special
Strong part-out value at 1.8x. Parts are worth $80.65 vs $44.99 retail (1.8x ratio). Theme average is 1.6x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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