5 Best Salons in Downtown, Akron OH
Updated 29 September 2026 · 33 salons in Downtown, Akron OH considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five well-reviewed salons and barber shops in and around Downtown Akron, OH, for anyone booking nails, a haircut, a beard trim or tanning. From 33 qualifying businesses, the list was ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one, so consistent feedback counts for more than a handful of perfect scores. Each entry covers hours, address, accessibility and what reviewers mention, including points worth knowing before you book.
#1
Nails So Dep By Ben Fairlawn
★ 4.9 (765 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nails So Dep By Ben Fairlawn is a nail salon inside Summit Mall at 3265 W Market St #282 in Fairlawn, open 10 am to 7:30 pm Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention freehand nail art, French tip full sets, fills and relaxing pedicures in a clean, efficient salon. One reviewer reported a billing disagreement and felt pressed to leave a review.
Best for: Freehand nail art
- Address
- 3265 W Market St #282, Fairlawn, OH 44333, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7:30 pm; Mon 10 am–7:30 pm; Sat 10 am–7:30 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–7:30 pm; Tue 10 am–7:30 pm; Wed 10 am–7:30 pm
#2
LaBelle’s Barber Parlor
★ 4.9 (492 Google reviews)Barber shop
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LaBelle’s Barber Parlor is at 1201 E Market St #104, open 9 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday and closed on weekends. Appointments are required, it is cash only, and there is free parking. Reviewers mention a calm atmosphere with good music and decor, careful cuts that are never rushed, skilled beard shaping and reasonable prices. It is also listed as good for kids.
Best for: Unhurried haircuts and beard trims
- Address
- 1201 E Market St #104, Akron, OH 44305, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#3
Slay Nails Bar And Spa
★ 5 (179 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Slay Nails Bar And Spa is at 2863 S Arlington Rd #13, open 10 am to 7 pm Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday. It lists an assistive hearing loop and full wheelchair access. Reviewers mention gel acrylic manicures that match reference photos, custom designs, pedicures, fair prices and an attractive salon interior, along with friendly technicians.
Best for: Matching a design from a photo
- Address
- 2863 S Arlington Rd #13, Akron, OH 44312, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#4
Nail The Vibe
★ 4.8 (291 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nail The Vibe is at 833 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls, open 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays, until 6 pm on Saturday, and closed Sunday. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are accepted, and card and mobile payments work. Reviewers are split: long-time clients praise talented technicians for manicures and gel pedicures, while others describe feeling rushed or having a booked design declined.
Best for: Gel manicures and pedicures
- Address
- 833 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#5
Bella Bronze Studios
★ 4.7 (383 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Bella Bronze Studios is a hair salon at 1486 N Portage Path that also offers tanning beds. It keeps long weekday hours, open 8 am to 9 pm Monday to Thursday, with shorter hours on Friday and weekends. Reviewers mention comfortable shampoo chairs, short-notice appointments, cuts that match what they asked for and fast tanning results, though one felt a stylist misread their hair type.
Best for: Haircuts plus tanning
- Address
- 1486 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44313, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–7 pm; Mon 8 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 8 am–9 pm; Tue 8 am–9 pm; Wed 8 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 33 salons in Downtown, Akron OH with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Bella Bronze Studios opens at 8 am.
- Carry cash for LaBelle’s Barber Parlor, which Google lists as cash only.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
Nails So Dep By Ben Fairlawn ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 765 reviews. LaBelle’s Barber Parlor is second at 4.9 from 492 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Akron OH are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Bella Bronze Studios, at 9 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for LaBelle’s Barber Parlor.
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