5 Underrated Salons in Downtown, Allentown PA Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 27 salons in Downtown, Allentown PA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers hair and nail salons in Downtown Allentown that earn high Google ratings with fewer reviews, so they are easy to miss. Businesses are ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count across the 27 qualifying listings considered. Hours, addresses and accessibility details come from each listing, and the review notes describe what past clients have said.
#1
Transcend Salon
★ 5 (109 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Transcend Salon is a hair salon on West Allen Street, rated 5 from 109 Google reviews. Reviewers mention consultations that focus on hair concerns and color or cut options before any work begins, and one reviewer described being shown how to style a perm at home. The salon lists appointments as required or recommended, offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and is open Tuesday through Sunday with Monday closed. One reviewer described a cancelled appointment, so it is worth confirming a booking.
Best for: Consultations, color and perm styling
- Address
- 1736 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#2
Lauren Harris Beauty
★ 5 (99 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Lauren Harris Beauty is a hair salon on Hamilton Street with a 5 rating from 99 Google reviews. Reviewers mention easy online booking, clear directions to the salon, and a warm, relaxed space where color came out rich and dimensional. Several describe the head and neck massage and warm towel as a restful part of the visit. The salon is open Tuesday through Friday, mostly until early afternoon, and lists wheelchair-accessible parking and a toilet.
Best for: Color work and relaxing appointments
- Address
- 2015 Hamilton St #104, Allentown, PA 18104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–2:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–2:30 pm; Tue 12–2:30 pm; Wed 9 am–1 pm
#3
Truth Beauty Salon
★ 4.9 (70 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Truth Beauty Salon is a hair salon on West Allen Street, rated 4.9 from 70 Google reviews. Reviewers mention a stylist who took on matted hair that other shops had turned away, careful cutting and trimming, and friendly conversation during the appointment. Others point to styling finished with care. The salon is open Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday, and lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Difficult hair and careful cuts
- Address
- 1850 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#4
Climax Nails Lehigh valley nail tech
★ 4.9 (70 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Climax Nails is a nail salon on Hanover Avenue, rated 4.9 from 70 Google reviews. Reviewers mention technicians who followed a reference photo closely for custom designs, nails that held up longer than at other salons, and a relaxed, friendly appointment. The salon is open Tuesday through Friday and on Saturday until 5 pm, and it lists wheelchair-accessible parking.
Best for: Custom nail designs from a photo
- Address
- 2002 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9:30 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7:30 pm; Tue 10 am–7:30 pm; Wed 10 am–7:30 pm
#5
Glitz Nails Studio
★ 4.9 (56 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Glitz Nails Studio is a nail studio on the second floor of a West Allen Street building, rated 4.9 from 56 Google reviews. Reviewers mention detailed shape and color advice, a clean and organized space, and manicures and pedicures that felt unhurried. Some note that the studio stays open into the evening, and one reviewer mentioned services for men. It is open Wednesday to Saturday, with Sunday, Monday and Tuesday closed.
Best for: Evening manicures and pedicures
- Address
- 1823 W Allen St 2nd floor Suite 1, Allentown, PA 18104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5:30–8 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5:30–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 27 salons in Downtown, Allentown PA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Transcend Salon opens at 8 am.
- 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?
Transcend Salon ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 109 reviews. Lauren Harris Beauty is second at 5 from 99 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Allentown PA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Transcend Salon, at 8 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Transcend Salon.
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