5 Best Salons in Downtown, Ann Arbor MI
Updated 29 September 2026 · 43 salons in Downtown, Ann Arbor MI considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five salons that people in Downtown Ann Arbor can book for nails, cuts, color, extensions and spa services. We considered 43 qualifying businesses and ranked them by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a rating, so places with both high scores and plenty of reviews rise to the top. Each entry gives the address, opening days and what reviewers mention, which helps when you want a new stylist or a reliable nail appointment.
#1
Nail Studio - Nails Salon Ann Arbor MI
★ 4.8 (1,253 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nail Studio is a nail salon at 4049 Stone School Rd, open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention a clean space, a wide choice of colors and technicians who check in at each step to be sure the client is happy before continuing. Gel pedicures, acrylic fills and massages come up in reviews, along with fair price points. Parking, entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Gel manicures and pedicures
- Address
- 4049 Stone School Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7:30 pm; Mon 11 am–7:30 pm; Sat 10 am–7:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7:30 pm; Tue 10 am–7:30 pm; Wed 10 am–7:30 pm
#2
hJEM Beauty
★ 4.9 (364 Google reviews)Hair salon
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hJEM Beauty is a hair salon at 335 S Main St, open weekdays with evening hours until 8 pm Monday through Thursday and closed on weekends. Reviewers mention skilled extension work, including fixing an install from another salon and matching tricky red hair, as well as haircuts and highlights. Long-time clients say their stylists listen, explain each step and work efficiently. Parking, entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Hair extensions and highlights
- Address
- 335 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#3
Lyra Salon
★ 5 (216 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Lyra Salon is a beauty parlour at 219 N Main St, open Tuesday through Saturday. Reviewers describe an open space full of natural light, plants, exposed brick and full-length mirrors, with wash chairs that have foot recliners. Curly haircuts get specific praise, and one client mentions receiving hair care and beard grooming tips. It offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Curly cuts in a bright space
- Address
- 219 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#4
Roya Beauty
★ 4.8 (263 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Roya Beauty is a hair salon at 208 E Washington St, open Monday through Friday with late hours until 9 pm early in the week, closed weekends. Reviewers mention cuts for mid to long hair, color and highlights, and stylists who understand the look a client wants. One reviewer says the quality is high without outrageous prices, and long-time clients describe friendly, chatty appointments. Parking, entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Evening haircuts and color
- Address
- 208 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Fran Coys Salon and Spa
★ 4.7 (657 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Fran Coys Salon and Spa at 418 S Wagner Rd offers hair, manicures and pedicures, facials and massage, open Monday through Saturday. Appointments are required, and there is a free parking lot. Reviewers mention wedding nails based on a Pinterest idea, stylists who help with the transition to silver hair, and clients who have returned for many years. It is LGBTQ+ friendly with gender-neutral toilets and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Wedding nails and full spa services
- Address
- 418 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–4:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–7:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 43 salons in Downtown, Ann Arbor MI 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, hJEM Beauty opens at 9 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?
Nail Studio - Nails Salon Ann Arbor MI ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,253 reviews. hJEM Beauty is second at 4.9 from 364 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Ann Arbor MI are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Roya Beauty, at 9 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Fran Coys Salon and Spa.
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