5 Best Hair Salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL
Updated 29 September 2026 · 10 salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five hair salons for people in and around Downtown Bloomington who want a dependable cut, color or styling appointment. Ten salons in the Google category Hair salon were considered, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, so salons with many strong reviews rank highest. Each entry lists hours, address, payment and accessibility details, plus what reviewers mention about cuts, color and service. Most are appointment based, and several keep evening hours midweek.
#1
Lauren & Co. Hair Studio
★ 5 (266 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Lauren & Co. Hair Studio at 808 Eldorado Rd is women-owned and appointment based, open until 7 pm Tuesday through Thursday, with shorter Monday and Friday hours and closed weekends. Reviewers mention skilled color work, including turning gray hair light brown with golden highlights, and stylists who listen and suggest styles and products. A parent describes a teen with long, thick hair leaving happy. It is listed as good for kids, with on-site parking and several payment options.
Best for: Gray coverage and dimensional color
- Address
- 808 Eldorado Rd STE 1, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–5 pm; Mon 10 am–2 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2
OS Salon - Bloomington
★ 4.8 (303 Google reviews)Hair salon
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OS Salon - Bloomington at 1310 E Empire St opens at 8:30 am and runs until 8:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday, with shorter Friday and Saturday hours, closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention choosing a stylist by reading online bios, color work on naturally black hair, and thinning out thick hair with face-framing layers. A parent describes patient cuts for a sensitive child. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom are listed.
Best for: Thick hair and tricky color
- Address
- 1310 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8:30 am–8:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am–8:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am–8:30 pm
#3
Station 710 Salon
★ 4.9 (159 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Station 710 Salon at 710 McGregor St is appointment based and open until 8 pm Monday through Thursday, closing at 3 pm Friday and closed weekends. Reviewers mention ongoing staff training, cuts and color, relaxing shampoos with a neck massage, and stylists who offer options and double check before cutting. Families say the salon handles everyone, including a toddler, and the salon also offers facials plus eyebrow waxing and tinting. Accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Whole-family cuts plus brow services
- Address
- 710 McGregor St, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–3 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
#4
Fox & Hounds Hair Studio & Day Spa
★ 4.7 (586 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Fox & Hounds Hair Studio & Day Spa at 200 W Monroe St is women-owned and listed as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, with gender-neutral restrooms and free parking. It opens at 8 am Friday and Saturday and until 7 pm several weekdays, closed Sunday. Reviewers mention private wig fittings, perms, and a hot pink to honey blonde change with minimal damage at a reasonable price. Long-time clients recall visiting since the salon's early days.
Best for: Wig fittings and big color changes
- Address
- 200 W Monroe St #2, Bloomington, IL 61701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#5
TM Hair Design Salon & Spa
★ 4.8 (67 Google reviews)Hair salon
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TM Hair Design Salon & Spa at 2415 E Washington St Ste H opens at 8 am most days, with evening hours until 8 pm Tuesday through Thursday and closed Sunday. Reviewers describe a friendly atmosphere, cuts and color, and stylists who work with hair quirks on short styles. One reviewer with salon anxiety left feeling at ease, and another mentions being fitted in when needed. It is listed as good for kids, with on-site parking and several payment options.
Best for: Anxious clients and short haircuts
- Address
- 2415 E Washington St Ste H, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm; Mon 9 am–2 pm; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 10 salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Hair salon”, ranked by weighted rating. 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, Fox & Hounds Hair Studio & Day Spa 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?
Lauren & Co. Hair Studio ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 266 reviews. OS Salon - Bloomington is second at 4.8 from 303 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is OS Salon - Bloomington, at 8:30 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Fox & Hounds Hair Studio & Day Spa.
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