5 Best Salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL
Updated 29 September 2026 · 27 salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list gathers five well-reviewed nail and hair salons serving the Downtown Bloomington area, for anyone looking for a new stylist, a fresh set of nails or a first pedicure. The businesses were ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, so places with both strong scores and plenty of reviews rise to the top. Each entry notes hours, walk-in or appointment policies and accessibility details drawn from the business listing.
#1
Kevin NAILS by MIKE
★ 4.9 (557 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This nail salon on East Washington Street accepts walk-ins and is open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays. Reviewers mention acrylic sets that are not overly thick, Gel-X nails copied from a reference picture, French tips and first-time pedicures, along with staff who were friendly with children. One reviewer found complex star designs a struggle. Free parking, wheelchair-accessible entry and seating, and mobile payments are all listed.
Best for: Walk-in acrylics and Gel-X
- Address
- 2303 E Washington St #600g, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2
ELLA NAIL SPA
★ 4.9 (511 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Located on Bradford Lane in Normal, this Asian-owned nail spa is open seven days a week, with evening hours until 8 pm on weekdays. Reviewers mention detailed nail art, complex designs, pedicures, a clean and friendly atmosphere, and a drink offered during the visit. It accepts walk-ins as well as appointments, has Wi-Fi, identifies as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, and lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom.
Best for: Detailed nail art any day
- Address
- 1730 Bradford Ln #210, Normal, IL 61761, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–8 pm; Mon 9:30 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–8 pm; Tue 9:30 am–8 pm; Wed 9:30 am–8 pm
#3
Lauren & Co. Hair Studio
★ 5 (266 Google reviews)Hair salon
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A women-owned hair studio on Eldorado Road that works by appointment, open Monday through Friday with late hours until 7 pm Tuesday to Thursday. Reviewers mention skilled hair color, including covering gray with golden highlights, thoughtful haircut advice, product recommendations, and patient stylists who listen, even with a teenager's long, thick hair. It accepts checks, cards and mobile payments, and has on-site parking and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Best for: Color work and careful consultations
- 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
#4
OS Salon - Bloomington
★ 4.8 (303 Google reviews)Hair salon
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This hair salon on East Empire Street opens at 8:30 am and stays open until 8:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday, with Saturday hours and closures on Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention choosing a stylist from online bios, color work on naturally dark hair, removing bulk from thick hair with face-framing layers, and patience with sensitive children. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom are listed.
Best for: Thick hair cuts and layering
- 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
#5
GALAXY NAILS (Bloomington-IL)
★ 4.7 (684 Google reviews)Nail salon
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A nail salon on East Washington Street with the most reviews of this group, open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention eye-catching custom designs, friendly technicians and long-time regulars who return for the same person each visit, though one reviewer was unhappy with uneven shaping and polish coverage. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom, and the salon opens at 9 am most days.
Best for: Custom nail designs, six days
- Address
- 2407 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 27 salons in Downtown, Bloomington IL 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, OS Salon - Bloomington opens at 8:30 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?
Kevin NAILS by MIKE ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 557 reviews. ELLA NAIL SPA is second at 4.9 from 511 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 Kevin NAILS by MIKE.
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