5 Best Beauty Parlours in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five beauty parlours serving Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA, and nearby neighborhoods. It is meant for anyone choosing a salon for a cut, color, nails, spa care or wedding-day styling. Six businesses in the Google Beauty Parlour category were considered, and the list is ranked by Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry uses only the salon's listed hours, address, attributes and what reviewers mention, including critical comments where they appear.
#1
Acacia Salon & Spa
★ 5 (62 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Acacia Salon & Spa is a women-owned small business at 1146 Blairs Ferry Rd NE. Reviewers mention dimensional highlight and color work and, most often, wedding-day makeup that lasted through a summer event, with touch-up kits and a calm, on-schedule morning. The listing says appointments are required and notes a free parking lot, gender-neutral restrooms, full wheelchair access and a transgender safe space. It accepts cards, checks and mobile payments. Hours are not listed, so call ahead.
Best for: Bridal makeup and hair color
- Address
- 1146 Blairs Ferry Rd NE STE 3, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#2
Innovations Salon & Spa
★ 4.9 (54 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Innovations Salon & Spa is at 1950 Dodge Rd NE #102 and stays open until 8 pm Monday through Friday, with Saturday hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention haircuts that leave hair light and healthy, waxing, highlights and toning. Several describe wedding updos and makeup done in a tranquil setting at the salon, and long-term clients point to stylists who listen when they want something new. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are listed.
Best for: Evening appointments and wedding updos
- Address
- 1950 Dodge Rd NE #102, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
#3
Salon Studios 101
★ 5 (31 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Salon Studios 101 is located at 290 Blairs Ferry Rd NE #107. Reviewers mention strong blonde color work and describe returning to the same stylist for many years, which points to a loyal client base. Others say the people who work there are skilled and that clients come out looking great. Hours are not listed on the business profile, so check before visiting. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom.
Best for: Long-term stylist relationships
- Address
- 290 Blairs Ferry Rd NE #107, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#4
Elevate Salon & Spa
★ 4.4 (343 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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This Elevate Salon & Spa location is at 2320 Edgewood Rd SW and opens at 8 am Monday through Saturday, staying open until 8 pm Monday through Thursday. Some reviewers mention trusting the same stylist for standard cuts over many years. Others report disappointing color and balayage results that did not match their reference photos, so a detailed consultation is worth asking for. Appointments are required, and the listing notes LGBTQ+ friendly service and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Standard cuts with early hours
- Address
- 2320 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#5
Elevate Salon & Spa
★ 4.4 (220 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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This Elevate Salon & Spa location sits at 1121 Blairs Ferry Rd NE #600, with the same schedule of 8 am openings and 8 pm closings Monday through Thursday. Reviewers mention detailed nail art copied from photos, careful cuticle work and a comfortable aesthetician visit. Others note sweet front desk staff, excellent coffee and helpful hair care advice, though one reviewer was unhappy with a haircut. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Nail art and skin care
- Address
- 1121 Blairs Ferry Rd NE #600, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–4 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 6 salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Beauty Parlour”, 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, Elevate Salon & 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?
Acacia Salon & Spa ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 62 reviews. Innovations Salon & Spa is second at 4.9 from 54 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Innovations Salon & Spa, at 8 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Acacia Salon & Spa.
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