5 Best Salons in Cedar Rapids IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 8 salons in Cedar Rapids IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five well-reviewed salons in the Cedar Rapids IA area, covering hair and nail services. It is for anyone choosing a new stylist or nail tech and wanting a place with a solid track record. Only businesses with at least 300 Google reviews qualified, and eight were considered. The five here are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, and each entry covers hours, address and what reviewers mention.
#1
Blaze Color Salon
★ 4.8 (337 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Blaze Color Salon on 1st Ave SE is a hair salon open 9 am to 7 pm on weekdays, until 4 pm Saturday, and closed Sundays. Reviewers describe thorough consultations, stylists who listen and explain each step, and color correction for hair overprocessed elsewhere. Simple cuts get praise too, with one reviewer noting an air-dry style that still looks good. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Hair color and color correction
- Address
- 5001 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
Sunrise Nail Salon
★ 4.7 (343 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Sunrise Nail Salon at 515 1st Ave SW is open 9 am to 7 pm on weekdays, until 6 pm Saturday, and closed Sundays. Reviewers describe a nice interior, friendly staff and nail designs matched to inspiration photos, with some calling it pricey but worth it. One reviewer was unhappy with uneven shaping and a long appointment, so results can vary. The salon has wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.
Best for: Designs from inspiration photos
- Address
- 515 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, 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
#3
LV Nails & Spa
★ 4.5 (510 Google reviews)Nail salon
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LV Nails & Spa on Blairs Ferry Rd in Hiawatha opens at 9:30 am and is closed Sundays. Reviewers describe a clean salon, a friendly team and dip manicures that last, and longtime clients call it a go-to spot for nails and toes. It accepts walk-ins, recommends appointments and is marked good for kids. One reviewer reported uneven results with a particular tech.
Best for: Long-lasting dip manicures
- Address
- 1950 Blairs Ferry Rd #106, Hiawatha, IA 52233, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#4
Elevate Salon & Spa
★ 4.4 (343 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Elevate Salon & Spa on Edgewood Rd SW opens at 8 am and stays open until 8 pm Monday through Thursday, with shorter Friday and Saturday hours and Sundays closed. Longtime clients say their stylists deliver the cuts they ask for. Several reviewers were disappointed with balayage and color results, suggesting it suits standard cuts best. Appointments are required, and it is listed as LGBTQ+ friendly.
Best for: Standard cuts on weeknights
- 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
Hollywood Nail
★ 4.4 (339 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Hollywood Nail at 4858 1st Ave NE is open most days until 7:30 pm, closed Tuesdays, with Sunday hours from 11 am to 5 pm. Reviewers like that pedicures and manicures are done separately rather than at once. Techs explain how dip and gel options affect a design, and reviewers suggest asking for a manicure along with dip or gel. Walk-ins are accepted, and regulars describe the staff as friendly.
Best for: Unhurried pedicures and dip nails
- Address
- 4858 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 salons in Cedar Rapids IA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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?
Blaze Color Salon ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 337 reviews. Sunrise Nail Salon is second at 4.7 from 343 reviews.
Which salons in Cedar Rapids IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Elevate Salon & Spa, at 8 pm.
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