5 Best Salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 39 salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five salons that people living and working in Downtown Cedar Rapids can reach for cuts, color, extensions and spa services. It is meant for anyone choosing a new stylist or booking a treatment without trial and error. The list is ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a rating, from 39 qualifying businesses. Each entry covers hours, address, accessibility features and the themes that come up most often in reviews.
#1
Blaze Color Salon
★ 4.8 (337 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Blaze Color Salon is a hair salon at 5001 1st Ave SE, open 9 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm Saturday, and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention stylists who listen closely during the consultation and explain each step. Several describe color corrections after overprocessed lightening elsewhere, and others note simple cuts that stay easy to wear. The salon lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Color correction and careful consultations
- 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
Artistic Strands Salon
★ 4.9 (193 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Artistic Strands Salon sits at 5100 Fountains Dr NE #104 and keeps later hours midweek, open until 8 pm Tuesday through Thursday, with Saturday hours from 8 am to 3 pm. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention educated stylists, a fun but professional atmosphere, and stylists who walk clients through how a cut is done so they can style it at home. Accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Haircuts with at-home styling advice
- Address
- 5100 Fountains Dr NE #104, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
#3
Essence Salon
★ 4.9 (178 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Essence Salon is at 4201 42nd St NE #110 and opens Monday from 11 am to 8 pm, a useful option when many salons are closed. Saturday runs 8 am to 3 pm, and Sunday is closed. Reviewers mention efficient, upbeat stylists who do not push products, cuts that match what was requested, and practical tips on caring for hair afterward. The building lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Monday appointments without product pressure
- Address
- 4201 42nd St NE #110, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm
#4
The Industry Color + Extension Bar
★ 4.9 (170 Google reviews)Hair salon
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The Industry Color + Extension Bar, at 725 Boyson Rd NE Ste 600, focuses on color and extensions and is the only salon here with Sunday hours, 9 am to 3 pm. Weekday hours run as late as 8 pm on Monday and Thursday. Reviewers mention detail-oriented stylists, options suited to changing hair texture and grays, and thoughtful recommendations for clients unsure what they want. Accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Color, extensions and Sunday visits
- Address
- 725 Boyson Rd NE Ste 600, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#5
The Sanctuary Spa
★ 4.8 (269 Google reviews)Spa
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The Sanctuary Spa is a spa at 5500 Fountains Dr NE Ste 106, open until 9 pm Monday through Thursday and until 5:30 pm Friday and Saturday. It is closed Sunday. Reviewers mention HydraFacials tailored after questions about skin needs, massages that target specific areas of discomfort, a relaxation room and a complimentary drink. Several describe a calm, gentle approach from the team. Accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Facials and massage after work
- Address
- 5500 Fountains Dr NE Ste 106, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:45 am–5:30 pm; Mon 8:45 am–9 pm; Sat 8:45 am–5:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8:45 am–9 pm; Tue 8:45 am–9 pm; Wed 8:45 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 39 salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA 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, Artistic Strands Salon 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. Artistic Strands Salon is second at 4.9 from 193 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Sanctuary Spa, at 9 pm.
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