5 Best Hair Salons in Downtown, Champaign IL
Updated 05 October 2026 · 5 barber shops in Downtown, Champaign IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five hair salons around Downtown Champaign, Illinois, for people choosing a stylist for a cut, color or family visit. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by review count, so places with many reviews are not overtaken by those with only a few. Each entry includes the address, hours and what reviewers mention, including mixed feedback where it appears. Check each salon's hours before you go, since several are closed on certain weekdays.
#1
Supercuts
★ 4.7 (1,086 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Supercuts is at 1807 W Kirby Ave, open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet. Reviewers mention a stylist who was patient with a three-year-old and another who fixed a poor cut from elsewhere. Some say walk-ins can mean a long wait and recommend booking online.
Best for: Quick cuts, kids and online booking
- Address
- 1807 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61821, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
Allure Salon & Spa
★ 4.7 (762 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Allure Salon & Spa is at 340 N Neil St #2. It is open Monday to Friday, with the longest hours on Tuesday and Wednesday until 8 pm, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm, and closed Sunday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention balayage, haircuts and all-over color, and one says the stylist worked while they held their baby. One reviewer was unhappy about the late-cancellation policy.
Best for: Color, balayage and haircuts
- Address
- 340 N Neil St #2, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–5 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#3
PizZazz
★ 4.8 (170 Google reviews)Hair salon
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PizZazz is at 602a S 1st St and is open Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 4:30 pm. It is closed Friday through Sunday. Google lists on-site parking and wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a clean, welcoming shop where the stylist tailors haircuts to reference pictures and offers suggestions. Several say they keep returning, and one says they switched after trying chain salons.
Best for: Tailored haircuts on weekdays
- Address
- 602a S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 11 am–4:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–4:30 pm; Tue 11 am–4:30 pm; Wed 11 am–4:30 pm
#4
Ippatsu salon
★ 4.8 (123 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Ippatsu salon is at 1701 S Prospect Ave #203, open Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists it as women-owned, LGBTQ+ owned and a transgender safe space, and says it accepts walk-ins. Reviewers mention care with wavy and curly hair and with thin, straight hair. One reviewer reports a poor result and a long wait for an appointment.
Best for: Curly and wavy hair cuts
- Address
- 1701 S Prospect Ave #203, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#5
Cost Cutters
★ 4.6 (437 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Cost Cutters is at 10 E Green St, open Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists walk-ins accepted, appointments recommended, on-site parking and that it is good for kids. Reviewers mention long-term regulars who book online and find their stylist ready, and one says an older family member was pleased with a cut and perm.
Best for: Regular cuts with online booking
- Address
- 10 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–5 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 5 barber shops in Downtown, Champaign 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 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Supercuts opens at 9 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 barber shop on this list?
Supercuts ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,086 reviews. Allure Salon & Spa is second at 4.7 from 762 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Champaign IL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Allure Salon & Spa, at 8 pm.
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