5 Best Beauty Parlours in Downtown, Des Moines IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 salons in Downtown, Des Moines IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a ranked list of five beauty parlours serving Downtown Des Moines, for anyone after a haircut, color, nails, lashes, waxing or a spa-style treatment. Five qualifying businesses were considered, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by the number of reviews, so well-reviewed places with many voices rank higher. Each entry notes opening hours, the address, accessibility and payment details, and the services reviewers mention, to help you choose one that fits your plans and schedule.
#1
Salon Spa W
★ 4.9 (2,303 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Salon Spa W at 400 E Locust St Unit 2 is a large, multi-department salon covering hair, nails and spa services, open late Monday through Thursday and closed Sundays. Reviewers mention stylists who assess hair condition, explain a plan and teach home care, plus relaxed manicures and pedicures. One reviewer felt a color appointment was rushed and not tailored to what they asked for. Parking, entrance and toilet are all wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Hair care guidance and full-service visits
- Address
- 400 E Locust St Unit 2, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#2
J. Michaels Salon
★ 4.8 (1,006 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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J. Michaels Salon sits at 2801 Ingersoll Ave and opens as early as 7 am on Fridays, with evening hours until 9 pm Monday through Thursday. Reviewers mention children's haircuts, including a last-minute booking for a young child, and color work such as highlights done with attention to a natural curl pattern. Long-term clients describe their hair staying healthy through several color changes and appointments that never feel rushed. It is closed Sundays.
Best for: Color and highlights, kids' cuts too
- Address
- 2801 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 8:30 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8:30 am–9 pm; Tue 8:30 am–9 pm; Wed 8:30 am–9 pm
#3
LUXE BEAUTY LOUNGE
★ 4.7 (117 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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LUXE BEAUTY LOUNGE at 219 E Grand Ave is open seven days, including Sunday afternoons. Reviewers mention a head spa treatment with a light blow-dry and style afterward, hair massage paired with a facial, and lash services, with one visitor taken in as a walk-in. A reviewer found the value good for the service. Another suggested the background music setup had ad interruptions. Appointments are recommended, walk-ins are accepted, and card and mobile payments are taken.
Best for: Head spa sessions with a friend
- Address
- 219 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 11 am–4 pm; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#4
Aviva Salon
★ 4.7 (66 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Aviva Salon at 315 E 5th St Unit 121 opens daily from 9 am to 5 pm and works by appointment. Reviewers mention a range of individual providers under one roof, covering waxing, haircuts and styling, and eyebrow microblading. One client describes being nervous about microblading and having the process explained in detail, with natural-looking results. Others describe personable stylists and cozy treatment rooms. Parking, entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible, and cards are accepted.
Best for: Brows, waxing and regular cuts
- Address
- 315 E 5th St Unit 121, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–5 pm
#5
Bloom Salon Studios
★ 4.6 (41 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Bloom Salon Studios is a salon suite building at 300 E Grand Ave #160, and hours are not listed, so booking directly with a stylist makes sense. Reviewers mention big restyles after long gaps between cuts, color corrections explained step by step, fixes for earlier haircuts they disliked, and wedding hair for a bride and her party done on location. It has wheelchair-accessible parking.
Best for: Color correction and wedding-day hair
- Address
- Set, 300 E Grand Ave #160, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
How we made this list
We looked at 5 salons in Downtown, Des Moines 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, J. Michaels Salon opens at 7 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?
Salon Spa W ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 2,303 reviews. J. Michaels Salon is second at 4.8 from 1,006 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Des Moines IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is J. Michaels Salon, at 9 pm.
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