5 Best Hair Salons in Downtown, Des Moines IA
Updated 05 October 2026 · 12 salons in Downtown, Des Moines IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a ranked list of hair salons in Downtown Des Moines, drawn from Google's Hair salon category. Ranking uses Google ratings weighted by review count, so a high score backed by many reviews places higher. It helps anyone choosing a new stylist for a cut, color or blowout, with opening hours and reviewer comments for each salon so you can compare before booking.
#1
Marc Stephens Salon
★ 4.9 (153 Google reviews)Hair salon
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This salon at 1440 Locust St is open Tuesday to Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday, with the longest evenings on Wednesday and Thursday until 8 pm. Reviewers mention a curly hair cut with a conditioning treatment, a blowout and style, and color and cut work. Several say their stylist showed them how to style and care for their hair at home. A wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Cuts, color and curly hair care
- Address
- 1440 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
#2
Salon Bounce
★ 5 (102 Google reviews)Hair salon
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This salon at 2928 Ingersoll Ave is open Tuesday to Saturday, with Tuesday and Wednesday running until 8 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention knotless braids, a cut that kept length while removing weight, and a stylist who listened and made a plan after a bad experience elsewhere. They also comment on the space. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Braids, cuts and hair repair
- Address
- 2928 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–6 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#3
Elevencherry Salon
★ 4.9 (129 Google reviews)Hair salon
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This salon at 106 11th St is open Tuesday to Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm, Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Reviewers mention natural-looking blonde highlights, a butterfly cut and vivid color work. They describe a stylist who listens to hair history, follows the client's wishes and offers a scalp massage in a calm, welcoming chair.
Best for: Highlights and vivid color
- Address
- 106 11th St Apt 105, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#4
G Spot Hair Design
★ 4.8 (133 Google reviews)Hair salon
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This salon at 2615 Ingersoll Ave is open Tuesday to Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. Google lists it as LGBTQ+ friendly with a transgender safe space, gender-neutral toilets, on-site parking and good for kids. Appointments are required. Reviewers mention locs being repaired or retwisted, severely matted hair from poorly installed extensions being worked out, and stylists who take time to understand what the client wants.
Best for: Locs, matted hair and inclusive care
- Address
- 2615 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#5
Fathom
★ 5 (52 Google reviews)Hair salon
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This salon at 1201 Keosauqua Way #202 is open Monday to Saturday, with Wednesday running until 8 pm, and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention color, cuts and styling, and several say they have gone to the same stylist for years. They describe stylists who listen, give advice and handle blonde color well, and one reviewer notes their kids also get their hair done there. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are listed.
Best for: Long-term stylist relationships
- Address
- 1201 Keosauqua Way #202, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 salons in Downtown, Des Moines IA 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, Marc Stephens Salon 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 salon on this list?
Marc Stephens Salon ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 153 reviews. Salon Bounce is second at 5 from 102 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Des Moines IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Marc Stephens Salon, at 8 pm.
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