5 Underrated Salons in Downtown, Jackson MS Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 26 salons in Downtown, Jackson MS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list picks underrated hair salons in Downtown Jackson, MS that are rated 4.4 or higher on Google but have fewer than 400 reviews. Twenty-six qualifying businesses were considered, and the order follows Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry notes the listed hours, address and accessibility details, and what reviewers mention. Some listings sit just outside the Downtown core, so check the address before visiting. Each blurb stands alone, so read the entry that fits your needs.
#1
Vamp -the salon
★ 5 (189 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Vamp, the salon, is at 4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, rated 5 from 189 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday and on Saturday morning, and it is closed on Mondays and Sundays. Google lists wheelchair access to the car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention stylists who read the consultation form before the appointment and understood a style from a single photo. Clients praise face-framing layers, soft blending and precise cuts that matched what they asked for.
Best for: Layered cuts after a consultation
- Address
- 4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, Jackson, MS 39211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm
#2
Lavish Hair Studio
★ 5 (31 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Lavish Hair Studio sits at 2084 Dunbarton Dr, rated 5 from 31 Google reviews, and the listed price range is not shown. It is open every day of the week, with opening times between 9 am and noon and closing times between 5 and 8 pm. Google lists wheelchair access to the car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers describe a stylist who explains which products to use and how to care for natural hair at home. Walk-ins for simple cuts are mentioned as well.
Best for: Consultations and natural hair advice
- Address
- 2084 Dunbarton Dr, Jackson, MS 39216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–5 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 12–5 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#3
Electric Soul Hair Salon
★ 4.9 (257 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Electric Soul Hair Salon is listed at 1006 Top St, Suite J, in Flowood, MS, rated 4.9 from 257 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday and on Saturday morning, and it is closed on Mondays and Sundays. Google lists wheelchair access to the car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a warm welcome at reception, a thorough hair washing process, and a last-minute Sunday booking that was accommodated. One parent described a disappointing early appointment for a child, so confirm details for children before booking.
Best for: Relaxed visits and last-minute appointments
- Address
- 1006 Top St Ste j, Flowood, MS 39232, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–4 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–4 pm; Tue 9 am–4 pm; Wed 9 am–4 pm
#4
The Salon at Fondren
★ 4.9 (154 Google reviews)Hair salon
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The Salon at Fondren is at 2943 Old Canton Rd, Suite B, rated 4.9 from 154 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Saturday until 2 pm, and it is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Google lists wheelchair access to the car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention blonde color work, precision cuts and beard trims, and say the shop is welcoming, with refreshments offered on arrival. Several regulars describe consistent results across repeat visits.
Best for: Blonde color, precision cuts and beard trims
- Address
- 2943 Old Canton Rd Ste B, Jackson, MS 39216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#5
Wave Lengths, Ltd.
★ 4.9 (87 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Wave Lengths, Ltd. is at 20 Northtown Dr, rated 4.9 from 87 Google reviews. Hours run Tuesday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm, and the salon is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Google lists wheelchair access to the car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention highlights that matched their color goals, haircuts for men as well as women, and a stylist who explains each step. One reviewer who has moved away said they still miss going there.
Best for: Highlights and men's and women's cuts
- Address
- 20 Northtown Dr, Jackson, MS 39211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 26 salons in Downtown, Jackson MS with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Electric Soul Hair 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?
Vamp -the salon ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 189 reviews. Lavish Hair Studio is second at 5 from 31 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Jackson MS are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Lavish Hair Studio, at 8 pm.
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