5 Best Salons in Downtown, Kalamazoo MI
Updated 29 September 2026 · 38 salons in Downtown, Kalamazoo MI considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five salons for people in and around Downtown Kalamazoo who want nails, lashes, waxing or hair done by a well-reviewed team. It was ranked from Google ratings weighted by how many people left a review, chosen from thirty-eight qualifying businesses. Each entry uses only the salon's listed hours, attributes and what its reviewers mention, so you can match a salon to the service you need.
#1
Fashion Nails & Spa-Kalamazoo
★ 4.8 (1,520 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Fashion Nails & Spa at 563 N Drake Rd is a nail salon open every day, from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays with shorter weekend hours. Reviewers mention that the team fit a group of six visitors in together, marked a birthday with a song and candy, and remembers returning clients. They also point to quick, friendly service and detailed nail art. Parking, entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Group nail appointments
- Address
- 563 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2
Catherine Nails
★ 4.9 (297 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Catherine Nails at 6289 W Main St opens at 7 am Monday to Saturday and 8 am on Sunday. It identifies as Asian-owned, LGBTQ+ owned and women-owned, and lists itself as a transgender safe space. Reviewers mention dip powder, cat eye finishes, French tips with 3D flowers and designs that last. Appointments are recommended, and there is a free parking lot, Wi-Fi and card payments.
Best for: Nail art and dip powder
- Address
- 6289 W Main St Ste 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#3
TAVANI SALON & SPA
★ 4.9 (172 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Tavani Salon & Spa at 6202 Stadium Dr is a beauty parlour open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday. Reviewers describe an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere, stylists who listen closely, trims that keep length while removing dead ends, and patience with young children. One reviewer notes that some stylists add a fee for card payments, so it is worth asking before booking. The site is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Haircuts for adults and kids
- Address
- 6202 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–4 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–2 am; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#4
Bare Beauty Bar & Spa
★ 4.8 (262 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Bare Beauty Bar & Spa is at 276 E Michigan Ave in downtown Kalamazoo, open until 8 pm Monday to Thursday, until 4 pm on Friday, and closed on weekends. Reviewers mention lash extensions and waxing, a laid-back and professional environment, and close attention to detail. Some point to nearby parking that is close and inexpensive. Parking, entrance and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Lash extensions and waxing
- Address
- 276 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–4 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#5
Alder Hair Co
★ 4.9 (162 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Alder Hair Co at 3942 S Westnedge Ave is a hair salon open until 8 pm most weekdays, until 4 pm on Saturday, and closed on Sunday. Reviewers mention wedding and bridal party hair with trial sessions, makeup services, and experience with straight, curly and coily hair, including coily cuts. They describe the process as calm and well organised. The salon lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Bridal hair and coily cuts
- Address
- 3942 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 38 salons in Downtown, Kalamazoo MI 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, Catherine Nails 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?
Fashion Nails & Spa-Kalamazoo ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,520 reviews. Catherine Nails is second at 4.9 from 297 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Kalamazoo MI are open late?
TAVANI SALON & SPA stays open until 2 am.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Catherine Nails.
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