5 Underrated Salons in Downtown, Lawrence KS Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 26 salons in Downtown, Lawrence KS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers hair salons and stylists in Downtown Lawrence, KS that hold a Google rating of 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews. Twenty-six qualifying businesses were considered. The five entries are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Each one shows listed hours, address, and accessibility and payment details, followed by themes that reviewers mention. It is a starting point for choosing a stylist who fits your hair type and schedule.
#1
Christina Johnson Hairstylist
★ 5 (35 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Christina Johnson Hairstylist is listed as a beauty parlour at 805 New Hampshire St. Hours are Monday through Thursday 11 am to 6 pm, with Friday through Sunday closed. Appointments are required or recommended. Google lists women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly, and wheelchair-accessible parking and restroom. Reviewers mention a shag cut that kept their length, a cut made from a photo of the look they wanted, and product suggestions for their hair type. One reviewer describes a dispute that the business answered in a reply.
Best for: Photo-guided cuts and product advice
- Address
- 805 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 11 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–6 pm; Tue 11 am–6 pm; Wed 11 am–6 pm
#2
Shear Savvy
★ 5 (35 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Shear Savvy is listed as a beauty parlour at 2201 W 25th St, Suite T, with on-site services. Google does not list hours. Appointments are required or recommended, and accessibility details include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and restroom. Card, debit, and NFC payments are accepted. Reviewers mention long-running highlight appointments, a cut and styling for long thick hair, a stylist who is strong with color and trims exactly the amount requested, and prices they call reasonable.
Best for: Highlights, long-hair cuts, and color
- Address
- 2201 W 25th St Ste T, Lawrence, KS 66047, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#3
Meg at Sour Style Collective
★ 5 (32 Google reviews)Hairdresser
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This hairdresser is listed at 911 Massachusetts St, Suite 18. Hours are Monday 12 to 5:30 pm, Wednesday 12:30 to 7 pm, Friday 1 to 7:30 pm, and Saturday 11:30 am to 6:30 pm, with Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday closed. Google lists LGBTQ+ owned, women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly, transgender safe space, and good for kids. Reviewers describe a clean, safe studio, affirming and skilled appointments, and clients who felt right at home and recommended it to friends.
Best for: Affirming, welcoming appointments
- Address
- 911 Massachusetts St suite 18, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
- Hours
- Fri 1–7:30 pm; Mon 12–5:30 pm; Sat 11:30 am–6:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 12:30–7 pm
#4
Salon Blush
★ 5 (29 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Salon Blush is listed as a hair salon at 901 Kentucky St, Suite 102, Lawrence, KS 66044. Google does not list hours. Attributes include appointments required, on-site parking, a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and restroom, and card or NFC payments. Reviewers mention cutting and shaping curly hair, natural-looking color, stylists who listen to what the client wants and give a professional opinion, and a quaint, light atmosphere. Several reviewers describe themselves as long-term clients.
Best for: Curly hair cuts and natural-looking color
- Address
- 901 Kentucky St #102, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#5
Salon Pearl
★ 5 (25 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Salon Pearl is listed as a beauty parlour at 123 W 8th St, Suite B1. Hours are Monday 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 9 am to 8 pm, Friday 10 am to 4 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 4 pm, with Sunday closed. Appointments are required or recommended, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restroom are listed. Reviewers mention repairing hair after a poor dye job elsewhere, cuts and weaves, a stylist who delivers what clients describe, and one client who drives in from Kansas City.
Best for: Repairing hair after a bad dye job
- Address
- 123 W 8th St # B1, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–4 pm; Mon 9 am–5 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 26 salons in Downtown, Lawrence KS 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, Salon Pearl 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?
Christina Johnson Hairstylist ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 35 reviews. Shear Savvy is second at 5 from 35 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Lawrence KS are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Salon Pearl, at 8 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Meg at Sour Style Collective.
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