5 Best Salons in Downtown, Lexington KY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 31 salons in Downtown, Lexington KY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five hair salons for people in and around Downtown Lexington, Kentucky, ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one. Thirty-one qualifying businesses were considered. It helps anyone Downtown looking for a new stylist, whether for a curly cut, color work or a bigger change. Each entry uses only the salon's Google listing: category, hours, address, attributes and what reviewers mention. Several are open only on certain days, so confirm hours before booking.
#1
Cha Cha's
★ 4.9 (1,482 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Cha Cha's is a hair salon at 527 S Upper St, open Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm. Reviewers repeatedly mention curly and wavy hair, saying stylists know how to cut and color it without damage and listen when clients want a big change but are unsure what style suits them. Shag cuts come up as well. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Curly and wavy hair cuts
- Address
- 527 S Upper St, Lexington, KY 40508, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
Posh
★ 4.8 (1,704 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Posh is a hair salon at 2573 Richmond Rd #240, open from 8 am six days a week and until 8 pm Monday through Thursday. Reviewers describe a clean, relaxing space, long-term client relationships and help getting wedding-ready. A few reviews report haircuts that went badly, so it can be worth asking about a stylist's experience. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Wedding-ready hair appointments
- Address
- 2573 Richmond Rd #240, Lexington, KY 40509, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#3
Planet Salon and Spa
★ 4.8 (1,040 Google reviews)Hairdresser
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Planet Salon and Spa is at 1925 Justice Dr #160 and keeps long hours, open until 9 pm on weekdays and also open on Sundays. Reviewers mention longtime stylists trusted by whole families and a colorist praised for knowledge of color and products. One reviewer had a poor first visit with a newer, level 1 stylist. Google lists full wheelchair access.
Best for: Color work, evenings and Sundays
- Address
- 1925 Justice Dr #160, Lexington, KY 40509, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–9 pm; Mon 9 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
#4
Posh Salon
★ 4.9 (325 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Posh Salon is at 4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr, Suite 148, open until 8 pm Tuesday through Thursday and closed Sundays. Reviewers mention complimentary drinks, a scalp massage during the wash, curly cuts with advice on caring for curls, and stylists who listen and plan future highlights or lowlights. Several say they booked their next visit right away. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Curly cuts with a pampering wash
- Address
- 4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr Ste.148, Lexington, KY 40517, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#5
Parlor Salon - Liberty Area
★ 4.9 (298 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Parlor Salon is at 708 Henry Clay Blvd, open until 9 pm several weeknights and closed Sundays. Google notes it identifies as LGBTQ+ owned and a transgender safe space, with gender-neutral toilets, on-site parking and beverages. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted. Reviewers mention stylists who listen, deliver the cut and color asked for and are willing to experiment with colors and styles.
Best for: Inclusive cut and color
- Address
- 708 Henry Clay Blvd, Lexington, KY 40505, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 31 salons in Downtown, Lexington KY 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, Posh 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?
Cha Cha's ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,482 reviews. Posh is second at 4.8 from 1,704 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Lexington KY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Planet Salon and Spa, at 9 pm.
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