5 Best Salons in Downtown, Madison WI
Updated 29 September 2026 · 41 salons in Downtown, Madison WI considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five salons near Downtown Madison, WI for anyone looking for a manicure, haircut or colour appointment. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by how many people left one, so a high score backed by many reviews counts for more than a perfect score from a handful. Forty-one qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry covers the category, opening hours, address and accessibility details, along with what reviewers mention about their visits, so you can pick a place that fits your schedule.
#1
Lumiere Nails Lounge Nail Salon Madison WI
★ 4.9 (490 Google reviews)Nail salon
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This nail salon on Junction Rd is open seven days a week, from 9 am to 7 pm on weekdays with shorter hours on Saturday and Sunday. Reviewers mention skilled nail artists, natural-looking acrylic full sets, and manicures that hold up for weeks without chipping. Several describe a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere under new management, with a small bar menu offered during appointments. The car park, entrance and toilet are all wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Relaxed acrylic and manicure appointments
- Address
- 556 Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53717, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#2
Duwayne's Salon
★ 4.9 (416 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Duwayne's Salon is a hair salon at 2114 N Sherman Ave, open Tuesday through Saturday, with evening hours until 8 pm on Wednesday and Thursday and early 8 am starts. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention stylists who listen closely and deliver the cut they asked for, handle different hair types well, and are good with children. One describes the shop as quiet and relaxing even with other customers present. Access is wheelchair friendly throughout.
Best for: Family haircuts, including kids
- Address
- 2114 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#3
Madison Nail Lounge
★ 4.8 (1,243 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Located at 795 University Ave, this nail salon keeps long weekday hours from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm and is also open weekends. Reviewers mention a beautiful space with tropical music and videos playing, flexible handling of late arrivals, careful detail work on designs such as cat eye nails, and a birthday discount. Feedback is not uniformly positive, as one reviewer reports unresolved bumps in their finish. Seating, entrance, car park and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Detailed nail art and designs
- Address
- 795 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–5 pm; Sun 11 am–4 pm; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
#4
Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa
★ 4.8 (850 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Studio Z is a beauty parlour on Monona Dr offering hair services alongside spa and tanning. It stays open until 9 pm Monday through Thursday, closes at 6 pm Friday and 4 pm Saturday, and is closed Sunday. Reviewers mention a warm welcome at the front desk and stylists who take time to ask questions before cutting or colouring. Several regulars with long or thick hair say their stylist keeps it manageable. Accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Evening cut and colour appointments
- Address
- 6025 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53716, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
#5
Atelier
★ 5 (146 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Atelier is a women-owned hair salon on E Johnson St, open 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Thursday and until 4 pm on Friday, closed on weekends. Appointments are required. Reviewers mention balayage, haircuts and colour, with loyal clients returning for years and some driving long distances. One reviewer reports a disappointing result and limited availability for a redo. The salon offers beverages, is listed as good for kids, and takes cards and mobile payments.
Best for: Balayage and colour by appointment
- Address
- 924 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–4 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 41 salons in Downtown, Madison WI 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, Duwayne's 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?
Lumiere Nails Lounge Nail Salon Madison WI ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 490 reviews. Duwayne's Salon is second at 4.9 from 416 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Madison WI are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa, at 9 pm.
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