5 Best Salons in Downtown, Mobile AL
Updated 11 October 2026 · 46 salons in Downtown, Mobile AL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide ranks five salons in Downtown Mobile, AL, using Google ratings weighted by how many people left one. Forty-six qualifying businesses were considered, and the top five are listed in order of their weighted score. Each entry draws on the salon's listed category, hours, address and attributes, along with the themes reviewers mention. The descriptions are based on those listing details and review excerpts, not on personal visits, so readers can compare what each salon is known for.
#1
MERAKI STUDIOS
★ 4.9 (637 Google reviews)Hair salon
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MERAKI STUDIOS is a hair salon on Schillinger Road with a 4.9 rating from 637 reviews. It is closed on Mondays and Sundays and open until 7 pm on weekdays. Listed features include appointments, walk-ins, on-site parking, gender-neutral toilets and beverage service. Reviewers mention a stylist who corrected an earlier haircut that went wrong, and a long-time client who finds the stylist easy to talk to. One reviewer felt the shape made wavy hair look puffy.
Best for: Hair color and reshaping cuts
- Address
- 312 Schillinger Rd Ste VA, Mobile, AL 36608, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–7 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Wed 8 am–7 pm
#2
Nail Spa
★ 4.9 (514 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nail Spa, on Dawes Road, has a 4.9 rating from 514 reviews and keeps Sunday hours from 11 am to 5 pm. Google lists on-site services, restroom access and good-for-kids seating. Reviewers mention artist-style nails such as stars, flags and an ombre sunset painted by one technician, and a relaxed space with soft music and travel-themed TV. One reviewer said a regular technician being on leave led them to try the salon and they found it reliable.
Best for: Artistic nail work, open Sundays
- Address
- 2410 Dawes Rd, Mobile, AL 36695, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–5 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#3
Island Day Spa Nail Lounge
★ 4.8 (833 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Island Day Spa Nail Lounge sits on McGregor Avenue with a 4.8 rating from 833 reviews. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm and closed on Sundays. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom. Reviewers describe quick fills for out-of-town clients, a well-equipped space and consistent results. A minority of reviewers called the service less luxurious than expected.
Best for: Quick fills and consistent results
- Address
- 280 McGregor Ave, Mobile, AL 36608, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#4
European Style Manicure (ESM)
★ 5 (152 Google reviews)Nail salon
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European Style Manicure (ESM) is a nail salon on Dauphin Street with a perfect 5 rating from 152 reviews. It is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and closed on Sundays. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Reviewers praise the owner's skill and attention to detail, the clean and elegant salon, and manicures that last several weeks. Reviewers describe the team as kind, professional and welcoming to new clients.
Best for: Manicures that last several weeks
- Address
- 457 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–5:30 pm; Mon 8:30 am–5:30 pm; Sat 8:30 am–5:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8:30 am–5:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am–5:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am–5:30 pm
#5
World Nails
★ 4.7 (865 Google reviews)Nail salon
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World Nails is on Airport Boulevard with a 4.7 rating from 865 reviews, the largest count among the nail salons in this list. It is open every day, closing at 7 pm on most days and at 6 pm on Sundays. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restroom. Reviewers praise staff who stayed after closing to finish a manicure and who delivered the exact service requested. Other reviewers reported rushed work, nails that had to be redone and a rude exchange over a discount.
Best for: Late-evening manicures, seven days
- Address
- 3980 Airport Blvd Ste d, Mobile, AL 36608, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 12–6 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 46 salons in Downtown, Mobile AL 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, MERAKI STUDIOS 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?
MERAKI STUDIOS ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 637 reviews. Nail Spa is second at 4.9 from 514 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Mobile AL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is MERAKI STUDIOS, at 7 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for MERAKI STUDIOS.
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