5 Best Salons in Downtown, Rochester MN
Updated 29 September 2026 · 37 salons in Downtown, Rochester MN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide ranks five salons in and around Downtown Rochester for anyone booking a haircut, color, nails, massage or a special-occasion style. Thirty-seven qualifying businesses were considered, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by how many people left one. That favors places with consistent feedback over a handful of perfect scores. Each entry uses the listed hours, address and features, plus the themes reviewers mention.
#1
r!ah Hair Studio
★ 4.8 (471 Google reviews)Hair salon
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r!ah Hair Studio at 3456 East Circle Dr NE stays open until 8 pm Monday through Thursday, with shorter Friday and Saturday hours and Sundays closed. Reviewers mention stylists who ask detailed questions, give honest advice on what suits their hair type and fix earlier bad cuts. Others describe a clean, calm, modern space with a waiting area and gentle cuts for young children. Full wheelchair access is listed.
Best for: Haircut fixes and evening appointments
- Address
- 3456 East Circle Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#2
Pixie Nails
★ 4.8 (388 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Pixie Nails is a nail salon at 3928 US-52, open 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday. Reviewers mention detailed custom designs copied from photos, including wedding sets and multicolor manicures, along with a clean salon and quick service. One reviewer reports being turned away as booked when the salon looked quiet, so calling ahead may help. Accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Detailed nail art from photos
- Address
- 3928 US-52, Rochester, MN 55901, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#3
Serenity Couture Salon & Spa West
★ 4.9 (158 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Serenity Couture Salon & Spa West at 2300 Superior Dr NW keeps long hours, including evenings on weekdays and Sunday afternoons. Reviewers mention thorough stylists who work from inspiration photos, a 90-minute massage, facials that left them relaxed, and a clean, well-stocked reception and product area. Friendly front desk service also comes up. Accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Hair plus massage and facials
- Address
- 2300 Superior Dr NW #3, Rochester, MN 55901, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9 am–8:30 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–8:30 pm; Tue 9 am–8:30 pm; Wed 9 am–8:30 pm
#4
West End Salon MedSpa & Wellness Studio
★ 4.7 (532 Google reviews)Hair salon
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West End Salon MedSpa & Wellness Studio is at 217 14th Ave SW Unit 200, with hours that vary by day and Sundays closed. Reviewers mention long-term balayage clients, dramatic color changes such as moving from box dye back to blonde, and advice on hair care between visits. One reviewer was unhappy with an eyebrow wax. Accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed.
Best for: Color corrections and balayage
- Address
- 217 14th Ave SW Unit 200, Rochester, MN 55902, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–12:30 am; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–4 pm
#5
Dolled Up Salon and Spa
★ 4.9 (134 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Dolled Up Salon and Spa is a women-owned beauty parlour at 2647 Superior Dr NW, closed Sundays, with appointments required. Reviewers mention bridal updos booked at short notice, head spa treatments, and patient first haircuts for toddlers, and describe an upscale, clean and welcoming space. Google lists beverages, card and mobile payments, full wheelchair access, and good for kids.
Best for: Bridal styling and kids' cuts
- Address
- 2647 Superior Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–3 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 37 salons in Downtown, Rochester MN 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, Serenity Couture Salon & Spa West 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?
r!ah Hair Studio ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 471 reviews. Pixie Nails is second at 4.8 from 388 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Rochester MN are open late?
West End Salon MedSpa & Wellness Studio stays open until 12:30 am.
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