5 Best Salons in Rochester MN
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 salons in Rochester MN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five hair and nail salons in Rochester MN for anyone booking a haircut, color appointment or manicure. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by review count across the city, and only salons with at least 300 reviews qualified, which left six businesses to choose from. Each entry uses listed hours and attributes plus what reviewers mention, including any recurring complaints.
#1
r!ah Hair Studio
★ 4.8 (471 Google reviews)Hair salon
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A hair salon on East Circle Dr NE, open until 8 pm Monday through Thursday, with shorter Friday and Saturday hours and closed Sundays. Reviewers mention stylists who ask detailed questions, check in during the appointment and give honest advice about what suits their hair type, including fixing a bad cut elsewhere. They also describe a clean, calm, modern space and good experiences with children's haircuts.
Best for: Consultation-led cuts and fixes
- 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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A nail salon on US-52, open 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays. Reviewers mention detailed nail art, including an intricate floral wedding design copied from a photo and a manicure in ten colors, done quickly and cleanly. One reviewer describes being turned away as booked on two visits and feeling unwelcome, so booking ahead may help.
Best for: Detailed custom nail designs
- 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
West End Salon MedSpa & Wellness Studio
★ 4.7 (532 Google reviews)Hair salon
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A hair salon, medspa and wellness studio on 14th Ave SW, closed Sundays, with hours that vary through the week. Reviewers mention balayage, major color corrections such as moving from box dye back to blonde, and stylists who share at-home care advice. One reviewer reports an uneven brow wax, so the reviews focus most strongly on hair services.
Best for: Balayage and color correction
- 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
#4
Apache Nails
★ 4.6 (580 Google reviews)Nail salon
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A nail salon on 12th St SW that accepts walk-ins and is open every day, until 8 pm Monday through Saturday. Reviewers mention fast, friendly technicians and themed custom designs based on photos customers bring. One reviewer raises concerns about hygiene and sloppy acrylic work. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Best for: Walk-in nail art any day
- Address
- 1201 12th St SW #327, Rochester, MN 55902, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 10 am–6:30 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
#5
Great Clips
★ 4.3 (446 Google reviews)Hair salon
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A hair salon on Broadway Ave S, open seven days a week from 8 am, with shorter weekend hours. Reviewers mention easy check-in through the app, accurate wait times and notes kept on how each customer likes their hair cut. Most describe efficient, well-done cuts, though one reviewer reports a stylist who disagreed with their requests.
Best for: Quick app check-in haircuts
- Address
- 1201 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–7 pm; Mon 8 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–7 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Wed 8 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 salons in Rochester MN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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, West End Salon MedSpa & Wellness Studio 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 Rochester MN are open late?
West End Salon MedSpa & Wellness Studio stays open until 12:30 am.
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