5 Best Hair Salons in Downtown, Springfield IL
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 salons in Downtown, Springfield IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five hair salons serving Downtown Springfield, useful for anyone looking for a new stylist, a color correction or a reliable cut. The list draws on seven businesses in the Google category Hair salon and ranks them by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. For each salon you will find its hours, address, listed amenities and a summary of what reviewers mention, so you can compare schedules and services before booking an appointment.
#1
Appearances Salon & Retreat
★ 4.9 (620 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Appearances Salon & Retreat at 3240 Pleasant Run keeps late hours until 8 pm Tuesday through Thursday and closes Sunday. Reviewers mention a smooth visit from check-in through consultation, wash, cut, style and rebooking, with very short waits. Others describe a successful fix of orange tones left by a previous color correction and stylists who ask what you like about reference photos. Parking, entrance and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Color correction and thorough consultations
- Address
- 3240 Pleasant Run, Springfield, IL 62711, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–3:30 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#2
Meraki Salon and Spa
★ 4.9 (506 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Meraki Salon and Spa, at 3019 Spring Mill Dr, identifies as women-owned and offers on-site parking, beverages and gender-neutral toilets. Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins are accepted, and it closes Sunday. Reviewers mention unhurried stylists who focus on detail, a welcoming and attractive space, and spa services such as an express peel alongside haircuts. It takes credit and debit cards and lists full wheelchair accessibility.
Best for: Haircuts paired with spa treatments
- Address
- 3019 Spring Mill Dr, Springfield, IL 62704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–3 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#3
The Hair Lounge Salon & Spa
★ 4.9 (118 Google reviews)Hair salon
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The Hair Lounge Salon & Spa is at 2414 Denver Dr and is open Tuesday through Saturday, with evening hours until 7 pm midweek. Reviewers mention a warm, relaxed atmosphere where staff clearly get along, long-term clients returning for blonde and beachy looks, and careful consultations before styling. One reviewer notes the salon fixed home color mistakes. The listing includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Blonde color in a relaxed setting
- Address
- 2414 Denver Dr, Springfield, IL 62702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–3 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#4
The ColorBar Salon and Spa Lounge
★ 4.6 (166 Google reviews)Hair salon
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The ColorBar Salon and Spa Lounge at 3115 Atlanta St opens at 8 am six days a week and stays open until 8 pm on weekdays. Reviewers describe a small, colorful and friendly salon that fit in a same-day appointment for a young child wanting purple hair, and praise an ombre result. One reviewer received a color very different from what was requested, so a clear consultation is worthwhile. Accessible seating is listed.
Best for: Bold and fashion color
- Address
- 3115 Atlanta St, Springfield, IL 62702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#5
Hair Cuttery Color & Haircuts - Springfield
★ 4.5 (370 Google reviews)Hair salon
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This Hair Cuttery location at 1935 E Sangamon Ave is open seven days, including Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. It accepts walk-ins, is listed as good for kids, LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, and has a free parking lot. Reviewers mention stylists who helped choose a healthier-looking cut and a last-minute opening that rescued a child's bad haircut. Wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets are listed.
Best for: Walk-in cuts, including Sundays
- Address
- 1935 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–6 pm; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 salons in Downtown, Springfield IL with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Hair salon”, ranked by weighted rating. 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, The ColorBar Salon and Spa Lounge 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?
Appearances Salon & Retreat ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 620 reviews. Meraki Salon and Spa is second at 4.9 from 506 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Springfield IL are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Appearances Salon & Retreat, at 8 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Hair Cuttery Color & Haircuts - Springfield.
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