5 Best Salons in Downtown, Springfield IL
Updated 29 September 2026 · 39 salons in Downtown, Springfield IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five well rated salons for people in and around Downtown Springfield, IL, whether you need nails, a haircut, colour work or spa services. Thirty-nine businesses were considered, and they are ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one, so a high score backed by many reviews counts for more. Each entry lists hours, address, accessibility details and what reviewers mention, so you can compare before you book.
#1
City Nail Salon
★ 4.9 (703 Google reviews)Nail salon
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City Nail Salon is a nail salon at 1935 W Iles Ave, open 9:30 am to 7:30 pm Monday to Saturday and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention patient, welcoming service, including with young children, and say booking a manicure and pedicure was simple. One reviewer was steered toward builder gel to help grow their nails. Not every review is positive, with one reporting a disappointing design. The entrance, parking and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Manicures, pedicures and builder gel
- Address
- 1935 W Iles Ave, Springfield, IL 62704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7:30 pm
#2
Appearances Salon & Retreat
★ 4.9 (620 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Appearances Salon & Retreat is a hair salon at 3240 Pleasant Run. It opens at 9 am, stays until 8 pm Tuesday to Thursday, closes earlier on Monday, Friday and Saturday, and is closed Sunday. Reviewers describe a smooth visit from check-in and consultation through wash, cut and style, and one mentions a successful colour correction after work done elsewhere. Stylists are said to ask about reference photos before cutting. Wheelchair access is listed.
Best for: Haircuts and colour correction
- 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
#3
Meraki Salon and Spa
★ 4.9 (506 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Meraki Salon and Spa is a women-owned hair salon at 3019 Spring Mill Dr, open Monday to Saturday with late hours until 8 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Reviewers mention careful, unhurried haircuts and a welcoming space, and one mentions an express peel with good results. Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins are accepted. Google lists on-site parking, beverages, gender-neutral toilets and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Haircuts plus skin 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
#4
#1 Nails And Spa
★ 4.8 (1,325 Google reviews)Nail salon
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#1 Nails And Spa is a nail salon at 2729 S 6th St, open 9 am to 7 pm Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention a luxury pedicure, detailed work and nails that match inspiration photos. One reviewer found the service inconsistent between technicians on a second visit. The parking, entrance and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Pedicures, including on Sundays
- Address
- 2729 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703, 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
#5
BJ Grand Salon & Spa
★ 4.8 (1,055 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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BJ Grand Salon & Spa is a beauty parlour at 3300 Robbins Rd, open 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays, 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention manicures and pedicures, haircuts and colour, and massage, which makes it a place for several services in one visit. One reviewer felt a deep conditioning treatment was underwhelming. Appointments are required, and there is a free parking lot.
Best for: Hair, nails and massage together
- Address
- 3300 Robbins Rd, Springfield, IL 62704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 39 salons in Downtown, Springfield IL 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, BJ Grand Salon & Spa 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?
City Nail Salon ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 703 reviews. Appearances Salon & Retreat is second at 4.9 from 620 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 BJ Grand Salon & Spa.
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