5 Best Salons in Downtown, St. Cloud MN
Updated 29 September 2026 · 33 salons in Downtown, St. Cloud MN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five salons serving the Downtown St. Cloud, MN area, covering nail salons, a hair salon and a spa salon. It is for anyone booking a manicure, color appointment or spa treatment and wanting a short list to start from. The businesses are ranked from Google ratings weighted by how many people left a review. Each entry sets out the hours, address, listed amenities and what reviewers mention, so you can decide which place matches the service you need.
#1
Nail Studio,Inc
★ 4.8 (1,418 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Nail Studio,Inc is a nail salon at 4101 W Division St, open seven days a week, with Sunday hours from 11 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention acrylic sets and fills, gel pedicures, bridal party mani-pedis and the salon confirming appointments the day before. Several reviewers describe walk-in and same-day visits handled quickly, close attention to detail and designs recreated from a reference picture. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
Best for: Walk-in acrylics and bridal parties
- Address
- 4101 W Division St B-45, St Cloud, MN 56301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–7 pm; Tue 10 am–7 pm; Wed 10 am–7 pm
#2
Encore Nails & Spa Inc
★ 4.8 (816 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Encore Nails & Spa Inc is a nail salon at 1710 Pine Cone Rd S in Sartell, open weekdays from 9:30 am to 7 pm, Saturday until 5 pm and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention gel manicures and pedicures, a clean and upscale yet relaxed setting and easy booking. Many reviewers praise attention to detail and sturdy, well-shaped nails, though one reviewer reports canceled appointments. The salon lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet.
Best for: Gel manicures in a calm setting
- Address
- 1710 Pine Cone Rd S Ste 200, Sartell, MN 56377, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#3
Solar Nails of St Joseph
★ 4.8 (338 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Solar Nails of St Joseph is a nail salon at 710 Co Rd 75 in St Joseph, open until 9 pm on weekdays, with shorter Saturday and Sunday hours. Reviewers mention detailed, artistic nail designs, including custom pieces such as cat artwork, and wedding trial sets. Newer clients in the area say they found a regular place here. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Custom nail art and wedding nails
- Address
- 710 Co Rd 75 #107, St Joseph, MN 56374, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–9 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun 10 am–2 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue 10 am–9 pm; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#4
POPPY SALON
★ 4.8 (269 Google reviews)Hair salon
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POPPY SALON is a women-owned hair salon at 448 Great Oak Dr in Waite Park, open until 8 pm Monday through Thursday, until 2 pm Friday and closed on weekends. Reviewers mention hair extension consultations covering cost and maintenance, careful color matching, and a spotless, stylish space. It is listed as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, has gender-neutral toilets and on-site parking, and accepts walk-ins though appointments are recommended.
Best for: Hair extensions and color work
- Address
- 448 Great Oak Dr, Waite Park, MN 56387, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–2 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#5
Daylily Spa Salon
★ 4.7 (603 Google reviews)Beauty Parlour
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Daylily Spa Salon at 715 1st St S in Waite Park combines hair services with spa treatments and is open weekdays, closed Saturday and Sunday. Reviewers mention mud wraps, spa pedicures, color and haircuts, and deep-tissue massage with cupping therapy. Longtime clients describe returning for years, and reviewers point to a friendly front desk. It accepts walk-ins, recommends appointments and takes credit, debit and NFC mobile payments.
Best for: Massage, wraps and spa pedicures
- Address
- 715 1st St S, Waite Park, MN 56387, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 33 salons in Downtown, St. Cloud 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, POPPY SALON opens at 9 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?
Nail Studio,Inc ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,418 reviews. Encore Nails & Spa Inc is second at 4.8 from 816 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, St. Cloud MN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Solar Nails of St Joseph, at 9 pm.
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