The best salons & beauty spots in Iowa City

Whether you want a precise cut, beard shaping that sharpens the jawline, or color and highlights that actually suit your vibe, Mint Salon + Barbering in Iowa City nails it with hot towel straight razor shaves, keratin smoothing, extensions, and styling that makes weekday mornings way easier.

From the Iowa City newsletter, November 6, 2026

Thompson & Co Salon keeps Iowa City looking sharp with trend-savvy cuts, dimensional color, braids and hand-tied extensions... plus a team big on continuing education.

From the Johnson County newsletter, November 12, 2026

Avenson Salon, Spa & Boutique offers cuts, custom color, extensions, facials and other spa services, with a team that emphasizes personalized care and ongoing education. It’s a handy Iowa City spot to pair a hair refresh with a relaxing treatment, and browse the women’s fashions in its boutique.

From the Iowa City newsletter, October 5, 2026

Permanent Makeup and Lash Extensions IC is Iris’s studio for microblading, lash extensions placed one-by-one for believable volume, and skin-loving facials, plus waxing and body contouring if you’re feeling extra. Perfect for Iowa City mornings when coffee hits late and brows refuse to cooperate.

From the Iowa City newsletter, November 14, 2026

If your morning routine could use a shortcut, Brazilian Wax and Lash Extensions Iowa City specializes in individually applied lash extensions that look full and natural, plus precise waxing and expert permanent makeup. Owned by esthetician Iris Szulc, expect customized care and results that actually stick around.

From the Iowa City newsletter, November 15, 2026

Beauty salon offering services such as lash extensions, tints, and lifts.

Need a color refresh before the weekend or a beard trim that actually behaves? Adriana's Salon Boutique does soft balayage, bold color, precise men's cuts, and flawless nails, all with a friendly vibe that makes self-care feel easy... grab a spot this week.

From the Iowa City newsletter, October 26, 2026

Since 1999, Groovy Katz Salon & Spa has been Iowa City’s one-stop beauty spot, with Aveda-powered haircut + color, waxing, facials and makeup, plus lashes and brows. Sustainable products, calm vibes, and artists who actually listen... consider this your nudge to feel like yourself again this week.

From the Iowa City newsletter, November 2, 2026

Locals have trusted Hot Spot Tattoo & Piercings for 25 years for clean, precise tattoos and piercings, plus a solid selection of surgical steel and titanium jewelry. From fine line to full color and smart coverups, they walk you from idea to aftercare so your new art actually heals right.

From the Iowa City newsletter, October 30, 2026

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

Bella Esthetics and Lash Extensions Iowa City delivers customized facials, body treatments, and seriously pretty lashes, plus brow lamination, waxing, and pro makeup. Founder Julie Rivera brings 15+ years of skill and genuinely compassionate care, so book it and stroll around feeling like your best self.

From the Iowa City newsletter, October 25, 2026

If your grown-out bangs are giving 2000s boy band, The Wave Length has Redken certified colorists, in-salon educators, and lash pros delivering modern cuts, hair color, skin care, and nails tailored to you. Locally owned since 1999, they listen first and craft a look that fits real Iowa City life.

From the Iowa City newsletter, October 12, 2026

For a cut, color refresh, or a little salon-time reset, HABA Salon offers hair services in a bright, inviting setting and carries Davines products.

From the Iowa City newsletter, November 10, 2026

beautiful in Coralville, where meticulous microblading, soft powder brows, eyeliner and lip color keep you looking polished from coffee run to late meeting. They also do lash lifts, MicroChanneling, and careful removal services, with plenty of hand-holding for the nervous first-timer.

From the Iowa City newsletter, August 31, 2026