The best salons & beauty spots in Quad Cities

Russ' Barber Shop has been serving up haircuts since 1952 and is known as the Home of the Vacuum Clippers. Walk-ins are welcome, so you can skip the appointment planning and get back to your day looking a little sharper.

From the Rock Island County newsletter, November 9, 2026

When your nails could use some attention, AJ Nails & Spa in Moline is a local spot to consider for salon services and a bit of personal-care upkeep. Sometimes a fresh set is all it takes to feel like you have your life together, at least fingertip-wise.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, November 14, 2026

Bleeding Art Studio specializes in custom tattoos tailored to your personal taste, so you can bring a rough idea and work toward something that feels like yours. A good local pick for turning “I’ve been thinking about this for years” into a design you’ll actually wear.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, November 15, 2026

Cortez Barbershop is the spot for Quad Cities folks who want crisp fades, clean scissor cuts, and tidy trims without the fuss. Skilled barbers, chill vibe, and attention to detail means you leave lined up and work-week ready... or Saturday-night photodump ready.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 1, 2026

Prosper Salon + Spa keeps self-care easy for Bettendorf locals with online booking, thoughtful memberships, and buildable packages. Whether you’re overdue for a refresh or planning a gift, their beauty pros make salon-and-spa upkeep feel like a standing date you’ll actually look forward to.

From the Scott County newsletter, November 7, 2026

Top Nails & Spa turns everyday hands into conversation starters with acrylics, gel build-ups, and dipped tips, plus crisp designs that pop. Perfect for Bettendorf errands or date night, they nail the sweet spot between low-maintenance and look-at-me color.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, November 8, 2026

New Style Barbershop is a family-run, walk-in spot delivering sharp haircuts, tidy beard trims, and legit straight-razor shaves, with $25 walk-ins. If you want crisp lines without appointment drama, the crew keeps it friendly and consistent, which is exactly what a regular needs nearby.

From the Bettendorf newsletter, September 26, 2026

Cruz Cutz Barbershop keeps it clean and local with sharp cuts for all ages, crisp beard trims, and custom designs that actually look intentional. Chill, welcoming vibe, barbers who listen, and the kind of detail work that survives August humidity and Monday Zooms alike.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 25, 2026

Whether you want a clean, classic mani, a gel finish that lasts, or a durable acrylic set, Simply Nails & Spa keeps things tidy and stress free. Friendly, skilled techs, a calm vibe, and legit attention to detail make it an easy regular spot for Quad Cities hands and feet.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, November 1, 2026

Want a consistent, no-drama cut at a real-deal barber shop from someone who actually listens? Britt's Place keeps it classic with sharp lines, tidy tapers, and that easy chair-side vibe locals appreciate, perfect for maintaining your go-to look or tightening things up before the weekend.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, October 3, 2026

Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

Obscura Tattoo & Gallery in the Historic Village of East Davenport turns your ideas into custom, lasting pieces, with artists who actually listen. With more than 40 years of combined experience and a focus on one-of-a-kind work, it’s a go-to when you want ink that feels like you.

From the Bettendorf newsletter, September 20, 2026

Royal T's Beauty Parlor in Bettendorf is that fun, skilled spot for color that actually suits you, from balayage to extensions, with board-certified colorists who listen. They do brows, waxing, and nails too, offer complimentary consultations, and even have same-day services with walk-ins welcome.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 19, 2026

Customers can make appointments at this nail salon offering services such as acrylics.

Whether you want a clean fade, crisp taper, or a fresh cut for the kiddo, AMG Barbers is a clean, welcoming spot that keeps it tight without the fuss. Andres Martinez is steady with the clippers and big on detail, and the father & son slots make haircut day feel like a win.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 18, 2026

If you’re due for a cleanup that actually grows out nicely by week two, KKUTZ Barbershop nails the classic-to-modern spectrum with tidy fades, beard trims, and head shaves. Booking is quick online, so you can duck in between errands and walk out looking like you planned it.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, November 2, 2026

For color that actually flatters your day-to-day, Tresses N’ Tones Hair Studio is owner-stylist Kitti Russell’s studio for custom color, blonding, sharp cuts, and refined formal styles.

From the Bettendorf newsletter, September 14, 2026

Betty's Wig Boutique has been a Davenport go-to since 1968 for human hair wigs, with patient, one-on-one help picking a style that actually fits and how to care for it, plus a shelf of wig-friendly shampoos, conditioners and styling essentials that keep everything looking fresh.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, October 5, 2026

Penny Lane Tattoo has been at it since 2018 with a clean, welcoming studio and artists with over 25 years of combined knowledge, from fine line and black & gray to high color and cover-ups, so bring your half-formed idea and leave with something you’ll actually brag about.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 26, 2026

Richie @ Platinum Salon & Spa is a female-owned, inclusive crew that knows hair... all textures, types, and personalities. Whether you're after a fresh cut or want your lashes and brows looking sharp, their passionate, cross-trained team makes it easy to feel like your best self.

From the Bettendorf newsletter, September 5, 2026

Platinum Salon & Spa keeps it local and luxe with precision cuts, custom color, lash extensions, brows, and spa waxing. Female owned, genuinely inclusive, and fluent in all hair textures and skin tones, their crew listens first, then sends you out looking like you, just sharper.

From the Scott County newsletter, November 9, 2026

Ya Girl’s Beauty Salon is the go-to in Moline for locs, cornrows, crochets, and healthy natural hair care from licensed cosmetologist Africa Love. Thoughtful styling, scalp-first approach, and shampoo included with every service, so you leave clean, cared for, and looking like you planned it that way.

From the Bettendorf newsletter, October 2, 2026

Brandy at Platinum Hair Studio is the by appointment spot for Quad Cities folks who want gray coverage that actually lasts, quick color that fits a lunch break, and those soft lived in blondes everyone asks about.

From the Scott County newsletter, November 15, 2026

Need a low-stress spot for a refresh? DaVarah Salon is a full-service, family-friendly go-to in downtown Moline offering sharp cuts, thoughtful color work like balayage, plus nails, skincare, makeup, waxing and even massage... ideal when your roots, brows and shoulders are all begging for attention.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 13, 2026

Salon offering a variety of braiding services for men and women, including cornrows and micro braids.

Lucky Anchor Tattoo & Piercing LLC is a Moline go-to for locals who want clean lines, solid color, or black-and-gray without the attitude, with artists covering embroidered patch vibes, geometric dotwork, American and neo-traditional, plus piercings with titanium jewelry included.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 29, 2026

Whether you’re chasing a tidy refresh or a show-off set, Great Scott Nails keeps Quad Cities hands and feet looking sharp. Clean shaping, even color, and steady-handed detail that holds up to keyboards, kid chaos, and yardwork... so your next “love your nails” moment feels right on schedule.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 11, 2026

Five Star Salon offers hair services in a comfortable, hip, and inclusive environment, with a team ready to help you find your next look. A local spot worth bookmarking for the next time your hair is ready for a change of plans.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, November 4, 2026

Bella Salon is a boutique salon, spa, and barber shop in the Quad Cities that actually listens, then sends you out with cuts, color, and curl care that suit your routine. Locals rave about the low-stress vibe and stylists who teach you real at-home care, so your curls stop acting up.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 22, 2026

Salon Halo is a full-service, QC favorite for cuts, color, blonding and seriously seamless extensions using ethically sourced 100% Remy hair. Their L’Oréal Top 100 Salon crew pairs luxe brands like Kérastase, Oribe and R+Co with real talk consults, so you leave looking sharp and feeling unstoppable.

From the Bettendorf newsletter, September 23, 2026

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

Belle La Vie Beauty Bar is the Quad Cities’ original microblading salon turning skimpy brows into wake-up-ready ones and lip color that actually sticks. They also handle facials, waxing, massage therapy, Botox and injectables, vitamin shots and IV infusions, plus lashes and hair styling, all by a fully licensed team.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, October 31, 2026

Hairstyles, coloring, cutting, and men’s and kids’ styles are available at this salon .

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

QQ Nail Supply is the quiet MVP for local techs, packing shelves with acrylic and gel systems, dip powders, tips, drill bits, and all the pedi spa, waxing, lash, and salon essentials you burn through weekly. Solid place to restock and experiment with new nail art toys without leaving the QC bubble.

From the Scott County newsletter, November 3, 2026

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

If your hair needs a little rebellion, Haus of Heir pairs you with a stylist who actually speaks your language, then goes to town with expert cuts, color, extensions, brows, styling, and makeup so you leave feeling like yourself, just... upgraded.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, October 19, 2026

Glamour Beauty Studio shapes, tints, and tidies those unruly brows, then handles the rest with body waxing and on-point makeup artistry. Perfect for a no-fuss midweek refresh or getting camera-ready for whatever Quad Cities throws your way.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, October 11, 2026

Whether you need a precision cut, lived in color, or a skin reset, Salon Aria + Spa brings Aveda care, Vomor extensions, Ultraceuticals facials, and careful brow-to-nail detail into one customized, feel-good visit this week. Go in frazzled, come out like you finally slept.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, October 26, 2026

Pure Hair + Beauty Lounge keeps QC hair on-point with precision cuts, color that actually flatters, and styling that survives humidity. If you’re eyeing extensions, bridal glam, or a little reset via their Headspa Collection, this chic spot delivers results without the fuss.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, September 14, 2026

Need a little tidy-up before the week steamrolls you? Symmetry Beauty Lounge handles the essentials with precise brow shaping, facial and body waxing, plus effortless-looking eyelash extensions that survive Iowa humidity, delivering low-maintenance confidence that keeps you feeling put-together all week.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, October 17, 2026

Honest Esthetics + Permanent Jewelry is a one-woman studio handling the essentials with straightforward waxing (including Brazilian) plus permanent bracelets that stay put. A solid pick for private, no-fuss appointments and easy online booking, especially if you prefer consistent care from the same pro every time.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, October 9, 2026

Fusion Salon and Spa is Davenport’s luxe spot for bold, dimensional color, lived-in balayage, and Aqua hair extensions that blend like a dream.

From the Quad Cities newsletter, October 13, 2026